A scoop and score, impressive catch from wideout Luther Burden III and three scores for running back Marcus Carroll put the Tigers past the Bulldogs.

But the defense gave Mizzou a major boost, as Kristian Williams sack-fumbled Michael Van Buren, Daylan Carnell picked up the loose ball and took it 67 yards to the house. It was the third defensive touchdown of the season for the Tigers (Toriano Pride Jr.

Carnell recovered the fumble and took it 68 yards into the end zone, a game-changing play that flipped the momentum in favor of Missouri (8-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) with 6:33 to go in the opening quarter. It was Carnell’s third career touchdown ...