Live Blog: Mizzou Football Hosts Troy

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Fourth Quarter

Troy misses kick: MIZ 27, TROY 17 - 2:46 remaining in Q4

Down 10 points, the Trojans were set up with a fourth-and-1 on Missouri's 36-yard line. The Trojans opted to kick, and kicker Ethan Head missed the 54-yarder. Missouri has the ball in its own territory.

Tigers take double-digit lead: MIZ 27, TROY 17 - 7:18 remaining in Q4

Blake Craig made his second field goal of the night, this time kicking it through the uprights from 36 yards out. He's 2 for 2 on the night and has made all three extra points.

Jahlil Florence comes up big: MIZ 24, TROY 17 - 11:00 remaining in Q4

Jahlil Florence came up with a big third-down stop to force a Troy punt, giving Missouri the ball back on its own 31-yard line. Both offenses have stalled out in the second half.

Third Quarter

Missouri stalls out: MIZ 24, TROY 17 - 4:26 remaining in Q3

Missouri went three-and-out on its second drive of the half, picking up just eight yards before punting. Troy will begin its next drive on its own 23-yard line.

Penalties bog Missouri's first drive: MIZ 24, Troy 17 - 11:39 remaining in Q3

Yes, this is the exact same way Missouri opened the first half. Austin Simmons' intentional grounding and Curtis Peagler's holding prevented Missouri from starting the second half on the right foot, ending the drive in a punt. Troy will begin on its own 15-yard line.

HALFTIME: MIZ 24, TROY 17

Second Quarter

Troy scores on a buzzer-beater: MIZ 24, TROY 17 - 0:06 remaining in Q2

Crowder founds Trojan wideout Howard Kinchen with a beautiful ball for a 55-yard touchdown down the sideline, bringing the Trojans within one score. That's Troy's second touchdown for 55 or more yards.

Roberts finds the end zone: MIZ 24, TROY 10 - 1:44 remaining in Q2

After starting the game down 10-0, the Tigers have now built a two-possession lead thanks to a few turnovers and a 13-yard touchdown from Jamal Roberts.

Strip-sack Langden Kitchen: MIZ 17, TROY 10 - 1:50 remaining in Q2

Missouri's defense has become rather explosive in the last few drives, forcing back-to-back turnovers. Langden Kitchen strip-sacked Crowder, and Jason Dowell recovered it, putting the Tigers in prime scoring position at Troy's 13-yard line.

Touchdown Simmons: MIZ 17, TROY 10 - 2:03 remaining in Q2

Austin Simmons connected with Donovan Olugbode on the run, hitting his top target for a 12-yard touchdown to take the lead after Laulea put the offense in scoring position with an interception.

Interception by Sione Laulea: TROY 10, MIZ 10 - 3:06 remaining in Q2

Sione Laulea intercepted a Crowder pass over the middle of the field and returned it to Troy's 18-yard line. Tigers have a chance to score their first offensive touchdown of the night.

Mizzou goes three-and-out: TROY 10, MIZ 10 - 5:15 remaining in Q2

Missouri went three-and-out on its fourth drive of the game and has gained just three first downs in its first four drives. Troy has the ball on its on 25-yard line.

DaMarion Fowlkes finds the end zone: TROY 10, MIZ 10 - 9:39 remaining in Q2

DaMarion Fowlkes returned a Troy punt for 68 yards and a touchdown. That's the first return touchdown of his career.

Mizzou fails to fully capitalize on short field: TROY 10, MIZ 3 - 11:23 remaining in Q2

After a poor punt from Troy, Missouri began its third drive on the Trojans' 34-yard line. Missouri gained just one first down and 18 yards, with Austin Simmons misfiring to Donovan Olugbode and Caleb Goodie slipping on a potential first-down conversion. Blake Craig drilled a 35-yard field goal — no issues with blocked kicks this time.

Mizzou punts on second consecutive drive: TROY 10, MIZ 0 - 13:39 remaining in Q2

Mizzou picked up one first down on its second drive before punting. Bruno Reus pinned the Trojans on their own 2-yard line.

Troy went three-and-out, punting after nearly throwing a third-down interception to Santana Banner that had a real shot to be returned for six had Banner held onto it.

First Quarter

Troy marches downfield: TROY 10, MIZ 0 - 0:50 remaining in Q1

Troy did whatever it wanted on its second drive of the game, marching downfield to score a 27-yard field goal on a 19-play, 81-yard drive. Missouri now has five penalties in the first quarter.

Hopkins sacks, Smith injured: TROY 7, MIZ 0, 3:18 remaining in Q1

Daeden Hopkins sacked and forced a fumble from Troy quarterback Goose Crowder. The Trojans recovered but are backed up to a third-and-24 on Mizzou's 41-yard line. Darris Smith was hurt on the play and was helped off the field and into the medical tent by two trainers. He walked gingerly with his arms draped around the staffers.

Penalties bog first MU drive: TROY 7, MIZ 0 - 11:22 remaining in Q1

After picking up a first down through the air via an Austin Simmons-Cayden Lee connection, the Tigers picked up three penalties and stalled out — a holding on Jordon Harris and false starts on Dominick Giudice and Naeshaun Montgomery.

Troy starts hot: TROY 7, MIZ 0 - 14:15 remaining in Q1

Troy quarterback Goose Crowder connected with speedy wideout TK Keyes for a 76-yard touchdown on the second play of the game. Keyes dusted the Missouri secondary after catching the pass in the intermediate portion of the field.

Troy begins game with ball

Troy won the coin toss and elected to start the first half with the ball. The Trojans drive begins at the 25-yard line in a few seconds.

Pregame

Ahmad Hardy is on the sidelines watching his teammates and moving around. He is not warming up for or playing in the game.

Ahmad Hardy is on the sidelines for #Mizzou’s warmups. He’s sporting a throwback jersey.

Has been jogging / jumping around a bit. Not warming up and not playing today. pic.twitter.com/hs6L6pQVD8
— Killian Wright (@byKillianWright) September 19, 2026

Mizzou basketball head coach Dennis Gates is in attendance, walking around on the sidelines and in the crowd during warmups.

Dennis Gates is here on the #Mizzou sidelines pic.twitter.com/21sOgiojkM
— Killian Wright (@byKillianWright) September 19, 2026

There are four NFL scouts in attendance.

NFL scouts from the following teams are at #Mizzou vs Troy:

Seattle Seahawks
Washington Commanders
Cincinnati Bengals
Indianapolis Colts
— Killian Wright (@byKillianWright) September 19, 2026

The No. 20 Missouri Tigers (2-0) are set to host the Troy Trojans (2-0) at 6 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The game will serve as the Tigers' final nonconference contest before moving into Southeastern Conference play with games against Missisippi State, Florida and Texas A&M to open the season.

Missouri is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium by donning throwback jerseys for the game. Missouri is also honoring its 1960 team that was recently awarded the national championship from that season by the senate.

Missouri lists its record from the 1960 season as 11-0, with an undefeated regular season capped off with an Orange Bowl win over Navy. One of those regular-season wins was against a Kansas team that actually won the game 23-7 but was forced to forfeit for knowingly playing an ineligble player that scored two touchdowns in the contest.

While the 1960 team will be the focus of halftime, there's plenty to watch in the matchup between the Tigers and Trojans.

Starting quarterback Austin Simmons is off to a blazing hot start, throwing for 544 yards, seven touchdowns and zero interceptions through two games, surpassing his 2025 season touchdown total. He's without his top skill-position player, though, as superstar running back Ahmad Hardy is still sidelined, recovering from a gunshot wound suffered May 10. Jamal Roberts and Xai'Shaun Edwards will lead the backfield in his absence.

Simmons will also be joined by a -talented wideout duo of Donovan Olugbode and Cayden Lee, both of whom ranked top five in receiving yards among SEC receivers entering the week. Missouri will also be entering its second game of the season with the same offensive line, as left tackle Cayden Green is healthy and starting alongside Tristan Wilson (LG), Dominick Giudice (C), Curtis Peagler (RG) and Luke Work (RT).

Missouri's defense will face a viable opponent in sixth-year Troy quarterback Goose Crowder, who MU coach Eli Drinkwitz detailed as a threat to the Tigers' up-and-down defense.

Through two games, the Tigers' secondary and special teams have struggled. Drinkwitz acknowledged the need for Missouri to improve upon those areas against Troy before it jumps into SEC play.

It'll be an excellent opportunity for the Tigers to do so, as they're undefeated against Group of Six opponents since the 2022 season.

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