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.”
Two people were seriously injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Cole County on Route B, south of Spring Ridge Road, near St. Thomas, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Around 11:50 a.m., a 2020 Honda CRV SUV driven by a 67-year-old woman from Meta attempted to turn southbound onto Route B and traveled into the path of 2018 Freightliner Cascadia semitruck driven by a 71-year-old-man, according to the crash report.
The driver of the Honda and the passenger, a 66-year-old-man from Meta, were not wearing seat belts and were airlifted to University Hospital in Columbia, according to the crash report. Both sustained serious injuries, according to the report.
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The driver of the semitruck was not injured, according to the crash report.
As summer recreation ramps up across Missouri, safety officials are reminding residents that water safety begins long before anyone steps into a lake or river. Understanding the risks of water activities, knowing personal limits, and making responsible choices are the foundation of preventing tragedies on the water.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and other safety agencies emphasize that natural waterways can present hidden hazards, including strong currents, sudden drop‑offs, and floating debris. Swimmers are urged to stay aware of their surroundings, use life jackets when appropriate, and avoid swimming alone.
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Officials say simple precautions—such as recognizing fatigue, monitoring weather conditions, and watching out for others in your group—can make the difference between a fun day on the water and a dangerous situation. As families head outdoors, authorities encourage everyone to treat water safety as a shared responsibility.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 2 drawing
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 6-2-1
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 0-2-0
Evening Wild: 2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 4-9-6-4
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 1-3-6-4
Evening Wild: 9
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Early Bird: 13
Morning: 04
Matinee: 04
Prime Time: 08
Night Owl: 12
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Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from June 2 drawing
01-10-15-19-31
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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.
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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
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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.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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