The party is over for the Missouri Tigers for 2023. The 11-2, Cotton Bowl-winning season in 2023 is now only a memory. The road ahead has more curves in the road, steeper hills to cross but the destination they have in mind is much greater.
“Let me state this as clearly as I can state it,” Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said Tuesday at the 2024 SEC Media Days. “That was last year, and last year has nothing to do with this year.”
The program has more momentum entering the 2024 season than it possibly ever has ahead of a season. But momentum doesn’t eliminate any steps of the process of reaching the ultimate goal. It is also more difficult to maintain than it is to earn.
“I understand that there’s a lot of outside expectations on what our football program should be,”Drinkwitz said. “I think for us the most important thing is to focus on running our race.”
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Instead of relying on the hype or outside noise to build confidence for the upcoming season, Missouri is relying on their own work and chemistry. Ahead of the 2023 season, they shut out any outside noise doubting the program. They’ll do the same this year, even with the headlines singing a different tune.
“With social media and phones and technology, it’s obviously difficult to be able to block anything out,” defensive tackle Kristian Williams said. “But for the most part, we just try to stay present and lock in on what we’ve got to do and lock in on the adversities as a team we’ve got to go through.”
The Tigers embraced the chip on their shoulder in 2023, constantly playing with an underdog mentality. The success that it resulted in yielded more respect for the program but there’s more on the table to prove in 2024.
“Last year our motto formed into something to prove,” quarterback Brady Cook said Tuesday at his SEC Media press conference. “I’m sure you guys have heard it. We lived by it, and we still do. Although we had a good year last year and accomplished a few things, we still have to go out and prove it this year.”
Missouri knows that the success in 2023 will not mean anything this fall. Their record is now 0-0. They’ll have to earn whatever to accomplish. They’re taking to heart the advice that Joe Dirt received: the past is the past, the future is the present.
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“2024 is all that matters,” Cook said. “That’s the record that’s going to be talked about. These are the games that’s going to be talked about. No one is going to talk about the CottonBowl versus Ohio State moving forward. It’s in the past. It’s in the history books. We do. We have to go out and prove it every single week.”
With the reset button pushed, it is up to the 2024 Missouri team to establish an identity, work ethic and culture of their own. There’s new pieces to the puzzle, new cooks in the kitchen with new opportunities. Like a chemical reaction, each combination of ingredients react differently.
“We have to go figure out what it means to be a tough, physical football team,” Drinkwitz said. “We gotta understand what kind of poise it’s going to take to play and execute under pressure. And we have a difficult task ahead of us. And so with that being said, in order for us to accomplish our goals this season, our football team has a lot of growth to make.”
Drinkwitz has his team in the right head space. You can’t reach the top of the mountain if you spend too much time reveling at each checkpoint. Each step up is a new, unique challenge. If you’re not careful, you can quickly tumble down to the bottom.
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The number of customers without power in Cooper County is back down to about 100 after climbing to over 400 Friday night, according to outage tracking service Poweroutage.us.
About 100 Ameren Missouri customers were without power in Boonville around 8 p.m., according to Ameren Missouri’s outage map.
The number of customers without power in Boonville jumped to over 200 around 10 p.m., and the number of customers without power in Cooper County jumped again to around 470 at 10:30 p.m., according to Poweroutage.us.
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The number of customers without power was back down to around 330 by 11 p.m. and down to around 100 by 11:40 p.m., according to Poweroutage.us.
Crews assessed that the outage was due to a wire problem and a crew has been assigned to the issue.
Callaway County outage
About 200 Callaway Electric Cooperative customers were without power around 11:15 p.m. Friday, according to the cooperative’s outage map.
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The number was around 60 by 11:45 p.m., according to the outage map.
Boone County outage restored
At approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, power was restored to over 200 customers who were without power across Boone County,
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About 280 Boone Electric Cooperative customers were without power in northern Boone County at 9 p.m. Friday, according to the power outage map on Boone Electric’s website.
Boone Electric made a post on Facebook at 8:40 p.m. saying crews were on the way to an outage in Hallsville.
A lightning strike and lines down caused the outage, according to the Boone Electric Facebook page.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in Missouri ahead of potentially dangerous severe weather forecast across the state.
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The order activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, enabling state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions to expedite assistance. The state’s emergency operations center is activating to support coordination efforts.
“The National Weather Service has cautioned that the threat of severe storms throughout the state tonight may produce damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes,” Kehoe said. “I urge all Missourians to pay attention to their local weather forecasts, follow official warnings, and have multiple ways to receive alerts – especially overnight.”
Severe weather threats
Widespread thunderstorms are forecast, with the highest threat for severe thunderstorms across western into north central Missouri, mainly in the evening. Storms are expected to weaken as they move east through the night, though the pace of weakening remains uncertain.
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Potential threats include winds of 70 mph or higher, hail over two inches in diameter, and strong tornadoes. Localized flash flooding may also occur overnight due to significant rainfall over the past 24 hours.
“This Executive Order is a proactive step to ensure our emergency management teams are fully prepared should these storms warrant immediate action to protect Missourians,” Kehoe said.
Safety guidance
State officials are urging Missourians to postpone outdoor activities and avoid driving when storms arrive. Nighttime severe weather is particularly dangerous due to reduced visibility and the risk of people being asleep when storms strike.
Residents should identify a safe shelter location in advance. The safest place during a tornado is an interior room with no windows on the lowest floor of a sturdy structure, preferably a basement. Residents in mobile homes should seek shelter with a friend, family member, or at a local storm shelter before storms arrive. Drivers should never attempt to drive through floodwaters, regardless of water depth.
Executive Order 26-08 expires April 5, 2026.
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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 5, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 5 drawing
Midday: 5-5-1
Midday Wild: 7
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Evening: 4-7-3
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 5 drawing
Midday: 9-4-6-3
Midday Wild: 1
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Evening: 9-3-6-3
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 5 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Morning: 14
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Matinee: 14
Prime Time: 10
Night Owl: 09
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 5 drawing
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Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
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Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
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When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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