Missouri State Bears at Illinois State Redbirds
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Clark throws for 3 TDs as Missouri State rolls to a 41-7 win over Illinois State
Michael Teason scooped up an Illinois State fumble and scored on a 42-yard return midway through the first quarter as Missouri State posted 17 points on its first three possessions.
After Clark threw eight yards to James BlackStrain early in the third quarter to push the Bears' lead to 31-0, the Redbirds answered with a nine-play, 68-yard drive for their lone score when Wenkers Wright scored from nine yards out.
Clark completed 24 of his 31 pass attempts for 343 yards with an interception to lead Missouri State (4-2, 2-0). Dash Luke caught six passes for 88 yards and Key caught two for 81 yards. Jacardia Wright carried 18 times for 58 yards.
Jake Rubley was 14-of-28 passing for 167 yards with an interception to lead Illinois State (4-3, 1-2). Tommy Rittenhouse was 9 of 17 for 79 yards with an interception. Wright carried 13 times for 58 yards and Xavier Loyd caught six passes for 99 yards.
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- TV Channel: Bears at Redbirds 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:23 | DVontae Key 62 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:59 | Michael Teason 42 Yd Fumble Return (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 1:52 | Yousef Obeid 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:19 | Lance Mason 12 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:27 | James BlackStrain 8 Yd pass from Jacob Clark (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:45 | Wenkers Wright 9 Yd Run (Ian Wagner Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 2:32 | Yousef Obeid 24 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 6:47 | Jacardia Wright 1 Yd Run (Yousef Obeid Kick) |
Statistics
 MOST |
 ILST |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 468 | Total Yards | 362 |
| 358 | Passing | 246 |
| 25/32 | Comp/Att | 23/45 |
| 11.2 | Yards per pass | 5.5 |
| 110 | Rushing | 116 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 2.7 | Yards per rush | 4.1 |
| 4-50 | Penalties | 3-20 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 35:30 | Possession | 24:30 |
Game Information
Location: Normal, IL
Attendance: 6,232 · Capacity:
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