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Eli Drinkwitz supports DJ Jones after Missouri's win against Texas A&M

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Eli Drinkwitz supports DJ Jones after Missouri's win against Texas A&M

Summary

Missouri football achieved a 27-6 victory over Texas A&M on October 10. Following the game, head coach Eli Drinkwitz expressed support for offensive lineman Johnnie 'DJ' Jones, who recently underwent a heart transplant. Drinkwitz acknowledged the challenges Jones faces in recovery while appreciating the donor's family. Missouri’s players honored Jones by wearing gold heart stickers on their helmets during the game. The Tigers improved their record to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play with the win, creating momentum ahead of their match against Ole Miss.

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•Missouri beats Texas A&M 27-6 on October 10.
•Eli Drinkwitz supports DJ Jones after his recent heart transplant.
•Players wore gold heart stickers to honor Jones.
•Missouri’s record improves to 5-1 and 2-1 in SEC play.
•Next up for Missouri is a game against Ole Miss.

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5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz sends love to Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones after win over Texas A&M

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Missouri football continued their strong run this season with a 27-6 win over Texas A&M . However, the Tigers’ on-field success was not the only thing on head coach Eli Drinkwitz’s mind. After the victory, Drinkwitz delivered a heartfelt message of support for offensive lineman Johnnie “DJ” Jones, who recently underwent a successful heart […] The post Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz sends love to Johnnie ‘DJ’ Jones after win over Texas A&M appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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