President Choi's Blog

Tigers bowl bound 

Dec. 4, 2023


A photo illustration of Head Coach Eliah Drinkwtiz, who was named by The Associated Press as SEC Coach of the Year.
The Associated Press named Mizzou Football Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz as SEC Coach of the Year.

Mizzou Football is headed to the Cotton Bowl! On Dec. 29, the Tigers will face the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. 

The team ended the regular season with an incredible 10-2 record and ranked #9 in the country. We’re ready to keep the momentum going and bring home a historic win. If you want to cheer on our Tigers in-person, the Mizzou Alumni Association is offering great travel and tailgate packages for fans. 

A photo of President Choi, Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, Coach Eli Drinkwitz, University of Missouri Board of Curators Vice Chair Robin Wenneker and UM Board Chair Michael Williams.
(Left to right) President Choi, Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois, Coach Drinkwitz, University of Missouri Board of Curators Vice Chair Robin Wenneker and UM Board Chair Michael Williams

We’re proud of our student-athletes and their hard work on the field and in the classroom. Players are regularly named to the SEC honor roll, and quarterback Brady Cook was recently selected as SEC Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Cook is the second MU player to earn that honor in three years after Tyler Badie in 2021.

Tiger running back Cody Schrader was just named winner of the Burlsworth Trophy, recognizing an outstanding player who started as a walk-on. The Associated Press also named Coach Drinkwitz as SEC Coach of the Year and selected several players to AP All-SEC teams:

First team, offense

  • Luther Burden III
  • Javon Foster
  • Cody Schrader

First team, defense

  • Darius Robinson
  • Kris Abrams-Draine

Second team, offense

  • Cam’Ron Johnson
  • Harrison Mevis

Congratulations to our student-athletes, Coach Drinkwitz and the entire team. I also want to thank our fans for their support. 

M-I-Z! 

— Mun