Drinkwitz Refuses to Blame Officials After Missouri's 34-20 Loss to Texas on 18-Yard Fumble
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Nov 8
Drinkwitz Refuses to Blame Officials After Missouri's 34-20 Loss to Texas on 18-Yard Fumble
3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Nov 8
Summary
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said the Tigers' 34-20 loss to No. 7 Texas came down to missed chances, not officiating, after a disputed third-quarter ruling swung the game.
An 18-yard forward fumble by Texas quarterback Arch Manning was recovered for a first down, and Texas scored a 25-yard touchdown three plays later to start 21 unanswered points.
Missouri fans booed the officials, and other reviewed plays also drew scrutiny, including two overturned near-catches by Cayden Lee and an incomplete ruling on a Naeshaun Montgomery touchdown chance.
Drinkwitz said blaming officials would disrespect Steve Sarkisian's team and instead put responsibility on himself after No. 18 Missouri blew a second-half lead in a game it had a chance to win.