Here is Missouri football’s first availability report ahead of Alabama, with designations for quarterback Brady Cook, running back Nate Noel and more:

The ankle injury suffered in the 1st half sent Cook to the hospital. An emotional Eli Drinkwitz shared after the game that Cook told his Tiger teammates that with 2.5 home games remaining in his Mizzou career, he wasn’t going to spend the 2nd half in the hospital.

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.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook made a trip to the hospital during the game, but that didn't stop him from returning and leading the No. 19 Tigers to a crucial 21-17 win against A

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.

MU’s QB played homecoming hero in returning from a mid-game injury to guide No. 19 Mizzou to a big-time comeback at Memorial Stadium.

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.

"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.

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,