Missouri football vs. Ohio State final score, highlights: Tigers win Cotton Bowl 14-3

It took a while to get going, but Missouri football has finished its 11-win season with a New Year's Six bowl victory in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl.

The No. 9 Tigers (11-2, 6-2 SEC) defeated No. 7 Ohio State on Friday night 14-3 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, despite being held scoreless in the first half for the first time under coach Eli Drinkwitz.

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Entering the second half, Missouri saw itself down 3-0 to the Buckeyes (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten) after converting 1 of 8 third-down attempts and gaining 112 yards. That trend continued into the fourth quarter, with the Tigers still down 3-0.

But they dug deep and manufactured back-to-back touchdown drives of more than 90 yards to secure the victory.

Sixth-year senior running back and consensus All-American Cody Schrader, who ran for 128 yards on 29 carries Friday night, broke the Tigers' single-season record for rushing yards (1,622), held by Tyler Badie (1,604) in 2021.

Quarterback Brady Cook, who was named offensive MVP of the game, rushed 19 times for 66 yards, and completed 11 of 18 passes for 128 yards and a touchdown. He capped it off by threading the needle on a 7-yard touchdown throw to Luther Burden III to take a 14-3 lead.

Ohio State was without starting quarterback Kyle McCord, who transferred to Syracuse, and Biletnikoff Award winner Marvin Harrison Jr., a projected top NFL draft pick who opted out of the game.

Ohio State backup Devin Brown was knocked out of the game in the second quarter due to injury, forcing true freshman Lincoln Kienholz into action.

Follow along below for the recap, highlights and score of Missouri's win against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl:

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Final: Missouri 14, Ohio State 3

Fourth quarter

10:26 p.m.: Missouri enters victory formation and Drinkwitz gets dunked with Gatorade. The Tigers are Cotton Bowl champions.

10:22 p.m.: Schrader now holds the Missouri single-season record for rushing yards with his 123 rushing yards (so far).

10:17 p.m.: Kienholz drops back to pass and is hit by Daylan Carnell, who forces a fumble. Missouri recovers and has all but sealed the Cotton Bowl with just over three minutes remaining.

10:15 p.m.: Ohio State gets to fourth-and-2 at midfield and converts on Kienholz's four-yard completion to Egbuka.

Touchdown Missouri 14, Ohio State 3

10:04 p.m.: Cook throws to Burden for a seven-yard touchdown. Two straight touchdown drives of more than 90 yards puts the Tigers ahead 14-3 late in the fourth quarter. A perfect response for Missouri.

10:03 p.m.: Schrader runs for 13 yards to put the Tigers on Ohio State's 10-yard line. A touchdown here would likely put the game away.

10:02 p.m.: Cook fakes the pitch and keeps it himself for a conversion. The play was awfully similar, if not the same play, Missouri used on its fourth-down conversion in the first half.

9:59 p.m.: After three straight Schrader runs, Missouri now faces a fourth-and-1. It'll be interesting to see if the Tigers go for it or try a field goal.

9:57 p.m.: Schrader runs for eight yards before Ohio State defender Josh Proctor is called for unnecessary roughness. Mizzou now on Ohio State's 32-yard line.

9:55 p.m.: Facing second-and-16, Cook delivers a 31-yard strike to Theo Wease Jr. The Tigers offense is finally rolling.

9:54 p.m.: Missouri picks up a first down after three consecutive Schrader runs before Cook is sacked on first-and-10.

9:50 p.m.: Missouri forces a punt, putting the Tigers in solid position should they conduct another scoring drive.

9:46 p.m.: Both offenses appear to have some life, as Kienholz hits Egbuka for a 25-yard gain on the first play of the drive.

Touchdown, Missouri: Tigers 7, Ohio State 3

9:42 p.m.: Missouri takes the lead early in the fourth quarter on a seven-yard touchdown run by none other than Cody Schrader. The Tigers went 95 yards on the scoring drive.

Third quarter

9:39 p.m.: The Tigers appear to squander a bit of momentum after the long gain, as they commit a substitution infraction and a false start on back-to-back plays. However, Cook takes a designed quarterback run for an eight-yard gain down to the Buckeyes' seven-yard line as the quarter ends.

9:36 p.m.: That'll play. Cook finds Marquis Johnson downfield for a 49-yard gain, the longest play of the game so far by either team. The Tigers are knocking at the Buckeyes' 15-yard line.

9:35 p.m.: Missouri might just be in action now. Following the first-down throw, Schrader runs for 11 yards before Brady Cook runs for 15 yards.

9:33 p.m.: Facing third-and-8 deep in its own territory, Brady Cook hits Theo Wease for a first-down conversion after back-to-back run plays.

9:25 p.m.: Ohio State puts together a promising drive with a couple solid runs, but Missouri bands together and forces a Buckeyes punt. The Tigers desperately need to put together a good drive, but will start on their own five-yard line.

9:17 p.m.: Brady Cook gains 17 yards on the scramble, but Missouri gets stuffed after Cook gets sacked twice on two of the next three plays. Ohio State takes over at its 25.

9:13 p.m.: Doink! Ohio State attempts a 48-yard field goal, but the kick hits the upright and misses.

9:12 p.m.: The Tigers dial up the pressure and force Kienholz to throw the ball away on third-and-8.

9:09 p.m.: Missouri was held scoreless in the first half for the first team under coach Eli Drinkwitz against the Buckeyes and has punted on each of its first seven drives so far despite ranking 24th nationally in total offense.

9:08 p.m.: First play of the second half for Ohio State results in Kienholz's first completion of the game, a 25-yard gain down the sideline to Xavier Johnson. Johnson was down on the play and being looked at by trainers.

9:06 p.m.: Lincoln Kienholz is back at quarterback for Ohio State in the second half.

9:05 p.m.: Missouri goes three-and-out again, with the drive starting with Brady Cook being sacked for a nine-yard loss.

9:03 p.m.: Both teams return from halftime, with Missouri starting on offense.

Halftime: Ohio State 3, Missouri 0

8:41 p.m.: Some halftime stats:

• First downs: Missouri 5, Ohio State 5
• Third-down efficiency: Missouri 1 for 8, Ohio State 0 for 8
• Fourth-down efficiency: Missouri 1 for 1, Ohio State 0 for 0
• Total yards: Missouri 112, Ohio State 76
• Passing yards: Missouri 28, Ohio State 20
• Rushing yards: Missouri 84, Ohio State 56
• Penalties: Missouri 4 for 25, Ohio State 4 for 22
• Possession: Missouri 14:46, Ohio State 15:14

Second quarter

8:40 p.m.: Missouri takes a shot at the endzone but it's incomplete. Tigers go to halftime down 3-0.

8:39 p.m.: Missouri gets called for delay of game and will no longer try the field goal. Tigers will want that mistake back, as they had a chance to go into halftime tied at 3.

8:38 p.m.: Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis is out to try a 65-yard field goal.

8:37 p.m.: Missouri gains 26 yards on two plays and is near midfield with eight seconds left. The Tigers may be able to get a late field goal before the half is up.

8:34 p.m.: Kienholz throws a 50-50 ball intended for Jayden Ballard, but Ballard drops the pass, resulting in another punt. Missouri takes over on its own 20-yard line with 28 seconds left in the half and no timeouts.

8:32 p.m.: Missouri's Kris Abrams-Draine nearly intercepts Lincoln Kienholz as Kienholz was pressured but couldn't come down with the ball. Tigers force the Buckeyes to third-and-10 with under a minute left in the half.

8:30 p.m.: First play after the new life, Ohio State gains 18 yards on the direct snap run Xavier Johnson.

8:29 p.m.: Missouri forces another three-and-out after the Ohio State quarterback sneak, but Johnny Walker Jr. is called for unsportsmanlike conduct which results in an automatic first down for the Buckeyes. Things are getting a bit chippy in the Cotton Bowl.

8:27 p.m.: Back-to-back tackles for loss by Missouri has pinned Ohio State back on its one-yard line. Tigers have a chance at getting a safety here on third-and-16.

8:24 p.m.: Missouri goes three-and-out again after Brady Cook's pass on third-and-6 fell incomplete. After the punt, Ohio State takes over at its own 14-yard line.

8:20 p.m.: Missouri forces a three-and-out as Ohio State lets Lincoln Kienholz drop back for the first time tonight. Not many thought this game would be a defensive battle.

8:19 p.m.: Devin Brown is back on the sideline, still without a helmet as he works on a bike. The ESPN broadcast said he's likely nursing a lower leg ailment following a first quarter hit from Missouri defensive back Jaylon Carlies.

8:18 p.m: Missouri returns from the timeout and decides to punt.

8:16 p.m.: Mizzou having a hard time moving the ball through the air so far, with only three completions for six yards late in the first half. The Tigers do however have 71 rushing yards on 11 carries.

8:14 p.m.: Missouri set to go for it on fourth down again, needing two yards to convert. Tigers call a timeout after lining up.

8:09 p.m.: Missouri stuffs Ohio State on three straight run plays and takes over on its own 32-yard line. Ohio State's quarterback situation will be something to watch going forward.

8:06 p.m.: Lincoln Kienholz is in for Devin Brown, who's dealing with an apparent injury. Kienholz is a true freshman making his first career appearance.

8:02 p.m.: Brady Cook takes two sacks after the down reset and Missouri punts again. The Tigers' four drives so far have all ended in punts.

8:01 p.m.: ESPN broadcast shows Devin Brown walking into the locker room. He was down on the field for a moment following the big hit on the sack by Johnny Walker Jr.

8 p.m.: Mizzou goes with three straight runs to get to fourth-and-1 and converts the attempt after a well-designed run play where Brady Cook rushed up the middle for five yards.

7:54 p.m.: Huge sack by Johnny Walker Jr. forces a three-and-out. Walker Jr. came around Devin Brown's blindside on third-and-5. Brown also fumbled on the play, but Ohio State recovered.

7:51 p.m.: Not much offense in the first quarter of the Cotton Bowl. Both teams have combined for 104 yards heading into the second quarter.

First quarter

7:48 p.m.: Brady Cook attempts a pass to Luther Burden III on third-and-5 but fails to complete the conversion. Ohio State takes over at its own nine-yard line after the Tigers punt.

7:46 p.m.: Missouri finally getting going, with a couple nice runs by Cody Schrader and a 10-yard scramble by Brady Cook.

7:43 p.m.: The ESPN broadcast shows Devin Brown jogging on the sidelines without his helmet.

Field goal, Ohio State: Buckeyes 3, Missouri 0

7:40 p.m.: Ohio State puts together a postive drive, ending in a 44-yard field goal by Jayden Fielding. Devin Brown looked like he was nursing an injury on the sideline after the drive.

7:35 p.m.: Ohio State with the longest gain of the game so far, as TreVeyon Henderson runs for 20 yards into Mizzou territory.

7:30 p.m.: Missouri forced to punt again after going three-and-out. Cook, avoiding pressure, tried to throw the ball away on third-and-3 but was flagged for intentional grounding. Ohio State takes over with good field position near midfield.

7:27 p.m.: Mizzou receives the punt and takes over on its own 10-yard line. Both teams starting drives deep in their own territory early at AT&T Stadium.

7:26 p.m.: Without Marvin Harrison Jr. playing, Ohio State is forcing the ball to Emeka Egbuka, who has been targeted on all five of Brown's attempts so far.

7:25 p.m.: Missouri forces another stop after Ohio State commits two false starts to face a third-and-20.

7:22 p.m.: Couple of positive gains for the Buckeyes, as Devin Brown hits Emeka Egbuka for gains of seven and eight, respectively, before TreVeyon Henderson rushes for a 12-yard gain.

7:19 p.m.: One fun note: Both teams are wearing their home uniforms for the bowl game, with Mizzou wearing black and Ohio State in red. The color-on-color matchup is in full force for the first New Year's Six bowl game of the season.

7:17 p.m.: Really quick change of possession for the Tigers, who picks up a first down on a 17-yard scramble by Brady Cook before being forced to punt. Ohio State takes over at its own 10-yard line.

7:15 p.m.: None other than Cody Schrader gets the first touch, a four-yard gain. The gain puts Schrader over 1,500 rushing yards on the year.

7:13 p.m.: Missouri dials up the pressure and forces an early three-and-out. Tigers take over at their own 28-yard line.

7:11 p.m.: Missouri wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Ohio State receives the ball first and the Cotton Bowl is underway.

Pregame

6:01 p.m.: Here's a look at Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown warming up pregame:

5:47 p.m.: SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson are chatting pregame on the sideline:

5:41 p.m.: With a little over an hour until kickoff, Ohio State remains 5-point favorite over Missouri, per BetMGM.

5:36 p.m.: Ohio State Biletnikoff Award winner Marvin Harrison Jr. will not play in the Cotton Bowl, according to the Buckeyes' availability report given to media members in Arlington. Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg is also out.

5:14 p.m.: Missouri quarterback Brady Cook is on the field for early pregame warmups.

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What channel is Missouri vs. Ohio State on today?

• TV channel: ESPN
• Stream: ESPN app, Fubo (free trial)

Missouri-Ohio State will air live on ESPN, with streaming options on the ESPN app and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

Missouri-Ohio State start time

• Date: Friday, Dec. 29
• Time: 7 p.m. CT

The Tigers and Buckeyes will kick off at 7 p.m. CT on Friday from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Missouri vs. Ohio State betting odds

Odd courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Dec. 27

• Spread: Ohio State (-3)
• Over/under: 49
• Moneyline: Ohio State -155 | Missouri +130

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