"Unveiling the Ohio State Players Mizzou Will Encounter in the Cotton Bowl Amidst Transfer Portal and Opt-Outs"

As Missouri prepares for its Cotton Bowl matchup against Ohio State, the Tigers have a lengthy 25-day gap to strategize and rest. However, the uncertainty lies in which players from Ohio State will actually play in the game, as the transfer portal has opened and there may be potential opt-outs. Ohio State's head coach, Ryan Day, expects everyone to play and views it as an opportunity for younger players to step up. Missouri's coach, Eli Drinkwitz, isn't concerned about who will be playing for Ohio State and is focused on his team's preparation.