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Mizzou DE Zion Young named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

WATCH: Coach Drinkwitz speaks after road win against Auburn Coach Drinkwitz spoke with the media after Mizzou's double OT win on the road against Auburn.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - Zion Young’s big game against Auburn has earned him SEC Defensive Player of the Week Honors.

The defensive end recorded five tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in Saturday’s win, including one on Auburn’s first drive in overtime and his near sack on 4th down in the second overtime sealed the 23-17 win.

Young received a lot of attention on social media for what he said at midfield during the overtime coin toss.

Young has record 25 tackles in 2025, along with 5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.

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