Overview
- Ahmad Hardy ran for 300 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries, and Yahoo Sports reported the yardage ranks second on Missouri’s single-game list.
- Toriano Pride Jr. returned a botched 25-yard field-goal snap 62 yards to set up a score and later added a 19-yard interception return for a touchdown.
- Freshman Matt Zollers, in his second start, completed 8 of 15 passes for 112 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.
- Missouri’s defense generated multiple takeaways and two pick-sixes, while the Tigers also had two defenders ejected for targeting.
- Mississippi State fell to 5-6 as Blake Shapen threw two interceptions and now needs a win over Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl to become bowl eligible.