3. Yeah, Missouri lost, and it’s okay
It was a loss. It was a painful last second defeat when the team seemed like it had the thing won.
However, freshman QB Brady Cook played like a keeper. Thrown into the tough moment as the starter, had completed 27-of-34 passes for 238 yards and a touchdowns, and he ran nine times for 53 yards and a score. He missed a few throws – especially on the two point try late – but he didn’t turn the ball over and he kept drives alive with his legs.
The offensive line was outstanding. The rotation of backs worked. The offense moved the ball well in the first quarter and in the final moments, and the defense was able to keep the Army ground game to under four yards per carry.
It was a brutal was to end the season, but there’s the motivation going into next year around a slew of good-looking young parts.