Middle Tennessee cornerback Michael Minter celebrates as he runs off the field following an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee won 51-45. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Brent Stockstill threw four touchdown passes to lift Middle Tennessee State past Missouri in a 51-45 win Saturday night.
It was the most points Missouri has ever scored in a loss.
Stockstill completed 23 of his 41 passes for 280 yards and added another 70 yards rushing on seven carries as Middle Tennessee State (4-2) amassed 584 yards of offense, including 300 rushing yards.
I'Tavius Mathers rushed 28 times for 215 yards and a touchdown, and also caught 8 passes for 48 yards and a touchdown for the Blue Raiders. It's the highest individual rushing total Missouri has surrendered since Auburn's 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.
Damarea Crockett had 29 carries for 156 yards and four touchdowns for the Tigers and Ish Witter added 19 carries for 121 yards. Crockett's four scores are the most by a freshman running back in school history.
Missouri's Drew Lock was 20 of 40 for 281 yards passing with two touchdowns and added 63 yards rushing.
Middle Tennessee State jumped out to a 10-0 lead before Crockett's 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.
THE TAKEAWAY
Missouri: 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.
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. Middle Tennessee won the last meeting 42-34 Oct. 17, 2015 in Murfeesboro.
Middle Tennessee running back Ruben Garnett (27) celebrates following an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee won 51-45. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri running back Ish Witter walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee won 51-45. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee running back I'Tavius Mathers (4) slips past Missouri defenders Cale Garrett and Cam Hilton, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri running back Damarea Crockett scores on a 2-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Richie James, right, is congratulated by quarterback Brent Stockstill after catching a pass and running it in 56 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Richie James carries the ball after catching a pas and running it in 56 yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college against Missouri football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee running back I'Tavius Mathers carries the ball on a 71-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri running back Ish Witter, center, runs with the ball as Middle Tennessee defensive tackle Jimal McBride, left, and linebacker Malik Hawkins, right, give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, right, runs with the ball as Middle Tennessee linebacker D.J. Sanders defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri wide receiver J'Mon Moore, left, fumbles as Middle Tennessee linebacker D.J. Sanders (31) and safety Alex Dale (22) defenen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri running back Damarea Crockett (16) is congratulated by Paul Adams after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri tight end Kendall Blanton dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, right, fumbles as he throws as Middle Tennessee defensive end Chris Hale watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. The ball was recovered by Middle Tennessee. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Dennis Andrews (20) is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Dennis Andrews, right, is congratulated by teammate Max Linder after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock (3) throws as Middle Tennessee defensive tackle Shaquille Huff (51) and defensive end Chris Hale (59) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Missouri running back Damarea Crockett, right, scores past Middle Tennessee cornerback Charvarius Ward during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri quarterback Drew Lock, left, fumbles as Middle Tennessee defensive end Chris Hale reaches for the loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. Middle Tennessee recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Dennis Andrews, left, catches a touchdown pass as teammate Max Linder celebrates in the background during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri tight end Jason Reese, center, is hit by Middle Tennessee linebacker D.J. Sanders, left, after catching a pass as linebacker Myles Harges watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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