The 21st-ranked Missouri Tigers defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen 45-3 in a dominant performance on Saturday. Missouri’s Luther Burden scored on a 61-yard jet sweep early in the game, setting the tone for the Tigers. Quarterback Brady Cook threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns before being replaced by Drew Pyne in the fourth quarter. Running back Marcus Carroll rushed for 91 yards and three touchdowns in the game.
The Tigers’ defense, ranked 15th nationally in total defense, limited UMass to just 237 yards and 13 first downs. UMass managed to score only a field goal in the game, with their offense struggling to make significant gains against Missouri’s defense.
Missouri’s balanced attack generated a total of 461 yards in the game, showcasing both strong offensive and defensive performances. UMass, on the other hand, suffered its third consecutive loss and struggled to keep up with the Tigers throughout the game.
The victory was crucial for Missouri following their loss to Texas A&M the previous week, showing their resilience and ability to bounce back. The Tigers will face Auburn in their upcoming game, while UMass will host Wagner later in October. Despite the Minutemen’s tough loss, they will continue to face challenging opponents from the Southeastern Conference in the coming weeks.
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