COLUMBIA, Mo. - If you like offensive football, the first quarter of Missouri-South Carolina was not for you. The Tigers took a 7-0 lead into the second quarter with the day’s lone score coming on a bizarre fumble recovery by the Mizzou defense. By the end of the quarter, the Gamecocks had all of 9 yards of offense.
The Tigers had a golden opportunity to punch in a touchdown early. Missouri got inside the 1-yard line after a 25-yard Richaud Floyd punt return and three first downs by the offense, but on fourth and goal, Kelly Bryant’s quarterback keeper went backward, losing 6 yards on the play.