Live Updates: Cook Starts for Mizzou Against No. 21 South Carolina

Follow along here for the Tigers' road matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Oct 26, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) throws a pass during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-Imagn Images / Butch Dill-Imagn Images

In the most important game of the Tigers' season, No. 23 Missouri is traveling to Columbia, S.C. for a dogfight with the No. 21 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Missouri must win today to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. The Tigers suffered two blowout losses on the road earlier in the season against Texas A&M and Alabama, which now presents a weakness against Missouri.

The Gamecocks have hit its stride in the last three games. They've defeated Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt consecutively, with the team's performance improving week by week. The play of quarterback LaNorris Sellers and running back Rocket Sanders has kicked the offense into gear and has them playing the best football they have all season.

The injury status of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook remains in question, but regardless of who plays at quarterback, the Tiger offense has a challenging task ahead of them.

Follow along below for live updates as the game progresses.

Second Quarter

0:47- Sellers hits Jared Brown, who takes it for a 38-yard score. Another big play for the Gamecock offense before the end of the first half. South Carolina 21, Missouri 6.

1:40- Missouri follows up a Gamecock touchdown with a 14-second drive resulting in a punt. South Carolina gets the ball back with under two to spare. South Carolina 14, Missouri 6.

1:59- Sellers finds tight end Joshua Simon wide open for Sellers' second touchdown of the game. South Carolina 14, Missouri 6.

2:33- Sellers connects with Nyck Harbor for 43 yards into the Gamecock red zone. South Carolina is knocking on the door to score once again. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

4:34- Brady Cook is sacked by T.J. Sanders on third down, forcing a third field goal attempt for Blake Craig. Craig is no good from 49 yards. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

6:11- Sellers is intercepted by Dreyden Norwood looking for Oscar Adaway III. Tigers get the ball back in great field position. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

10:08- The Tigers finally get Sellers and Sanders off the field, stopping Sanders at the line of scrimmage on a third fourth-down conversion attempt. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

14:12- For the second time, the Gamecocks convert on fourth down, both thanks to short runs from LaNorris Sellers. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

First Quarter

2:41- Craig nails his second field goal of the day, this time from 37 yards. Cook is looking comfortable throwing the ball, but a few negative plays stalled the drive. South Carolina 7, Missouri 6.

4:48- Cook rolls out right and connects with Wease on an impressive throw-on-the-run. The Tigers, thanks to Nate Noel, are driving down the field. South Carolina 7, Missouri 3.

7:31- LaNorris Sellers finds Nyckoles Harbor on a 26-yard strike for the first Gamecock points of the afternoon. South Carolina 7, Missouri 3.

10:00- The first offensive drive from Cook and the Tigers comes to a halt after Cook's throw was low targeting receiver Theo Wease Jr. Blake Craig drilled a 38-yard field goal to put the first points on the board. South Carolina 0, Missouri 3.

Pre Game

• Quarterback Brady Cook is listed as a game-time decision before kickoff. The Tiger quarterback has been considered doubtful all week, but Cook was seen warming up before kickoff.
• The starter at the quarterback spot will be a true game-time decision. Cook and his backup, Drew Pyne, are in pads and warming up just before kickoff.
• Head coach Eli Drinkwitz confirms that Cook is the starter against the Gamecocks.

Here's everything to know about the matchup, including TV and radio information.

How to Watch: Missouri at South Carolina

Who: Missouri (7-2, 3-2 SEC) vs. South Carolina (6-3, 4-3)

When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 3: 15 p.m.

Where: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC

Sirius XM: 192 or 374

TV: SEC Network

Radio: Tiger Radio Network: (Play-by-play Mike Kelly, Analyst Howard Richards, Sideline Chris Gervino)

Series: Missouri leads 9-5

Last Meeting: Oct. 21, 2024 - Missouri hosted South Carolina for Homecoming, with the Tigers offense controlling a 34-12 victory. Running back Cody Schrader began his streak of six-straight games with over 100 rushing yards, tallying 159 yards against the Gamecocks along with two touchdowns.

Last Time Out, Missouri: The Tigers pulled off a remarkable win over Oklahoma Sooners without starting quarterback Brady Cook. Four touchdowns were scored in the final nine minutes of play, two from fumbles that were returned for touchdowns. Backup quarterback Drew Pyne led the Tigers on two scoring drives in the fourth quarter, making key passes to keep Missouri's hopes alive.

Last Time Out, South Carolina: The Gamecocks defeated the SEC darling of the season in Vanderbilt on the road. Quarterback Lanorris Sellers was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for his 238-yard and two-touchdown performance. Running back Rahiem Sanders rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns.