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Middle Tennessee State upsets Missouri’s homecoming with 51-45 win

Middle Tennessee cornerback Michael Minter celebrates as he runs off the field following an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee won 51-45. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Middle Tennessee cornerback Michael Minter celebrates as he runs off the field following an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee won 51-45. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

By Associated Press 2 min read

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Brent Stockstill threw four touchdown passes to lift Middle Tennessee State past Missouri in a 51-45 win Saturday night.

It was the most points Missouri has ever scored in a loss.

Stockstill completed 23 of his 41 passes for 280 yards and added another 70 yards rushing on seven carries as Middle Tennessee State (4-2) amassed 584 yards of offense, including 300 rushing yards.

I’Tavius Mathers rushed 28 times for 215 yards and a touchdown, and also caught 8 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown for the Blue Raiders. It’s the highest individual rushing total Missouri has surrendered since Auburn’s Tre Mason rushed for 180 yards in the 2013 Southeastern Conference championship.

Missouri (2-5) had 629 total yards on 104 plays, its highest play total of the season.