Albert Okwuegbunam

The Rock Bridge High School football stadium has seating blocked off due to COVID-19 in Columbia, Mo., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. Each player is allowed one guest. Their first game of the season is Friday. (Ethan Weston/Missourian via AP)

Mizzou's Drinkwitz looking forward to finally coaching game

By Dave Skretta Sep. 01, 2020 12:12 PM EDT

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway, left, is hit by Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes, right, as he tries to catch a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Holmes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 23, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Missouri defensive back Khalil Oliver (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

All-America Watch: Florida’s Pitts one of nation’s top TEs

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Missouri coach Barry Odom shouts toward players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

No. 11 Gators head to Mizzou hoping for another turnaround

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ATHENS, INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte goes up to intercept a Missouri pass intended for tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

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Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) breaks away from Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

No. 6 Georgia faces Missouri in another key SEC East game

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. Taylor was selected to the AP Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

AP Midseason All-America Team: Burrow, Taylor lead 1st team

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III, right, is tackled just short of the goal line by Troy's Melvin Tyus, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri QB Bryant injured in 42-10 rout of Troy

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 05, 2019 07:54 PM EDT

Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Johnathon Johnson during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri uses opportunistic defense to beat South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 21, 2019 09:01 PM EDT

South Carolina quarterback Ryan Hilinski throws during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri uses opportunistic defense to beat South Carolina

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 21, 2019 07:54 PM EDT

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri scores in all phases in 50-0 victory over SEMO

By Joe Walljasper Sep. 15, 2019 01:07 AM EDT

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri rolls to 38-7 win over West Virginia in home opener

By Dave Skretta Sep. 07, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence drops back to pass during Clemson's annual Orange and White NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Clemson, S.C. After leading Clemson to a national championship as a freshman, Lawrence was selected an AP preseason All-American by poll voters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Clemson QB Lawrence leads AP preseason All-America team

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant talks to a Clemson coach on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Furman, in Clemson, S.C. The former Clemson standout was benched in favor of freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence following the Tigers’ Week 4 win over Georgia Tech, and immediately became of the most sought-after transfers in the country. On Dec. 4, 2018, Bryant announced in a video he was transferring to Missouri. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)

Clemson transfer Kelly Bryant finds new home at Missouri

By Charlie Clarke Apr. 12, 2019 02:11 AM EDT

Correction: Liberty Bowl story

Dec. 31, 2018 08:04 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In a story Monday about the Liberty Bowl, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Oklahoma State set a Liberty Bowl record by gaining...

Lock, No. 24 Missouri face Oklahoma State in Liberty Bowl

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2018 04:05 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Missouri quarterback Drew Lock wants to make sure he ends his college career with a positive memory. As a growing number of NFL...

Staff photo by C.B. Schmelter / Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) scrambles against Tennessee during a Southeastern Conference football game at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Knoxville, Tenn.(C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP)

Missouri tries to finish on high note against Arkansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 22, 2018 02:09 AM EST

Tennessee seeks bowl eligibility as it hosts Missouri

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2018 12:38 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has an opportunity Saturday to show how far it has come in the last year. One year after setting a school record for...