Missouri football suffers injuries to two defensive starters at Mississippi State

During the first half of Missouri's game against Mississippi State, two key defensive starters were injured. Langden Kitchen, a starting defensive end, exited in the first quarter and did not return, while cornerback Chris Graves Jr. left the field in the second quarter for evaluation. A team spokesperson confirmed Kitchen is being assessed for a lower-body injury. Graves was seen jogging on the sidelines but has yet to return to action. Missouri is already missing another starting defensive end, Darris Smith, who was ruled out prior to the game. The Tigers have adjusted their lineup in response to these injuries.

• 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Two defensive starters leave field for Missouri football at Mississippi State