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Mizzou Coaching Assistant Hired by Florida State; The Buzz, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2024

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Joey Van Zummeren

Aug 29, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet during the first half of the game against the Murray State Racers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Aug 29, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet during the first half of the game against the Murray State Racers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Missouri offensive graduate assistant Cooper Williams accepted a job with Florida State as an assistant offensive line coach, per a report from Matt Zenitz and Chris Nee of 247Sports.

Williams had spent the last year on Missouri's staff after spending the 2021-'23 seasons with Florida State as a graduate assistant.

Williams played for Memphis from 2014-'16 before becoming a student analyst in 2017, and working as an analyst in 2018 and 2019. When former Memphis head coach Mike Norvell accepted the job at Florida State, Williams joined him from 2021-'23.

Williams is the second member of the Missouri coaching staff to take a promotion elsewhere this offseason. Linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator DJ Smith accepted the job as Appalachian State's defensive coordinator on Dec. 29.

Saturday Mizzou Schedule

• Women's basketball at Alabama at 2 p.m. — Watch, Listen, Live Stats

Friday Mizzou Results

• Men's basketball lost 84-68 No. 2 Auburn - RECAP

Did you notice?

• Former Jacksonville State cornerback Fred Davis III posted on his X, formerly known as Twitter, account that he was visiting Missouri Saturday. He recorded 18 total tackles and four pass deflections in 2024.

• Two tight ends in the Class of 2027 announced Saturday that they received offers from Missouri. First, Brock Williams, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound prospect from Illinois. Then, Luke Brewer, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound prospect from Iowa.

• Former Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine will look to clinch a playoff spot with the Denver Broncos Sunday. The Broncos just need a win over the Kansas City Chiefs to earn a berth. Abrams-Draine has appeared in each of Denver's last four games.

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) runs the ball
Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) runs the ball after an interception in the end zone in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

On This Date in Missouri Tigers History:

• Jan 5, 2005: Anthony Robinson II was born in Tallahassee, Fla.

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Joey Van Zummeren
JOEY VAN ZUMMEREN

Joey Van Zummeren is a sports journalist from Belleville, Ill. He's currently a freshman at the University of Missouri studying journalism, and joined MizzouCentral as an intern in 2023. His beats include football and basketball.

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