Total Yards
Missouri437
South Dakota194
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South Dakota at Missouri
Sep 1, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
South Dakota
Road profile
Final Score
10 - 35
SDM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Missouri226
South Dakota148
Rushing Yards
Missouri211
South Dakota46
Turnovers
Missouri1
South Dakota0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature71°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs South Dakota box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Missouri29:02
South Dakota30:58
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Missouri pulls away from South Dakota 35-10
Missouri defeated South Dakota 35-10 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 437-194 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 35-10. Mekhi Miller 18 Yd pass from Brady Cook (Harrison Mevis Kick) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 437 total yards, 211 rushing yards, and 226 passing yards. South Dakota finished with 194 total yards, including 46 on the ground and 148 through the air.
Missouri converted 6-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, Missouri led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mekhi Miller 18 Yd pass from Brady Cook (Harrison Mevis Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Mekhi Miller 18 Yd pass from Brady Cook (Harrison Mevis Kick) (Missouri led 7-0 over South Dakota).
Rushing Touchdown
Nathaniel Peat run for 1 yd for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 14-0 over South Dakota).
Field Goal Good
Will Leyland 40 yd FG GOOD (South Dakota led 3-14 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Cody Schrader run for 2 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 21-3 over South Dakota).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 15 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 28-3 over South Dakota).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Horn pass complete to Luther Burden III for 15 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 35-10 over South Dakota).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-10
Missouri defeated South Dakota.
Total yards
437-194
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
211
Missouri averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
226
Missouri averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-10
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-13
South Dakota's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 437 | 194 |
| Passing Yards | 226 | 148 |
| Rushing Yards | 211 | 46 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-10 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-56 | 6-57 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-26 | 15-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:02 | 30:58 |