Latest entries in Live blog: Missouri vs. Kansas State (Nov. 13)
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Nov. 13, 2010
Game review
The Tigers held on to get the win in their home finale as they will let time expire here at Faurot. Missouri improves to 8-2 with the much-needed win.
Kansas State nearly made a game of it, but it was too little too late for the Wildcats even as they scored the final two touchdowns of the game.
Final score: Missouri 38, Kansas State 28.
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Kansas State trims the gap
The Wildcats just won't go away in this one as they score on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Coffman. The score was in vain however as the receiver dropped the two-point conversion chance that would've made it a one-score game.
Tigers lead 38-28 with 1:11 to play.
Kansas State shows signs of life
After going without a score for the entire second half, the Wildcats drove the field and found the end zone midway through the fourth quarter.
They converted on the two-point conversion in order to make it a two-score game.
Missouri 38, Kansas State 22 with 6:55 to play.
Another takeaway for the Tigers
Safety Jasper Simmons picked off a Coffman pass down the sideline to thwart yet another Kansas State drive. The pick was the visiting team's first thrown today but was also their fourth turnover of the game.
The Tiger offense will take over at the Wildcat 39-yard line.
Missouri posts another scoring drive
The Tigers put together a string of big plays resulting in a four-play, 77-yard scoring drive to start the fourth quarter.
Gabbert connected with Rolandis Woodland on a 53-yard pass up the seam, followed by two running plays and then T.J. Moe's second touchdown reception of the day.
Missouri leads 38-14 with 14:25 to play.
Tigers tack on three more
Missouri came up short on third down and opted for the field goal after picking up the second Kansas State fumble of the quarter.
The 33-yard field goal try by Grant Ressel was good.
Tigers now lead 31-14 with three minutes left in the third quarter.
Another fumble recovery for Missouri
The Wildcats attempted a trick play on the first play of the drive resulting in a fumble. Senior cornerback Carl Gettis scooped up the ball to get it back for the Missouri offense.
Tigers now threaten to go up by three scores.
Tigers force fumble then scoop and score
The two defensive end Smiths of the Missouri defense teamed up for a Tiger defensive touchdown.
Senior defensive end Aldon Smith drilled Kansas State's Coffman to force the fumble as he raised his arm to throw. Junior defensive end Jacquies Smith then scooped up the loose ball and took it to the house.
Tigers now lead 28-14 with 5:34 left in the third quarter.
Gabbert pass tipped, intercepted
The Tigers entered Wildcat territory and threatened, but a Gabbert pass was tipped up in the air and intercepted by Kansas State.
The Wildcats take over with 11:30 left in the third quarter.
Halftime update from Faurot
After a slow start from both sides, the offenses caught fire with a flurry of scoring in the second quarter. Once T.J. Moe broke the ice with his lunging touchdown after the catch, each team scored on the majority of their possessions.
Kansas State answered every Missouri touchdown until fumbling from two feet out at the end of the half. The turnover came as they threatened to tie it up at 21.
Both teams are getting it done on the ground as the Tigers have 158 rushing yards are two touchdowns to the Wildcats' 151 yards and two scores.
Quarterbacks lead each team in rushing as sophomore backup Collin Klein has 79 rushing yards for Kansas State and Gabbert has 70 on the ground for the Tigers.
Tigers lead 21-14 at halftime and will play defense to start the second half.