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Murray State at Missouri
Aug 30, 2024 • Completed
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Murray State
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Final Score
0 - 51

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Game Conditions
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri overwhelms Murray State 51-0
Missouri defeated Murray State 51-0 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 489-85 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 51-0. Nate Noel run for 9 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) came with {'seconds': 48, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 489 total yards, 189 rushing yards, and 300 passing yards. Murray State finished with 85 total yards, including 58 on the ground and 27 through the air.
Missouri converted 8-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Missouri led 35-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Craig 39 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Noel run for 9 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 14-0 over Murray State).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Luther Burden III for 16 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 7-0 over Murray State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jayden Johannsen pass intercepted Toriano Pride Jr. return for 25 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Murray State led 0-21 over Missouri).
Rushing Touchdown
Marcus Carroll run for 1 yd for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 28-0 over Murray State).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 3 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 35-0 over Murray State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Roberts run for 2 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 45-0 over Murray State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
51-0
Missouri defeated Murray State.
Total yards
489-85
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
189
Missouri averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
300
Missouri averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-13
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Murray State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Murray State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 489 | 85 |
| Passing Yards | 300 | 27 |
| Rushing Yards | 189 | 58 |
| First Downs | 30 | 5 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-44 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-41 | 7-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 33:14 | 26:46 |