Eli Drinkwitz praises seniors, says Florida win was like the story of their career

Eli Drinkwitz continues to lead Missouri to new heights, and the latest example was the last-second win over Florida on Saturday, 33-31.

Down 31-30 with just 1:36 left in the game, the Tigers delivered a dramatic drive led by wide receiver Luther Burden III, who got to the 13-yard line shortly after he converted a 4th-and-17 situation when Burden caught a pass from quarterback Brady Cook.

The Tigers improved to 9-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC.

Running back Cody Schrader churned out 148 rushing yards, including 127 which came in the first half.

Here are some of Drinkwitz comments:

#Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz is here speaking to reporters now:

“What a way to send the senior class. This game is sort of the story of their career. Really proud of them. It wasn’t perfect. Defense has a lot of things to work on.”

— Wendell Shepherd (@wendellsjr_) November 19, 2023

Drinkwitz on the absence of Ty’Ron Hopper:

“It was pretty evident, honestly.”

— Wendell Shepherd (@wendellsjr_) November 19, 2023

Defensively have a lot of things we’re gonna have to really work on. Florida offense kept us off balance. “Our team found a way.”

— Power Mizzou (@PowerMizzoucom) November 19, 2023

Drinkwitz was concerned “because of the emotion we’ve had to play with the previous two weeks.” Credits the fans for the energy tonight.

— Power Mizzou (@PowerMizzoucom) November 19, 2023