The game may not have gone anywhere near how they had hoped or planned, but head coach Eli Drinkwitz was very consistent with his message following the Missouri Tigers crushing loss to No. 15 Alabama.
“We’ll get home, regroup, try to get healthy, and on to the next game,” Drinkwitz said following a 34-0 loss to the Crimson Tide.
The loss was the first shutout Missouri suffered since the 2019 season. The already struggling offense couldn’t put anything together. The closest Missouri got to scoring was a missed 59-yard field goal attempt and a goal-line run that was stuffed in the fourth quarter. Despite a strong first half, the defense showed holes in the second half that Alabama took advantage of.
“We all came with a plan to win, and it just didn’t happen,” Drinkwitz said. “It wasn’t our day today, and we’re not going to get divided, we’re not going to point fingers. We’re going to go back, get healthy this week and finish out this stretch.”
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Their struggles were made worse by the astounding number of injuries that were announced leading up to and during the matchup. The Wednesday report included three players as doubtful, six as questionable and one as probable, this included their leading rusher and starting quarterback. The list was shortened by game time, but still contained wide receiver Mookie Cooper and running back Nate Noel as out and Brady Cook as a game-time decision.
The game was looking more hopeful after Cook was announced as the starter, but it didn’t take long for this hope to be dashed. Cook injured his hand on the helmet of another player and had to be removed for an x-ray. He did not return to the game.
“First off, we gotta get healthy over the bye week,” defensive end Johnny Walker Jr. said. “I feel like we gotta regroup as a team, look at the situation if Brady can come back or not.”
The question circling the Missouri Football team now is whether Cook will be able to get healthy for the rest of the season. The extent of his hand injury has not been announced, but before that, he was also dealing with a bad ankle that kept him out of the majority of the game against Auburn the week prior.
“There’s four SEC games left,” Drinkwitz said. “There’s a lot of football season left, and we just got to get home, get healthy, and flush this one and move on to the next one.”
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The rest of the season may be looked at much differently if Cook is not able to return. The Tigers were only able to score six points over the last two game when backup quarterback Drew Pyne was in the game. He also threw three interceptions and was sacked in this time.
Despite all that went wrong for the Tigers, they players and coaches are choosing to remain optimistic for the rest of the season. They have emphasized viewing each play, each game as its own and moving on from the bad.
“Our season’s not over,” Walker said. “We have four or five games left and a bye week. Depending on what happens, playoffs or try to get a good bowl game. We’ll see what happens.”
Damon Wilson II is reportedly set to transfer again after a nine-sack season at Missouri. Ed Zurga / Getty Images
Damon Wilson II, the player at the center of a lawsuit showdown with Georgia over his transfer to Missouri last year, is planning to re-enter the portal, a source briefed on the decision said.
Wilson figures to be a premium target for teams that need an edge rusher: He led Missouri with nine sacks this season, which was tied for third in the SEC. The news of his plans was reported by On3 on Tuesday afternoon. But his decision to enter is more intriguing given his ongoing legal dispute with Georgia over his exit from that program last year.
Wilson spent his first two seasons in Athens. He transferred to Missouri last January. In October, Georgia sued him, seeking $390,000 in damages from Wilson for leaving the team after the program said he signed an agreement to return for the 2025 season. Georgia filed to compel Wilson to arbitration.
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Wilson answered on Dec. 23 by filing a lawsuit against Georgia in Boone County, Mo. Wilson’s attorneys alleged a civil conspiracy by Georgia’s athletic department and collective to “penalize Wilson for his decision to transfer.” The lawsuit also alleged the agreement Wilson signed with Georgia in December 2024 was not a contract.
This was believed to be the first time a player and a school took each other to court over a transfer decision and figures to be closely watched. Wilson leaving Missouri would not end the court proceedings.
Wilson’s legal representatives did not offer immediate comment on Tuesday afternoon.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 5, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
04-18-24-51-56, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
Midday: 2-4-6
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Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 2-4-5
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
Midday: 6-0-7-3
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Midday Wild: 1
Evening: 8-9-9-5
Evening Wild: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
01-15-50-55-57, Cash Ball: 02
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Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
Early Bird: 06
Morning: 02
Matinee: 11
Prime Time: 15
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Night Owl: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
01-02-22-27-33
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Jan. 5 drawing
15-22-39-41-62, Powerball: 09
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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
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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.
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.
Cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of central banks.
The Ankeny Police Department is asking anyone from Ankeny and across the Des Moines metro to come forward if they think they may be a victim of a Missouri man who is accused of running a cryptocurrency investment scam.
Charles Spencer Burri of Columbia, Missouri, was arrested and charged with financial exploitation of an elder and stealing $750 or more. The Columbia Police Department alleged Burri — owner and operator of Burri Asset Management LLC — has solicited thousands of dollars for cryptocurrency investments but stopped responding to victims after he received their money.
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Columbia police reported to Ankeny they had uncovered evidence Burri possibly met with people in Ankeny and the Des Moines metro in July 2025, according to a news release Friday, Jan. 2.
Ankeny police believe there may be additional victims in the area who have not been identified, according to the release. Sgt. Trevor McGraw in Ankeny said Monday that no victims had come forward over the weekend.
Anyone who Burri or Burri Asset Management LLC may have contacted, or who has experienced financial loss through a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme, is encouraged to contact the Ankeny Police Department through its non-emergency line at 515-286-3333, extension 5, and file a report.
Phillip Sitter covers the suburbs for the Des Moines Register. Phillip can be reached via email at PSitter@usatodayco.com.Find out more about him onlinein the Register’s staff directory.
