Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) leaps over Buffalo linebacker Dion Crawford (18) as he runs for touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr. (1) celebrates after his interception with teammate Jalen Marshall, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Buffalo running back Al-Jay Henderson, center, runs around Missouri defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) looks up after scoring a touchdown as teammate Mitchell Walters (75) celebrates during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)