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Missouri State at Missouri
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed
Away
Missouri State
Conference USA

Final Score
43 - 72

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Game Conditions
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri pulls away from Missouri State 72-43
Missouri defeated Missouri State 72-43 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 815-492 edge in total yards, and scoring 7 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 72-43. Drew Lock pass complete to Johnathon Johnson for 28 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 815 total yards, 294 rushing yards, and 521 passing yards. Missouri State finished with 492 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 353 through the air.
Missouri converted 8-12 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Missouri led 48-35 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Drew Lock pass complete to Johnathon Johnson for 65 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Drew Lock pass complete to Johnathon Johnson for 28 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann KICK) (Missouri led 20-14 over Missouri State).
Rushing Touchdown
Damarea Crockett run for 8 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann KICK) (Missouri led 13-7 over Missouri State).
Passing Touchdown
Drew Lock pass complete to Johnathon Johnson for 65 yds for a TD, (Tucker McCann PAT MISSED) (Missouri led 6-0 over Missouri State).
Rushing Touchdown
Calan Crowder run for 34 yds for a TD, (Zach Drake KICK) (Missouri State led 21-20 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Calan Crowder run for 75 yds for a TD, (Zach Drake KICK) (Missouri State led 14-13 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Peyton Huslig pass complete to Jordan Frazier for 6 yds for a TD, (Zach Drake KICK) (Missouri State led 7-6 over Missouri).
Stat Callouts
Final score
72-43
Missouri defeated Missouri State.
Total yards
815-492
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
294
Missouri averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
521
Missouri averaged 15.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-12
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Missouri State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Missouri State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 815 | 492 |
| Passing Yards | 521 | 353 |
| Rushing Yards | 294 | 139 |
| First Downs | 35 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-52 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 24-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 7 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 21:44 | 38:16 |