Shootout continues with 29 total points in third
Maclin set up an easy score for the Tigers by returning a punt 45 yards to the Illinois 21 yard line. Daniel found Saunders open in the endzone on the next play. The Illini responded once again by attacking Missouri's defense deep. Williams lofted one 26 yards to Duvalt for a touchdown. The score is Missouri 45, Illinois 28 going into the fourth quarter.