Everyone looks for reason for hope and optimism heading into the new year. On Dec. 30, Eli Drinkwitz didn't have to look farther than the two seats to his left.

Blake Craig kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter, his second a 56-yarder with 4:36 left as No. 23 Missouri rallied to beat Iowa 27-24 in the Music City Bowl.

Daylan Carnell will be Missouri football's most experienced defensive returner in 2025, and Marquis Johnson is in line for a starting role at wideout.