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Eli Drinkwitz defends fourth-and-goal field goal decision in loss to Ole Miss

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Eli Drinkwitz defends fourth-and-goal field goal decision in loss to Ole Miss
Summary

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz justified the decision to attempt a field goal on fourth-and-goal during the second quarter of the game against Ole Miss on October 17. Trailing 14-3, Missouri faced a critical moment, but Blake Craig's 23-yard attempt missed its mark, which Drinkwitz later called a 'deflating moment.' Missouri struggled offensively thereafter, managing only 39 yards rushing in the game. The Tigers ultimately conceded 31 unanswered points, resulting in a 31-3 defeat. Drinkwitz emphasized the need for his team to score in the red zone moving forward.

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  • •Missouri was down 14-3 when they attempted the field goal.
  • •Blake Craig's kick was unsuccessful, impacting the momentum of the game.
  • •Missouri's offense struggled with only 39 rushing yards.
  • •The loss marked Missouri's second defeat this season.
  • •The team is 2-2 in SEC play after the game against Ole Miss.
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  • 11:58 PMYahoo Sports — Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz defends fourth-and-goal decision to kick
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Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz stood by his decision to kick on fourth-and-goal in the second quarter, which led to a "deflating" missed field goal.

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