Watch: Missouri botches win twice in gutting loss to Auburn
Despite multiple chances to secure a victory in its SEC conference opener against Auburn on Saturday, Missouri just couldn't come up with a win.
Missouri used its final offensive possession in the fourth quarter to set up a 26-yard field-goal attempt to clinch a victory over Auburn. However, kicker Harrison Mevis pushed the game-winning kick right, leaving the game even at 14 points apiece at the end of regulation.
HE MISSED IT!
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 24, 2022
OVERTIME IN AUBURN 🍿 pic.twitter.com/9N8CmwJ2oy
Despite the late miscue, head coach Eli Drinkwitz's team had another opportunity to win after holding Auburn to a field goal on the first possession of overtime.
Running back Nathaniel Peat broke free on second down, finding space along the sideline to cruise past Auburn's defense. But Peat fumbled the ball into the end zone before he could stretch across the goal line, and Auburn recovered it for a touchback, sealing a 17-14 win.
Mizzou was THIS close to an OT win in Auburn 🤐 pic.twitter.com/KN1GmSmHqw
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) September 24, 2022
The dramatic finish dropped Missouri to 2-2 on the season, while Auburn improved to 3-1.