Missouri’s defense was undermanned in the Tigers' 51-32 loss to Mississippi State on Saturday, but the offense also had its own struggles.
Missouri’s offense scored over 30 points for the fourth time this season, but most of those points came when the result of the game was already decided. The unit had only 209 yards and 18 points through the first three quarters and scored twice after Missouri was already down 41-18.
Missouri’s defense had its struggles, but an interception return touchdown and a muffed punt didn’t do the unit any favors. The defense got a stop after a smooth touchdown drive gave Missouri a 7-0 lead, but Cade Musser dropped a punt before Mississippi State’s long snapper fell on it in the end zone.