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Louisiana Tech at Missouri
Sep 2, 2022 • Completed
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA

Final Score
24 - 52

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Missouri pulls away from Louisiana Tech 52-24
Missouri defeated Louisiana Tech 52-24 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 558-347 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 52-24. Jacob Barnes 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 558 total yards, 323 rushing yards, and 235 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 347 total yards, including 11 on the ground and 336 through the air.
Missouri converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Missouri led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathaniel Peat run for 34 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jacob Barnes 33 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 3-0 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Cody Schrader run for 5 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 7-3 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Matthew Downing pass complete to Griffin Hebert for 75 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 10-21 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Luther Burden III for 5 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 21-3 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 31 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 24-10 over Louisiana Tech).
Interception Return Touchdown
Matthew Downing pass intercepted for a TD Joseph Charleston return for 29 yds for a TD, (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 3-14 over Missouri).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-24
Missouri defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
558-347
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
323
Missouri averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
235
Missouri averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 558 | 347 |
| Passing Yards | 235 | 336 |
| Rushing Yards | 323 | 11 |
| First Downs | 28 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-100 | 9-65 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-30 | 27-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:32 | 28:28 |