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Did Missouri Tigers' Dominant Performance Against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Signal a New Era?

First Quarter


The Missouri Tigers continued their undefeated streak with a commanding performance against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, securing a 52-10 victory at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. The Tigers now boast an impressive 3-0 record, while the Ragin' Cajuns fall to 1-2. From the outset, Mizzou set the tone with two touchdowns in the first quarter, establishing an early lead that they never relinquished.


Sep 16, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) and wide receiver Luther Burden III (3) celebrate after a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Second Quarter


In the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. The Tigers added another 24 points to their tally, showcasing their offensive prowess with both passing and rushing touchdowns. Ahmad Hardy was particularly effective on the ground, amassing 250 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Beau Pribula contributed through the air with two touchdown passes.


Third Quarter


As play resumed after halftime, Mizzou's defense tightened its grip on the game. Damon Wilson II led a formidable defensive line that recorded two sacks and limited Louisiana's offense to zero points in this period. The Tigers added another touchdown to extend their lead further.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw Mizzou maintaining control of proceedings as they scored one more touchdown while keeping Louisiana scoreless once again. Robert Meyer capped off his perfect day by converting all seven extra-point attempts successfully.


Missouri's coach expressed satisfaction during his post-game reaction about how well-rounded his team's performance was across all phases of play—offense dominated by Hardy’s rushing ability; defense stifling any threat from opponents; special teams executing flawlessly throughout this encounter.


Fans can look forward to more action when Missouri hosts South Carolina Gamecocks at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field on September 20th at 1:00 PM EDT—broadcast live via ESPN Networks! Share your thoughts about these exciting developments among fellow fans!

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