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Cook throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to help Missouri beat Middle Tennessee 23-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Brady Cook overcame a slow start to complete 14 of 19 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another touchdown to help Missouri beat Middle Tennessee State 23-19 Saturday night.
Missouri’s Luther Burden III caught eight passes for career-best 117 yards as the Tigers (2-0) opened the season with two wins for the first time since 2018.
“I’d definitely say it gives us a little boost of confidence,” Missouri running back Nathaniel Peat said about Burden. “Seeing Luther make plays is definitely exciting but my competitive nature is like, ‘Oh, he made that play, now I want to make a play, too.’ And so I love seeing the move there. I like having the ball in his hands because he always makes something special out of whatever it is.”
Nick Vattiato completed 22 of 36 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns for Middle Tennessee State (0-2).
“I thought Nick played with great toughness,” Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stockstill said. “I thought he competed and played really hard. Their defense is really good. Their defense was really good last year, and it’s really good this year. We knew that coming in.”
Peat hauled in a 49 yard touchdown pass from Cook on the first play of the fourth quarter to put Missouri on top 23-10.
Middle Tennessee narrowed its deficit to 23-17 after Vattiato led the Blue Raiders 84 yards in a drive that culminated with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Justin Olson on fourth-and-goal.
On Missouri’s ensuing drive, Cook fumbled out of the end zone for a safety after Sam Brumfield sacked him at the two yard line.
“I got pushed out, and I was trying to throw it away,” Cook said. “I just didn’t throw it away soon enough. I was trying to put it in the cylinder where Cody Schrader was. I wasn’t sure if I was out of the tackle box. The guy made a good play.
Vattiato completed five of six passes for 62 yards to march the Blue Raiders to the Missouri 3 on the first drive of the second half before Zeke Rankin kicked a 25 yard field goal with 8:39 remaining to tie the game at 10-10.
Missouri answered as Cook completed a 44 yard pass to Burden before Theo Wease Jr. hauled in his first touchdown with the Tigers to put Missouri on top 16-10.
“We come out and do a really really nice job coming out of the half,” Stockstill said. “We get down to the two and we just couldn’t cash it in. To me that was the difference in the game as much as anything. You’re not going to be an SEC team on field goals.”
Middle Tennessee safety Jakope Thomas was ejected for targeting with 55 seconds remaining in the first half after making contact with Brett Norfleet’s helmet at the MTSU 5.
Cook scored his second rushing touchdown of the season on a sneak from inside the 1 after a previous apparent touchdown was reversed upon video review.
Frank Peasant rushed 25 yards to the 3 before Vattiato completed a screen pass to Kalani Norris to put Middle Tennessee up 7-3 with 8:14 remaining in the second quarter.
Harrison Mevis hit a 39 yard field goal with 5:21 remaining in the first quarter to give the Tigers an early 3-0 lead.
THE TAKEAWAY
Middle Tennessee: The Blue Raiders have now dropped six straight contests against SEC opponents since beating Missouri 51-45 in Columbia on Oct. 22, 2016.
Missouri: The Tigers offensive line struggled to protect Cook, surrendering six sacks for a loss of 68 yards.
“There’s a good probability there’s going to be some personnel changes,” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “We’re not going to stick with status quo. We’ve had two games to figure it out. If production is still not where it needs to be, we’re going to compete for jobs. We’re not going to continue to give up four sacks and run the same five guys out there.”
Missouri beat Middle Tennessee State in regulation for the first time in three matchups, all at home.
UP NEXT
Middle Tennessee State hosts Murray State on Saturday night in its home opener.
Missouri hosts former Big 12-foe No. 15 Kansas State on Saturday.
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N. Vattiato
11 QB 214 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, 38 RuYds |
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B. Cook
12 QB 204 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, -5 RuYds, RuTD |
Team Stats | ||
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1st Downs | 16 | 22 |
Rushing | 5 | 12 |
Passing | 10 | 7 |
Penalty | 1 | 3 |
3rd Down Conv | 9-18 | 7-12 |
4th Down Conv | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 287 | 353 |
Total Plays | 65 | 65 |
Avg Gain | 4.4 | 5.4 |
Net Yards Rushing | 76 | 141 |
Rush Attempts | 29 | 46 |
Avg Rush Yards | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Yards Passing | 211 | 212 |
Comp. - Att. | 22-36 | 14-19 |
Yards Per Pass | 5.0 | 7.6 |
Penalties - Yards | 6-46 | 5-50 |
Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 1-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 5-45.2 | 4-33.5 |
Return Yards | 0 | 20 |
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 2-20 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Safeties | 1 | 0 |
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
N. Vattiato
11 QB
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N. Vattiato | 22/36 | 214 | 2 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
N. Vattiato
11 QB
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N. Vattiato | 13 | 38 | 0 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. Peasant
24 RB
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F. Peasant | 13 | 36 | 0 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Credle
22 RB
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J. Credle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
J. Olson
15 WR
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J. Olson | 7 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
E. Metcalf
9 WR
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E. Metcalf | 3 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Tate Jr
6 WR
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J. Tate Jr | 6 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Sherman
13 WR
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J. Sherman | 3 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Credle
22 RB
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J. Credle | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
D. England-Chisolm
3 WR
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D. England-Chisolm | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
K. Norris
17 WR
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K. Norris | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
H. Willis
83 WR
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H. Willis | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Wilkins
39 RB
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T. Wilkins | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
F. Peasant
24 RB
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F. Peasant | 3 | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
D. Francis
10 LB
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D. Francis | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q. Dunnigan
97 DE
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Q. Dunnigan | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Brumfield
33 LB
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S. Brumfield | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Smith
92 DL
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D. Smith | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Z. Rankin
7 K
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Z. Rankin | 1/1 | 23 | 2/2 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
M. Tillman
38 P
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M. Tillman | 3 | 43.7 | 0 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Turk
99 P
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T. Turk | 2 | 47.5 | 1 | 51 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
D. England-Chisolm
3 WR
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D. England-Chisolm | 1 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
B. Cook
12 QB
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B. Cook | 14/19 | 204 | 2 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
C. Schrader
7 RB
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C. Schrader | 23 | 84 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Peat
8 RB
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N. Peat | 8 | 51 | 0 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Cook
12 QB
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B. Cook | 12 | -5 | 1 | 11 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
L. Burden III
3 WR
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L. Burden III | 10 | 8 | 117 | 0 | 44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
N. Peat
8 RB
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N. Peat | 1 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Wease Jr.
1 WR
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T. Wease Jr. | 3 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Miller
10 WR
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M. Miller | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Norfleet
87 TE
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B. Norfleet | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Jackson
11 WR
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D. Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
N. Gaddy
21 DL
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N. Gaddy | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Carnell
13 DB
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D. Carnell | 1-0 | 1.0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
H. Mevis
92 K
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H. Mevis | 1/1 | 38 | 2/3 | 5 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
R. Williams
97 P
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R. Williams | 4 | 33.5 | 3 | 45 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. Burks Jr.
20 DB
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M. Burks Jr. | 3 | 17.0 | 19 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
L. Burden III 3 WR
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L. Burden III | 2 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:51 | MTSU 34 | 0:54 | 3 | 4 | Punt |
10:40 | MTSU 17 | 1:21 | 3 | 0 | Punt |
5:21 | MTSU 25 | 1:53 | 4 | 12 | Punt |
0:33 | MTSU 14 | 7:30 | 14 | 86 | TD |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
0:28 | MTSU 25 | 0:24 | 1 | 0 | Half |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | MTSU 25 | 6:22 | 14 | 69 | FG |
4:58 | MTSU 25 | 2:26 | 6 | 13 | Punt |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:53 | MTSU 25 | 1:23 | 3 | 4 | Punt |
10:19 | MTSU 19 | 3:22 | 11 | 84 | TD |
6:07 | MTSU 43 | 2:45 | 7 | 15 | Downs |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | MIZZOU 35 | 2:09 | 5 | 8 | Punt |
11:57 | MIZZOU 43 | 1:17 | 3 | 7 | Punt |
9:19 | MIZZOU 45 | 3:58 | 8 | 34 | FG |
3:28 | MIZZOU 20 | 2:55 | 5 | 21 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:14 | MIZZOU 29 | 7:39 | 16 | 71 | TD |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:38 | MIZZOU 20 | 3:40 | 8 | 85 | TD |
2:32 | MIZZOU 18 | 2:39 | 7 | 82 | TD |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:30 | MIZZOU 29 | 3:11 | 5 | 32 | Punt |
6:57 | MIZZOU 14 | 0:50 | 2 | 12 | Safety |
3:22 | MIZZOU 42 | 3:22 | 7 | -3 | Game |
- Punt (5 plays, 8 yards, 2:09 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) S.Payne kicks 30 yards from MTS 35 to the MIZ 35. Touchback. |
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 25 (14:55 - 1st) C.Schrader rushed to MIZ 32 for 7 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 32. |
+5 YD | 2 & 3 - MIZZOU 32 (14:45 - 1st) C.Schrader rushed to MIZ 37 for 5 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 37. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 37 (14:24 - 1st) B.Cook steps back to pass. B.Cook pass incomplete intended for L.Burden. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - MIZZOU 37 (13:51 - 1st) B.Cook steps back to pass. B.Cook pass incomplete intended for T.Wease. |
Sack | 3 & 10 - MIZZOU 37 (13:46 - 1st) B.Cook steps back to pass. B.Cook sacked at MIZ 33 for -4 yards (D.Francis) |
Punt | 4 & 14 - MIZZOU 33 (13:02 - 1st) R.Williams punts 33 yards to MTS 34 Center-MIZ. Downed by T.Flint. |
- Punt (3 plays, 4 yards, 0:54 poss)
Result | Play |
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+4 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 34 (12:51 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed to MTS 38 for 4 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 38. |
No Gain | 2 & 6 - MTSU 38 (12:31 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed to MTS 38 for 0 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 38. |
No Gain | 3 & 8 - MTSU 38 (12:09 - 1st) N.Vattiato steps back to pass. N.Vattiato pass incomplete intended for E.Metcalf. |
Punt | 4 & 8 - MTSU 38 (12:03 - 1st) M.Tillman punts 19 yards to MIZ 43 Center-MTS. Out of bounds. |
- Punt (3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 poss)
Result | Play |
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+1 YD | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 43 (11:57 - 1st) C.Schrader rushed to MIZ 44 for 1 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 44. |
+6 YD | 2 & 9 - MIZZOU 44 (11:30 - 1st) B.Cook pass complete to MIZ 44. Catch made by M.Miller at MIZ 44. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 50. |
No Gain | 3 & 3 - MIZZOU 50 (10:54 - 1st) B.Cook steps back to pass. B.Cook pass incomplete intended for L.Burden. |
Punt | 4 & 3 - MIZZOU 50 (10:40 - 1st) R.Williams punts 33 yards to MTS 17 Center-MIZ. Out of bounds. |
- Punt (3 plays, 0 yards, 1:21 poss)
Result | Play |
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-6 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 17 (10:40 - 1st) F.Peasant rushed to MTS 11 for -6 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 11. |
+6 YD | 2 & 16 - MTSU 11 (10:01 - 1st) N.Vattiato pass complete to MTS 11. Catch made by H.Willis at MTS 11. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 17. |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - MTSU 17 (9:37 - 1st) N.Vattiato steps back to pass. N.Vattiato pass incomplete intended for J.Sherman. |
Punt | 4 & 10 - MTSU 17 (9:32 - 1st) T.Turk punts 51 yards to MIZ 32 Center-MTS. L.Burden returned punt from the MIZ 32. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 45. |
- Field Goal (8 plays, 34 yards, 3:58 poss)
Result | Play |
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+11 YD | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 45 (9:19 - 1st) N.Peat rushed to MTS 44 for 11 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 44. |
+15 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 44 (8:44 - 1st) N.Peat rushed to MTS 29 for 15 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 29. |
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 29 (8:23 - 1st) N.Peat rushed to MTS 22 for 7 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 22. |
+8 YD | 2 & 3 - MTSU 22 (8:04 - 1st) N.Peat rushed to MTS 14 for 8 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 14. |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 14 (7:45 - 1st) N.Peat rushed to MTS 10 for 4 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 10. |
No Gain | 2 & 6 - MTSU 10 (7:25 - 1st) C.Schrader rushed to MTS 4 for yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 4. PENALTY on MIZ-C.Johnson Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play. |
Penalty | 2 & 16 - MTSU 20 (7:07 - 1st) PENALTY on MIZ-C.Tollison False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
+14 YD | 2 & 21 - MTSU 25 (6:55 - 1st) B.Cook pass complete to MTS 25. Catch made by L.Burden at MTS 25. Gain of 14 yards. Tackled by MTS at MTS 11. |
Sack | 3 & 7 - MTSU 11 (6:14 - 1st) B.Cook steps back to pass. B.Cook sacked at MTS 21 for -10 yards (D.Francis) |
Field Goal | 4 & 17 - MTSU 28 (5:34 - 1st) H.Mevis 38 yard field goal attempt is good Center-MIZ Holder-MIZ. |
- Punt (4 plays, 12 yards, 1:53 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (5:21 - 1st) H.Mevis kicks 65 yards from MIZ 35 to the MTS End Zone. Touchback. |
+23 YD | 1 & 10 - MTSU 25 (5:21 - 1st) N.Vattiato pass complete to MTS 25. Catch made by J.Tate at MTS 25. Gain of 23 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 48. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - MTSU 48 (4:38 - 1st) N.Vattiato pass complete to MTS 48. Catch made by J.Tate at MTS 48. Gain of 0 yards. Tackled by MIZ at MTS 48. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - MTSU 48 (4:22 - 1st) N.Vattiato steps back to pass. N.Vattiato pass incomplete intended for J.Olson. |
Sack | 3 & 10 - MTSU 48 (4:21 - 1st) N.Vattiato steps back to pass. N.Vattiato sacked at MTS 37 for -11 yards (N.Gaddy) |
Punt | 4 & 21 - MTSU 37 (3:39 - 1st) M.Tillman punts 63 yards to MIZ End Zone Center-MTS. Touchback. |
- Punt (5 plays, 21 yards, 2:55 poss)
Result | Play |
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+6 YD | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 20 (3:28 - 1st) B.Cook rushed to MIZ 26 for 6 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 26. |
+6 YD | 2 & 4 - MIZZOU 26 (2:58 - 1st) C.Schrader rushed to MIZ 32 for 6 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 32. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - MIZZOU 32 (2:26 - 1st) B.Cook pass complete to MIZ 32. Catch made by L.Burden at MIZ 32. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by MTS at MIZ 37. |