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UNLV head coach Barry Odom looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Purdue hires UNLV’s Barry Odom as its next football coach

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Appalachian State coach Eliah Drinkwitz talks with quarterback Zac Thomas (12) during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Troy on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Troy, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

AP Source: Mizzou hiring Appalachian State’s Eli Drinkwitz

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019 file photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom watches from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says Missouri has fired Odom. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Nov. 30, because no announcement has been made. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Missouri fires football coach Barry Odom after 4 seasons

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Taylor Powell drops back to pass against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Powell, Missouri snap 5-game skid with win over Arkansas

By ERIC W. BOLIN - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Missouri head coach Barry Odom watches a replay on the scoreboard during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, in Columbia, Mo. At right, in a Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart directs his team against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Jacksonville, Fla. When Southeastern Conference coaches gather and Georgia’s Kirby Smart wants to talk defense, he looks for Missouri’s Barry Odom. Both were defensive coordinators before being hired to take over programs at their alma maters. One more similarity: Smart and Odom bring the SEC’s top defenses into Saturday night’s important Eastern Division game. (AP Photo/File)

Missouri, No. 6 Georgia bring strong defenses into key game

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Troy Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri QB Bryant injured in 42-10 rout of Troy

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III (34) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

South Carolina tries to keep success against Missouri going

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Missouri running back Larry Rountree III runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri scores in all phases in 50-0 victory over SEMO

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant, right, slips away from West Virginia's Adam Stilley, left, and Josh Chandler, center, as he scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 38-7. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri aims for complete game as SEMO rolls into town

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, West Virginia running back Tevin Bush (14) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Baylor, in Morgantown, W.Va. Bush set career highs of four catches for 74 yards in a 20-13 win over James Madison and will be looking for more when the Mountaineers travel to face Missouri on Saturday. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File)

Missouri tries to rebound against rebuilding West Virginia

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant (7) throws as offensive coordinator Derek Dooley, right, stands off to the side during an NCAA college football practice Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Ex-Clemson star Kelly Bryant takes over at QB for Missouri

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Missouri to appeal what it calls ‘unjust’ NCAA penalties

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Mizzou extends football coach Barry Odom’s contract

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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, center, throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Lock leads Missouri in rout of Arkansas

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock scores on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won 33-28. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tigers squeak out 33-28 victory over Vanderbilt

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Florida tight end C'yontai Lewis (80) is stopped for a loss by Missouri defensive linemen Walter Palmore (99) and Chris Turner (39) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tigers and Commodores fight for bowl eligibility

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri bounces back to throttle Memphis 65-33

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Missouri head coach Barry Odom reacts as the players walk off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Missouri looks to snap losing skid in battle of Tigers

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, the Missouri football team walks off the field after losing 43-29 to Georgia in an NCAA college football game, in Columbia, Mo. The bye week came at a good time for Missouri, which hung with Georgia before mistakes wound up biting them. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Missouri freshens up in much-needed bye week

By CHARLIE CLARKE - Associated Press

Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, right, celebrates with teammate Kendall Blanton, left, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wyoming, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri’s Lock shows Wyoming all facets of his game

By JOE WALLJASPER - Associated Press