Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook went down during a routine practice drill—and now the entire Mizzou football program is holding its breath. Cook twisted awkwardly while scrambling in a no-contact drill and immediately clutched his right knee. Practice was halted for over 15 minutes as Cook was carted off in visible pain.
Initial MRI results suggest a potential ACL tear, which could sideline him for the entire upcoming season. “You could hear a pin drop when it happened,” said a teammate. “He’s the heartbeat of this team.” Coach Eli Drinkwitz appeared shaken in a hastily-called press conference. “We’re still waiting on full results, but… it doesn’t look good.”
Cook, who threw for 3,300 yards last season and had finally won over skeptics, had high hopes for a breakout year. Now, everything’s in doubt. Fans and alumni have flooded social media with support, tagging Cook in prayers and encouragement.
The Tigers had been eyeing an SEC dark horse run, but this moment changes everything. Backup quarterback Sam Horn may step in, but there’s no replacing Cook’s leadership. As one fan tweeted: “This ain’t fair. He worked too hard for it to end like this.”
