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2007 Missouri Tigers football team

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The 2007 Missouri Tigers football team represented the University of Missouri in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gary Pinkel and played their home games at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.

ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionNorth Division
CoachesNo. 5
APNo. 4
Quick facts Missouri Tigers football, National champion (Anderson & Hester) Big 12 North co-championCotton Bowl Classic champion ...
2007 Missouri Tigers football
National champion (Anderson & Hester)
Big 12 North co-champion
Cotton Bowl Classic champion
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
DivisionNorth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 5
APNo. 4
Record12–2 (7–1 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDave Christensen (7th season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorMatt Eberflus (7th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumFaurot Field
Seasons
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2007 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 4 Missouri xy 7–1  12–2 
No. 7 Kansas x% 7–1  12–1 
Colorado 4–4  6–7 
Kansas State 3–5  5–7 
Nebraska 2–6  5–7 
Iowa State 2–6  3–9 
South Division
No. 8 Oklahoma xy$ 6–2  11–3 
No. 10 Texas 5–3  10–3 
No. 22 Texas Tech 4–4  9–4 
Oklahoma State 4–4  7–6 
Texas A&M 4–4  7–6 
Baylor 0–8  3–9 
Championship: Oklahoma 38, Missouri 17
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • % – BCS at-large representative
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
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The team was led by junior quarterback Chase Daniel, a Heisman Trophy candidate[1][2][3][4] who finished fourth in voting behind Tim Tebow, Darren McFadden, and Colt Brennan. In the preseason, the Tigers were picked by some to win the Big 12 North.[5]

On November 24, Missouri won their 11th game of the season by beating their arch-rival Kansas Jayhawks 36–28, in the Border Showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The victory sealed Mizzou's berth into the 2007 Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma.

The Tigers won over 9 games in a season for the first time since 1969, and were ranked No. 1 in the AP Poll for the first time since 1960.[6] This ranking lead to the Tigers' first ever appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. The Tigers also achieved their highest BCS ranking in history, at No. 1 after the Border Showdown.

After losing the Big 12 Championship game 38–17 to the Sooners, Missouri was chosen to play Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas, in which the Tigers prevailed 38–7 to complete their 12–2 season.

Five Tiger starters were named to the Associated Press All-American teams. Senior tight end Martin Rucker and freshman wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (as an all-purpose player) were named as first team selections, while junior quarterback Chase Daniel and junior safety William Moore were named to the second team. Senior center Adam Spieker was a third team selection.[7]

The Tigers finished the 2007 season ranked 4th in the AP Poll and 5th in the Coaches Poll. The Anderson & Hester rankings listed the team as National Champions; however, the school does not claim the title.[8]

Chase Daniel takes a snap in the first quarter of the 2007 Mizzou vs. Nebraska football game. Missouri won the game on Saturday, October 6, 41–6

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 12:30 p.m.vs. Illinois*
ESPN2W 40–3462,352
September 85:00 p.m.at Ole Miss*
W 38–2550,897
September 151:00 p.m.Western Michigan*
W 52–2453,480
September 221:00 p.m.No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State*No. 25
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
W 38–1756,137[9]
October 68:15 p.m.No. 25 NebraskaNo. 17
ESPNW 41–670,049
October 135:30 p.m.at No. 6 OklahomaNo. 11
FSNL 31–4185,041
October 202:30 p.m.No. 22 Texas TechdaggerNo. 15
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
ABC[10]W 41–1063,396
October 271:00 p.m.Iowa StateNo. 13
W 42–2853,386
November 35:30 p.m.[11]at ColoradoNo. 9
FSN[11]W 55–1051,483
November 1011:30 a.m.Texas A&MNo. 7
  • Faurot Field
  • Columbia, MO
FSNW 40–2664,945
November 1711:30 a.m.at Kansas StateNo. 6
FSNW 49–3248,406
November 247:00 p.m.vs. No. 2 KansasNo. 3
ABCW 36–2880,537
December 17:00 p.m.vs. No. 9 OklahomaNo. 1
ABCL 17–3862,585
January 1, 200810:40 a.m.vs. No. 25 Arkansas*No. 7
FoxW 38–773,114
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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Game summaries

Vs. Illinois

See also: 2007 Illinois Fighting Illini football team
Missouri Tigers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 7 16 14340
Fighting Illini 6 0 21734
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at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

  • Date: September 1
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 62,352
  • Referee: John Bible
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Pasch, Andre Ware, Jimmy Dykes
  • Box score, Recap
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter

Second quarter

  • MIZ – Cornelius Brown 100-yard fumble return (run failed), 4:55. Tigers 13–6.
  • MIZ – William Franklin 2-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 0:20. Tigers 20–6. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 2:50.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Tigers 23–6. Drive: 2 plays, 5 yards, 0:13.

Third quarter

  • ILL – Rashard Mendenhall 25-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 12:31. Tigers 23–13. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 2:29.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 25-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 10:03. Tigers 30–13. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:28.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 66-yard punt return (Jeff Wolfert kick), 6:11. Tigers 37–13.
  • ILL – Eddie McGee 16-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 4:08. Tigers 37–20. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:03.
  • ILL – Kyle Hudson 41-yard pass from Eddie McGee (Jason Reda kick), 2:47. Tigers 37–27. Drive: 1 play, 41 yards, 0:07.

Fourth quarter

  • ILL – Rashard Mendenhall 4-yard run (Jason Reda kick), 13:48. Tigers 37–34. Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:10.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 32-yard field goal, 8:32. Tigers 40–34. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 1:49.
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More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZILL
First downs2523
Total yards429435
Rushing yards70119
Passing yards359316
Turnovers35
Time of possession29:2330:37
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingChase Daniel37/54, 359 yards, 3 TD
RushingTony Temple17 rushes, 33 yards
ReceivingMartin Rucker10 receptions, 86 yards
IllinoisPassingEddie McGee17/31, 257 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDaniel Dufrene6 rushes, 58 yards
ReceivingArrelious Benn5 receptions, 74 yards
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At Ole Miss

See also: 2007 Ole Miss Rebels football team
Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 0 28 10038
Rebels 0 7 12625
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi

  • Date: September 8
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 90 °F (32 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,897
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • Box score, Recap
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • MIZ – William Franklin 10-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 14:55. Tigers 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 3:01.
  • MIZ – William Franklin 40-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 9:52. Tigers 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:38.
  • MIZ – Martin Rucker 40-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 4:24. Tigers 21–0. Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 1:54.
  • MISS – Shay Hodge 5-yard pass from Seth Adams (Joshua Shene kick), 1:09. Tigers 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:07.
  • MIZ – Chase Coffman 7-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 0:04. Tigers 28–7. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 0:57.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Greg Bracey 37-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 13:48. Tigers 35–7. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:05.
  • MISS – Mike Wallace 68-yard pass from Seth Adams (pass failed), 12:53. Tigers 35–13. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:47.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 27-yard field goal, 9:40. Tigers 38–13. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 3:05.
  • MISS – Greg Hardy 3-yard pass from Seth Adams (pass failed), 4:24. Tigers 38–19. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 5:10.

Fourth quarter

  • MISS – B. J. Green-Ellis 2-yard run (pass failed), 14:56. Tigers 38–25. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:51.
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More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZMISS
First downs2926
Total yards548534
Rushing yards218229
Passing yards330305
Turnovers02
Time of possession28:2731:09
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingChase Daniel31/42, 330 yards, 5 TD
RushingTony Temple17 rushes, 123 yards
ReceivingWilliam Franklin8 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD
Ole MissPassingSeth Adams23/41, 305 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingB. J. Green-Ellis33 rushes, 226 yards, TD
ReceivingMike Wallace7 receptions, 136 yards, TD
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Western Michigan

See also: 2007 Western Michigan Broncos football team
Western Michigan Broncos at Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 3 71424
Tigers 14 17 71452
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: September 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Partly sunny, 58 °F (14 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,480
  • Referee: Ross Smith
  • Box score, Recap
More information Statistics, WMU ...
StatisticsWMUMIZ
First downs
Total yards
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Turnovers
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western MichiganPassing
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MissouriPassing
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No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State

See also: 2007 Illinois State Redbirds football team
No. 14 (FCS) Illinois State Redbirds at No. 25 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 14 (FCS) Redbirds 3 7 0717
No. 25 Tigers 14 10 7738
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: September 22
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 56,137
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • Box score, Recap
More information Statistics, ILST ...
StatisticsILSTMIZ
First downs
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Illinois StatePassing
Rushing
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MissouriPassing
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No. 25 Nebraska

See also: 2007 Nebraska Cornhuskers football team
No. 25 Nebraska Cornhuskers at No. 17 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 25 Cornhuskers 3 3 006
No. 17 Tigers 14 6 14741
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

More information Statistics, NEB ...
StatisticsNEBMIZ
First downs2032
Total yards297606
Rushing yards74195
Passing yards235411
Turnovers10
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NebraskaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MissouriPassingChase Daniel33-47, 401 yards, 2 TD
RushingChase Daniel11 carries, 72 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMartin Rucker9 receptions, 109 yards, 1 TD
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At No. 6 Oklahoma

See also: 2007 Oklahoma Sooners football team
No. 11 Missouri Tigers at No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Tigers 7 3 14731
No. 6 Sooners 10 7 61841
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at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZOKLA
First downs
Total yards
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Turnovers
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
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OklahomaPassing
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No. 22 Texas Tech

See also: 2007 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team
No. 22 Texas Tech Red Raiders at No. 15 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Red Raiders 0 10 0010
No. 15 Tigers 10 7 71741
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: October 6
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 80 °F (27 °C)
  • Game attendance: 63,396
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • TV announcers (ABC): Ron Franklin, Ed Cunningham, Jack Arute
  • Box score, Recap
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • MIZ – Stryker Sulak 38-yard interception return (Jeff Wolfert kick), 10:21. Tigers 7–0.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 21-yard field goal, 2:13. Tigers 10–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 4:48.

Second quarter

  • TTU – Edward Britton 68-yard pass from Graham Harrel (Alex Trlica kick), 6:39. Tigers 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:40.
  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 1-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 5:05. Tigers 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:27.
  • TTU – Alex Trlica 45-yard field goal, 0:22. Tigers 17–10. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 0:27.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 3-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 7:34. Tigers 24–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:10.

Fourth quarter

  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 1-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 14:04. Tigers 31–10. Drive: 13 plays, 76 yards, 4:58.
  • MIZ – Jeremy Maclin 57-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 9:36. Tigers 38–10. Drive: 2 plays, 63 yards, 0:52.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 39-yard field goal, 4:40. Tigers 41–10. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 3:01.
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More information Statistics, TTU ...
StatisticsTTUMIZ
First downs2323
Total yards388422
Rushing yards-9212
Passing yards397210
Turnovers42
Time of possession31:4428:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas TechPassingGraham Harrell44/69, 397 yards, TD, 4 INT
RushingShannon Woods10 rushes, 30 yards
ReceivingDanny Amendola11 receptions, 94 yards
MissouriPassingChase Daniel14/19, 210 yards, TD, INT
RushingDerrick Washington9 rushes, 66 yards
ReceivingChase Coffman3 receptions, 53 yards
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Iowa State

See also: 2007 Iowa State Cyclones football team
Iowa State Cyclones at No. 13 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cyclones 0 14 7728
No. 13 Tigers 14 6 15742
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: October 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 53,386
More information Statistics, ISU ...
StatisticsISUMIZ
First downs
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Turnovers
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Iowa StatePassing
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MissouriPassing
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At Colorado

See also: 2007 Colorado Buffaloes football team
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at Colorado Buffaloes – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Tigers 7 24 17755
Buffaloes 10 0 0010
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at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado

  • Date: November 3
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. CDT/4:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game attendance: 51,483
  • TV announcers (FSN): Joel Meyers, Dave Lapham, Jim Knox
More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZCOL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
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ColoradoPassing
Rushing
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Texas A&M

See also: 2007 Texas A&M Aggies football team
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 7 Missouri Tigers – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 2 7 10726
No. 7 Tigers 7 17 01640
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at Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

  • Date: November 10
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 64,945
  • TV announcers (FSN): Joel Meyers, Dave Lapham, Jim Knox, Dan McLaughlin
More information Statistics, TAMU ...
StatisticsTAMUMIZ
First downs
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassing
Rushing
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MissouriPassing
Rushing
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At Kansas State

See also: 2007 Kansas State Wildcats football team
No. 6 Missouri Tigers at Kansas State Wildcats – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 6 Tigers 14 7 141449
Wildcats 9 9 7732
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at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas

  • Date: November 17
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. CST
  • Game attendance: 48,406
  • TV announcers (FSN): Bill Land, Gary Reasons, Emily Jones
More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZKSU
First downs
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Rushing yards
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Turnovers
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassing
Rushing
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Kansas StatePassing
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Vs. No. 2 Kansas

See also: 2007 Kansas Jayhawks football team
No. 3 Missouri Tigers vs. No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Tigers 7 7 14836
No. 2 Jayhawks 0 0 72128
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at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • MIZ – Martin Rucker 1-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 0:29. Tigers 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 3:59.

Second quarter

  • MIZ – Danario Alexander 11-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 9:21. Tigers 14–0. Drive: 13 plays, 98 yards, 5:14.

Third quarter

  • MIZ – Jimmy Jackson 1-yard run (Jeff Wolfert kick), 10:36. Tigers 21–0. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 2:01.
  • KU – Brandon McAnderson 1-yard run (Scott Webb kick), 7:21. Tigers 21–7. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:15.
  • MIZ – Derrick Washington 3-yard pass from Chase Daniel (Jeff Wolfert kick), 1:19. Tigers 28–7. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 6:02.

Fourth quarter

  • KU – Todd Reesing 5-yard run (Scott Webb kick), 13:02. Tigers 28–14. Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:17.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 43-yard field goal, 9:55. Tigers 31–14. Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 3:07.
  • KU – Dexton Fields 10-yard pass from Todd Reesing (Scott Webb kick), 8:28. Tigers 31–21. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 1:27.
  • MIZ – Jeff Wolfert 43-yard field goal, 3:31. Tigers 34–21. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 4:57.
  • KU – Marcus Henry 5-yard pass from Todd Reesing (Scott Webb kick), 2:03. Tigers 34–28. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 1:28.
  • MIZ – Todd Reesing sacked in own end zone by Lorenzo Williams, 0:12. Tigers 36–28.
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More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZKU
First downs2923
Total yards519391
Rushing yards15142
Passing yards368349
Passing: comp–att–int41–50–028–49–2
Turnovers02
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MissouriPassingChase Daniel40/49 361 yards, 3 TD
RushingTony Temple22 carries, 98 yards
ReceivingDanario Alexander8 receptions, 117 yards, TD
KansasPassingTodd Reesing28/49 349 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingBrandon McAnderson14 carries, 41 yards, TD
ReceivingDexton Fields8 receptions, 116 yards, TD
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Vs. No. 9 Oklahoma (Big 12 Championship Game)

Main article: 2007 Big 12 Championship Game
No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 1 Missouri Tigers (2007 Big 12 Championship Game) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Sooners 0 14 141038
No. 1 Tigers 3 11 0216
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at Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: December 1
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 62,585
  • Referee: Clete Blakeman
  • TV announcers (ABC): Brent Musburger, Kirk Herbstreit, Lisa Salters
More information Statistics, OKLA ...
StatisticsOKLAMIZ
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OklahomaPassing
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MissouriPassing
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Missouri fans in front of the Alamo before the game.

Vs. Arkansas (Cotton Bowl Classic)

See also: 2007 Arkansas Razorbacks football team and 2008 Cotton Bowl Classic
No. 7 Missouri Tigers vs. No. 25 Arkansas Razorbacks (2008 Cotton Bowl Classic) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 7 Tigers 7 7 141038
No. 25 Razorbacks 0 0 707
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at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

More information Statistics, MIZ ...
StatisticsMIZARK
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Roster

2007 Missouri Tigers football roster (as of August 31, 2007 Archived January 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine)

Wide receivers

  •  2 William Franklin Senior
  •  4 Jason Ray – Redshirt Senior
  • 6 Sanford Gooden - Redshirt Freshman
  •  8 Jared Perry – Sophomore
  •  9 Jeremy Maclin – Redshirt Freshman
  • 28 Adam Casey – Redshirt Junior
  • 30 Drew Yanker – Freshman
  • 31 Michael Oldroyd – Redshirt Freshman
  • 36 Tyrone Reece – Sophomore
  • 81 Danario Alexander – Sophomore
  • 84 Tommy Saunders – Redshirt Junior
  • 85 Greg Bracey – Redshirt Senior
  • 86 Chris Gares – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 87 Lucas Null – Senior
  • 88 Forrest Shock – Redshirt Freshman
  • 89 Blake May – Redshirt Sophomore

Offensive line

  • 51 James Stigall – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 54 Chris Tipton – Senior
  • 55 Jayson Palmgren – Freshman
  • 57 Tony Ploudre – Freshman
  • 58 Brendan Donaldson – Freshman
  • 60 Bryan Webb – Freshman
  • 61 Colin Brown – Redshirt Junior
  • 62 Tim Barnes – Redshirt Freshman
  • 63 Ryan Schleusner – Redshirt Freshman
  • 65 Mike Prince – Redshirt Freshman
  • 66 Austin Wuebbels – Freshman
  • 67 J. T. Beasley – Freshman
  • 68 Dain Wise – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 69 Jesse Hernandez "Redshirt Freshman
  • 71 Monte Wyrick – Redshirt Senior
  • 72 Elvis Fisher – Freshman
  • 73 Thomas Hellm – Freshman
  • 76 Ryan Madison – Redshirt Junior
  • 77 Adam Spieker – Redshirt Senior
  • 78 Kurtis Gregory – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 79 Tyler Luellen – Redshirt Senior

Tight ends

  • 33 Levi Hamilton – Junior
  • 43 Jon Gissinger – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 45 Chase Coffman – Junior
  • 48 Caleb Medley – Freshman
  • 49 Joshua Biship – Sophomore
  • 82 Martin Rucker – Redshirt Senior
  • 93 Andy Loyd – Redshirt Freshman
  

Quarterbacks

  •  5 Dominic Grooms – Redshirt Freshman
  • 10 Chase Daniel – Junior
  • 11 Jimmy Costello – Freshman
  • 13 J. P. Tillman – Redshirt Freshman
  • 14 Chase Patton – Redshirt Junior

Running backs

  •  1 Jimmy Jackson – Redshirt Junior
  •  3 Marcus Woods – Redshirt Senior
  •  7 Earl Goldsmith – Redshirt Junior
  • 22 Tony Temple – Senior
  • 24 Derrick Washington – Freshman
  • 26 De'Vion Moore – Freshman
  • 46 Shawn Scott – Sophomore

Defensive line

  • 38 Stryker Sulak – Redshirt Junior
  • 39 Tyler Crane – Freshman
  • 47 Jaysen Corbett – Junior
  • 48 Tommy Chavis – Junior
  • 50 Jason Townson – Junior
  • 53 Terrell Resonno – Freshman
  • 59 Zach Milligan – Redshirt Freshman
  • 75 Brandon Shipman – Sophomore
  • 90 Dominique Hamilton – Freshman
  • 91 Charles Gaines – Senior
  • 92 Andy Maples – Junior
  • 93 John Stull – Redshirt Freshman
  • 94 Evander Hood – Junior
  • 95 Chris Earnhardt – Freshman
  • 95 Steven Blair – Redshirt Senior
  • 96 Jaron Baston – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 98 Bart Coslet – Redshirt Freshman
  • 99 Lorenzo Williams – Redshirt Senior

Linebackers

  •  2 Connell Davis – Redshirt Sophomore
  •  5 Van Alexander – Redshirt Junior
  • 12 Sean Weatherspoon – Sophomore
  • 18 Steve Redmond – Redshirt Junior
  • 25 Aaron O'Neal – Redshirt Junior †
  • 30 Marquis Booker – Redshirt Freshman
  • 33 Luke Lambert – Freshman
  • 34 Brock Christopher – Junior
  • 40 Andrew Gachkar – Freshman
  • 41 John Ruth – Senior
  • 45 Marlon Galbreath – Redshirt Freshman
  • 49 Michael Keck – Freshman
  • 53 Jeff Gettys – Redshirt Freshman
  • 64 Joe Schumacher – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 74 Stephon Hayden – Sophomore
  

Safety

  • 14 Scipio Daniels – Freshman
  • 16 Devin Lenauer – Freshman

Strong Safety

  •  1 William Moore Redshirt Junior
  •  8 Justin Garrett – Junior
  • 10 Gilbert Moye – Freshman
  • 13 Cornelius Brown – Senior
  • 24 Mack Breed – Redshirt Junior

Free Safety

  •  4 Travis Cardoza – Redshirt Senior
  • 15 Del Howard – Sophomore

Defensive backs

  •  3 Darnell Terrell – Senior
  •  4 James Aldridge – Freshman
  •  6 Paul Simpson – Senior
  •  7 La'Roderick Thomas – Redshirt Freshman
  • 11 Tremane Vaughns – Junior
  • 19 Carl Gettis – Freshman
  • 20 Kevin Rutland – Redshirt Freshman
  • 20 Erik Ruin – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 21 Castine Bridges – Redshirt Junior
  • 28 Hardy Ricks – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 31 Trey Hobson – Freshman
  • 33 John Gill – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 35 Matt Davis – Redshirt Freshman
  • 41 Ryan Sutherlin – Freshman
  • 43 Tony Buhr – Redshirt Junior
  • 26 Terris Phillips – Redshirt Sophomore

Punters

  • 36 Jake Harry – Junior
  • 90 Adam Crossett – Redshirt Senior

Kickers

† Starter at position     † LB Aaron O'Neal died on July 13, 2005, but remained on the Tigers' roster for the remainder of his eligibility

Coaching staff

More information Name, Position ...
NamePositionYears
at MU		Alma mater (Year)
Gary Pinkel[12]Head coach7Kent State (1975)
Dave Christensen (assistant head coach)Offensive coordinator
Quarterbacks, Offensive Line		7Western Washington (1985)
Matt Eberflus (associate head coach)Defensive coordinator
Safeties		7Toledo (1993)
Cornell FordCornerbacks7Toledo (1991)
Andy HillWide receivers12University of Missouri (1985)
Brian JonesRunning backs7Connecticut (1981)
Craig KuligowskiDefensive line7Toledo (1991)
Dave SteckelLinebackers7Kutztown (1982)
Bruce WalkerTight ends
Assistant offensive line		7Central Washington (1983)
David YostQuarterbacks
Recruiting coordinator		7Kent State (1992)
Barry OdomAssistant ad for football operations5University of Missouri (1999)
Nick OtterbacherDirector of football recruiting4Toledo (2002)
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Coaching staff from: "Missouri Tigers – 2007 Roster". CSTV.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

Rankings

See also: 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
RV = Received votes ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRVRVRV2520171116139763 (1)1 (45)74
CoachesRVRVRV25201711171397642 (17)75
HarrisNot released211811171397631 (57)7Not released
BCSNot released1613965416Not released
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Statistics

(through Cotton Bowl Classic, Jan. 1, 2008)

More information MU, Opp ...
MUOpp
Scoring558326
   Points per Game39.923.3
FIRST DOWNS378286
   Rushing14090
   Passing215178
   Penalty2318
RUSHING YARDAGE2,4671,709
  Gained2,8922,106
  Lost-425-397
  Rushing Attempts530476
  Average per Rush4.73.6
  Average per Game176.2122.1
  TDs Rushing  29  20
PASSING YARDAGE4,3973,596
  Comp-Att-Int394-582–13347–560–17
  Average per Pass7.66.4
  Average per Catch11.210.4
  Average per Game314.1256.9
  TDs Passing3418
TOTAL OFFENSE6,8645,305
  Total Plays1,1121,036
   Avg per Play6.25.1
   Avg per Game490.3378.9
Kick returns-Yards49–1,14391–1,908
Punt returns-Yards26–30718–126
Int. Returns-Yards17–17113–202
MUOpp
Kick return Avg23.321.0
Punt return Avg11.87.0
Int. Return Avg10.115.5
Fumbles-Lost18–728–16
Penalties-Yards76–648103–778
   Avg per Game46.355.6
Punts-Yards56–2,00870–2,804
   Avg per Punt35.940.1
  Net punt avg31.534.0
Time of possession/Game28:5031:08
3rd down conversions107/202 (53%)95/226 (42%)
4th down conversions6/10 (60%)16/28 (57%)
Sacks-Yards30–25821–169
Touchdowns scored7043
Field goals-Attempts21–25 (84%)11–17 (65%)
On-Side Kicks0–10–3
Red-Zone Scores61–67 (91%)39–53 (74%)
Red-Zone TDs45–67 (67%)29–53 (55%)
PAT-Attempts67–67 (100%)33–39 (85%)
ATTENDANCE361,393235,827
  Games / Avg per Game6 / 60,2324 / 58,957
  Neutral Site4 / 69,647
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Scores by Quarter

More information Total ...
1 2 3 4 Total
Opponents 43 81 98 104 326
Tigers 125 166 147 120 558
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Offense

More information Name, GP ...
PASSING
NameGPEfficCmp-Att-IntPctYdsTDLngAvg/G
Daniel, Chase14147.89384–563-1168.24,3063382307.6
Patton, Chase10  69.54  6–13–146.2  60022  6.7
Saunders, Tommy14296.80  3–3–0100.0  31  114  2.4
Maclin, Jeremy14−50.00  1–2–150.0    0  0  0  0.0
Total14145.97394–582–1367.74,3973482314.1
Opponents14120.44347–560–1762.03,5961868256.9
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More information Name, GP ...
RECEIVING (sortable options)
NameGPNo.YdsAvgTDLongAvg/G
Rucker, Martin14848349.984059.6
Maclin, Jeremy14801,05513.298275.4
Coffman, Chase135253110.273340.8
Franklin, Will144970914.547250.6
Saunders, Tommy14413979.712828.4
Alexander, Danario103741711.324841.7
Perry, Jered141315211.704510.9
Washington, Derrick1210707.01255.7
Ray, Jason138617.60134.7
Temple, Tony127689.71205.7
Jackson, Jimmy146305.00102.1
Goldsmith, Earl124205.0081.7
Bracey, Greg1135317.71374.8
Total143944,39711.23482314.1
Opponents143473,59610.41868256.9
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More information Name, GP ...
RUSHING (sortable options)
NameGPAttGainLossNetAvgTDLongAvg/G
Temple, Tony1218611359610395.6124486.6
Maclin, Jeremy1451388133757.443026.8
Jackson, Jimmy1467342113314.971823.6
Daniel, Chase141094712182532.343918.1
Washington, Derrick1236199151845.112015.3
Woods, Marcus62112001205.701920.0
Goldsmith, Earl1219997924.80197.7
Rucker, Martin1414511503.6093.6
Patton, Chase105351346.81183.4
Alexander, Danario106365315.20193.1
Coffman, Chase1318088.0080.6
Saunders, Tommy142811−3−1.508−0.2
Perry, Jered14105−5−5.000−0.4
Team1012042−42−3.500−4.2
Total145302,8924252,4674.72944176.2
Opponents144762,1063971,7093.62066122.1
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Field Goals / PAT

More information Name, FG-FGA ...
NameFG-FGAPct01-1920–2930–3940–4950–99LngBlkdPATPts.
Wolfert, Jeff21–2584.02–28–87–84–70–048067–67130
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Special teams

More information Name, Punting ...
Name Punting Kickoffs
No.YdsAvgLongTBFCIn20Blkd No.YdsAvgTBOB
Crossett, Adam461,78838.96361517213  83163.921
Team400.000001
Wolfert, Jeff814,75858.733
Total501,78835.863615173945,58959.554
Opponents652,61040.266617170664,14262.8151
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More information Name, Punt returns ...
Name Punt returns Kick returns
No.YdsAvgTDLongNo.YdsAvgTDLong
Maclin, Jeremy2330213.1266431,03924.2199
Franklin, William100.000
Vaughns, Tremane38026.7030
Jackson, Jimmy11111.0011
Goldsmith, Earl177.007
Bridges, Castine040.004
Woods, Marcus122.002
Total2430212.6266491,14323.3199
Opponents151248.3227841,74020.7041
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Defense

More information Name, GP ...
Name GP Tackles Sacks Pass defense Interceptions Fumbles Blkd
Kick
SoloAstTotalTFL-YdsNo-YdsBrUpQBHNo.-YdsAvgTDLongRcv-YdsFF
Moore, William1363411049.0–42 2.0–2152 7–355.0022 0–010
Brown, Cornelius  84129708.0–18 0.0–040 3–237.708 2-10211
Witherspoon, Sean1373511248.5–36 2.0–1770 0–00.000 1–020
Christopher, Brock135244966.5–16 1.5–941 1–00.000 0–010
Williams, Lorenzo131912319.5–63 6.0–5810 0–0000 2–000
Hood, Ziggy132518436.5–27 3.5–2054 0–0000 1–030
Sulak, Stryker133222549.0–69 6.0-6253 1–3838.0138 0–041
Chavis, Tommy132517427.0–28 4.5–2513 0–00.000 0–021
Bridges, Castine133415490.0–0 0.0–010 1–4949.0049 1–000
Garrett, Justin122022420.0–0 0.0–030 2–00.000 0–020
Gettis, Carl133510452.0–5 0.0–010 1–00.000 0–000
Terrell, Darnell1331  9400.5–5 0.0–0101 0–00.000 2–000
Alexander, Van132631571.0–7 1.0–711 0–00.000 1–010
Howard, Del121912311.0–2 0.0–010 0–00.000 0–000
Lambert, Luke1313  9221.0–10 1.0–1000 0–00.000 0–000
Ricks, Hardy1315  6212.0–14 0.0–010 0–00.000 0–000
Simpson, Paul1310  6160.0–0 0.0–020 0–00.000 0–000
Gachkar, Andrew13  9  7160.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–010
Davis, Connell11  6  7130.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 2–300
Gaines, Charles13  9  6152.0–10 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–000
Vaughns, Tremane1310  2120.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–000
Redmond, Steve13  4  5  90.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–000
Washington, Derrick11  4  5  90.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–000
Baston, Jaron13  4  8121.5–5 0.0–001 0–00.000 0–000
Stull, John11  5  4  90.5–1 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–000
Corbett, Jaysen10  3  4  71.0–6 1.0–600 0–00.000 0–000
Prince, Mike  1  1  0  11.0–18 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–010
Coslet, Bart  2  0  0  00.0–0 0.0–001 0–00.000 0–000
Team  2  0  0  00.0–0 0.0–000 0–00.000 0–001
Total136074091,01677–382 27–2325217 16–1459.1149 12–105194
Opponents135805241,10481–319 20–1564417 12–19014.9246 5–17103
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Statistics from: "Missouri Tigers – Cumulative Season Statistics". CSTV.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

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