As the undefeated Missouri tigers came to Starkville to face the scrappy Mississippi state bulldogs one thing was the theme of the day. Chris parson threw for 389 and 2 total touchdowns but threw 3 interceptions. In a stretch in the 2nd quarter the bulldogs went punt interception and fumble the latter two near or in the RedZone. The bulldogs have two games left to become bowl eligible and will have to cut down on the turnovers.
Starkville, Mississippi - The Missouri Tigers were able to weather an offensive onslaught from the Mississippi State Bulldogs, escaping Starkvegas with a 45-29 victory. On offense the Tigers again relied on their balanced offensive attack, rushing for 232 yards and passing for 177 with 2 touchdowns on the ground and 2 through the air. On the defensive side of the football the Bulldogs moved the ball at will against the Tigers, totaling 499 yards of offense. So how did the Tigers managed to walk away with the victory? The turnover battle. Missouri managed to force Bulldog freshmen quarterback Chris Parson into tossing 3 interceptions and also came up with a huge fumble recovery in the redzone. Safety Joseph Charleston was the star for the Tiger defense, totaling 12 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 interception which he returned for a touchdown and a fumble recovery. "We knew we were heading into a hostile enviroment," said coach McDonagh at the post game press conference. "Our offense looked solid, but our defense was in a fight for their lives out there. We were just lucky to win the turnover battle and walk away with the win." The Tigers now prepare for their final game of the season at home against the Razorbacks of Arkansas with a chance at the SEC title game on the line.
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