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COLUMBIA, Mo. • The bye week didn’t seem to do much for Missouri’s offense Thursday against Mississippi State, though the Tigers managed some points in the first quarter. Andrew Baggett’s field goal late in the quarter cut the Bulldogs lead to 7-3 as MSU regained possession heading into the second quarter.
The Tigers’ first two possessions went much like the many that came before - three plays and a punt. Mizzou managed a first down on its third series with Ish Witter’s 17-yard run, but two plays later, defensive end Torrey Dale tipped Drew Lock’s pass at the line of scrimmage and linebacker Gerri Green made a diving interception to spoil the drive, Mizzou’s 43rd consecutive series without a touchdown.