Missouri expecting several injured players back and ready to play against Kentucky
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Missouri (2-5, 0-3) is hoping to claim its first conference win of the season when it hosts Kentucky (4-3, 3-2) this afternoon on the SEC Network.
It looks like it will be getting an extra boost, as a handful of injured players are reportedly healthy and set to return to the field:
Mizzou CB John Gibson & S Thomas Wilson both dressed, going through pregame drills. Both came out of last week's game.
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 29, 2016
Tight end Jason Reese in uniform going through pregame drills. Left last week's game with rib injury
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 29, 2016
Mizzou guard Alec Abeln back in uniform today. Missed last week with ankle injury
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 29, 2016
Mizzou isn’t technically out of contention for a bowl game but desperately needs a win today to keep those hopes alive. With South Carolina and Vanderbilt coming up next before games against Tennessee and Arkansas to finish the regular season, it’s crunch time for the Tigers, who have lost three straight.
Getting healthy is a strong step forward in that direction.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
