Mizzou’s Coach, Eli Drinkwitz Makes Bold Statement on Team following Latest Showdown

Mizzou’s head coach, Eli Drinkwitz, defended his team after their 34-0 defeat to Alabama on Saturday.

When questioned about any parallels to the Texas A&M game, Drinkwitz quickly dismissed the comparison.

“I didn’t notice any similarities,” he stated. “We had three turnovers. I saw a group of players who were battered yet continued to give it their all. This game was nothing like the one against Texas A&M. It was 13-0 at halftime due to an interception. We fought hard, and any other discussion beyond that is absurd.”

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This is the second time in a month that the Tigers have been completely shut down in a major game. Just three weeks ago at Texas A&M, Mizzou lost 41-10, which appeared to be a wake-up call, but it seems the Tigers didn’t wake up from it.

Things became even more difficult for Mizzou when Brady Cook had to leave the game due to a hand injury, but there was limited offensive progress during the first four series while Cook was still playing.

“Offensively, we just couldn’t find our rhythm after Brady’s injury,” Drinkwitz said. “The turnovers really put us in a tough position, forcing the defense into too many difficult situations.”

With four conference games left, the Tigers still have the chance to finish the season at 10-2 and earn a good bowl invitation. However, with uncertainties at quarterback and significant challenges ahead, it will be intriguing to see how Mizzou fares after its bye week.

“We still have the potential to achieve a double-digit win season,” Drinkwitz stated.