Eli Drinkwitz insists earning a win over Tennessee will take ‘4 quarters of hell’

Eli Drinkwitz spoke with CBS’ Jenny Dell ahead of Missouri’s Week 11 home matchup against Tennessee Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers and Vols are 2 of the top 3 teams in the SEC East this season. Mizzou is looking to bounce back from a well-fought game against No. 2 CFP Georgia last week.

Here’s what Drinkwitz said will be key for the Tigers Saturday:

“We’re not going to be able to get caught up in the scoreboard,” Drinkwitz said. “We’re gonna have to really play physical and be mentally tough. And it’s gonna be 4 quarters of hell to get a win.”

Just after, Mizzou’s head coach confirmed that Luther Burden will play for the Tigers as previously reported. Drinkwitz also addressed what is a bit of a misnomer about Tennessee with last season’s incredible campaign led by Hendon Hooker fresh in the minds of CFB fans.

This is a different, yet still deadly Tennessee squad.

“Their offense gets a lot of credit, but they’ve got one of the best defenses in the country,” Drinkwitz insisted.

Here’s his full comments with Dell pregame:

“We’re gonna have to really play physical and be mentally tough. And it’s gonna be 4 quarters of hell to get a win.”@MizzouFootball coach Eli Drinkwitz spoke with @JennyDell_ leading up to the Tigers’ showdown with Tennessee pic.twitter.com/fDH5Xu4Klj

— CBS Sports College Football ? (@CBSSportsCFB) November 11, 2023

Missouri’s matchup against the Vols kicks off in just a few minutes at 3:30 p.m. ET from Columbia on CBS.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.