Just because someone’s a NASCAR driver doesn’t mean their football loyalties are up for debate. This rings especially true for Kenny Wallace, a proud son of Missouri and a staunch Missouri Tigers fan. His allegiance was put to the test recently when the Missouri Tigers triumphed over the Ohio State Buckeyes. This victory stirred up quite a buzz, with fans throwing shade at the Missouri team – a move that didn’t sit well with Wallace.

In response, Wallace didn’t hold back. He let loose a barrage of sharp retorts, which might ruffle some feathers among Ohio supporters. Wallace minced no words, labeling the comments as downright foolish.

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Faced with some sharp jabs from Ohio State fans, who suggested a stronger Ohio State team would have easily trumped Missouri, Wallace didn’t hesitate to fire back. “Missou’ had a hell of a year. And they beat Ohio State University now. I understand that Ohio’s a big deal. I get that. We, Missouri, we’re not gonna apologize for winning!” he asserted.

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Wallace didn’t stop there. “Some people are going – A stronger Ohio State Team would have kicked Missouri’s a**. Sorry, that’s not our fault. If I’m an Ohio State University and it was Ohio State University if I’m a fan of it, OSU, I’m disappointed in my team, the quarterback goes into the portal. That’s his deal, that’s their deal. They let you down. Ohio State University, let you all down so bad. That’s what you’re upset about. […] This s**t sounds so dumb.”

That was quite the zinger from Kenny Wallace, a direct hit to all the naysayers doubting Missouri. But the story of the match itself was even more gripping – from being the underdogs with slim chances to pulling off an unexpected victory, Missouri truly turned the tables.

Missouri Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes takeaways

The Missouri vs Ohio State game started with the Tigers struggling to find their footing. Nothing seemed to click for them, and it looked like they were in for a long day. But then, something clicked. Marquis Johnson, a speedy freshman wide receiver and a local lad, burst downfield late in the third quarter. He snagged Brady Cook’s pass for a stunning 49-yard gain, bringing the ball to the Ohio State 15-yard line. Until that point, Missouri’s passing game had been asleep, with only 40 yards to show for it, and they hadn’t even sniffed the red zone.

A penalty nudged Missouri closer, but a false start pushed them back again. Cook then darted forward for eight yards, signaling the end of the third quarter. Enter senior running back Cody Schrader, Missouri’s savior in so many games this season. True to form, he bulldozed up the middle, shrugged off hits from the Buckeyes who had dominated all evening, and plunged over the goal line for a touchdown. Tigers were finally on the board, leading 7-3, thanks to Schrader, playing his last college game and setting a new rushing record for Missouri.

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With this victory, Missouri maintains a perfect Cotton Bowl record in the 21st century, adding to their wins against Arkansas in 2008 and Oklahoma State in 2014. This season marks their best performance since 2014, not having won more than eight games since then. Ohio State, on the other hand, wrapped up with a total of 203 yards. The game ultimately became a testament to Missouri’s resilience and a fitting tribute to Schrader’s remarkable college career.