Photos: Mizzou Tigers lose to the Crimson Tide 27-24 at Memorial Stadium
A fourth quarter comeback attempt by the Mizzou Tigers was halted by a late interception by Crimson Tide defense, resulting in a 27-24 loss to the University of Alabama at home.
University of Alabama running back Jam Miller overcomes University of Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first quarter of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is tripped up by Mizzou safety Jalen Catalon in the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Mizzou quarterback Beau Pribula is pulled down by Alabama defenders LT Overton, left, and Keon Keeley in the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri receiver Donovan Olugbode watches as a pass meant for him is intercepted by University of Alabama linebacker Qua Russaw on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in last seconds a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson gets off a pass to running back Jam Miller as he is run down by Missouri corner back Toriano Pride Jr. in the second half聽Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025,聽at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is wrapped up by University of Alabama defensive lineman London Simmons on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first half of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri wide receiver Donovan Olugbode pulls in a catch under pressure from University of Alabama defensive back DaShawn Jones on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the fourth quarter of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri defenders Chris McClellan (back, from left), Josiah Trotter and Nicholas Rodriguez react on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, after allowing a touchdown as Alabama running back Kevin Riley, front left, celebrates with Parker Brailsford in the first quarter of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri wide receiver Joshua Manning runs for extra yard after a catch on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the second quarter of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz questions a call by officials on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first quarter of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson gets off a pass under pressure from University of Missouri linebacer Josiah Trotter on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the second half of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula hands off to running back Ahmad Hardy on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first half of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri football Tiger fans wave towels on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the start of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz questions a call by officials on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first quarter of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz questions a call by officials on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first quarter of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Kellie Harper, the University of Missouri's new women's basketball coach, makes an appearance on Faurot Field on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, before a Mizzou football game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Missouri head football coach Eli Drinkwitz laments a play on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the first quarter of a game against the University of Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is stripped of the ball by Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
University of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is tripped up by University of Missouri safety Jalen Catalon on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the second quarter of a game at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula hands off to running back Ahmad Hardy on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in the second half of a game against Alabama at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy gets past Alabama linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green in the second half Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.
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The Tigers, prone to errors and unable to capitalize on a window of opportunity, suffered their first loss of the season.
The Missouri Tigers fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's game in Columbia.聽
鈥淭hey鈥檙e hurting in that locker room right now because they believe,鈥 Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. 鈥淭hey believed we could do it.鈥
Mizzou lost a heartbreaker to Alabama at home, and it inexplicably took the ball out of the hands of its best offensive weapon.
鈥淲e didn鈥檛 get off the field on fourth downs and didn鈥檛 stay on the field on third downs,鈥 Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
