**Missouri's Cook Injured In Alabama Loss**

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Missouri's Cook Injured in Alabama Loss, Adding to Tigers' Woes

The Missouri Tigers suffered a crushing 42-14 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, a game that saw the Tigers fall further behind in the SEC race. However, the loss was compounded by an injury to star wide receiver Luther Burden III.

<h3>Burden Suffers Potential Ankle Injury</h3>

In the second quarter, Burden was tackled awkwardly and appeared to injure his ankle. He left the game and did not return. While the severity of the injury is still unknown, head coach Eli Drinkwitz expressed concern after the game, stating that Burden's ankle was “pretty sore.”

The injury to Burden is a major blow to the Tigers' offense, especially as they head into a tough stretch of their schedule. Burden, a sophomore, was a key target for quarterback Brady Cook, leading the team in receiving yards.

<h3>Cook's Performance</h3>

Despite the loss and the injury to Burden, Cook had a solid performance. He threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns, displaying poise and accuracy under pressure. While the Tigers' offense struggled to maintain consistency against Alabama's suffocating defense, Cook demonstrated his ability to lead the team.

<h3>Looking Forward</h3>

The loss to Alabama highlights the uphill battle Missouri faces in the SEC. The Tigers will need to find ways to improve their offensive efficiency and shore up their defense if they want to compete in the conference.

The injury to Burden adds another layer of complexity to the Tigers' challenges. While his status for upcoming games remains unclear, his absence would be a major setback for the team's offensive potential.

Missouri's next game is against Florida on October 7th, a crucial matchup as they look to regroup and avoid falling further behind in the SEC standings. The team will need to rely on its resilience and the leadership of Cook, along with the contributions of other key players, to overcome the obstacles ahead.