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No. 20 Augustana defeats Missouri Western 63-58 in high-scoring opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 12:33 AM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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No. 20 Augustana defeated Missouri Western 63-58 in the season opener for both teams. The game featured significant offensive production, with Missouri Western tallying 727 total yards in the loss. Missouri Western quarterback Isaiah Tate threw for 420 yards and four touchdowns before leaving the contest in the third quarter with cramps. Skyler Cassel replaced him and maintained the scoring pace, though the defense ultimately surrendered 63 points. Five different Missouri Western receivers recorded at least 75 yards and one touchdown apiece. Missouri Western moves on to prepare for a matchup against Central Missouri next Thursday while looking to build upon this offensive performance.

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•No. 20 Augustana defeated Missouri Western 63-58.
•Isaiah Tate threw for 420 yards and four touchdowns for Missouri Western.
•Missouri Western produced 727 yards of total offense.
•Five Missouri Western receivers each caught a touchdown and recorded at least 75 yards.
•Missouri Western next plays Central Missouri on Thursday.

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12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Missouri Western drops ‘shootout’ to No. 20 Augustana

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western entered its season opener against ranked Augustana as a clear underdog. After going just 3-8 last season and struggling defensively, there wasn’t much expectation for the Griffons against one of the better teams on their schedule. Instead, Missouri Western turned the game into a basketball score as the two offenses lit up the end zone. “I did ...
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Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 12:33 AM
Missouri Western drops ‘shootout’ to No. 20 Augustana
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western entered its season opener against ranked Augustana as a clear underdog. After going just 3-8 last season and struggling defensively, there wasn’t much expectation for the Griffons against one of the better teams on their schedule. Instead, Missouri Western turned the game into a basketball score as the two offenses lit up the end zone. “I did ...

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