#3 Tigers remain undefeated, lose Franklin in tight game
The #3 Missouri Tigers walked into Manhattan with some pride in themselves. After all they had fourth ranked Kansas waiting in the wings for next week. A huge change to become the #2 team in the BCS, and definitely trying to make amends for letting the BCS national championship game slip through their hands in 2007.
The Kansas State Wildcats used their distracted state to take it to them early through the air, taking a quick 7-0 lead on their opening drive.
The Tigers could not stop J. Tuggle's quick passes, as he opened up with 15 straight completed passes and a 21-7 lead. The Tigers thought their season was going up in smoke when it got even darker. KSU P. Anderson broke free and sacked James Franklin, and Frankling went down in pain.
E. Torres stepped in, and the Tiger faithful were unsure if he could lead them out of their deficit, afterall the WIldcat defense looked sure to bring their wrath upon this relatively untested youth. Torres started guiding the Tigers down the field, and the 21-7 deficit soon turned into a 24-21 lead after nearly three quarters.
C. Jones helped out, intercepting Tuggle and returning the ball 31 yards for a TD, making it 31-21.
C. Jones returned his interception 31 yards to give the Tigers a 10 point lead
E. Torres led the Tigers on another drive, making it 38-21 with just over three minutes left, and it appeared the Tigers would meet #4 Kansas for the Big XII Title next week.
KSU refused to go quietly, and stormed back, making it a 38-35 game thanks to two quick J. Tuggle to J. Cathey touchdown connections.
KSU kicked onsides, and got the kick and looked to move down the field with very little time left.
The Tiger defense held, and on a desperation attempt on 4th and 13, J. Tuggle tossed it to T. Lockett who moved the ball but got caught and taken down just shy of the 1st down marker. The play was reviewed and the Tigers took over and downed it to end the game 38-35, and keep their undefeated season alive.
Inches shy of the first down marker T. Lockett did his best
Missouri POTG: D. Steele 20 carries for 142 yards, 2 TD
E. Torres went 13-17 passing for 138 yards and 2 TD.
L. Harris had 8 tackles, 6 solo, 3 TFL, and 2 sacks
Kansas State POTG: J. Tuggle 27 of 31 passing for 348 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
T. Thompson 10 catches for 176 yards and 2 TD
T. Ferguson 7 tackles, 2 INT.
| Missouri Tigers at Kansas State Wildcats |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | SCORE |
| #3 Missouri Tigers (9-0) | 7 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
| Kansas State Wildcats (5-4) | 14 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
| Team Stats Comparison |
| MIZZ | KSU |
| Total Offense | 409 | 391 |
| Rushing Yards | 188 | 77 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 314 |
| First Downs | 18 | 15 |
| Punt Return Yards | 8 | 0 |
| Kick Return Yards | 45 | 82 |
| Total Yards | 462 | 473 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd Down Converstion | 4-10 (40%) | 2-8 (25%) |
| 4th Down Conversion | 0-0 (0%) | 0-0 (0%) |
| 2-Point Conversion | 0-0 (0%) | 0-0 (0%) |
| Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals | 4-3-1 (100%) | 4-2-0 (50%) |
| Penalties | 4 for 30 yards | 1 for 8 yards |
| Posession Time | | |
| Scoring Summary |
| FIRST QUARTER SCORING | MIZZ | KSU |
| 3:39 | (KSU) T. Thompson 35yard pass from J. Tuggle (PAT) | 0 | 7 |
| 2:21 | (KSU) A. McDonald 43 yard pass from J. Tuggle (PAT) | 0 | 14 |
| 0:19 | (MIZZ) David Steele 66 yard rush (PAT) | 7 | 14 |
| SECOND QUARTER SCORING | MIZZ | KSU |
| 5:41 | (KSU) T. Thompson 29 yard pass from J. Tuggle | 7 | 21 |
| 2:55 | (MIZZ) David Steele 2 yard rush (PAT) | 14 | 21 |
| 0:07 | (MIZZ) L. Washington 4 yard pass from E. Torres | 21 | 21 |
| THIRD QUARTER SCORING | MIZZ | KSU |
| 3:04 | (MIZZ) C. O'Connor 32 yard field goal | 24 | 21 |
| 0:57 | (MIZZ) C. Jones returned an interception 31 yards (PAT) | 31 | 21 |
| FOURTH QUARTER SCORING | MIZZ | KSU |
| 3:57 | (MIZZ) E. Waters 18 yard pass from E. Torres (PAT) | 38 | 21 |
| 2:42 | (MIZZ) J. Cathey 13 yard pass from J. Tuggle (PAT) | 38 | 28 |
| 0:37 | (MIZZ) J. Cathey 18 yard pass from J. Tuggle (PAT) | 38 | 35 |