The nation's top-ranked safety didn't hesitate to express his disappointment with Auburn after its 23-17 loss to Missouri.

No. 16 Missouri, which last year defeated Auburn 21-17 in Columbia to earn its first victory over AU since 1973, pushed as a +3 against the Alabama Crimson Tide last Saturday. The Tigers lost 27-24 in a taut contest that included a 325-325 exchange in total yards and five ties and lead changes.

Though it felt like Alabama dominated the first half, the Crimson Tide entered halftime with a narrow 17-10 lead. Missouri quickly eliminated that advantage in the third quarter when it turned a strip-sack of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson into a five-yard rushing touchdown from Pribula to tie the game.

Three of Missouri's star players all came through the transfer portal, and each has a different threat to Auburn.

Missouri football faces Alabama in a top-15 showdown Saturday. You can find live updates of every key play and score change from the game here.

The issues Missouri needs to address go deeper than Pribula’s accuracy. His jumpiness in the pocket, decision-making and lack of deep passes are a cause for concern, potentially. Mizzou needs to improve in these areas immediately, because the heart of the SEC schedule has arrived.

Auburn and Missouri will square off in an SEC game at 6:45 p.m. CDT Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn.

Meadows, who has now appeared in four games as a true freshman, has yet to log a catch this season. He signed with Alabama in 2025 out of Las Vegas, Nevada, powerhouse Bishop Gorman High School. The 6-foot-5 and 212-pound Meadows ranked as the No. 61 prospect nationally and No. 10 wide receiver in his class.

The outcome of this Auburn vs Mizzou matchup could have heavy implications for the futures of both Tigers head coaches

The Tigers kept it close with No. 8 Alabama, even leading a comeback attempt in the fourth quarter to claw within three points. But the attempt fell short as quarterback Beau Pribula threw an interception on Mizzou’s final drive of a 27-24 defeat.

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