Halftime Hits: No. 4 Oklahoma State 24, Missouri 17
At halftime at Faurot Field, No. 4 Oklahoma State leads Missouri 24-17.
The Brandon Weeden Show: Oklahoma State's Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback has put on quite a show through one half thus far. The quarterback cut through the Missouri pass defense in the first half to the tune of 25-of-37 passing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. Of his 12 incompletions, six were virtue of drops.
Another Tiger Comeback: For yet another game against an AP Top 25 team, Missouri has come back from two scores down to make a game of it. Oklahoma State jumped out to a 21-3 lead at the very start of the second quarter. Run-fueled Tiger drives have netted touchdowns to narrow the deficit to one score at the half.
Offense, Offense, Offense: Oklahoma State and Missouri have delivered the shootout many expected. At the half, the two teams combine for 41 points and 568 yards of offense (Oklahoma State 315, Missouri 253).
More Josey: Missouri sophomore running back Henry Josey has electrified for another week. In just one half, the sophomore totaled 94 yards on 16 carries as the Tigers outrushed the Cowboys 162-36.
Efficiency: Along with all the offensive points and yards, the two units have taken care of the ball. Neither team has a turnover yet.