The leader of the offense and the leader of the defense sat together Saturday evening, talking about a devastating loss. One play had separated Missouri from emerging victorious against a top-15 opponent, but Kentucky had connected on a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass with no time left.
Cale Garrett, a starting linebacker for Missouri and the team’s leading tackler, went to quarterback Drew Lock’s house after the game. The two players — both captains — watched a World Series game with offensive lineman Thomas Grossman and backup quarterback Jack Lowary. They talked through the pain of coming so close but falling just short.