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Missouri State at Oklahoma State
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Away
Missouri State
Conference USA

Final Score
16 - 23

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Game Conditions
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Oklahoma State holds off Missouri State 23-16
Oklahoma State defeated Missouri State 23-16 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 369-336 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Oklahoma State set the terms early in a game that finished 23-16. Tay Martin 5 Yd pass from Shane Illingworth (Alex Hale PAT failed) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Oklahoma State the first major swing.
Oklahoma State's box score carried the story: 369 total yards, 54 rushing yards, and 315 passing yards. Missouri State finished with 336 total yards, including 102 on the ground and 234 through the air.
Oklahoma State converted 7-16 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Oklahoma State led 20-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Alex Hale 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tay Martin 5 Yd pass from Shane Illingworth (Alex Hale PAT failed) (Oklahoma State led 6-0 over Missouri State).
Rushing Touchdown
LD Brown run for 11 yds for a TD, (Alex Hale KICK) (Oklahoma State led 20-0 over Missouri State).
Field Goal Good
Jose Pizano 30 yd FG GOOD (Missouri State led 3-20 over Oklahoma State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylen Warren run for 1 yd for a TD, (Alex Hale KICK) (Oklahoma State led 13-0 over Missouri State).
Field Goal Good
Jose Pizano 48 yd FG GOOD (Missouri State led 6-20 over Oklahoma State).
Field Goal Good
Jose Pizano 33 yd FG GOOD (Missouri State led 9-20 over Oklahoma State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-16
Oklahoma State defeated Missouri State.
Total yards
369-336
Oklahoma State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
54
Oklahoma State averaged 1.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
315
Oklahoma State averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
Oklahoma State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Missouri State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Oklahoma State | Missouri State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 369 | 336 |
| Passing Yards | 315 | 234 |
| Rushing Yards | 54 | 102 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-68 | 8-57 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-40 | 24-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 24:30 | 35:30 |