Drinkwitz: Gator Bowl About Winning, Not Tryouts

09/12/2025 1 min
Drinkwitz: Gator Bowl About Winning, Not Tryouts

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Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasizes that the Gator Bowl against Virginia is not a tryout for younger players, with only those who can genuinely help the team win earning playing time. The Tigers, facing Virginia on December twenty-seventh, aim for a program-best eleven-win season, while Virginia seeks its first such season. Bowl games offer extra practice opportunities, but Drinkwitz stresses that playing time will be earned. Several players, including Logan Reichert, Javion Hilson, Dante McClellan, Cameron Keys, and true freshman quarterback Matt Zollers, are expected to benefit from these practices, shaping the future of Missouri football.The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.