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Missouri Football Looks to Reflect, Improve in Much Needed Bye Week
A bye week for the No. 11 Missouri Tigers arguably could not come at a better time.
After a struggle-filled week four win against the Vanderbilt Commodores and a victory over a tough Boston College Eagles the week prior, a break for reflection seems to be much-needed. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz knows they need to take a step back and learn from the previous four weeks of football, especially before looking into the future.
“We got to go take a hard look at the Missouri Tigers and we got to figure out why we’re not executing the third downs in the red area, why we’re not kicking field goals, why we’re missing tackles, why we’re busting assignments,” Drinkwitz said. “So I’m not even kind of worried about Texas A&M.”
Despite the apparent struggles in the last two weeks for the Tigers, they still are undefeated, with a victory in conference play. They handled business in weeks one and two against Murray State and Buffalo, but still showed signs of weakness.
“What I’m concerned about is our team enjoying a win, being 4-0, which is as good as we can be record wise, but we’re not as good as we can be play wise,” Drinkwitz said. “We’re going to have to settle in on that and figure out what we got to do to improve.”
Not only do the Tigers have the chance to improve and reflect this week, but a free week also gives them time to recover. Multiple players over the last four weeks, including receiver Marquis Johnson, safety Joseph Charleston and tight end Brett Norfleet, have appeared banged up or missed time due to injury.
Johnson left the Tigerts opening SEC matchup early after a kick return left him on the field. The injury does not appear to be serious, but having time off to heal is very convenient at this moment.
“Couldn’t return, but wasn’t anything that warranted significant attention,” Drinkwitz said. “Good news for a bye week.”
Drinkwitz was quick to claim responsibility for some of the Tigers struggles over the past two weeks, again making the timing of their week off ideal. Despite their mishaps against the Commodores and signs of weakness against Boston College, their approach to said bye week is no different than any other season.
“It starts with me, and it starts with that being the message to the team and that’s what we’ll work to improve,” Drinkwitz said. “That’s always been how we’ve approached bye weeks and that’s not going to change.”
After the bye week, the Tigers will travel to College Station for their first road matchup of the year against Texas A&M. Despite the game being two weeks away, the No. 24 Aggies, in no way, are the focus of the following week for Missouri.
“The furthest thing from everybody in that room, locker rooms, mine, starting with me and my staff, is going to be Texas A&M,” Drinkwitz said.
The Tigers and Aggies will kick off at 11 a.m. at Kyle Field on October 5.
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A fundraiser on Friday helped raise money for a mid-Missouri family’s effort to get their daughter medical treatment.
Hurts Donut from Springfield, Mo., traveled to Ashland to help the Kroeckel family raise money for their daughter, Harper’s, life-changing medical treatment in Italy.
“After exhausting available treatment options in the United States, the family is now pursuing specialized care that offers new hope for her future,” wrote the Hurts Donut shop in a press release. “Because the treatment, travel expenses and extended medical stays are not covered by insurance, the family is facing more than $85,000 in out-of-pocket costs.”
Harper had been born prematurely at 35 weeks and admitted to the NICU, where a nurse discovered a spot that they assumed to be diaper rash on her bottom. However, further inspection led to her diagnosis of Capillary Malformation-Arteriovenous Malformation, or CM-AVM.
CM-AVM is a genetic mutation at the cellular level that causes blood vessels in certain areas to be tangled, causing swelling, pressure, chronic pain and, in some instances, bleeding. In Harper’s case, it could potentially spread to her spine or brain.
The donut shop set up shop at the Ashland Optimists Club and donated 100% of its Special Tribute donut sales to the Kroeckel family, as well as 10% of the proceeds from its dozen donut sales.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 28, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 0-7-2
Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 9-9-6
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 28 drawing
Midday: 4-5-0-4
Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 1-4-6-7
Evening Wild: 0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 28 drawing
Early Bird: 04
Morning: 07
Matinee: 09
Prime Time: 06
Night Owl: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 28 drawing
05-08-12-33-34
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:
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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UPDATE: Well-known mid-Missouri attorney charged after sting expected to request home detention | 93.9 The Eagle
A prominent mid-Misssouri attorney has pleaded NOT guilty to a felony charge of enticement or attempted enticement of a child.
56-year-old Daniel Walter Follett is charged in Boone County Circuit Court. He had served as the Missouri Department of Revenue’s (DOR) general counsel until he was fired after last week’s arrest.
Court documents filed by Boone County prosecutors say Follett was allegedly using a prostitution website “to solicit sexual services from a person whom he believed to be a 16-year-old child.” The Boone County Sheriff’s Department’s probable cause statement says Follett allegedly arrived at an address in Boone County last week to pay money to have sex with a female whom he believed was under the age of 17.
Follett, who is currently jailed without bond, is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon before Judge Kimberly Shaw and is expected to request home detention, based on online court records.
939 the Eagle News contacted the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) after Follett’s arrest. DOR released a statement about Follett’s arrest and status last week. It reads: “The Department is aware of an out-of-office incident involving a staff member who was arrested and charged with criminal activity. Following departmental procedures, employment has been terminated with the individual.”
What’s next: Follett is scheduled to appear in Boone County Circuit Court on Tuesday at 1 pm for a bond hearing before Judge Kimberly Shaw. Follett is represented by defense attorney Jessica Caldera, a former Boone County assistant prosecutor. Follett is expected to request home detention from the court until his trial. Boone County prosecutors have described Follett in a court filing as a flight risk.
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