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Drinkwitz’s Tigers outduel No. 17 LSU, upset reigning champs

First win for Coach Drink is a big one
Missouri upsets LSU
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Eli Drinkwitz's Tigers brought the heroics Saturday. A goal line stand secured the first win of the season for Missouri -- a 45-41 upset over the No. 17 ranked LSU Tigers.

Despite seven players out due to COVID-19 complications, Missouri patched together its best offensive outing since 2018, accounting for 586 yards of total offense in the game.

Roundtree III moved into fourth place on Saturday on Missouri’s all-time rushing list.

The week three match-up was moved from Baton Rouge to Columbia in anticipation of effects from Hurricane Delta.

Missouri fumbled five times in the game, losing three to LSU.

Missouri (1-2) hosts Vanderbilt next Saturday.