Missouri football falls to Mississippi State in close contest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Missouri football, ranked 21st, lost 31-24 to Mississippi State in Starkville on September 26. Quarterback Austin Simmons recorded 295 passing yards with three touchdowns, showcasing his potential despite the defeat. The Tigers rallied with a strong second and third quarter, but Mississippi State's scoring runs in the first and fourth quarters proved decisive. This marked Missouri's first loss of the season and their first game in the SEC.
- •Missouri lost 31-24 to Mississippi State on September 26.
- •Austin Simmons threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns.
- •The Tigers rallied with a 24-3 run in the middle quarters.
- •Mississippi State had key scoring runs in the first and fourth quarters.
- •This was Missouri's first loss of the season and SEC game.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Missouri football QB Austin Simmons stats, grade after loss at Mississippi State
"Here was Missouri football QB Austin Simmons' statline, and our grade, from the Tigers' top-25 loss to Mississippi State.
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