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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The first time Missouri played Middle Tennessee State was Sept. 20, 2003, when the Tigers narrowly defeated the Blue Raiders 41-40 in overtime.Missouri coach Barry Odom was a graduate assistant coach on that team, and earlier this week, fondly recalled a walk-off touchdown in the south end zone of Faurot Field.After Saturday, new memories of Middle Tennessee State will likely occupy Odoms thoughts.The Blue Raiders spoiled Missouris 105th homecoming, defeating the Tigers 51-45 Saturday.Its the most points Missouri has ever scored in a loss.Im frustrated that we didnt win the football game, Odom said. We played very poorly in a lot of aspects.Brent Stockstill was 23 of 41 for 280 yards and four touchdowns, and added 70 yards rushing on seven carries as the Blue Raiders amassed 584 yards of offense, including 300 rushing yards.I definitely think thats the biggest win Ive ever been a part of, Stockstill said. It was huge for us. I think it starts with the no turnovers. I thought we were able to move it and protect it...overall we moved it all day and protected the ball and thats what wins games.Middle Tennessee State coach Rick Stockstill described it as a phenomenal win for us.Our guys competed their tails off, Brent Stockstill said. They battled. They never flinched. They never relaxed. It was back and forth the whole game.ITavius Mathers rushed 28 times for 215 yards and a touchdown for Middle Tennessee, and also caught 8 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Its the highest individual rushing total Missouri has surrendered since Auburns 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.Running back Damarea Crockett had 29 carries for 156 yards and 4 touchdowns and Ish Witter added 19 carries for 121 yards. Crocketts four scores are the most by a freshman running back in school history.Missouri quarterback Drew Lock was 20 of 40 for 281 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 10 times for 63 yards.Its hard to describe how it feels, Lock said of the loss. Its dull. Its not something that you want to repeat. I thought we did a good job during practice to get ready and make sure that this didnt happen. Now that it did, we just have to practice even harder and make sure that we dont get this feeling again.Middle Tennessee State (4-2) jumped out to a 10-0 lead before Crocketts first touchdown made it a one-score game. The Blue Raiders held a 34-28 lead at halftime in a game that saw seven lead changes.Missouri took its final lead of the game with 13:27 remaining in the third quarter when Crocketts fourth touchdown put the Tigers up 35-34.The Blue Raiders only targeted seven pass catchers, with Richie James leading the way with 5 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Dennis Andrews added 5 catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns, including a 5-yard score with 10:31 left, extending the Blue Raiders lead to 48-38.Missouri tight end Kendall Blanton caught two passes for 37 yards and a touchdown and Ray Wingo caught his first pass since Sept. 10, a 17-yard touchdown.INJURY REPORTThe Tigers lost four starters to injury, three of which occurred in the first half. Linebacker Michael Scherer and cornerback John Gibson both sustained knee injuries that sidelined them for the day. Tight end Jason Reese sustained an injury to his ribs, and defensive tackle Terry Beckner Jr. went down in the third quarter with a left knee injury and did not return.THE TAKEAWAYMissouri: The Tigers were flagged 13 times for 125 yards, allowing the Blue Raiders to extend multiple drives. In the second quarter, Missouri punter Corey Fatony booted a 57-yard punt that was called back because of an illegal motion penalty. On the ensuing re-kick, a high snap forced Fatony to dive on the ball at the Missouri 7-yard line, setting up a rushing touchdown by Richie James.Weve got to look back and evaluate where they came from, Odom said of the penalties. Is it technique? Is it habits in practice? That will never win. Our margin for error is so low. Thats 100 hidden yards right there. Inexcusable.Middle Tennessee State: The Blue Raiders took care of the ball the entire game. They did not turn the ball over to a Missouri defense that has 14 takeaways on the season. Missouri had two turnovers and the Blue Raiders capitalized, converting them into 10 points.UP NEXT:Missouri: The Tigers host Kentucky next Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Missouri last year 21-13 in Lexington.Middle Tennessee State: The Blue Raiders play at Florida International next Saturday. 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It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Bristols return to the Aviva Premiership will start with a trip to Twickenham to take on Harlequins in the annual London Double Header.The season starts on Sep. 2 when Gloucester host Leicester at Kingsholm and Newcastle travel to Sale. All eyes will be on Twickenham on Saturday Sep. 3 when champions Saracens play Worcester at following Quins clash against Bristol. Elsewhere on Sep. 3 Bath travel to Northampton and finishing off the weekend is a matchup between Wasps and Exeter in Coventry on Sep. 4.Seeing the fixtures really gets the juices flowing. Were pleased to be involved in the London Double Header on our first game back in the top flight, its always a day that provides entertaining, competitive rugby, said Bristol director of rugby Andy Robinson. The key for us this season is to enjoy our rugby and embrace the challenges that await us.Were looking forward to playing at a fantastic stadium in front of our supporters, who we know will travel in great numbers to Twickenham.Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall added: Were very much looking forward to kicking off the 2016-17 campaign back at Twickenham Stadium against Worcester Warriors.The London Double Headder is always a great way to start the new season with four clubs battling it out in a showpiece occasion in front of a big crowd.ddddddddddddLooking around Aviva Premiership Rugby all clubs have strengthened going into the new campaign with quality players joining from across the globe - again proving that this competition is one of the best in the world.Bristols first Premiership match at their Ashton Gate home will be the following weekend when they play Northampton on Sep. 11 while Exeter take on Saracens in a repeat of last years final in the pick of the round two fixtures.Other headlines from Thursdays fixtures announcement see Bath and Harlequins hosting one home match at Twickenham while Saracens will play one of theirs at Wembley. After the 22 rounds are up, the semifinals will be contested over the weekend of May 19/20 while the final will take place at Twickenham on May 27.The Anglo-Welsh Cup will also return after it was cancelled last year due to the Rugby World Cup.The full list of Premiership fixtures can be found here.? ' ' '