Aug. 18, 2007
The Mizzou offense scored 10 touchdowns in its second scrimmage of the preseason at Faurot Field on Saturday morning as the Tigers continue preparation for the season opener in two weeks.
Chase Daniel threw three TDs, finishing with 120 yards on 10-of-13 passing. He had touchdown throws of 27, 8 and 35 yards in the scrimmage.
Chase Patton was also impressive, going 14-of-22 for 156 yards and one touchdown.
Earl Goldsmith scored the first touchdown of the day capping off a 70-yard drive with a one-yard plunge. A 48-yard pass from Chase Patton to Will Franklin early in the drive set up the opening score. Franklin had three receptions on the day for 44 yards.
Later in the scrimmage, the number one offense drove 60 yards in just three plays for its second score. A 28-yard run by Danario Alexander on a reverse was followed by 27-yard TD pass from Daniel to Jeremy Maclin.
Daniel added his second touchdown pass on an eight-yard strike to Martin Rucker as the Tigers worked on their redzone offense. Tony Temple scored from 10 yards out and Derrick Washington scored from four yards out during the redzone period.
Dominic Grooms and Adam Casey hooked up for a 22-yard scoring play midway through the scrimmage, as Casey made the reception while falling to the ground.
Jimmy Jackson added a two-yard touchdown run after an 18-yard reception by Chase Coffman moved the ball to the two-yard line. Coffman would score on the next drive, catching a pass from Patton and breaking through a crowd of defenders for a 14-yard score.
Coffman led all receivers with seven catches for 63 yards.
Washington added his second touchdown of the morning on a 10-yard run. He was the leading rusher for the Tigers gaining 50 yards on eight carries.
Temple ran for 44 yards on eight attempts and Goldsmith carried the ball nine times for 18 yards.
Daniel's third touchdown pass came during the two-minute drill when he connected with Franklin, who scampered 35 yards to the end zone.
The defense had two interceptions on the day, both by freshman Trey Hobson.
J.P. Tillman did not play on Saturday after being involved in a minor car accident on Friday, but is expected to return to practice on Sunday.
Missouri will hold its final preseason scrimmage on Thursday before it opens the season against Illinois at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 1 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis.