Breaking Unwanted Streaks: How Mizzou Football Has Overcome the Unexpected

Unwanted streaks be gone! – How Mizzou broke a ten-year run and punched their ticket to a New Year’s Six bowl

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Cody Schrader was not surprised in any way by his team’s victory. It’s exactly what he expected. Even during the spring camp, when things weren’t looking great, he still had faith in the team’s abilities.

Mizzou’s football team pummeled through Arkansas on their way to a 48-14 win Friday, igniting jubilant celebrations from the black and gold fans at Razorback Stadium. The victory wasn’t just about claiming the Battle Line trophy for the seventh time in eight years. It was historic.

It marked the end of a nine-year drought since Missouri’s last 10-win season and a whole decade since they were chosen for a New Year’s Six Bowl. It is an accomplishment that is not only great for the team but monumental for the university and the city of Columbia.

Schrader stated, “I think we proved that all year. It gets them looking, you know — when’s the last time they got to look forward to Mizzou playing past December, into a New Year’s Six Bowl?”

The team spent the last four months emphasizing the phrase, “Something to Prove”, and boy, did they ever prove it. The Battle Line rivalry that had once produced some electrifying games saw an outstanding performance from the team.

Mizzou forced five fumbles, while Schrader scored a touchdown with over 200 yards rushing. Freshman Brett Norfleet scored remarkable touchdowns following turnovers. It was a pivotal game for the team.

Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz said, “It’s not about proving that individually we’re talented. It’s about proving that, as a team, we can win.”

The victory was a massive triumph for the team and signifies a significant shift from the previous year. Schrader’s dream turned into reality as the team heads towards a New Year’s Six Bowl, a feat he always believed was possible, considering the team’s underdog spirit, and proves that they deserve to play at this level.

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