Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz rejects victim mentality after Texas loss

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz has stated that his team will not adopt a victim mentality following their 34-20 loss to Texas, which impacted their College Football Playoff prospects. Despite controversial officiating and replay reviews during the game, Drinkwitz took responsibility for the defeat, citing failures in execution, red zone plays, special teams, and communication.

Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch and UM System President Mun Choi have expressed support for increasing transparency in the replay booth, noting that a lack of clarity can foster speculation and mistrust. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey addressed the topic, stating that the conference has not ruled out providing audio access to replay booths, provided it is implemented correctly.

The Tigers are now preparing to face Georgia, whom Drinkwitz described as the benchmark for the league.