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What Auburn must do at Missouri with bowl hopes sliding
Auburn’s had a week to think about things.
Off to a disappointing 2-4 start, an open week came when the Tigers needed it most. Three straight SEC losses came in three different storylines but with a consistent ending.
Now it needs to win four of its final six to make a bowl game and it doesn’t get any gimmies. That begins at 11 a.m. CT Saturday at No. 19 Missouri, which has been on its own wild ride as of late.
Eli Drinkwitz’s group took a stunning 41-10 pounding at Texas A&M two weeks ago before heading to New England for a 45-3 palate cleanser against UMass. The loss in College Station was the first for a team that crept into the top 10 before sliding back considerably.
This is the first meeting between the two since Auburn win a 17-14 overtime game in 2022 that went down as one of the ugliest games ever played. It’s also the answer to the trivia question: What was Bryan Harsin’s final win at Auburn?
Since then, the program has had little to cheer about as Missouri has climbed to the upper tiers of the league.
Best case scenario for Auburn: Be smart
Perhaps a little rest is what Auburn needed because, as we’ve said all along, there’s talent on the roster. Drinkwitz made that point when speaking to reporters in Columbia.
Outside of the 31-13 loss at No. 5 Georgia, Auburn’s been in every game it lost. And their record looks quite different if it weren’t for the fact Hugh Freeze’s team is tied for last in the nation in turnover margin (-11).
It sounds simple but when the talent is in the same ballpark, turnovers are the razor’s edge difference between a singing the fight song in the locker room or packing bags in silence.
The good news for Auburn: Missouri is not exactly a turnover-creation machine. Its seven takeaways (five INTs, 2 fumble recoveries) rank 82nd nationally. It had no takeaways in an overtime escape of Vanderbilt or the 31-point loss to Texas A&M.
Mizzou does have one of the top pass defenses in the nation, however, when looking at the numbers.
The group is No. 7 in terms of yardage allowed (154.5) but that includes games against Murray State (27 passing yards) and Buffalo (55). Texas A&M averaged 12.5 yards per attempt in an efficient 18-for-22 performance that totaled 276 passing yards.
Auburn’s shown the ability to put up numbers through the air. It’s just the turnovers that brought all of that back to Earth quickly.
Worst case scenario: Mizzou pass game clicks
A year ago, Missouri was 13th nationally with an average of 9.0 yards per passing attempt. It was a group that had balance thanks to Cody Schrader leading the nation in rushing yards per game.
Schrader’s gone and the balance isn’t quite as deadly for Missouri. It still has Luther Burden III, one of the top receivers from 2023 who is rolling up big numbers again this year. He’s recorded no fewer than six catches in games against power-conference opponents. And after an injury scare at UMass last week, the star target appears to be ready for Saturday.
It’ll be a Missouri passing game with something to prove after completing just 13 of 31 passes two weeks ago in College Station. They’ll face an Auburn pass defense that’s in the middle of the pack statistically but is 87th nationally allowing five plays of 40-plus yards. It held Georgia well below its average of 318-yard average the last time out as the Bulldogs managed 240 yards on 29 throws
Prediction: Missouri 28, Auburn 19
It feels like Auburn needs to put together a perfect performance to win games and 11 a.m. in Columbia, Missouri doesn’t feel like the time or place for that.
Michael Casagrande is a reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @ByCasagrande or on Facebook.
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Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 3, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 3 drawing
07-21-53-54-62, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 5-8-9
Midday Wild: 8
Evening: 8-8-2
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 3 drawing
Midday: 0-3-5-7
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 0-9-9-5
Evening Wild: 6
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 3 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 15
Matinee: 09
Prime Time: 14
Night Owl: 14
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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 3 drawing
04-07-09-17-21
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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:
Ticket Redemption
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.
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.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Missouri auditor to probe St. Louis arts funder after whistleblower complaint
Missouri state Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has launched a review of the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis’ finances.
The audit is in response to complaints from a whistleblower who alerted the office to possible misuse of funds, Fitzpatrick said Tuesday. The auditor’s office then reviewed documents provided by RAC during an initial investigation before launching a full audit.
“We have verified the veracity of the whistleblower complaint, and have seen with our own eyes at this point records that give us enough concern that we want to proceed with an audit,” Fitzpatrick said.
The auditor’s report could be released late this year or in early 2027, he added. It would then be up to state and local authorities to follow up on any potential misconduct.
In an unsigned statement, RAC said it receives an annual audit from a firm selected by the offices of the St. Louis mayor and St. Louis County executive and that it shares the results publicly. “[We] are confident the findings from the state will mirror the success we have come to expect at the local level,” the statement says.
“We welcome the opportunity to provide documentation and context regarding our financial practices and grantmaking processes. As always, RAC will continue to focus on serving the St. Louis region’s arts and cultural community and maintaining the public’s trust,” the statement adds.
Potential issues identified in the state auditor’s initial investigation include the possibilities that RAC’s administrative expenses exceed what is allowed by statute, that leaders issued bonuses disallowed by the state constitution and that large grants were issued with no follow-up to ensure the money was used properly.
Fitzpatrick said his actions are not related to the commission’s choice of grant recipients.
Changes to the grant process
RAC distributes annual grants to arts organizations in St. Louis and St. Louis County. It is funded by a tax on hotel and motel stays. The commission distributed $3.7 million last year.
The organization suspended grant applications for fiscal 2026 due to “continuing financial volatility” and a new five-year plan, according to a note on its website. It will use applications received in 2025 as a guide for its 2026 grants.
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
“This pause allows RAC to support eligible and high-scoring 2025 grantees and applicants while navigating financial challenges and planning for a stronger, more sustainable grant program in the future,” the note says.
RAC publishes a list of its annual grants online.
Vanessa Cooksey became president and CEO of the organization in 2020 after it spent a year without a permanent leader. Previous chief Felicia Shaw had stepped down in November 2019. Neither Shaw nor RAC provided a public explanation for Shaw’s departure.
Some smaller organizations had complained that during Shaw’s tenure they stopped receiving annual grants.
The Regional Arts Commission had a $13.4 million budget in 2024, according to tax documents. Cooksey received a $196,253 salary and $28,652 in additional compensation.
Continuing a process begun by Shaw, Cooksey oversaw changes to grant applications that she said were meant to simplify the process – including removing a longstanding split between its funding mechanisms for large and small organizations.
A key arts funder after the coronavirus pandemic
In November 2022, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to direct $10.6 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to RAC. A measure that would have allocated another $1.6 million failed to pass the St. Louis County Council, so RAC was statutorily required to distribute ARPA funds only to groups based in St. Louis.
RAC has distributed $9.5 million of the ARPA money so far, funding 195 individual artists and 75 organizations.
Arts leaders said in 2022 that the sector supports more than 19,000 jobs and generates nearly $600 million a year – more than all local sports franchises combined.
The federal money was a boon to St. Louis artists and arts organizations following a steep decrease in funding at the height of the coronavirus pandemic due to decreased tourism in the region.
Tax revenues earmarked for RAC decreased from $9.5 million in fiscal 2019 to $2.8 million the next year. Tax revenue directed to RAC have increased but still lag behind the pre-pandemic total. The commission reported $7.5 million in tax revenue received in fiscal 2024.
RAC presented a new five-year plan with much fanfare in March 2020 but had little initial opportunity to implement it. Not long after, St. Louis officials put limits on public gatherings to tamp down spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Commission officials released a new five-year strategic roadmap in December 2025.
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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 2, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from March 2 drawing
02-17-18-38-62, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 2 drawing
Midday: 3-3-4
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 4-8-9
Evening Wild: 7
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 2 drawing
Midday: 6-4-2-2
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 2-8-2-4
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 2 drawing
Early Bird: 08
Morning: 12
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 02
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 2 drawing
13-17-18-23-28
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from March 2 drawing
21-28-58-65-67, Powerball: 25
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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:
Ticket Redemption
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.
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.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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