The Missouri Tigers put on a clinical display in their 44-10 victory over the Auburn Tigers, dominating both sides of the ball and leaving little room for their opponent to make any significant strides. Quarterback Brady Cook was nearly perfect, completing 20 of 22 passes for 297 yards and 3 touchdowns, finishing with a stellar passer rating of 240.2. His favorite target, Luther Burden III, had a monster game, catching 10 passes for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns, including an impressive 98 yards after the catch. The Tigers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, as they amassed 493 total yards, including 196 on the ground, led by Nate Noel’s 175 yards and 1 touchdown on 27 carries. Cook added another rushing touchdown, while Marcus Carroll contributed a solid 11 yards on 3 carries. The Tigers’ offensive line was stout, allowing only 1 sack and paving the way for a balanced offensive attack that kept Auburn on its heels all game. On defense, Missouri was equally dominant, with the Tigers posting 45 total tackles and 5 sacks, including a standout performance from Chuck Hicks, who recorded 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a sack. Chris McClellan was a force up front, tallying 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks. Auburn’s offense struggled to get anything going, finishing with just 230 total yards and a mere 27 yards on the ground. Missouri’s secondary also stepped up, with Caleb Flagg and Corey Flagg both forcing key turnovers and limiting Auburn to just 203 passing yards. The Tigers were flawless in the red zone, converting all 3 of their opportunities into touchdowns, while Auburn failed to score any points in the red zone. Special teams also contributed to the win, as Blake Craig was perfect on all 3 field goal attempts and 5 extra points, while Luke Bauer had a solid 48-yard punt with good net yardage. Missouri controlled the clock with 17:12 of possession, compared to Auburn’s 10:48, and the Tigers’ efficiency on third down (7-10, 70%) further highlighted their offensive dominance. Auburn, on the other hand, struggled mightily on third down, converting only 1 of 8 attempts. Missouri’s complete performance across the board — from Cook’s passing to the defense’s dominance — left no doubt as to who was the better team on this day. The Tigers finished strong, wrapping up the game with a commanding 44-10 victory.
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