STARKVILLE, Miss. — Control beat cowbells.
Missouri dispatched Southeastern Conference basement-dweller Mississippi State on Saturday with a measured performance that included a defensive touchdown and a couple of big passing plays.
The 39-20 road victory keeps alive Mizzou’s chances at a 10-win season and is the first time this season that the Tigers (8-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) won a road conference game
Safety Daylan Carnell provided the early scoop and score, while quarterback Brady Cook continued to find success throwing deeper downfield despite a wrist injury still impacting his throwing motion.
Running back Marcus Carroll’s second three-touchdown performance of the season headlined a positive day for the MU rushing attack, which chewed up yardage and time in the second half to seal the victory.