Total Yards
Missouri468
Central Michigan475
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Central Michigan at Missouri
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
24 - 34
CMM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Missouri257
Central Michigan301
Rushing Yards
Missouri211
Central Michigan174
Turnovers
Missouri0
Central Michigan2
Game Conditions
Temperature76°F
Wind4 mph NW
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs Central Michigan box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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Missouri28:01
Central Michigan31:59
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri beats Central Michigan 34-24
Missouri defeated Central Michigan 34-24 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 468-475 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 34-24. Jacob Sirmon pass complete to JaCorey Sullivan for 7 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Central Michigan the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 468 total yards, 211 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 475 total yards, including 174 on the ground and 301 through the air.
Missouri converted 1-11 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Missouri led 17-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Harrison Mevis 53 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Sirmon pass complete to JaCorey Sullivan for 7 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-7 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyler Badie run for 12 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Lew Nichols III run for 18 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (Central Michigan led 14-7 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Connor Bazelak pass complete to Tyler Badie for 30 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 14-14 over Central Michigan).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 53 Yd Field Goal (Missouri led 17-14 over Central Michigan).
Rushing Touchdown
Elijah Young run for 32 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 24-14 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-24
Missouri defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
468-475
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
211
Missouri averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
Missouri averaged 8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-11
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-18
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 468 | 475 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 301 |
| Rushing Yards | 211 | 174 |
| First Downs | 26 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-11 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-19 | 10-80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 24-47 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 28:01 | 31:59 |