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No. 23 Missouri Overpowers South Carolina 29-20 to Reach 4-0, Retake Mayor’s Cup

Missouri reclaimed the rivalry trophy behind a dominant run game, with a relentless pass rush preserving a 14-game home streak.

Overview

  • The Tigers rushed for 285 yards, led by Ahmad Hardy’s 138 and a physical fourth quarter that bled the clock.
  • Beau Pribula engineered the go-ahead drive and finished with 171 passing yards, including an early 8-yard touchdown to Joshua Manning.
  • Jamal Roberts’ 16-yard scoring run and a late 40-yard field goal by Robert Meyer provided the final separation.
  • Missouri’s defense produced eight tackles for loss and five sacks, holding South Carolina to minus-9 rushing yards.
  • LaNorris Sellers threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns for the Gamecocks, who slipped to 2-2 with 12 penalties for 88 yards.