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Missouri routes Florida 45-17 in significant upset

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Missouri routes Florida 45-17 in significant upset

Summary

Missouri stunned No. 8 Florida with a 45-17 victory on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers controlled the game after a tied first quarter, scoring 42 points over the final three periods. Eli Drinkwitz's squad, now ranked 14th, demonstrated strong performances from Austin Simmons and Jamal Roberts. Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, while Roberts rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns. Missouri aims to build on this momentum as they prepare to host Texas A&M on October 10.

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By the Numbers

•Missouri improves to 14th in rankings after the win.
•Austin Simmons completed 23 of 30 passes for 340 yards.
•Jamal Roberts had 211 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
•Missouri scored 42 points after a 3-3 first quarter.
•Next game for Missouri is against Texas A&M on October 10.

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8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz rips ‘crap’ media narratives after crushing Florida

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Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers did an absolute beatdown on the Florida Gators in the 45-17 ranked upset on Saturday afternoon. Drinkwitz and Missouri are off to a strong start to the 2026 season, standing out as one of the best teams in the nation. Their win over Florida, ranked No. 8 in last week’s poll, saw them jump up from 25th place to […] The post Missouri HC Eli Drinkwitz rips ‘crap’ media narratives after crushing Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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