Missouri’s visit to Georgia on Saturday didn’t produce much in the way of drama, as the No. 1 Bulldogs were dominant once again in a 43-6 win over the visiting Tigers.
Eli Drinkwitz’s team has struggled for much of the season defensively, and that was the case Saturday, as it allowed 505 total yards.
That’s a bad recipe against Georgia, which also has the nation’s best defense. And the Bulldogs didn’t disappoint on that side of the ball, allowing just 273 total yards in the game.
Missouri dropped to 4-5 overall with the loss and 1-4 in SEC play.
Drinkwitz met with reporters following the game, and here’s a look at his thoughts on the game and other topics relating to the Tigers.
On the goal of getting bowl eligible:
Eli Drinkwitz says #Mizzou's total focus is still on making it to a bowl game this year: "We need everybody pushing in the same direction" ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/6L7QuaK0TD
— Nathalie Jones (@NathalieABC17) November 6, 2021
On the status of QB Connor Bazelak, who missed the game due to injury:
#Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said that it’s still too early to tell QB Connor Bazelak’s status for next week against South Carolina. He said that he probably won’t make a decision until Wednesday or Thursday.
— Kyle Pinnell (@Kyle_Pinnell_) November 6, 2021
On the importance of the final regular season games:
Drinkwitz: "We've got a three-game season left. Our backs are against the wall."
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) November 6, 2021
On 2 critical 4th down plays and how they influenced the game:
Eli Drinkwitz at the podium. Says that the two fourth downs – one conversion from UGA and one non-conversion for #Mizzou – flipped the momentum. @KCOUSports
— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) November 6, 2021
Here’s a compete look at Drinkwitz’s entire postgame press conference:
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