Missouri uses opportunistic defense to beat South Carolina
Missouri's defense scored the easy way and the hard way as the Tigers beat South Carolina 34-14 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
South Carolina Gamecocks
14
Missouri Tigers
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| MIZ | 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 34 |
Memorial Stadium · 52,012 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Texas A&M Aggies | W 17-9 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Oklahoma Sooners | W 42-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tennessee Volunteers | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Florida Gators | W 38-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Kentucky Wildcats | L 34-35 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:17 14-34
Tucker McCann 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:43 14-31
Ronnell Perkins 100 Yd Interception Return (Tucker McCann Kick)
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Touchdown 10:50 14-24
Tyler Badie 21 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Tucker McCann Kick)
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Touchdown 14:49 14-17
Bryan Edwards 75 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Parker White Kick)
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Touchdown 4:06 7-17
Albert Okwuegbunam 3 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Tucker McCann Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 7-10
Rico Dowdle 1 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
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Field Goal 13:22 0-10
Tucker McCann 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:31 0-7
Cale Garrett 0 Yd Fumble Return (Tucker McCann Kick)
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MIZ
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:51 · End of Game
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SC 0:51
13 plays, 84 yards, 2:57 · Downs
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MIZ 3:48
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:48 · Punt
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SC 7:36
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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MIZ 9:17
14 plays, 68 yards, 7:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:17 14-34
Tucker McCann 25 Yd Field Goal
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SC 1:29
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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MIZ 3:06
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:49 · Missed FG
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SC 4:55
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:48 · Fumble
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SC 5:43
14 plays, 72 yards, 5:07 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 14-31
Ronnell Perkins 100 Yd Interception Return (Tucker McCann Kick)
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MIZ 10:50
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:50 14-24
Tyler Badie 21 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Tucker McCann Kick)
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SC 14:49
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:49 14-17
Bryan Edwards 75 Yd pass from Ryan Hilinski (Parker White Kick)
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SC
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:23 · End of Half
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MIZ 0:23
7 plays, 47 yards, 3:00 · Punt
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SC 3:23
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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MIZ 4:06
7 plays, 56 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:06 7-17
Albert Okwuegbunam 3 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Tucker McCann Kick)
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SC 6:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:00 · Punt
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MIZ 7:47
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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SC 9:35
1 play, 1 yard, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 7-10
Rico Dowdle 1 Yd Run (Parker White Kick)
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MIZ 9:41
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:22 · Interception
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SC 11:03
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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MIZ 13:22
10 plays, 39 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:22 0-10
Tucker McCann 47 Yd Field Goal
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SC 1:19
4 plays, -9 yards, 1:29 · Missed FG
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MIZ 2:48
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:18 · Fumble
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SC 5:06
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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MIZ 6:29
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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SC 7:12
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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SC 8:31
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:21 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:31 0-7
Cale Garrett 0 Yd Fumble Return (Tucker McCann Kick)
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MIZ 8:52
8 plays, 43 yards, 3:27 · Downs
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SC 12:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:46 · Punt
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MIZ 13:05
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:55 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
SC
MIZ
11
1st Downs
26
3-16
3rd down efficiency
8-19
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
271
Total Yards
421
255
Passing
227
19/41
Comp/Att
19/33
6.2
Yards per pass
6.9
16
Rushing
194
24
Rushing Attempts
54
0.7
Yards per rush
3.6
6-63
Penalties
4-37
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
22:10
Possession
37:50
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