Missouri football overcame deficit of 14 points in the second half during the 2024 homecoming matchup against Auburn. The Tigers are now 6-1 overall with a record of 2-1 against SEC opponents.
Some key players that contributed to the 21-17 victory for Missouri included quarterback Brady Cook and safety Marvin Burks Jr. Cook, who returned in the third quarter after exiting the game because of an injury in the first quarter, led two touchdown drives, completed 11 out of 22 passing attempts, and reached 194 passing yards. While Burks led the Missouri defense with 10 total tackles.
The images below depict memorable moments from the game.
Auburn running back Jeremiah Cobb (23) gets tackled by the Missouri defense on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)Missouri cornerback Dreyden Norwood (12) guards Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) during a passing play on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)
Missouri wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) looks back to receive a pass on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)
Missouri safety Daylan Carnell (13) celebrates an incomplete pass on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)Missouri wide receiver Joshua Manning (0) reaches for a pass on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)Missouri wide receiver Logan Muckey (82) celebrates the homecoming game win with fans on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)The Missouri offense celebrates Brady Cook's rushing touchdown during the homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Faurot Field in Columbia. (MICHAEL BANIEWICZ/ROCK M NATION)
