Missouri will battle Auburn in the second half of their game without some offensive firepower. The Tigers announced at half that quarterback Brady Cook and running back Nate Noel are “not likely to return” for Missouri. As it turns out, Noel did return with a heavily taped foot.

Missouri starting quarterback Brady Cook (ankle) exited Saturday's game vs. Auburn with an ankle injury and is not expected to return.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook is unlikely to return after he left Saturday’s game against Auburn with an apparent ankle injury he sustained during play in the first quarter. Cook appeared to walk uneasily after being sacked early in the game and then slipped on the turf three plays later and stayed down on the field with the issue.