USA TODAY Sports

More on the Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State, The Buzz: Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023

Originally posted on FanNation Mizzou Sports Talk
By Christopher Walsh | Last updated 12/30/23

Today is ...

X (formerly known as Twitter), at @MizzouCentralFN
Facebook at MizzouCentral
YouTube
Newsletter

Today's Schedule:

Men's basketball: Central Arkansas at Mizzou, 2 p.m., SEC Network, Live Video, Live Audio, Live Stats

Mizzou Results

Football, Cotton Bowl: Mizzou 14, Ohio State 3

Did You Notice?

• The Mizzou offense finished with a single-season program first; a 3,000-yard passer (Brady Cook), a 1,500-yard rusher (Cody Schrader) and a 1,000-yard receiver (Luther Burden).

• Schrader’s 128 yards gave him the Missouri single-season rushing record with 1,627 yards.

• The 14 points scored by Missouri tied for the fewest in a Tigers bowl victory (1962 Bluebonnet Bowl; 14-10 vs. Georgia Tech). It was also the first time Mizzou had been held scoreless in the first half under head coach Eli Drinkwitz.

• JC Carlies led the defense in total tackles with 11 total tackles, including one for a loss and a sack. Triston Newson followed with 10 tackles of his own, and racked up 2.5 tackles-for- loss. The Tigers finished with 10 tackles-for-loss, eight QB hurries, four sacks and two forced fumbles. The Buckeyes went 0-for-8 on third downs during the first half.

• Sanford Trophy (outstanding offensive player): Cook. McKnight Trophy (outstanding defensive player): Missouri DE Johnny Walker Jr. (2 tackles, one solo tackle, one sack, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble).

Look for more Cotton Bowl coverage from Dallas throughout Saturday on MizzouCentral

Mizzou Quote of the Day:

“We’re not bluebloods, we’re dirty, hardworking brotherhood that loves each other and fights for each other.” “We’re faster, stronger, tougher than you in the fourth quarter.” “M-I-Z” — Eli Drinkwitz during the Cotton Bowl celebration