Latest entries in Live Blog: Missouri vs. Kansas
The Maneater is live blogging as Missouri takes on Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 29, 2008
Photos: Missouri vs. Kansas
Senior kicker Jeff Wolfert's field goal attempt is blocked by Kansas defenders as time expires, giving the Jayhawks a 40-37 over the Tigers on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing jumps into the arms of Kansas fans after the Jayhawks' 40-37 victory over MU on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin stiff-arms Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey during Saturday's game. Maclin had 123 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Tigers' 40-37 loss.
Senior safety William Moore attempts to tackle Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing in the first half of Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Tigers trailed the Jayhawks 19-10 at halftime.
Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey blocks a pass intended for sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin during the first half of Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing looks for an open receiver in the first half of Saturday's game.
Missouri wide receiver Tommy Saunders evades Kansas corner back Chris Harris in the first half of Saturday's game.
Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe looks for a way around MU defensive back Castine Bridges. Briscoe had 115 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Kansas cornerback Daymond Patterson shoves MU wide receiver Danario Alexander out of bounds as Alexander attempts to catch a pass during Saturday's game.
Senior wide receiver Tommy Saunders dives for a pass in the second half of Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. Saunders had four receptions for 48 yards a touchdown.
Sophomore defensive back Carl Gettis breaks up a pass intended for Kansas wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe.
Freshman offensive lineman Elvis Fisher walks off the field after the Tigers fell to the Jayhawks 40-37 on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. MU's last-second field goal attempt to tie was blocked, securing the win for Kansas.
MU fan Jim Lawley gestures jokingly towards Richie Robinson with a puppet tiger before Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Fox Sports Net reporter Jim Knox piggybacks junior Dylan Hultman while trying to rile up MU fan James Godfrey and Kansas fan Josh Brack prior to the Border Showdown game Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday morning.
Missouri takes lead with less than two minutes remaining
WIth 1:50 remaining, Missouri has once again taken a four-point lead. Sophomore tailback Derrick Washington took a handoff and ran in the endzone for a six-yard touchdown. Missouri will now look to its defense to step up one last time.
Photos: First Half
Senior safety William Moore attempts to tackle Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing in the first half of Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium. The Tigers trailed the Jayhawks 19-10 at halftime.
Kansas safety Darrell Stuckey blocks a pass intended for sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Maclin during the first half of Saturday's game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas quarterback Todd Reesing looks for an open receiver in the first half of Saturday's game.
Missouri wide receiver Tommy Saunders evades Kansas corner back Chris Harris in the first half of Saturday's game.
Kansas regains lead
Kansas drove right down the field in a drive that lasted only five plays, 49 yards and 2:16. Reesing hit wide receiver Kerry Meier for eight yards in the endzone to give Kansas a three point lead. There is 4:26 remaining, and the next drive will likely decide who the winner of this game will be.
Missouri takes lead
The Missouri offense has struggled on its past couple of drives, but was able to take the lead on this drive. Daniel hit Coffman for six-yards to take the lead with 6:52 remaining. The MU drive lasted 12 plays, 79 yards and 4:10.
Defense stepping up big
MU was unable to capitalize on its momentum on its next offensive possession. The MU defense looks like a different unit this half. On this drive, they held KU to a second straight three-and-out.
On this next drive for Missouri, Daniel threw his second pick of the game. The defense stepped up once again though, forcing another Kansas punt. There are now 11 minutes remaining and MU trails by three.
Momentum swings towards Missouri
When the MU defense needed to step up, it looked to defensive tackle Jaron Baston. Baston picked off Reesing, and on the following play, Daniel hit wide receiver Tommy Saunders in the endzone for a 35-yard touchdown. MU now trails by only three points.
Teams trade scores
Kansas came out strong on its opening drive of the second half, scoring a touchdown on a 19 yard run by Jake Sharp.
Daniel and the MU offense responded when Daniel hit Maclin for a 26-yard touchdown. MU went for the two point conversion and failed when Daniel overthrew Danario Alexander in the corner of the endzone.
Kansas now leads by 10 points. If Missouri expects to come back in this game, the defense will need to step up. So far, the KU offense has scored at will.
Missouri goes into locker room down by two possessions
The MU defense came up big on third and four by sacking KU quarterback Todd Reesing for 11 yards. KU was forced to punt, but pinned MU at the two-yard line. Kansas took advantage of the field position, forcing Daniel to throw an intentional grounding in the end zone for a safety. On the ensuing drive, Kansas scored when Reesing hit senior wide receiver Dexton Fields for a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Missouri ended the half on a 48-yard field goal by senior kicker Jeff Wolfert to go into halftime down 19-10.
Missouri finally shows up
On the first play of the second quarter, Kansas scored a touchdown to open up a 10-0 lead.
Daniel and Co. finally showed up to the game, responding back with a touchdown of their own when Daniel hit senior tight end Chase Coffman for a five-yard yard touchdown pass. The Missouri drive lasted 8 plays, 62 yards and 4:02. During the entire first quarter, Missouri had a total of zero passing yards. On the scoring drive, the offense was able to put together 39 passing yards.