Mizzou struggles in fourth quarter, falls to Mississippi State 31-24
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Missouri lost to Mississippi State 31-24 on September 26 in Starkville, Mississippi. After trailing 14-0 early, Mizzou rallied with a strong performance across the second and third quarters, ultimately leading 24-17 heading into the fourth. However, the Tigers failed to score in the final quarter and lost momentum, allowing the Bulldogs to secure the win with two touchdowns. Mizzou's head coach Eli Drinkwitz emphasized missed opportunities throughout the game.
- •Mizzou scored 24 points between the second and third quarters.
- •Mississippi State led early, capitalizing on Mizzou's defensive struggles.
- •Mizzou's final drive ended with a turnover on downs.
- •Daeden Hopkins recorded 3.5 sacks for Mizzou during the game.
- •Mizzou committed to the run game to gain traction after a slow start.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mizzou’s Midgame Surge Not Enough to Overcome Slow Start, Quiet Finish
"The Tigers put up duds in the opening and final quarter despite combining 24 points across the middle quarters.
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