The Missouri Tigers All-Season Team: Carl Gettis
Rock M Nation analyzes the best performances at each position from the 2009 season. Today's vote: Carl Gettis
Tigers (37) @ Fighting Illini (9)
Saturday, Sep 5, 2009, 3:40 PM EDT
Edward Jones Dome - St. Louis, MO
| Final - 9.5.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Tigers | 10 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 37 |
| Illinois Fighting Illini | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
Stories
Missouri vs Illinois Highlights
Mizzou vs. Illinois Highlights Really couldn't have asked for a better start to 2009. So many questions immediately put to rest, so many doubters immediately shushed, so many seats filled on...
Mizzou Links, 9-10-09
Today's Mizzou Links. Topics include Bowling Green, heat on Illinois, Mizzou's stout defensive ends, and the latest on recruiting target Kony Ealy.
Mizzou Links, 9-9-09
Today's Mizzou links. Topics include a look at Bowling Green, more weekly honors for Blaine Gabbert, Mizzou's reappearance in the Top 25, and Big 12 links.
The Linking Illini is crestfallen, depressed and limping.
Daily Link dump for Tuesday, in which our hero curses the world.
Mizzou Links, 9-8-09
Today's Mizzou links. Topics include further gushing over Blaine Gabbert, preparation for Bowling Green, Big 12 links, and ho-hum weekends for Mizzou Soccer and Volleyball.
Animated Drive Chart: Illinois
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Photo Evidence: What Really Happened (Illinois Edition)
Photos can be deceiving. Luckily, technology allows us to see what really happened beneath the surface. Follow the jump on this post and roll over the photo to see what actually went down in...
Sunday Mizzou Wrap-Up
Links and more thoughts on yesterday's Mizzou win over Illinois. The Blaine Gabbert hyperbole is flowing like water.
Postgame Podcast #1! The Vindication Edition
A postgame podcast reviewing today's Missouri-Illinois game, which Mizzou won, 37-9.
Dissappointment, to say the very least: Illini fall to Mizzou again
oh sweet lord, a painful, ugly just plain awful loss to Mizzou is profiled.
Blaine Gabbert leads Missouri Tigers over Illinois Fighting Illini, 37-9
To quote John Kadlec from Brad Smith's debut against Illinois: "We've got a quarterback." Podcast and reaction forthcoming upon return to Columbia.
GameThreads
Fighting Illini Fans GameThread on The Champaign Room
Tigers Fans GameThread on Rock M Nation
Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 37 |
| Illinois | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 7:23 left: Missouri Field Goal - 32-yarder by Grant Ressel. |
| 3:02 left: Missouri Touchdown - 49-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert to Wes Kemp. (Grant Ressel kick). |
| 3:02 left: |
| Quarter 2 |
| 13:40 left: Illinois Field Goal - 24-yarder by Matt Eller. |
| 8:36 left: Missouri Field Goal - 44-yarder by Grant Ressel. |
| 0:06 left: Missouri Field Goal - 41-yarder by Grant Ressel. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 11:18 left: Missouri Touchdown - 4-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert to Jerrel Jackson. (Grant Ressel kick). |
| 11:18 left: |
| 5:39 left: Missouri Touchdown - 46-yard pass from Blaine Gabbert to Jared Perry. (Grant Ressel kick). |
| 5:39 left: |
| Quarter 4 |
| 13:19 left: Illinois Touchdown - 1-yard run by Mikel Leshoure. (kick failed). |
| 8:48 left: Missouri Touchdown - 8-yard run by Blaine Gabbert. (Grant Ressel kick). |
| 8:48 left: |
| Team statistics | Missouri | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 29:54 | 30:06 |
| First Downs | 21 | 18 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 26-35 0 | 22-37 1 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 117 37 | 110 35 |
| Punt Return Yards | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 0 1-0 0 | 2 2-1 1 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-45 | 4-40 |
| Punts-Average | 4-46.5 | 5-39.8 |
