Auburn had several missed tackles on that drive and a pass interference call that boosted the Missouri offensive momentum even further. Freshman defensive lineman Malik Blockton took the blame, breaking down the moments he felt he could have improved in.

Auburn scored a special teams touchdown following Luther Burden III's muffed punt and a fumble recovery in the end zone. Kicker Towns McCough missed a 30-yard field goal and there were way too many special teams penalties (three) that prevented this from being a better grade.

Cook sustained an ankle injury on the opening series and ultimately went to the locker room in the first quarter. After a trip to the hospital for an MRI, Cook came back in and willed the Tigers to the 21-17 victory over Auburn, trailing 17-6 at the time of his return.

Last week, Missouri football was a consensus outsider among national bowl prognosticators. Did a dramatic win over Auburn — securing bowl eligibility as it was MU’s sixth victory of the season — do anything to change the forecasters’ minds?