Missouri Defeats Florida

Missouri Ends Long Drought With Dominant Victory Over No. 8 Florida

Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17, marking the Tigers' first win over a top-10 opponent since defeating No. 7 Georgia in 2013. The Tigers ended a nine-game losing streak against ranked opponents, ending a 10-10 game and a 35-0 scoring run. The win was a significant moment for Missouri, which had gone 27-75 against ranked teams this century. The victory also highlighted the SEC's depth, showing that there is no untouchable heavyweight in the conference outside of Georgia and Alabama. The team's victory also kept Missouri's College Football Playoff hopes alive and earned Eli Drinkwitz a contract extension worth over $10 million annually.

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