Mizzou falls to Mississippi State, 31-24 in Starkville
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Missouri Tigers lost to Mississippi State Bulldogs 31-24 in Starkville on September 26. The Tigers faced early struggles, falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter. Despite rallying to take a 24-17 lead, Mizzou allowed two late touchdowns that sealed the defeat. The loss marks another setback for Mizzou against ranked opponents.
- •Mizzou dropped to 31-24 against Mississippi State on September 26.
- •The team fell behind early, trailing 14-0 in the first quarter.
- •Daeden Hopkins recorded four sacks, providing strong defense.
- •Austin Simmons connected with Cayden Lee for two touchdowns.
- •Next, Mizzou will host Florida on Homecoming next Saturday.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Five Takeaways from Mizzou’s 31-24 loss to Mississippi State
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Mizzou drops ranked road matchup to Mississippi State, 31-24
"The Tigers dug out of an early deficit but couldn’t answer 14 Bulldogs points in the final quarter
"Tigers fall 31-24 on the road at Mississippi State, losing yet another road ranked matchup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:49 AMFive Takeaways from Mizzou’s 31-24 loss to Mississippi State
Tigers fall 31-24 on the road at Mississippi State, losing yet another road ranked matchup.
- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 3:42 AMMizzou drops ranked road matchup to Mississippi State, 31-24
The Tigers dug out of an early deficit but couldn’t answer 14 Bulldogs points in the final quarter
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