Cowbell talk 'grows to be annoying,' Mizzou QB Austin Simmons says of Mississippi State

Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons described the frequent discussion surrounding Mississippi State’s cowbell tradition as annoying. During a Tuesday press conference, Simmons spoke about the Tigers' upcoming trip to face the Bulldogs. The remarks come as the team prepares for their scheduled road game in September 2026.
Mizzou quarterback Austin Simmons talks about the Tigers' trip to face Mississippi State during a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. (Video by Mizzou Network, used with permission of Mizzou Athletics)
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