Quarterback Brady Cook expected to return from ankle injury; Mizzou Week 8 Injury Upd

Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook entered the locker room during the first drive of the team’s game against Auburn. The third-year starter slid into the pocket after being pressured. As he struggled from the pressure, he winced, planting his leg awkwardly.

Three plays earlier, he was taken down awkwardly on a sack by Auburn edge rusher Jalen McLeod.

Cook fell to the ground, winced and immediately limped to the sideline. He then walked into the locker room with trainers.

The ESPN broadcast mentioned shortly after Cook suffered an ankle injury but is expected to return. His ankle is reportedly taped up in the locker room. Backup Drew Pyne stayed in for the second offensive drive.

This post will be updated with any new developments regarding Cook’s possible injury.

Missouri’s defensive end stayed on the ground after a first down early in the second quarter, but quickly got back up to return to the defensive huddle.

Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet entered the medical tent late in the first quarter. His shoulder hung loosely. The sophomore has been dealing with a shoulder injury since Week 1 against Murray State, but only missed the Week 2 game against Buffalo.

Norfleet entered the locker room shortly afterwards.

Injuries are starting to pile up for the No. 19 Missouri Tigers, but they hope to have enough depth to take down the Auburn Tigers.

Two defensive players for Missouri – defenseman Joe Moore III and inside linebackers Khalil Jacobs – would miss the rest of the season this week due to injury, head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced.

Norfleet returned to the sideline before the start of the second quarter.

READ: Injuries open doors for two Missouri freshmen

The final availability report for the matchup was posted 90 minutes before kickoff and included the final designations for two of Missouri’s key starters: running back Nate Noel and linebacker Triston Newson.

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• Wide receiver Marquis Johnson, a game-time decision, was out with the team during warmups, apparently limping.

Availability report Missouri week 8

• RB Nate Noël – Active
•LB Triston Newson – Active
• WR Marquis Johnson – Play time decision

Sophomore wide receiver Marquis Johnson has been dealing with an ankle injury he suffered against Vanderbilt. He was also a game-time decision in Week 6 against Texas A&M and ultimately played on a limited basis.

Star wide receiver Luther Burden III is active for the game after being listed as probable in the initial availability report on Wednesday. He left the Week 7 game against UMass after being knocked to the ground by a UMass defender in the third quarter.

Noel missed the game against UMass due to back tightness, which Drinkwitz attributed to the flight to Massachusetts. Through the first five games of the season, the Appalachian State transfer rushed for 471 yards and two touchdowns on 79 carries.

Auburn Week 8 Availability Report

• OLB Jamonta Walker Out
•DB Tyler Scott –Out
• DB Champion Anthony –Out
• TE Brandon Frazier –Out

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