Missouri football quarterback Matt Zollers speaks with the media on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, after a home win over Mississippi State. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler (77) celebrates the touchdown of Missouri's Donovan Olugbode (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen bobbles the ball as he hits the turf during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen, center, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) celebrates his interception with Nic Mitchell (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri wide receiver Damarion Fowlkes, center, is tackled by Mississippi State linebacker Jalen Smith, right, and Jahron Manning during the first half of a game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri quarterback Matt Zollers, left, looks to throw a pass over Mississippi State linebacker Branden Jennings, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri wide receiver Joshua Manning, left, runs past Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen, right, runs past Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode, center, catches a touchdown pass between Mississippi State’s Kelley Jones, left, and Jahron Manning, right, during the first half Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, left, runs past Mississippi State linebacker Zakari Tillman (7) during the first half Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen warms up before an NCAA college football game against the Missouri Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri quarterback Matt Zollers warms up before an NCAA college football game against the Mississippi State Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State tight end Seydou Traore taunts the Missouri crowd after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy scores a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against the Mississippi State Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 49-27.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy, left, is congratulated after his team defeated Mississippi State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz claps during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Mississippi State safety Jahron Manning, center, is tackled by Missouri defensive back Daylan Carnell, right, and defensive back Dreyden Norwood, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs past Mississippi State linebacker Tyler Lockhart (11) and safety Hunter Washington (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo.
