Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz left some room for interpetation Tuesday regarding quarterback Brady Cook's current status. Cook exited the game Week 8 against Auburn after suffering an ankle injury on the first drive.

Brady Cook returned from an injury to lead No. 19 Missouri to two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including the go-ahead run by Jamal Roberts with 46 seconds to go, as the Tigers rallied for a 21-17 victory over Auburn.

The No. 21 Mizzou football team already has a lot to contend with in its matchup with No. 15 Alabama on Saturday. Whether it's the 17-year-old phenom wide receiver Ryan Williams or the stacked defensive line or the true dual threat quarterback that is Jalen Milroe,

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook left Saturday’s game vs. Auburn on the first drive with a non-contact injury. Cook ran backward to avoid pressure on a second-down play and fell to the ground as rushers approached.

"That's why I'm not letting the media at practice, so that y'all can't worry about what he's doing or not doing in practice," Drinkwitz said.

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz provided an update on starting quarterback Brady Cook ahead of the Tigers’ game in Alabama.

Alabama football's film sessions on Missouri didn't show the midgame hospital trip that has Tigers quarterback Brady Cook's name on everyone's lips.