USATSI The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) attempt to bounce back from their only loss of the season but may be without two of their top offensive weapons when they face the ninth-ranked Missouri Tigers (10-2) in the 2023 Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. Ohio State, which won its first 11 games of the year before dropping a 30-24 decision at Michigan on Nov. 25, definitely won’t have Kyle McCord as the quarterback entered the transfer portal earlier this month. Meanwhile, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is with the team but has not participated in practices, fueling speculation that he will sit out the game to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft. Missouri ended its regular season with a three-game winning streak that included a 48-14 triumph at Arkansas in its finale. Kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes are 3.5-point favorites…
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