Brady Cook injury update: Missouri QB's status vs. Auburn

What we know after Missouri quarterback Brady Cook was injured against Auburn.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook was injured during Saturday's game against Auburn. / Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook was declared unlikely to return after he left Saturday’s game against Auburn with an apparent ankle injury, but came back into action and made an immediate impact, leading the team to a critical comeback victory in SEC play.

With that ankle taped up, Cook returned in the second half and led Missouri on its first touchdown drive of the day, initially connecting with Mookie Cooper on a 78-yard gainer on third down.

And from there, Marcus Carroll finished the drive with a 2-yard rushing score, and for effect Cook added a 2-point conversion himself to bring Missouri within 3 against Auburn.

Missouri then drove 95 yards over 17 plays with Cook under center, culminating in Jamal Roberts scoring a 4-yard touchdown for the final 21-17 advantage, coming back from a 17-3 deficit.

Originally, Cook appeared to walk uneasily after being sacked early in the game and then slipped on the turf three plays later and stayed down on the field with the issue.

Cook was eventually able to jog to Missouri’s locker room, and there was originally an expectation from the team that he would be able to return to the game at some point.

Arizona State transfer Drew Pyne entered the game in Cook’s place following the injury and completed a pass to Theo Wease that allowed Missouri to kick a field goal and take an early 3-0 lead against Auburn.

But the quarterback was partially responsible for a turnover midway through the second quarter when an attempted handoff fell to the turf, resulting in an Auburn takeaway.

Any future absence on Cook’s part would have been detrimental to Missouri’s offensive production.

Cook has 1,357 passing yards and 7 touchdowns with just 1 interception this season and has scored with his arm at least once in 5 of Missouri’s 6 games.

He’s also rushed for 4 additional touchdowns.

With the win, Missouri moves to 6-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play.

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