In a decisive victory, the No. 16 Missouri Tigers defeated the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers with a score of 36-7 on Saturday night. Led by walk-on running back Cody Schrader’s exceptional performance, the Tigers put an end to their four-game losing streak in the series. Schrader contributed significantly, running for 205 yards and a touchdown, catching five passes for 116 yards, and accumulating 321 yards from scrimmage—just 12 yards short of the school record set in 1998. Quarterback Brady Cook played a crucial role, amassing 275 yards passing and accounting for two touchdowns.
The win secured the SEC East for No. 1 Georgia, with Missouri improving to an 8-2 record (4-2 SEC, No. 14 CFP). The Volunteers, now with a 7-3 record (3-3 SEC, No. 13), had previously outscored the Tigers 128-48 in their two games under coach Josh Heupel.
Missouri controlled the game, holding the ball for the majority of the first quarter and over 21 minutes of the first half. The Tigers went into halftime with a 13-7 lead, but a momentum-changing field goal just before halftime and mental mistakes plagued Tennessee in the second half. The Volunteers’ penalty-prone offense and strong running attack faced difficulties, finishing with only 83 rushing yards on 23 carries.
Missouri’s win showcased a resilient performance and secured the SEC East title for Georgia before their matchup against Ole Miss on Saturday night. Tennessee will face Georgia next Saturday, while Missouri plays its home finale against Florida.
The Top 25 scoreboard from Saturday, November 11, 2023:
Texas Tech 16, (16) Kansas 13
(8) Alabama 49, Kentucky 21
(3) Michigan 24, (10) Penn State 15
(23) Tulane 24, Tulsa 22
(21) Arizona 34, Colorado 31
(25) Kansas State 59, Baylor 25
(4) Florida State 27, Miami 20
(14) Missouri 36, (13) Tennessee 7
UCF 45, (15) Oklahoma State 3
(5) Washington 35, (18) Utah 28
(22) Iowa 22, Rutgers 0
(12) Oregon State 62, Stanford 17
(2) Georgia 52, (9) Ole Miss 17
(17) Oklahoma 59, West Virginia 20
(19) LSU 52, Florida 35
(1) Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3
(7) Texas 29, TCU 26
(24) North Carolina 47, Duke 45 (2 OT)
(6) Oregon 36, USC 27
