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  "id": 11808744,
  "title": "No. 25 Missouri snap 9-game skid against Top 25 with Florida blowout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/no-25-missouri-snap-9-game-skid-against-top-25-with-florida-blowout",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:58:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-25-missouri-snap-9-005807681.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Missouri Tigers ended a nine-game losing streak against ranked opponents with a convincing 45-17 victory over No. 8 Florida Gators. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz's team showcased dominance on both sides of the ball, accumulating 560 yards of offense while stifling one of the nation's top offenses to just three successful scoring drives. Quarterback Austin Simmons led the way with 238 passing yards and two touchdowns in the first half, finishing the game with a total of 340 passing yards. Wide receiver Cayden Lee contributed significantly with eight receptions for 110 yards, while running back Donovan Olugbode and running back Caleb Goodie Jr. each caught a touchdown pass. Missouri's star running back Jamal Roberts dominated the ground game, rushing for 211 yards and three touchdowns, including a crucial 76-yard run and an 80-yard touchdown that sealed the game. The Tigers' defensive unit also played a key role, halting Florida running back Jadan Baugh after he had accumulated 11 rushing touchdowns in his first four games. Missouri's victory improved their overall record to 4-1 and their SEC record to 1-1, while Florida suffered its first loss of the season. Looking ahead, Missouri will face Texas A&M, while Florida will take on South Carolina, who has now lost three straight SEC games with a dramatic 35-34 overtime defeat to Kentucky.",
  "summary": "The Tigers thumped the Gators after sliding into the top ten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "No. 25 Missouri spoils No. 8 Florida's brief time near the top of the AP poll with a dominant 45-17 win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/no-25-missouri-spoils-no-8-floridas-brief-time-near-the-top-of-the-ap",
        "published": "2026-10-03T23:04:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}