In the leadup to Missouri football’s game against Alabama this past Saturday in Columbia, the MU offensive coordinator’s name was linked to the open head-coaching vacancy at Arkansas.

A report from On3’s Riley McFerran on Oct. 6 said that Kirby Moore, who is in his third season as the Tigers ’ offensive play-caller, had interviewed for the position in Fayetteville, which has been left vacant after Sam Pittman was fired earlier this season.

Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz on Tuesday called that report a “complete lie.”

“You know, last week, it was really unfortunate that (Kirby Moore’s) name got associated to something that was a complete lie. He never interviewed," Drinkwitz said. "Didn't talk to anybody at Arkansas. It's a bunch of bullcrap put out there to try to create distract

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