Gary Pinkel with his team.

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Mizzou beats BYU, honors Gary Pinkel.

The day after Head Coach Gary Pinkel announced his plan to resign at the end of the year, he picked up his 118th win in a game against Brigham Young University at Arrowhead Stadium. The win improved this season's record to 5-5. It also moved Pinkel's record to 6-1 in Kansas City, an area 19 current Tigers call home. Mizzou returns to The Zou next Saturday for the final home game of the season against Tennessee, with a 6:15 p.m. kickoff.

For the first since November 26, 2011, when Mizzou defeated Kansas, the Tigers returned to Arrowhead Stadium in KC. Photo by Shane Epping.

For the first time since Nov. 26, 2011, when Mizzou defeated Kansas, the Tigers return to Arrowhead Stadium in KC. Photo by Shane Epping.

Kelsey Carver (left) and her mother, Julie Carver, play a game of washers shortly before kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Julie is a volleyball coach at Lee Summit HS where quarterback Drew Locke graduated last year. Photo by Shane Epping.

Kelsey Carver (left) and her mother, Julie Carver, play a game of washers shortly before kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Julie is a volleyball coach at Lee's Summit High School, where quarterback Drew Lock graduated last year. Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou fans get the noise started with a roar at the beginning of the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou fans get the noise started with a roar at the beginning of the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

A patriotic black and gold fan salutes the red, white and blue during the National Anthem. Photo by Shane Epping.

A black-and-gold-clad fan salutes the red, white and blue during the National Anthem. Photo by Shane Epping.

Don Flora directingi the band from the top of a ladder.

Mizzou alumnus Don Flora, BS IE '66, MS IE '68, MPH '71, a former sousaphone player, leads Marching Mizzou before the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Russell Hansborough (32), a senior tailback for the Tigers, trips over BYU defensive players during the first half of the game. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Russell Hansborough (32), a senior tailback for the Tigers, trips over BYU defensive players during the first half of the game. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Junior linebacker Michael Scherer celebrates after making a stop on defense. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior linebacker Michael Scherer celebrates after making a stop on defense. Photo by Shane Epping.

Ish Witter (21), a sophomore tailback for the Tigers, sprints downfield. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Ish Witter (21), a sophomore tailback for the Tigers, sprints downfield. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Freshman quarterback Drew Lock completes a pass before BYU's defense can tackle him. Photo by Shane Epping.

Freshman quarterback Drew Lock completes a pass before BYU's defense can tackle him. Photo by Shane Epping.

Lil' Pinkel, aka Nevin Hayes, 8, enjoys the game from a near front-row seat. Photo by Shane Epping.

Lil' Pinkel, aka Nevin Hayes, 8, enjoys the game from a near front-row seat. Photo by Shane Epping.

Russell Hansborough (32) runs the ball downfield as a BYU defensive player attempts to tackle him. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Russell Hansborough (32) runs the ball downfield as a BYU defensive player attempts to tackle him. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Junior punter Jonny Linehan kicks the ball after BYU fails to convert on a third down. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior punter Jonny Linehan kicks the ball after BYU fails to convert on a third down. Photo by Shane Epping.

Tyler Hunt (35), a senior tailback for the Tigers, attempts to rush past BYU's Manoa Pikula, a senior linebacker, as he runs downfield. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Tyler Hunt (35), a senior tailback for the Tigers, attempts to rush past BYU's Manoa Pikula, a senior linebacker, as he runs downfield. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Truman Kinsey, a sophomore, chants "Gary!" with the rest of the Mizzou fans at Arrowhead Stadium in the second half of play. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Truman Kinsey, a sophomore, chants "Gary!" with the rest of the Mizzou fans at Arrowhead Stadium in the second half of play. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Senior tailback Russell Hansborough nears the endzone. Hansbrough's 117 rushing yards on 26 carries are both season highs, his previous highs this season was 16 carries and 62 yards vs. Mississippi State. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior tailback Russell Hansborough nears the endzone. Hansbrough's 117 rushing yards on 26 carries are both season highs, his previous highs this season was 16 carries and 62 yards vs. Mississippi State. Photo by Shane Epping.

Head football Coach Gary Pinkel argues with a referee. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Head football Coach Gary Pinkel argues with a referee. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Freshman BYU linebacker Butch Pau'u fails to bring down the Tigers' offense. Photo by Shane Epping.

Freshman BYU linebacker Butch Pau'u fails to bring down the Tigers' offense. Photo by Shane Epping.

Tyler Hunt (35), a senior tailback for the Tigers, looks for a pocket to rush through in hopes of scoring a touchdown. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Tyler Hunt (35), a senior tailback for the Tigers, looks for a pocket to rush through in hopes of scoring a touchdown. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Senior Andrew Baggett kicks a field goal at the end of the first half and puts Mizzou up 6-3. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior Andrew Baggett kicks a field goal at the end of the first half and puts Mizzou up 6-3. Photo by Shane Epping.

Marching Mizzou creates the iconic Batman figure during the halftime show at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Shane Epping.

Marching Mizzou creates the iconic Batman figure during the halftime show at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by Shane Epping.

The Golden Girls perform in front of Marching Mizzou and entertain thousands of fans. Photo by Shane Epping.

The Golden Girls perform in front of Marching Mizzou and entertain thousands of fans. Photo by Shane Epping.

Twirlers Halie Hart and Lindsey McCormick show off their amazing skills and perform at halftime. Photo by Shane Epping.

Twirlers Halie Hart and Lindsey McCormick show off their amazing skills and perform at halftime. Photo by Shane Epping.

Roger Haubner and his son Benjamin cheer for Mizzou from high up in Arrowhead Stadium. Roger wears Cougars gear because his brother attended BYU but he roots for Mizzou. Photo by Shane Epping.

Roger Haubner and his son Benjamin cheer for Mizzou from high up in Arrowhead Stadium. Roger wears Cougars gear because his brother attended BYU, but he roots for Mizzou. Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou's Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel talks with associate athletic director Dr. Pat Ivey as they lead the Tigers out of the tunnel after halftime. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Mizzou's head football coach Gary Pinkel talks with associate athletics director Dr. Pat Ivey as they lead the Tigers out of the tunnel after halftime. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

One referee looks this way and the other referee looks that way. Photo by Shane Epping.

One referee looks this way and the other referee looks that way. Photo by Shane Epping.

The Mizzou cheerleaders keep the Tiger fans motivated in an important second half. Photo by Shane Epping.

The Mizzou cheerleaders keep Tigers fans motivated in an important second half. Photo by Shane Epping.

A Tiger fan holds up a homemade sign reading "Proud to be a fan" during the second half. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

A Tigers fan holds up a homemade sign reading "Proud to be a fan" during the second half. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Despite a high snap, freshman quarterback Drew Lock maintains his composure and keeps the game under control. Photo by Shane Epping.

Despite a high snap, freshman quarterback Drew Lock maintains his composure and keeps the game under control. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior linebacker Michael Scherer recovers a fumble in the beginning of the fourth quarter. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior linebacker Michael Scherer recovers a fumble in the beginning of the fourth quarter. Photo by Shane Epping.

J'Mon Moore (6) jumps to catch the ball, scoring a touchdown for the Tigers. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

J'Mon Moore (6) jumps to catch the ball, scoring a touchdown for the Tigers in the beginning of the fourth quarter to put the Tigers ahead 13-10. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

BYU senior Remington Peck drops a pass in the end zone. Photo by Shane Epping.

BYU senior Remington Peck drops a pass in the end zone. Photo by Shane Epping.

BYU's junior wide receiver Colby Pearson misses a pass from quarterback Tanner Mangum. Photo by Shane Epping.

BYU's junior wide receiver Colby Pearson misses a pass from quarterback Tanner Mangum. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior Kate Fallon keeps the energy high during the final minutes of the game against BYU. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Senior Kate Fallon keeps the energy high during the final minutes of the game against BYU. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Senior running back Tyler Hunt rushes one yard for a touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 20-10. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior running back Tyler Hunt rushes one yard for a touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 20-10. Photo by Shane Epping.

Truman the Tiger skips across the endzone pointing to fans after doing pushups for another Mizzou touchdown. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Truman the Tiger skips across the endzone after another Mizzou touchdown. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

A dejected BYU fan faces the losing music near the end of the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

A dejected BYU fan faces the losing music near the end of the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou fans celebrate a 12-1 record in NFL stadiums under Gary Pinkel. Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou fans celebrate a 12-1 record in NFL stadiums under Gary Pinkel. Photo by Shane Epping.

Fans hold signs and chant for Gary Pinkel throughout the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Fans hold signs and chant for Gary Pinkel throughout the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel answers a question about how he tried to ignore the fans chanting his name. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel answers a question about the fans chanting his name. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel dances with his players immediately after winning. "GP! GP! GP!" Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel dances with his players immediately after winning. "GP! GP! GP!" Photo by Shane Epping.

Mizzou's Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel hugs Connor McGovern at the conclusion of the game. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Mizzou's head football coach Gary Pinkel hugs Connor McGovern at the conclusion of the game. Photo by Tanzi Propst.

Coach Pinkel hugs his wife before walking off the field with her. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel hugs his wife, Missy Martinette Pinkel, before walking off the field with her. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior punter Dayton Balvanz makes a quick selfie after the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Junior punter Dayton Balvanz takes a quick selfie after the game. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior offensive lineman Evan Boehm shakes a few hands before hitting the showers. Photo by Shane Epping.

Senior offensive lineman Evan Boehm shakes a few hands before hitting the showers. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel attends a press conference after the game where he answers questions from reporters. Photo by Shane Epping.

Coach Pinkel attends a press conference after the game and answers questions from reporters. Photo by Shane Epping.

 

 

 

 

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