Missouri loses overtime game to Auburn in agonizing fashion

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There are painful losses and then there are losses that make you question everything. 

For fans of the Missouri Tigers, Saturday was as painful a loss as you’ll see in college football.

Running back Nathaniel Peat #8 of the Missouri Tigers looks to run the ball by defensive back Greg McConico Jr. #38 of the Auburn Tigers during the second half of play at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Missouri had two chances to beat Auburn on Saturday and blew both opportunities, losing to Auburn 17-14. 

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With three seconds left in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 14-14, Missouri lined up for a 26-yard field goal attempt. Kicker Harrison Mevis went wide-right, sending the game into overtime. 

On the first possession of overtime, Auburn gained just three yards, settling for a 39-yard field goal from kicker Anders Carlson. 

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Missouri took the field for their overtime possession with a chance to either send the game to a second overtime with a field goal or win on a touchdown. 

Linebacker Eugene Asante #9 of the Auburn Tigers chases after the loose ball as running back Nathaniel Peat #8 of the Missouri Tigers fumbles during the overtime period at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022 in Auburn, Alabama.  (Michael Chang/Getty Images)

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Missouri got neither. 

On second down, running back Nathaniel Peat ripped off a 19-yard run before fumbling into the end zone as he reached for the goal line.