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Snap-count data: The Sooners shrink the rotations against Missouri

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November 10, 2024

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Snap-count data: The Sooners shrink the rotations against Missouri

COLUMBIA, Missouri — It’s all bad.

The Sooners fell to Missouri, 30-23, on Saturday night, dropping them to 5-5 on the season and 1-5 in conference play. They now head into a bye week before ending with a two-game stretch against Alabama and LSU, putting their 25-year bowl streak in serious jeopardy.

With a lot on the line, the Sooners cut the rotation on both sides of the ball against Missouri. Here’s a look at how the snaps and performance grades shook out, per Pro Football Focus.

(Editor’s note: The offense played 62 snaps. The defense played 74).

OFFENSIVE SNAP COUNTS

QUARTERBACK

Jackson Arnold — 62 snaps (35.7 performance grade)

RUNNING BACK

Taylor Tatum — 29 (60.5)

Xavier Robinson — 26 (74.2)

Sam Franklin — 9 (54.5)

WIDE RECEIVER

Deion Burks — 55 (52.8)

Brenen Thompson — 54 (51.7)

JJ Hester — 42 (52.4)

Jalil Farooq — 27 (55.1)

Zion Ragins — 3 (54.1)

Jacob Jordan — 1 (57.9)

Ivan Carreon — 1 (60.0)

OFFENSIVE LINE

Spencer Brown — 62 (70.3)

Heath Ozaeta — 62 (63.7)

Troy Everett — 62 (59.4)

Febeci Nwaiwu — 62 (58.3)

Logan Howland — 62 (54.2)

DEFENSIVE SNAP COUNTS

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

Gracen Halton — 39 (53.8)

Damonic Williams — 37 (74.4)

Jayden Jackson — 32 (52.6)

Da’Jon Terry — 21 (57.6)

David Stone — 8 (58.9)

DEFENSIVE END

R Mason Thomas — 53 (73.4)

Ethan Downs — 50 (67.2)

Trace Ford — 26 (64.5)

Caiden Woullard — 23 (66.4)

LINEBACKER

Danny Stutsman — 74 (74.2)

Kip Lewis — 44 (50.9)

Dasan McCullough — 36 (56.6)

Sammy Omosigho — 22 (67.2)

Kobie McKinzie — 16 (68.2)

Lewis Carter — 4 (79.6)

CORNERBACK

Eli Bowen — 70 (63.4)

Jacobe Johnson — 38 (58.3)

Woodi Washington — 27 (55.9)

Dez Malone — 25 (69.2)

Kani Walker — 15 (66.0)

SAFETY

Billy Bowman — 74 (70.2)

Robert Spears-Jennings — 51 (64.9)

Peyton Bowen — 29 (67.3)

TAKEAWAYS

— There’s two guys who standout in a positive way. The first one is Xavier Robinson.

The true freshman was nowhere near the running back rotation through the first nine games. He played 12 snaps in those first nine games and eight of them came against Maine. But with Jovantae Barnes surprisingly not traveling with the team, and Gavin Sawchuk not being available, the depth at running back was depleted. Taylor Tatum got the start and turned eight carries into 25 yards. Sam Franklin got a carry for three yards.

But it was Robinson who was the standout. He not only had the highest performance grade on the offense, but he led the team in carries (9), rushing yards (56) and yards per carry (5.2). And the wildest part is that Robinson had just two carries before the Sooners force fed him in the fourth quarter, which eventually led to Taylor Tatum‘s touchdown pass to Jackson Arnold.

His performance on Saturday, and against Maine, is enough to question why Robinson hadn’t played a bigger role earlier in the season.

— The other guy is Danny Stutsman. He played every snap and finished with 19 tackles, 12 more than anyone else. He had the highest tackling grade (87.4) and the highest run-defense grade (80.9).

It’s been a rough season, but Stutsman has played his guts out.

— The Sooners really cut down on the rotation on both sides of the ball. The defense played 23 guys. The offense played 18. That meant little or no playing time for young guys like Michael Boganowski, Jaydan Hardy, Zion Ragins, Ivan Carreon, Zion Kearney, David Stone, Eddy Pierre-Louis and Isaiah Autry-Dent.

— Again, no snaps for Kalib Hicks and Jaquaize Pettaway. If Hicks can’t play in a game where both Barnes and Sawchuk are out, then that signals that he is far, far away from ever seeing the field in a meaningful way.

— Deion Burks and Jalil Farooq made their returns, with Burks playing nearly every snap. However, Farooq played just 27 snaps and didn’t play much in the second half.

Farooq mentioned after the game that there was a plan to limit his reps.

— Speaking of that, Farooq and Burks returning apparently put an end to the Jacob Jordan era. The walk-on played just one snap, and he narrowly dropped a pivotal third-down target.

However, considering he was the most consistent part of OU’s passing offense the last three weeks, it was peculiar to see him on the sidelines for most of the game.

— Jacobe Johnson and Eli Bowen again got the start at cornerback. Johnson (38 snaps) again nearly outsnapped Kani Walker (15 snaps) and Dez Malone (25) combined.

— With Jacob Sexton, Jake Taylor and Michael Tarquin out, the Sooners played the Howland-Ozaeta-Everett-Nwaiwu-Brown unit for all 62 snaps. Brown finished with the highest grade of that bunch, though that doesn’t necessarily match the eye test.p

— Arnold (15 of 24 completions, 74 yards, 0 TD) finished with a 35.7 grade, the fifth-lowest grade among FBS quarterbacks in Week 11. His 30.3 passing grade ranked fourth lowest.

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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.

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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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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.