Missouri’s surge toward bowl eligibility continued Saturday with a 45-16 victory over Florida, the Tigers’ third straight win.
Mizzou, 4-5, never trailed against the Gators, who were playing in their first game under interim coach Randy Shannon.
Missouri senior safety Anthony Sherrils, a graduate of Hogan Prep, had a career game for the Tigers with a fumble recovery, interception and six tackles. True freshman running back Larry Rountree ran for three touchdowns and Tigers quarterback Drew Lock threw for 228 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
Sherrils’ first-quarter fumble recovery after Florida mishandled a 32-yard Corey Fatony punt set up Mizzou’s first touchdown.