Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Abilene Christian defensive lineman Alexander Duke recovered a fumble by Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook in the end zone with 3:55 left in the third quarter. ACU's David Oke sacked Cook on the play. Duke's touchdown cut the Mizzou lead to 24-10 after the extra point.
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook threw a 25-yard pass to Barrett Banister for a first down at the Abilene Christian 6-yard line with 11:25 left in the third quarter.
Mizzou's Ennis Rakestraw Jr. interception
Ennis Rakestraw, Jr.'s first career INT set-up the Banister first down and Nathaniel Peat's second TD as a Tiger.
Missouri defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. intercepted a pass by ACU quarterback Maverick McIvor at the Abilene Christian 32-yard line with 12:12 left in the third quarter.
Mizzou's Brady Cook to Dominic Lovett touchdown pass
Mizzou's longest pass completion of the year and Dominic Lovett's first receiving touchdown.
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook threw a 79-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Lovett with 4:47 left in the first quarter. Following the Harrison Mevis extra point, Mizzou led ACU 14-3.
Missouri's Luther Burden III returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown with 13:43 left in the first quarter. After the Harrison Mevis extra point, Mizzou led ACU 7-0.
Members of the Missouri football team arrive to face Abilene Christian on Saturday morning.
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Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, top, scores past Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz jogs off the field after watching his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz jogs off the field after watching his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Luther Burden III (3) is congratulated by teammates after running a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Luther Burden III celebrates after running a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, catches a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, catches a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Ethan Taite (35) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mizzou running back Nathaniel Peat runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Cirby Coheley (46) defends during the first half of a game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri running back Cody Schrader runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri place kicker Harrison Mevis (92) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III heads to the locker room to get checked out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook waits for the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor (1) scrambles as Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey (33) and DJ Coleman (7) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, left, runs with the ball as Abilene Christian defensive lineman Tyrin Bradley (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri's Brady Cook throws a 13-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Lovett, over Abilene Christian's Jordan Paup, in the third quarter on Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia.
Mizzou wide receiver Dominic Lovett celebrates after scoring on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the second half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Lovett will suit up for Georgia this year after transferring in the offseason.
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) catches a pass as Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett scores past Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Members of Marching Mizzou marching band perform before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes his position during the first half of an game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Members of Marching Mizzou marching band perform before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive lineman Realus George Jr. (99) takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Mizzou wide receiver Dominic Lovett heads for the end zone after catching a pass during the first half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri running back Michael Cox (35) runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Cirby Coheley defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook stands on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri defensive lineman Tyrone Hopper (5) in action against Abilene Christian offensive lineman Reese Moore (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A Missouri helmet is seen in the grass along the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri offensive lineman Connor Wood takes up his position during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive back Joseph Charleston in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, left, in action as Abilene Christian defensive back Patrick Jolly defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian wide receiver Zarak Scruggs Jr. runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor (1) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive lineman Tyrone Hopper (5) takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey, seen here in action during the first half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo., is returning to the Tigers for a sixth year of eligibility.
Mizzou offensive lineman Zeke Powell (51) takes his position during the second half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A look at Mizzou vs. Abilene Christian football on Sept. 17, 2022
Here is a look at the Missouri vs. Abilene Christian University football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
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Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, top, scores past Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz jogs off the field after watching his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz jogs off the field after watching his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri's Luther Burden III (3) is congratulated by teammates after running a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri's Luther Burden III runs a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri's Luther Burden III celebrates after running a punt back 78-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, catches a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, catches a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs with the ball past Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. (4) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett, left, heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown as Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr. defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Ethan Taite (35) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Mizzou running back Nathaniel Peat runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Cirby Coheley (46) defends during the first half of a game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri running back Cody Schrader runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri place kicker Harrison Mevis (92) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III heads to the locker room to get checked out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson, AP photo
Missouri running back Cody Schrader carries the ball against Abilene Christian on Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia.
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook waits for the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett heads for the end zone after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor (1) scrambles as Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey (33) and DJ Coleman (7) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Abilene Christian Missouri Football
Jeff Roberson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, left, runs with the ball as Abilene Christian defensive lineman Tyrin Bradley (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri's Brady Cook throws a 13-yard touchdown pass to Dominic Lovett, over Abilene Christian's Jordan Paup, in the third quarter on Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia.
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Mizzou wide receiver Dominic Lovett celebrates after scoring on a 13-yard touchdown reception during the second half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Lovett will suit up for Georgia this year after transferring in the offseason.
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Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) catches a pass as Abilene Christian defensive back Triston Anderson (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz guides his team in a victory over Abilene Christian on Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia.
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett scores past Abilene Christian defensive back Anthony Egbo Jr., left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Members of Marching Mizzou marching band perform before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
A cheerleader performs before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes his position during the first half of an game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Jeff Roberson
Members of Marching Mizzou marching band perform before the start of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri defensive lineman Realus George Jr. (99) takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Mizzou wide receiver Dominic Lovett heads for the end zone after catching a pass during the first half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Jeff Roberson
Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies in action during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri running back Michael Cox (35) runs with the ball as Abilene Christian linebacker Cirby Coheley defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook stands on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri defensive lineman Tyrone Hopper (5) in action against Abilene Christian offensive lineman Reese Moore (74) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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A Missouri helmet is seen in the grass along the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Missouri and Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri offensive lineman Connor Wood takes up his position during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive back Joseph Charleston in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III, left, in action as Abilene Christian defensive back Patrick Jolly defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian wide receiver Zarak Scruggs Jr. runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abilene Christian quarterback Maverick McIvor (1) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive lineman Tyrone Hopper (5) takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri defensive back Dreyden Norwood takes up his position during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey, seen here in action during the first half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo., is returning to the Tigers for a sixth year of eligibility.
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Mizzou offensive lineman Zeke Powell (51) takes his position during the second half of a game against Abilene Christian on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.
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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Eli Drinkwitz is the Mizzou football head coach. Keith Patterson is the Abilene Christian University football head coach.
Erik Hall is the digital sports editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.
Erik Hall is the digital sports editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Brady Cook, offensive playmakers stand out in Mizzou's Week 3 victory.
Missouri wide receiver Dominic Lovett (7) is congratulated by teammate Tauskie Dove after catching a 79-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Abilene Christian Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbia, Mo.