Blake Craig earns SEC weekly honor

Missouri kicker Blake Craig was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week after making two field goals in the Tigers’ 34-10 victory at Arkansas.

Craig connected from 53 yards in rainy conditions, his fifth field goal from 50-plus yards this season. He also made a 31-yard attempt as Missouri secured its fifth straight Battle Line Rivalry victory.

The 53-yarder was Craig’s 12th career field goal from 50-plus yards. He now sits one behind Harrison Mevis’ Missouri program record of 13, putting the school mark within reach as the Tigers enter their next ranked SEC matchup.

Craig leads the SEC with 1.64 field goals per game this season and ranks 13th nationally. The conference selected him for its weekly special teams award after he made another long-range field goal in difficult weather.

No. 19 Missouri returns home Saturday, Nov. 7, for a top-20 SEC game against No. 10 Texas. Kickoff at Memorial Stadium is scheduled for 6:45 p.m., with ESPN carrying the game.

Why it matters

Craig is one 50-plus-yard field goal away from tying Harrison Mevis’ Missouri record of 13. He also leads the SEC with 1.64 field goals per game this season.

What to watch next

No. 19 Missouri hosts No. 10 Texas on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 6:45 p.m. on ESPN.