No. 16 Missouri Defeats Auburn 23-17 in Double Overtime SEC Clash

The Auburn Tigers suffered a heartbreaking 23-17 double-overtime loss to No. 16 Missouri, marking their fourth consecutive SEC defeat and intensifying pressure on head coach Hugh Freeze. Auburn started strong with an early touchdown but faltered due to costly missed opportunities, including three missed field goals by kicker Alex McPherson, which left critical points off the board. Missouri's resilience was highlighted by Beau Pribula's game-winning 3-yard touchdown run in the second overtime and Ahmad Hardy's two rushing scores, as their defense made crucial stops, particularly in overtime. Auburn's offense showed flashes of promise through Jackson Arnold's 207 passing yards and Jeremiah Cobb's 111 rushing yards, but the team struggled to capitalize in key moments, with dropped passes and stalled drives in overtime. The loss deepens Auburn's struggles in SEC play, where they have dropped 11 of their last 13 games, while Missouri clinched bowl eligibility with this victory. Coach Freeze acknowledged the team's difficulties but remains hopeful that the Tigers will eventually find ways to win against tough competition.