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Mizzou falls to Alabama 27-24 in second SEC matchup of the season

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Mizzou falls to Alabama 27-24 in second SEC matchup of the season
Mizzou fans paint letters onto each other before a game against Alabama

From left, Abby Beck paints Miles Harvie, Josiah Anderson and Gage Winter’s chest before a game against Alabama on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. There were over 20 Mizzou fans with painted chests who cheered throughout the game.

In their second SEC matchup of the season, the No. 14 Missouri Tigers lost 27-24 to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide.

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2), left, and Missouri tight end Brett

Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2), left, and Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet (87), right, celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter against Alabama on Saturday at Faurot Field in Columbia.

Despite scoring a touchdown on their opening drive and a strong performance from their defense, the momentum was lost for the Tigers after several offensive mistakes.

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz shouts at the referees in the first quarter against Alabama

MU coach Eli Drinkwitz shouts at officials in the first quarter against Alabama on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia.

Quarterback Beau Pribula had a completion percentage of 57%, throwing for 167 yards and two interceptions.

Mizzou students react to a referee's call during a game against Alabama

Mizzou students react to a referee's call during a game against Alabama on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. The No. 14 Missouri Tigers lost to the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide 27-24 after a series of offensive mistakes.

The last interception came with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, allowing Alabama to kneel and run out the clock.

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) walks to the locker room after the loss to Alabama on Saturday

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) walks to the locker room after the loss to Alabama on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Pribula threw two interceptions in the fourth quarter to help seal the Tigers’ fate.

After their game against Alabama, Mizzou's record is 5-1 with a 1-1 record in SEC play.

Originally published on columbiamissourian.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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