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Historic Day Of Football Ends With Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, USC And Missouri Losing On The Road

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October 6, 2024

Historic Day Of Football Ends With Alabama, Tennessee, Michigan, USC And Missouri Losing On The Road

I know some of you all thought Saturday would be a dud because of the lack of Top-25 matchups across college football. But my goodness, we were treated to a crazy day of football, thanks to losses by Alabama, Tennessee, USC, Michigan and Missouri.

It’s usually the slate of games that you least expect. This was the case on a wild day that ended on the West Coast, as Miami and California squared-off in the ACC challenge that saw the Hurricanes erase a 25-point deficit to beat the Bears.

The chaos started in College Station, made a pit-stop in Nashville, traversed to the State of Washington and ended in Minnesota.

For the first time in SEC history, we saw two Top-5 teams lose to unranked opponents on the same day.

You didn’t actually think we’d get through the weekend without some chaos, right?

Vanderbilt Shocks No. 1 Alabama, As Nashville Erupts In Chaos

In what might be the wildest upset this season, and I do remember Northern Illinois beating Notre Dame, but what Vanderbilt did on Saturday afternoon in Nashville will be remembered for a very long time.

For the first time in forty years, Vanderbilt defeated Alabama, and did so in-front of what looked like a crowd full of Crimson. This game belonged to Diego Pavia, who ran all over the Alabama defense, and made them pay through the air as well. The Vanderbilt QB has now beaten the Tide and Auburn in a span of two years, with two different teams, after winning on the Plains last season with New Mexico State.

This night belonged to the Commodores, as they forced Jalen Milroe into numerous mistakes, and frustrated the Alabama defense into a number of mind-numbing plays. As the clock ticked down to zero, Vandy fans stormed the field in jubilation, tearing down the goalposts and taking it all the way to the Cumberland River in Downtown Nashville.

Nextup: Alabama will host South Carolina, while Vanderbilt will play at Kentucky.

Arkansas Stuns No. 4 Tennessee In Another Huge upset

Oh, so you thought Vanderbilt would be the only team to cause chaos in the Top-5 this weekend? Nope, Arkansas decided to get in on the party, upsetting No.4 Tennessee 19-14 in what was a dramatic game of defense.

There was nothing about Tennessee’s playcalling that made them look like a team that was prepared for a trip to Fayetteville. I don’t know what happened to Josh Heupel’s explosive offense, but the offensive line has done them zero favors over the past few weeks. Credit goes to Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks for taking advantage of the Vols mistakes, given that things could’ve gone sideways when QB Taylen Green took a bad hit to the knee in the fourth quarter.

The longer Arkansas hung around, the more it felt like Tennessee was in trouble. And now, the Vols are in a very interesting spot, almost the same as Ole Miss last weekend after the loss to Kentucky. The next two weeks could define the Tennessee season, as Florida and Alabama will travel to Knoxville. I’m not saying the Vols have to win both, but if they were to lose, it better not come at the hands of the Gators, with the playoffs just two months away.

Big win for the Hogs, while it was a bad night to hear ‘Rocky Top’ in Fayettville.

Next, Tennessee hosts Florida in a game in which I now have no idea what to expect. Arkansas gets a week off before hosting LSU.

What’s Up, Missouri? Texas A&M Pounces On No. 9 Tigers

This was actually the game that started the college football madness on Saturday. But this wasn’t just any loss, this was a 41-10 beatdown at the hands of Texas A&M. While the Tigers came into this game riding high, with an offense that looked like a problem, they left College Station with more questions than answers.

Credit goes to Aggies QB Conner Weigman, who diced up the Missouri secondary and has Texas A&M looking like a team that will fight for a college football playoff spot. Just as we were all expecting, right?

Eli Drinkwitz said during the week that Mike Elko was playing games with the potential of Conner Weigman getting the start of Marcel Reed. But the only ones laughing after the game were the Aggies, who embarrassed the Tigers and sent them into a state of panic.

Next up, Missouri plays UMass, while Texas A&M gets a week off before playing Mississippi State.

What Happened In The Big Ten? USC And Michigan Lose Thrillers

Nope, the SEC wasn’t the only conference to eat themselves on Saturday. I know that Washington was favored to beat Michigan, but it’s still an upset when the No. 10 Wolverines were beaten by the Huskies. Talk about a rough game for Michigan, being out-gained 429 to 287 in total yards.

This was a brutal loss for Michigan, given that they had already been beaten by Texas. Having two losses by the end of the first weekend of October should all but end their chances of making the college football playoffs. Sure, anything could happen, but the loss to Washington will cost them.

But it was USC that suffered the most gut-wrenching loss, just in terms of how it played out. The trip to Minnesota was always weird looking on the schedule, and the outcome of this one lived up to the craziness of the day.

Yes, that was the Gophers going for the touchdown, rather than kick the field goal to take the lead. I’ll give PJ Fleck a lot of credit, as he makes these games worth watching, especially with his choice of ways to take the lead. It could’ve easily backfired, but Miller Moss found himself in a lot of trouble on the final drive.

For USC, their second loss of the season is going to sting for a while. Given that they look like a squad that’s struggling to find an identity of offense, there are a number of games remaining that look like potential losses. Next week’s game against Penn State just lost some luster, but nothing would surprise me anymore this season.

Other Games Of Note, Futures To Question

How about those SMU Mustangs? Going on the road and beating Louisville, as Rhet Lashlee has his team 5-1 on the season, looking good in the ACC right now.

In news outside the realm of good teams in college football, It’s time for UAB to move-on from Trent Dilfer. What was once a proud G-5 team that rose from the ashes of having its football program shut down, the Blazers are now an embarrassment to what Bill Clark rebuilt and Bryan Vincent helped stay on-course. It’s time for the team in my home-state to make the move and pay the buyout. They shouldn’t have hired Dilfer to begin with, as his high school resume was worthless.

Just a wild weekend of college football, which started on Friday night with UNLV and Syracuse giving us a thrilling game. That’s what this beautiful sport will give us, when you least expect it.

Take a deep breath, regroup if your team lost, and prepare for another week of trash talk leading up to a crucial weekend of football.

Man, that was a fun Saturday.

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Missouri Democrats vow to fight increased taxes on sales or services

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January 8, 2026

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Missouri Democrats vow to fight increased taxes on sales or services

Jason Hancock and Steph Quinn
| Missouri Independent

Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday, Jan. 7, to kick off the 2026 legislative session, with Republicans determined to eliminate the state income tax and Democrats vowing to oppose any effort to replace it with increased taxes on sales or services.

Missing from the first day were the partisan fireworks that defined the end of last year’s session and a special session in September. Instead, both the House and Senate functioned normally on Wednesday, quickly running through motions of a first-day and adjourning with little fanfare.

But the partisan schism simmered under the surface.

Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe is pushing for elimination of the state’s income tax and is expecting to lay out his plan next week when he speaks to a joint session of the legislature for his annual State of the State address.

Democrats — still smarting from last year’s GOP moves to cut off debate to pass bills repealing expanded paid sick leave, gerrymander the state congressional map, change the initiative petition process and reimpose an abortion ban — said they are withholding judgment until they see the details of Kehoe’s plan.

But they note the income tax represents 65% of last year’s $13.4 billion in state revenue.

Democrats will not support raising taxes that disproportionately impact lower-income Missourians to pay to eliminate the income tax, said Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck, an Affton Democrat.

“People are already having a really hard time making ends meet in this state,” Beck said. “People are living paycheck to paycheck. So if anyone wants to raise taxes on those folks, that is unacceptable to us. As Democrats, we say there should be no new taxes.”

House Minority Leader Ashley Aune, a Kansas City Democrat, said that while the possible elimination of the income tax is “being sold as … getting rid of your taxes,” most Missourians will see little benefit.

“What they’re not telling you is how much more you’ll have to spend every time you swipe your card,” Aune said, adding: “The next time you have an expensive car repair or costly emergency visit from a plumber to fix a broken pipe, you’ll also be paying double digit sales taxes on that bill. Struggling to pay your rent? The struggle will get even harder when Republicans add a sales tax onto that.”

Democrats will lay out their own income tax proposal next week, Aune said, that will offer “targeted tax relief for those who need it most.”

State Rep. Mark Boyko, the Kirkwood Democrat who will sponsor the measure, said that while Missourians earning over $250,000 could end up paying more under the Democrats’ tax plan, it would generate much-needed revenue.

The proposal, Boyko said, “will actually lower your costs.”

Senate President Cindy O’Laughlin, a Shelbina Republican, urged her colleagues in an opening day speech to work together to “find solutions that move Missouri forward.”

While tax cuts weren’t directly mentioned in her speech, O’Laughlin left little doubt where she stood.

“Taxes, regulations, red tape and bureaucracy do not make Missouri better,” she said. “In every case, they take from Missouri families, they also take from Missouri small businesses. And our job is to reduce that impact. We must make sure what we take is as limited as possible.”

Missouri families want results, O’Laughlin said.

“They want better roads, better schools,” she said. “They want more private home ownership. They want safe streets and neighborhoods. They want better jobs and stronger job skills. They want thriving communities, and they want less dependence on the government at all levels.”

Hovering over the income tax debate is a state budget picture looking gloomier than it has in years.

General revenue is projected to be $400 million below estimates made a year ago. Part of the reason is that a capital gains tax cut passed last year that was estimated to reduce revenue by $111 million annually is now believed to cost as much as $500 million the first year and $360 million a year moving forward.

Beck said that while Democrats decided against using procedural maneuvers to gum up the Senate on the first day, the chamber will move much more slowly this year — not only in response to last year’s GOP moves quash Democratic filibusters, but also to avoid mistakes like the cost of the capital gains tax cut.

“When you shut off debate or refuse to engage with the other side to just rush things through, mistakes happen,” he said. “We were screaming from the hilltop that the capital gains cuts were going to cost way more. But we went too fast, and senators weren’t allowed to do their jobs.”

This story was first published at missouriindependent.com.

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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Jan. 7, 2026

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January 8, 2026

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The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 7, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

15-28-57-58-63, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

Midday: 7-2-8

Midday Wild: 2

Evening: 7-4-8

Evening Wild: 8

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

Midday: 6-0-8-6

Midday Wild: 7

Evening: 7-8-2-6

Evening Wild: 6

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Winning Cash4Life numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

01-07-30-41-56, Cash Ball: 01

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

Early Bird: 04

Morning: 08

Matinee: 13

Prime Time: 08

Night Owl: 10

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Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

03-05-09-10-36

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Jan. 7 drawing

28-41-50-61-68, Powerball: 05

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

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.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance to start for Kentucky vs Missouri, per report

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January 7, 2026

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Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance to start for Kentucky vs Missouri, per report

Kentucky basketball fans have seemed to have finally gotten their wish. After receiving a lot of pushback for not making a change to the starting lineup, more specifically not starting Jaland Lowe since returning from injury, Mark Pope is making a change. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, both Lowe and Jayden Quaintance will start in Kentucky’s game against Missouri. Pilgrim reports the two will replace Collin Chandler and Malachi Moreno as starters against Missouri, which will make the lineup Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Otega Oweh, Mo Dioubate and Jayden Quaintance.

It’s a long-time coming for Kentucky fans, as since Jaland Lowe has been back from injury on Dec. 5, he hasn’t started a single game. Even in the games before he wasn’t included in Kentucky’s starting lineup. That’s seven games played with zero starts to show for it, with fans constantly wondering why Lowe has continued to come into the games following the first media timeout after Kentucky has already fallen behind. He’s not the only one being included in the lineup change, with Quaintance starting as well. Quaintance made his debut against St. John’s and has since been working to get acclimated after spending nine months returning from an injury. Now, he’s getting the start, too. We haven’t seen the two on the floor together since Kentucky’s second-half surge to beat St. John’s on Dec. 20.

The chatter around the starting lineup questions has mainly centered around Lowe, as he is clearly the engine of this team. When he’s not in, Kentucky sturggles to have any flow, or identity for that matter. Now, the Wildcats have the opportunity to start the game off fresh instead of it being like the last game where Kentucky fell behind 9-5 before Lowe came in. Mark Pope hinted on his radio show Monday that this development with Lowe was coming, saying “starting is in his future” while also noting that they’re continuing to ‘nurse’ him along. Before that, though, during Kentucky’s 10-day break between the Bellarmine and Alabama games, Pope discussed the reason why Jaland Lowe had not been starting:

“We’re trying to limit his contact and exposure so much in practice that, the thinking behind that is like, let’s protect the integrity of the group that we have getting most of the reps in practice to actually be able to go perform on the court, just to give some continuity.” At the time, Pope wasn’t sure if that was the right way to go about it, but it’s something he said they would continue to be thinking about moving forward. “That might not be the right answer. We’re going to kind of explore that as we go. It also gives you a chance to maybe extend his healthy window, which we’re hoping is going to be the entire season, by not being the headline guy at the beginning of a scout.”

Well, those comments from Pope combined with the pushback from fans has now led to Jaland Lowe finally making his first start as a Kentucky Wildcat. Mark Pope now has real chance for his team to build some momentum with two players on the floor together in Lowe and Quaintance who will hopefully be staying on the floor together and consistently moving forward. This development is going to be what Kentucky fans focus on most against Missouri.