Live Updates: Mizzou Leads Mississippi State by 15 at Half

Follow along for updates from the Missouri Tigers' penultimate regular season game.

Nov 23, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Davon Booth (21) runs against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images / Matt Bush-Imagn Images

The No. 23 Missouri Tigers hit the road for the final time in the 2024 regular season Saturday, taking on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 13.

After a loss to South Carolina, Missouri will look to avoid losing two-straight games, something it has not done since November of 2022.

Mississippi State is still searching for its first SEC win on the season and its third win overall. The Bulldgos' schedule has included Texas, Georgia and Texas A&M. They end their season off with Ole Miss in Week 14.

"You could argue it's one of the toughest in the SEC this year, and so I don't think their record accurately reflects or depicts the style of football and the team that they are," Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz said of Mississippi State's schedule. "They're improving every week. I think Coach [Jeff] Lebby has done an excellent job of staying the course."

The Week 13 matchup will see Missouri at arguably its most healthy state since early October. Quarterback Brady Cook is "choosing to play" through a wrist and ankle injury. The third-year starter returned last week against South Carolina after missing time in each of Missouri's three games leading to the South Carolina loss.

Wide receiver Mookie Cooper, however, will miss his third-straight game with an unknown injury.

A win would place Missouri at eight wins on the season. Playoffs are out of the picture for the Tigers, but a possible nine-win season would be a continued sign of progress the program is making.

Follow this post for live updates throughout the game. Newest updates will be posted at the top.

Live Updates:

Third Quarter:

• 5:31 Missouri 31, Mississippi State 20: The Bulldogs won't go down without a fight. In just 43 seconds, Mississippi State drives down the field to score on a 43-yard carry from Davon Booth. Bulldogs just take the one point on the point after attempt, instead of attempting a two-point conversion that could've made it a 10-point game.

• 6:14 Missouri 31, Mississippi State 13: Missouri's opening drive of the half chewed eight minutes and 46 seconds off the clock and ended with a 35-yard field goal.

• 13:46 Missouri 28, Mississippi State 13: Missouri tight end Brett Norfleet would've had a 57-yard touchdown, but a block in the back penalty from wide receiver Joshua Manning brings the offense back,

• Missouri freshman running back Kewan Lacy will not return to this game, the SEC Network broadcast announces. He's dealing with an upper body injury he suffered in the first half.

First Half Stats:

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Second Quarter:

00:30 Missouri 28, Mississippi State 13: The Missouri defense bends, but doesn't break. After allowing a touchdown that was called back by penalty, the Tigers hold Mississippi State to a field goal and save some time for the Missouri offense.

4:32 Missouri 28, Mississippi State 10: Marcus Carroll rushes in for his second touchdown of the day and ninth of the season. He found a gaping hole through the left b gap to sprint in for a 19-yard score.

9:58 Missouri 21, Mississippi State 10: Luther Burden III was pretty heavily covered, but he swerves behind the defender to haul in Brady Cook's pass in the back of the end zone for a 28-yard touchdown.

First Quarter:

00:20 Missouri 14, Mississippi State 10: The Bulldogs take advantadge of the penalties and score on a 11-yard touchdown. Michael Van Buren Jr. connected with a wide open Jordan Mosley across the field.

1:15 Missouri 14, Mississippi State 3: Missouri just cost itself 30 yards on personal foul penalties. Linebacker Corey Flagg came in late to crash into wide receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and Chuck Hicks, a team-captain, threw a punch in an altercation after the play. The penalties move the Bulldogs to the Missouri 16.

2:49 Missouri 14, Mississippi State 3: Marcus Carroll rushes in for a two-yard touchdown for Missouri, The Tigers travelled down to the red zone as Brady Cook connected with Marquis Johnson for a 45-yard reception.

6:33 Missouri 7, Mississippi State 3: After a three play drive where Missouri traveled eight yards backwards, the Tigers defense steps up. Defensive tackle Kristian Williams forces the ball out of the hands of quarterback

11:42 Missouri 0, Mississippi State 3: Running back Davon Booth making a big impact for the Bulldogs on the first drive, rushing for 42 yards, including a 33-yard carry. Missouri squibbed the opening kick in hopes to avoid a long return from Booth, but he still gained 27 yards.

Pre Game:

• Missouri has taken the field for warm ups.

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How to Watch: Missouri at Mississippi State

Who: Missouri (7-3, 3-3 SEC) vs. Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6)

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 3: 15 p.m.

Where: Davis Wade Stadium

TV: SEC Network

Radio: Tiger Radio Network: (Play-by-play Mike Kelly, Analyst Howard Richards, Sideline Chris Gervino)

Series: Tied 2-2

Last Meeting:  Dec. 19 , 2020 - Missouri fell to Mississippi State 51-32 on the road to round out the 2020 regular season. In his final game with Missouri, running back Larry Rountree III led the Tigers with 121 carries on 25 carries. After a field goal from Harrison Mevis cut a Mississppi State lead to 17-10, the Bulldogs scored 17 unanswered points to earn a lead they would hold onto for the remainder of the game.

Last Time Out, Missouri: The Tigers came out on the losing end of a possession game for the first time since November of 2022, falling 34-30 to South Carolina on the road. Quarterback Brady Cook connected with Luther Burden III on a 37-yard touchdown on a fourth-and-six with 1:10 remaining. But South Carolina managed to put together a touchdown drive in just 47 seconds to secure the win.

Last Time Out, Mississippi State: The Bulldogs enjoyed a bye week in Week 12, but fell 33-14 to Tennessee in Week 11. Tennessee's Dylan Sampson rushed for 149 yards on 30 carries while Mississippi State Davon Booth's rushed for 125 yards on 20 carries.