Florida football score updates vs No. 11 Missouri in SEC Week 12

Florida football (5-5, 3-4 SEC) will get another chance to reach bowl eligibility when it plays Saturday night at No. 11 Missouri (8-2, 4-2 SEC).

The Florida Gators and Missouri are 6-6 in 12 all-time meetings. The series dates back to 1965, though UF holds a 6-5 edge in the series since Missouri joined in the SEC in 2012.

Florida has won three of the past four meetings between the two schools. The lone loss during that stretch came in 2021, when UF lost 24-23 in overtime in its last trip to Faurot Field.

The matchup features the two top teams in the FBS in pass efficiency. Missouri ranks 10th at 163.0 and Florida is 24th at 155.9.

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Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, in his second season as a starter, has passed for 2,746 yards with 17 TDs and six interceptions. Florida quarterback Graham Mertz, in his first season as a starter at UF after three years starting at Wisconsin, has thrown for 2,720 yards with 18 TDs to 2 interceptions.

• KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m.

• TV: ESPN

• BETTING ODDS: Missouri by 11.5

Missouri plays Florida Nov 18 @ 6:30 pm CST

Big play extends Missouri lead

After Florida turns it over on a botched exchange from Florida quarterback Max Brown to running back Montrell Johnson, Missouri strikes quickly. UF's defense surrenders another big play, a 77-yard touchdown pass from Missouri quarterback Brady Cook to wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. on a catch-and-run play. Missouri 30, Florida 21 with 13:14 left.

End 3, Missouri 23, Florida 21

Florida is driving for a potential go-ahead score but will have to do so without starting quarterback Graham Mertz, who is out of the game.

Florida Gators QB Graham Mertz knocked out of the game

Florida QB Graham Mertz left the game late in the third quarter after breaking tackles on an 11-yard run. Mertz was taken back to the locker room for X-Rays. Sophomore quarterback Max Brown now in for the Gators.

Missouri goes back in front

Missouri goes back in front, 23-21, on a 24-yard field goal from Harrison Mevis, his third of the game. The Tigers drove 68 yards in 7 plays but UF's defense was able to hold in the red zone.

Florida football gets back ahead on reverse play

Florida goes back up quicky 21-20 on a 3-play, 82-yard drive. A 40-yard pass from Mertz to Hansen helped set up the TD, a 39-yard TD run by Ricky Pearsall on a reverse play.

Missouri answers with a TD drive

Missouri answers with a TD drive, going 8 plays in 75 yards. Quarterback Brady Cook caps the drive with a 1-yard TD run, putting Missouri up 20-14.

Floria Gators regain lead

Florida regains the lead on Missouri, 14-13, with a 4-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to start the third quarter, capped by a 37-yard TD pass from Graham Mertz to running back Trevor Etienne. On the drive, Etienne also had a 30-yard run.

Missouri 13, Florida football 7, halftime

An intentional grounding penalty on Mertz proves costly as it stalls a potential field goal drive. The Gators will get the kickoff to start the second half. Mertz went 11 for 17 for 95 yards in the first half with one TD and one interception.

Missouri extends lead with a FG

Missouri extends its lead on Florida 13-7 on a 38-yard Harrison Mevis field goal with 1:21 left in the second quarter. The Tigers went 41 yards in 7 plays to set up the field goal.

Florida QB Graham Mertz streak without an interception ends at 239 passes

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz's school-record streak of 239 straight passes without an interception ends at 239. Mertz sailed a high throw that tight end Arlis Boardingham could not come down with cleanly and on the tip, Missouri safety J.C. Carlies came up with the pick.

Missouri regains lead on Florida Gators

Missouri goes back up, 10-7 on Florida, on a 42-yard TD run by Cody Schrader with 14:29 left in the second quarter. The Gators didn't line up properly on defense, and Missouri made them pay. Touchdown drive goes 51 yards in 3 plays.

End 1, Florida football 7, Missouri 3

The Gators have sputtered offensively since their opening drive due to some procedural penalties on the offensive line. Defense still holding up. Florida QB Graham Mertz 6 of 8 for 83 yards and 1 TD.

Florida football answers, takes 7-3 lead

Florida football answers to take a 7-3 lead on Missouri an 8-yard TD pass from quarterback Graham Mertz to freshman wide receiver Eugene Wilson III. It's the fifth TD catch for Wilson in his last four games. Florida drives 80 yards in 5 plays, with the big play coming on a 61-yard catch and run by wide receiver Ricky Pearsall.

Missouri football scores first

Missouri takes a 3-0 lead on Florida on a 22-yard field goal with 10:33 left in the first quarter. The Tigers drove the ball for 70 yards on 12 plays, including seven straight runs to start the game, but UF's defense stiffened in the red zone. Teradja Mitchell made his first start of the season at linebacker for Scooby Williams.

Florida football injury update: LT Austin Barber out

Starting left tackle Austin Barber is out for the Gators tonight with an upper body injury. Dameion George Jr. worked out at starting left tackle during pregame warmups, with Kam Waites at starting right tackle.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida Gators football score updates vs. Mizzou Tigers