SEC Road Win With Dominant Performance Over Mississippi State
The Tigers' defense and rushing attack powered a 39-20 victory, keeping hopes alive for a 10-win season.
- Missouri's defense set the tone early with a 68-yard scoop-and-score touchdown by Daylan Carnell, shifting momentum after a slow offensive start.
- The Tigers' ground game was pivotal, with Marcus Carroll scoring three touchdowns and Nate Noel rushing for over 100 yards on 25 carries.
- Quarterback Brady Cook threw for 268 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown to Luther Burden III, marking their 20th career scoring connection.
- Missouri controlled the game clock, holding possession for nearly 42 minutes and executing two drives lasting over eight minutes each in the second half.
- Despite tackling issues and penalties, the Tigers capitalized on Mississippi State's defensive weaknesses to secure their first SEC road win of the season.