Total Yards
Missouri316
Middle Tennessee285
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Middle Tennessee at Missouri
Sep 9, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 2
Away
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Final Score
19 - 23
MTM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Missouri204
Middle Tennessee214
Rushing Yards
Missouri112
Middle Tennessee71
Turnovers
Missouri0
Middle Tennessee0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature75°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs Middle Tennessee box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Missouri32:00
Middle Tennessee28:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri holds off Middle Tennessee 23-19
Missouri defeated Middle Tennessee 23-19 in Week 2 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 316-285 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 23-19. Harrison Mevis 38 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 21, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 316 total yards, 112 rushing yards, and 204 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 285 total yards, including 71 on the ground and 214 through the air.
Missouri converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Missouri led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brady Cook pass complete to Nathaniel Peat for 49 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Harrison Mevis 38 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 3-0 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 1 yd for a TD (Harrison Mevis KICK) (Missouri led 10-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Nicholas Vattiato pass complete to Kalani Norris for 3 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 7-3 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Theo Wease Jr. for 5 yds for a TD (Harrison Mevis PAT MISSED) (Missouri led 16-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Zeke Rankin 25 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 10-10 over Missouri).
Safety
Team Safety (Missouri led 23-19 over Middle Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
23-19
Missouri defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
316-285
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
112
Missouri averaged 2.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
204
Missouri averaged 10.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Middle Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 316 | 285 |
| Passing Yards | 204 | 214 |
| Rushing Yards | 112 | 71 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 6-42 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-19 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 32:00 | 28:00 |