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Brady Cook Leads Missouri's 14-Point Comeback to Beat Auburn 21-17

Oct 19, 2024, 07:38 PM

Missouri staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Auburn 21-17 after trailing 17-3 in the second half. Auburn took a 14-point lead but was unable to hold off Missouri's surge in the fourth quarter. A pivotal moment came when Missouri quarterback Brady Cook connected with Mookie Cooper for a 78-yard completion, setting up a crucial touchdown. Cook, who had left the game due to injury but returned, led the Tigers on a 17-play, 95-yard touchdown drive in just 3 minutes and 40 seconds, culminating in the go-ahead score with 46 seconds remaining. Auburn's offense struggled, failing to convert on third downs and accumulating multiple three-and-outs. With this victory, Missouri improves to 6-1 and will face Alabama next week. Auburn falls to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in SEC play, extending its losing streak to four games. Notably, Auburn drops to 105-2 over the last 20 years when leading by 14 or more points in the second half.