Lucas Owens - Missouri Football v Tennessee

The Missouri Tigers were well into the season when the team was challenged with a trip to Rocky Top mid-fall. For this game, I edited photos for the Columbia Missourian, all of which came from one of the best photographers I have had the pleasure of working with, Owen Ziliak. While the game did not go Missouri's way, Owen's photos allowed us to put together a fantastic package both for web and the Sunday sports section.

Missouri Football No Match for Tennessee on Rocky Top

Photos by Owen Ziliak, Longform, Captions, Text, and Editing by Lucas Owens, Edited by Megan Matty

Missouri football, after a devastating loss to Kentucky, travelled to Knoxville, Tenn. to face the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday. Despite a strong showing in the first half and keeping the score within one possession in the second half, Tennessee's offense got the better of Missouri's defense and ultimately were defeated 66-24. Missouri quarterback Brady Cook rushed for 106 yards, and the Missouri offense as a unit contributed 389 yards. Tennessee's high powered offense behind quarterback Hendon Hooker tallied 724 yards of total offense.

Missouri plays New Mexico State next Saturday, Nov. 19, in Columbia.

Charles Lowery puts a blanket on Smokey X, Tennessee's live mascot, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee's game against Missouri was Smokey X's last home game before he retires at the end of the season.

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook throws the ball on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson carries the ball on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson celebrates after a fourth down stop on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Missouri kicker Harrison Mevis kicks a field goal as time expires in the first half on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee kicker Chase McGrath kicks an extra point on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden runs for a touchdown on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

Missouri defensive back Joseph Charleston tightens his gloves on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.