Bryant bounces back to lead Missouri over Mississippi

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Last week, when he heard a pop in his left knee after being hit low, Missouri quarterback Kelly Bryant briefly saw his college football career pass before his eyes. The injury wasn't as bad as it looked, and Bryant played like his old self in a 38-27 victory over Mississippi on Saturday. Bryant, a graduate transfer from Clemson, completed 23 of 35 passes for 329 yards and one touchdown for the Tigers (5-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference). "I felt good, felt normal, like there wasn't anything hindering me from playing my game," Bryant said. Bryant spent the second half of last week's victory over Troy in the locker room, and Missouri fans feared the worst. But the injury was just a sprain, and Bryant didn't miss any practice. "I was hoping, and a little bit of prayer, and a little bit of crossing your fingers, and all of the above," Missouri coach Barry Odom said.