2021 Missouri Tigers football
Armed Forces Bowl, L 22–24 vs. Army
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionEastern Division
Record6–7 (3–5 SEC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorSteve Wilks (1st season)
Home stadiumFaurot Field
2021 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 1 Georgia x#^  8 –0   14 –1  
No. 18 Kentucky  5 –3   10 –3  
Tennessee  4 –4   7 –6  
Missouri  3 –5   6 –7  
South Carolina  3 –5   7 –6  
Florida  2 –6   6 –7  
Vanderbilt  0 –8   2 –10  
West Division
No. 2 Alabama x$^  7 –1   13 –2  
No. 11 Ole Miss  6 –2   10 –3  
No. 21 Arkansas  4 –4   9 –4  
Mississippi State  4 –4   7 –6  
Texas A&M  4 –4   8 –4  
Auburn  3 –5   6 –7  
LSU  3 –5   6 –7  
Championship: Alabama 41, Georgia 24
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Eliah Drinkwitz.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 4 3:00 p.m. Central Michigan*
SECN W 34–24 46,327
September 11 6:30 p.m. at Kentucky
SECN L 28–35 58,437
September 18 11:00 a.m. Southeast Missouri State*
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 ESPN+/SECN+ W 59–28 46,598
September 25 11:00 a.m. at Boston College*
ESPN2 L 34–41 OT 44,500
October 2 11:00 a.m. Tennessee
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 SECN L 24–62 45,655
October 9 3:00 p.m. North Texas*
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 SECN W 48–35 46,985
October 16 11:00 a.m. No. 21 Texas A&M
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 SECN L 14–35 48,139
October 30 2:00 p.m. at Vanderbilt
SECN W 37–28 19,821
November 6 11:00 a.m. at No. 1 Georgia
ESPN L 6–43 92,746
November 13 3:00 p.m. South Carolina
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 SECN W 31–28 44,092
November 20 3:00 p.m. Florida
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
 SECN W 24–23 OT 47,818
November 26 2:30 p.m. at No. 25 Arkansas
CBS L 17–34 67,320
December 22 7:00 p.m. vs. Army*
ESPN L 22–24 34,888

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Game summaries

vs Central Michigan

Central Michigan at Missouri
1 234Total
Central Michigan 7 7010 24
• Missouri 7 10710 34
Pregame lineOver/under
MIZ –14.059.0
StatisticsCentral MichiganMissouri
First downs2726
Total yards475468
Rushing yards174211
Passing yards301257
Turnovers20
Time of possession31:5928:01
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central Michigan Passing Jacob Sirmon 23/45, 295 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing Lew Nichols III 19 carries, 135 yards, 1 TD
Receiving JaCorey Sullivan 8 receptions, 102 yards, 2 TDs
Missouri Passing Connor Bazelak 21/32, 257 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Tyler Badie 25 carries, 203 yards, 1 TD
Receiving D'ionte Smith 2 receptions, 69 yards

At Kentucky

1 234Total
Missouri 7 777 28
• Kentucky 14 777 35
  • Date: September 11
  • Location: Lexington, KY
  • Game start: 7:38 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 58,437
  • Game weather: Sunny, 74°F, Wind S @ 8 mph
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (color), Alyssa Lang (sideline)
  • Sources:
StatisticsMissouriKentucky
First downs2526
Total yards398520
Rushing yards104341
Passing yards294179
Turnovers12
Time of possession27:1232:48
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingConnor Bazelak34/51, 294 yards, 4 TD’s, 1 INT
RushingTyler Badie14 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingTyler Badie10 receptions, 88 yards, 1 TD
KentuckyPassingWill Levis10/18, 179 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingChris Rodriguez Jr.27 carries, 207 yards, 2 TD’s
ReceivingWan'Dale Robinson5 receptions, 101 yards

vs Tennessee

Tennessee at Missouri
Period 1 2 34Total
Tennessee 28 17 10762
Missouri 3 7 7724

at Faurot Field, Columbia, MO

  • Date: October 2
  • Game time: Noon
  • Game weather: Rain, 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Game attendance: 45,655
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Deuce McAllister (color), and Andraya Carter (sidelines)

vs North Texas

1 2 3 4 Total
Mean Green 0 7 7 21 35
Tigers 14 17 0 17 48
StatisticsUNTMIZ
First downs2122
Total yards493474
Rushing yards188306
Passing yards305168
Turnovers40
Time of possession28:1231:48
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingAustin Aune16/26, 305 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RushingDeAndre Torrey24 rushes, 85 yards
ReceivingDamon Ward Jr.2 receptions, 81 yards, TD
MissouriPassingConnor Bazelak22/33, 168 yards, 2 TD
RushingTyler Badie17 rushes, 209 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJ. J. Hester1 reception, 41 yards, TD

vs No. 21 Texas A&M

No. 21 Texas A&M Aggies at Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 21 Aggies 21 7 7035
Tigers 0 7 7014

at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: October 16
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NW 13 MPH
  • Game attendance: 48,139
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (SECN): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play) and Matt Stinchcomb (analyst)
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TAMU – Ainias Smith 2-yard pass from Zach Calzada (Seth Small kick), 11:25. Aggies 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:58.
  • TAMU – Isaiah Spiller 48-yard run (Seth Small kick), 7:55. Aggies 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 89 yards, 1:33.
  • TAMU – De'Von Achane 20-yard run (Seth Small kick), 2:43. Aggies 21–0. Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 3:13.

Second quarter

  • MIZ – Tyler Badie 32-yard run (Harrison Mevis kick), 8:09. Aggies 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:34.
  • TAMU – Ainias Smith 11-yard pass from Zach Calzada (Seth Small kick), 4:45. Aggies 28–7. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:24.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Dominic Lovett 7-yard run (Harrison Mevis kick), 8:12. Aggies 28–14. Drive: 14 plays, 97 yards, 5:34.
  • TAMU – De'Von Achane 1-yard run (Seth Small kick), 2:33. Aggies 35–14. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:39.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays

Statistics

StatisticsTAMUMIZ
First downs2919
Total yards431328
Rushing yards28398
Passing yards148230
Turnovers12
Time of possession29:5730:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassingZach Calzada13/25, 148 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingIsaiah Spiller20 rushes, 168 yards 1 TD
ReceivingAinias Smith3 receptions, 34 yards 2 TD
MissouriPassingConnor Bazelak29/43, 230 yards, 2 INT
RushingTyler Badie22 rushes 68 yards 1 TD
ReceivingTauskie Dove5 receptions, 65 yards

At No.1 Georgia

Game Nine – Missouri Tigers (4–4) at No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (8–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
Missouri 3 0 036
No. 1 Georgia 7 19 14343

at Sanford Stadium • Athens, Georgia

  • Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature -
  • Game attendance: 92,746
  • Referee: -
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color) and Katie George (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Georgia −40.0 • Odds to win: Georgia 98.6% • Game summary: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:50) MIZ – Harrison Mevis 36 Yd Field Goal (Missouri 3–0)
  • (0:42) UGA – Arian Smith 35 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (14:12) UGA – Grant McKinniss punt blocked by Nolan Smith for a SAFETY (Georgia 9–3)
  • (11:37) UGA – Zamir White 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 16–3)
  • (5:05) UGA – Jack Podlesny 20 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 19–3)
  • (0:18) UGA – James Cook 1 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 26–3)
Third quarter
  • (12:35) UGA - Jermaine Burton 12 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 33-3)
  • (1:15) UGA - Ladd McConkey 7 Yd pass from JT Daniels (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 40-3)
Fourth quarter
  • (7:58) MIZ - Harrison Mevis 42 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 40-6)
  • (2:33) UGA - Jack Podlesny 25 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 43-6)
Statistics MIZ UGA
First downs1525
Plays–yards67–27363–505
Rushes–yards35–12133–168
Passing yards152337
Passing: comp–att–int20–32–020–30–1
Time of possession31:5328:07
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MIZ PassingBrady Cook14-19, 78 yards
RushingTyler Macon11 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingTauskie Dove4 receptions, 84 yards
Georgia PassingStetson Bennett13/19, 255 yards, 2 TD
RushingJames Cook9 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJermaine Burton3 receptions, 76 yards, 1 TD

vs Florida

Florida Gators at Missouri Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Florida 3 3 73723
Missouri 3 6 07824

at Faurot Field • Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: November 20, 2021
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: S at 5 mph (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 47,818
  • Referee: James Carter
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Deuce McAllister (analyst), Andraya Carter (sideline)[2]
  • Boxscore
Game information

At No.23 Arkansas

Game Twelve – Missouri Tigers (6–5) at No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks (7–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Tigers 0 6 3817
No. 25 Razorbacks 3 7 141034

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium • Fayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: Friday, November 26, 2021
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 54 °F (12 °C) • Wind: NE 12 mph
  • Game attendance: 67,320
  • Referee: Steve Marlowe
  • TV announcers (CBS): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Aaron Murray and Rick Neuheisel (analysts), Jenny Dell (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Arkansas by 14.5 • Odds to win: Arkansas 82.7% • Game summary: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:01) Arkansas – Cam Little 36 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:22; Arkansas 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:27) Missouri – Harrison Mevis 45 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 11 yards, 3:53; Tied 3–3)
  • (5:53) Arkansas – Raheim Sanders 1 yard rush, Cam Little kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 2:50; Arkansas 10–3)
  • (3:02) Missouri – Harrison Mevis 49 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 2:51; Arkansas 10–6)
Third quarter
  • (11:13) Arkansas – Trelon Smith 4 yard rush, Cam Little kick (Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:11; Arkansas 17–6)
  • (9:49) Arkansas – Treylon Burks 52 yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick (Drive: 2 plays, 52 yards, 0:16; Arkansas 24–6)
  • (2:03) Missouri – Harrison Mevis 41 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 7:45; Arkansas 24–9)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:44) Arkansas – Cam Little 23 yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 5:19; Arkansas 27–9)
  • (9:52) Arkansas – Raheim Sanders 7 yard rush, Cam Little kick (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:45; Arkansas 34–9)
  • (1:25) Missouri – Tyler Badie 5 yard rush, 2-point pass good (Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:22; Arkansas 34–17)
Statistics MIZ ARK
First downs1914
Plays–yards76–31653–425
Rushes–yards50–25133–163
Passing yards65262
Passing: comp–att–int10–26–115–20–0
Time of possession35:1124:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Missouri PassingConnor Bazelak10/26, 65 yards, 1 INT
RushingTyler Badie41 carries, 219 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKeke Chism3 receptions, 37 yards
Arkansas PassingKJ Jefferson15/19, 262 yards, 1 TD
RushingKJ Jefferson6 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingTreylon Burks7 receptions, 129 yards, 1 TD

vs Army (Armed Forces Bowl)

Missouri Tigers vs. Army Black Knights (2021 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl)
Period 1 2 34Total
Tigers 10 6 0622
Black Knights 0 7 71024

at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX

Game information
StatisticsMIZARMY
First downs2821
3rd down efficiency6–115–14
4th down efficiency0–15–5
Plays–yards71–43364–306
Rushes–yards37–19555–211
Passing yards23895
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–34–06–9–0
Penalties–yards5–404–35
Turnovers10
Time of possession29:0031:00

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at
Missouri		 Alma Mater
Eliah Drinkwitz Head coach 2 Arkansas Tech (2004)
Charlie Harbison Associate head coach / defensive backs 2 Gardner–Webb (1982)
Steve Wilks Defensive coordinator / Safeties 1 Appalachian State (1991)
Erik Link Special teams coordinator 2 Drake (2003)
Al Davis Defensive line 1 Arkansas (2012)
Bush Hamdan Wide receivers / quarterbacks 2 Boise State (2008)
Casey Woods Tight ends / recruiting coordinator 2 Tennessee (2006)
Aaron Fletcher Secondary 1 Texas A&M (1999)
Marcus Johnson Offensive line/run game coordinator/assistant head coach 2 Ole Miss (2004)
Curtis Luper Running backs 2 Stephen F. Austin (1996)
D. J. Smith Linebackers 2 Appalachian State (2010)
Andy Lutz Director of football operations 2 Pacific (1991)
Zac Woodfin Director of Athletic Performance 2 UAB (2004)

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
4 118 Akayleb Evans CB Minnesota Vikings
5 196 Tyler Badie RB Baltimore Ravens

References

  1. ↑ "2021 Missouri Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  2. ↑ MIZZ Pregame
  3. ↑ "Missouri vs. Army (2021 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl) – Game Summary – December 22, 2021". ESPN. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Scoring Summary (Final) Missouri vs. Army West Point (Dec 22, 2021 at Fort Worth, Texas)". USMA Athletic Department. December 22, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Missouri vs. Army (2021 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl) – Army Game Notes" (PDF). USMA Athletic Department. December 19, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Missouri vs. Army (2021 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl) – Missouri Game Notes" (PDF). Missouri Athletic Department. December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Army Rallies Past Missouri for Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Title". USMA Athletic Department. December 23, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
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