Missouri Tigers Dominate Central Arkansas Bears with Stellar Defense and Offensive Firepower

In a commanding display at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, the University of Missouri Tigers opened their season with a resounding 61-6 victory over the Central Arkansas Bears. The win places the Tigers at 1-0, while the Bears fall to 0-1.

First Quarter

The game began with Mizzou setting an aggressive tone, scoring 9 points in the first quarter. The Tigers' defense was impenetrable, preventing any scoring from the Bears. Damon Wilson led this defensive charge with two sacks and two quarterback hits that kept Central Arkansas on their heels.

Second Quarter

Mizzou's offense found its rhythm in the second quarter, adding another 17 points to their tally. Beau Pribula showcased his passing prowess by completing passes for significant yardage and touchdowns. His connection with Marquis Johnson was particularly effective, resulting in multiple first downs and a touchdown.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw Mizzou continue to dominate both offensively and defensively. They added another 14 points while maintaining a shutout against Central Arkansas until this point. Blake Craig contributed significantly by converting field goals from long distances without missing an attempt.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter, Mizzou sealed their victory by scoring an additional 21 points despite allowing Central Arkansas to score their only touchdown of the game. Jeremiah Beasley played a pivotal role on defense by forcing a fumble that was recovered by Cameron Keys, further stifling any momentum for the Bears.

This Missouri Tigers vs Central Arkansas Bears match summary highlights how Mizzou's balanced attack overwhelmed their opponents through strategic plays on both sides of the ball.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Missouri's next game against Kansas Jayhawks at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field in Columbia on September 6th at 3:30 PM EDT. The matchup will be broadcasted live on ESPN2 for those unable to attend in person.

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