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FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2019, file photo, Eliah Drinkwitz is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Last week, members of the Missouri football team marched from The Columns on campus to downtown Columbia in protest of racial injustice. The idea came from sophomore safety Martez Manuel, but it quickly gained the support of new coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri football program pushes again for racial justice

By Dave Skretta Jun. 13, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2019, file photo, Eliah Drinkwitz is introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Missouri, in Columbia, Mo. Last week, members of the Missouri football team marched from The Columns on campus to downtown Columbia in protest of racial injustice. The idea came from sophomore safety Martez Manuel, but it quickly gained the support of new coach Eli Drinkwitz and his staff. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Missouri football program pushes again for racial justice

By Dave Skretta Jun. 12, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

Utah gets a big flip on Day 2 of early signing period

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2019 04:53 PM EST
The ripple effect of a coaching change at Boston College seems to have benefited Utah in recruiting. The Utes signed highly touted...

Eliah Drinkwitz gestures after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at the University of Missouri, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Drinkwitz becomes the 33rd head football coach at Missouri after coaching the 2019 season at Appalachian State. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz predicts success

By Dave Skretta Dec. 10, 2019 02:03 PM EST

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz

By Dave Skretta Dec. 08, 2019 08:00 PM EST

Mississippi coach Matt Luke gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss fires coach Matt Luke after 3 seasons, 15-21 record

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 08:47 PM EST

In this Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom leads his team onto the field to play Arkansas during an NCAA college football game in Little Rock, Ark. Missouri fired Odom on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, ending the four-year stay of a respected former player who took over a program in disarray but could never get the Tigers over the hump in the brutal SEC. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By Dave Skretta Nov. 30, 2019 11:24 AM EST

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak carries the ball against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Powell, Missouri snap 5-game skid with win over Arkansas

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
NCAA rejects Missouri appeal, postseason ban looms

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2019 02:47 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway, left, is hit by Missouri defensive back Christian Holmes, right, as he tries to catch a pass during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Holmes was flagged for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Tennessee clinches bowl berth, beats Missouri 24-20

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 23, 2019 11:53 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Jaelen Gill (26) celebrates his touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Big Ten game of the year and Huntley’s Heisman hopes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Kentucky running back Asim Rose (10) is tackled by several Tennessee defenders during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Tennessee, Missouri meet as they head in opposite directions

By Steve Megargee Nov. 22, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Missouri defensive back Khalil Oliver (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
All-America Watch: Florida’s Pitts one of nation’s top TEs

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Missouri wide receiver Barrett Banister, left, catches a pass as Florida defensive back Shawn Davis defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Trask, stingy defense lead Florida over Missouri, 23-6

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 16, 2019 03:41 PM EST

Missouri coach Barry Odom shouts toward players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 11 Gators head to Mizzou hoping for another turnaround

By Dave Skretta Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is taken down by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Missouri, No. 6 Georgia bring strong defenses into key game

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2019 10:10 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Auburn, in Baton Rouge, La. For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams of at least 8-0 on the same day, according to ESPN Facts and Info. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, LSU and the Crimson Tide will play the first regular-season game matching AP Nos. 1 and 2 since 2011 _ when No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
1 vs 2: LSU-Alabama is big, but loser still could make CFP

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2019 01:59 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) breaks away from Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 6 Georgia faces Missouri in another key SEC East game

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 03:04 PM EST

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III (34) celebrates with offensive lineman Trystan Colon-Castillo after Rountree scored a touchdown against Vanderbilt in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt upset Missouri 21-14. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Missouri, Kentucky look to bounce back from SEC road losses

By Keith Taylor Oct. 25, 2019 11:51 AM EDT