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Missouri's Offense Struggles in Close Loss
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Missouris Offense Struggles in Loss to Top Ten Team: A Tale of Missed Opportunities
In a familiar story for Missouri football fans, the team lost their twentieth consecutive game in Norman, Oklahoma. Despite the repetitive outcome, the focus is shifting towards the teams development, especially with significant changes in the offense this season. The games outcome was determined by a few critical moments, including an eighty-seven-yard touchdown pass by the opposing team, a blocked field goal attempt by Missouri, and Oklahomas advantage in turnovers. Missouris offense struggled to complete drives, leaving points on the field, while the defense put up a strong fight in the second half. However, the offense faced immense pressure, resulting in only one explosive rush, four sacks, and seven run stuffs. The team created five scoring opportunities but only converted them into six points, averaging just over one point per opportunity. This inability to finish drives was a major factor in the final score.
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