Total Yards
Missouri376
Iowa297
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Iowa at Missouri
Dec 30, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
TransPerfect Music City Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Iowa
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 27
IM
Home
Missouri
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Missouri287
Iowa131
Rushing Yards
Missouri89
Iowa166
Turnovers
Missouri0
Iowa1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature63°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Missouri vs Iowa box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Missouri31:43
Iowa28:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Missouri edges Iowa 27-24
Missouri defeated Iowa 27-24 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 376-297 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 27-24. B. Craig kick for 65 yds,K. Wetjen return for 100 yds for a TD (D. Stevens KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 376 total yards, 89 rushing yards, and 287 passing yards. Iowa finished with 297 total yards, including 166 on the ground and 131 through the air.
Missouri converted 5-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Missouri led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was B. Craig kick for 65 yds,K. Wetjen return for 100 yds for a TD (D. Stevens KICK).
Key Moments
Kickoff Return Touchdown
B. Craig kick for 65 yds,K. Wetjen return for 100 yds for a TD (D. Stevens KICK) (Missouri led 7-14 over Iowa).
Passing Touchdown
Brendan Sullivan pass complete to Terrell Washington Jr. for 6 yds for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 7-0 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
Brady Cook pass complete to Theo Wease Jr. for 8 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 7-7 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Kamari Moulton run for 1 yd for a TD (Drew Stevens KICK) (Iowa led 21-14 over Missouri).
Passing Touchdown
B. Cook pass to M. Johnson for 7 yds for a TD (B. Craig KICK) (Missouri led 14-14 over Iowa).
Rushing Touchdown
Joshua Manning run for 4 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 21-24 over Iowa).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-24
Missouri defeated Iowa.
Total yards
376-297
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
89
Missouri averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
287
Missouri averaged 8.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Iowa's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 297 |
| Passing Yards | 287 | 131 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 166 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-33 | 14-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 31:43 | 28:17 |