Here is what we saw from Missouri football’s defense on Saturday against Auburn, and where Mizzou stands heading to Alabama.

Cook sustained an ankle injury on the opening series and ultimately went to the locker room in the first quarter. After a trip to the hospital for an MRI, Cook came back in and willed the Tigers to the 21-17 victory over Auburn, trailing 17-6 at the time of his return.

The Mizzou Tigers staged a huge comeback win over Auburn on Saturday. Trailing 17-3 and their quarterback at the hospital dealing with an ankle injury, the comeback began. Brady Cook returned from the hospital to Faurot Field to lead the Tigers comeback to a 21-17 victory.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook had a very eventful Saturday. Cook was injured during Missouri's 21-17 victory over Auburn but returned to the game to

Missouri football faces Auburn on Saturday on Faurot Field. You can find live updates of every key play and score change from the game here.

The two Tigers of the SEC clash as Auburn comes to town for a match-up at Faurot Field in Columbia. University of Missouri quarterback Brady Cook is twisted down by Auburn Tiger defender Jalen McLeod on Saturday Oct.

Read Quentin’s gamer for a breakdown of Mizzou’s seemingly improbably 21-17 win over Auburn. Then say a prayer for his fingers and wrists. Then come back and read these takeaways. Mizzou has been on the wrong side of this story too many times: Starting QB gets injured and either (a) cedes the offense to a suddenly deadly backup or (b) returns miraculously to lead a comeback victory.