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Eli Hoff | Post-Dispatch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula faces long odds to return to action this season following his ankle injury suffered in the Tigers' Saturday loss to Vanderbilt.
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Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz speaks with the media on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, after a win at Auburn. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
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5 takeaways from Mizzou's loss to Vanderbilt: Instant analysis
Eli Hoff | Post-Dispatch
Photos: No. 15 Mizzou loses QB, game vs. No. 10 Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea yells at an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri kicker Robert Meyer (88) connects for a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet (87) is tripped up by Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) looks for a receiver as he's chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Zaylin Wood (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri wide receiver Joshua Manning is tackled by Vanderbilt safety Randon Fontenette and linebacker Langston Patterson (10) during the first half Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wade Payne photos, Associated Press
Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander (28) dives for yardage as he's tackled by Missouri linebacker Khalil Jacobs (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia throws to a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) avoids Missouri defensive lineman Sterling Webb (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Medical staff attend to Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea reacts to his defense making a goal line stand during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Medical staff assist Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) off the field after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) is driven off the field after being injured during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula is driven off the field after being injured during the second half against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wade Payne, Associated Press
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander dives for yardage as he's tackled by Missouri defensive end Zion Young (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) dives over the Missouri defense for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Wade Payne, Associated Press
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates with tight end Eli Stowers after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt offensive lineman Sterling Porcher reacts to the game ending during an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Matt Zollers (5) runs for yardage as he tries to avoid Vanderbilt safety Randon Fontenette (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri quarterback Matt Zollers rolls out to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea argues a call with officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs for yardage past Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
An official reviews a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Vanderbilt and Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) dives for the end zone ahead of Missouri defensive lineman Jalen Marshall (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Vanderbilt safety CJ Heard celebrates recovering a fumble with teammates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Wade Payne
Mizzou QB Beau Pribula was carted off with an apparent leg injury after taking a hit. pic.twitter.com/r3ofxVqxB1
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