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Eli Drinkwitz downplays top-25 record after Missouri's victory over Florida

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:39 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Eli Drinkwitz downplays top-25 record after Missouri's victory over Florida

Summary

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz dismissed questions about his team's historic struggles against top-25 teams after the Tigers defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17 on October 4 at Faurot Field. This marked the Tigers' first win over a top-10 opponent at home since 2010. Drinkwitz emphasized that each game is independent and expressed frustration with media narratives surrounding his program. Missouri's offense achieved 560 yards, led by quarterback Austin Simmons' 340 passing yards and running back Jamal Roberts' 211 rushing yards. The Tigers, now 4-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC action, will face Texas A&M on October 10.

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•Missouri beats No. 8 Florida 45-17 on October 4
•Eli Drinkwitz downplays discussions on top-25 record
•Austin Simmons throws for 340 yards, Jamal Roberts rushes for 211 yards
•Missouri holds Florida scoreless for almost 30 minutes
•Next game is against Texas A&M on October 10

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12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Eli Drinkwitz not interested in top-25 record, ending skid: ‘That's just noise’

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Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz was not interested in talking about the program's recent record against top-25 teams after the Tigers thumped No. 8 Florida.
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