Late 56-yd FG lifts Mizzou to bowl win in Nashville
Tigers top Iowa 27-24 in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.
Published: Dec. 30, 2024 at 6:08 PM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Blake Craig kicked a pair of 4th quarter field goals, but the 56-yarder with 4:36 to play was the one that lifted Missouri to a 27-24 win over Iowa in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.
The Hawkeyes led 24-14 in the 2nd half, but Missouri rallied to score 13 unanswered points.
Tigers quarterback Brady Cook, in his final college game, threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Marquis Johnson had 122 receiving yards and a TD.
Iowa managed 166 rushing yards against Mizzou’s defense, but the Hawkeyes were held to just three points in the second half.
The victory gives Missouri back-to-back 10-win seasons as they finish the year 10-3. Iowa ends the year 8-5.
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