Missouri’s defense holds firm in the second extra period as Auburn’s offense stalls, marking another frustrating SEC loss for the Tigers under Hugh Freeze.
Missouri opened the second extra period strongly, converting a third-and-10 and then capping the drive with quarterback Beau Pribula’s 3-yard touchdown run. Auburn’s two-point try went incomplete, leaving the Tigers down six. On Auburn’s ensuing possession, two loss-of-yardage plays put them out of rhythm and on fourth down their incompletion sealed the win for the Visitors.
Earlier, Auburn got on the board first when quarterback Jackson Arnold scored from the one on the Tigers’ initial possession. But consistency eluded the home side throughout the night. Auburn kicker Alex McPherson missed a 50-yard field goal attempt in overtime, his third miss of the evening.
Missouri’s defensive resilience proved the difference. Linebacker Zion Young twice sacked Arnold in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers held Auburn in check during key moments. On offense, running back Ahmad Hardy logged 58 yards and two scores, tying the game at 17-17 with 5:07 to play in regulation.
