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.

Running back Nate Noel is expected to be listed as "doubtful" on Missouri's first injury report of the week, a team spokesperson told the Post-Dispatch.

Missouri running back Nate Noel is doubtful for the Tigers' road game against No. 15 Alabama with a foot injury, 247Sports reports. Noel leads the Tigers in rushing with 503 yards. Noel suffered the injury on the first drive of Missouri's win against Auburn.

The Missouri football team was dealt a major blow ahead of the huge top-25 showdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide.