Ahmad Hardy ran for 300 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night and Missouri's defense survived the loss of two starters on targeting ejections as it returned two interceptions for scores in a 49-27 win over visiting Mississippi State in Columbia, Mo.

Freshman quarterback Matt Zollers completed 8 of 15 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns with an interception for the Tigers (7-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference). Missouri outgained the Bulldogs 438-345 despite having possession for only 23:18.

Blake Shapen hit 19 of 33 passes for 199 yards and two picks as Mississippi State fell to 5-6 overall and 1-6 in the conference. The Bulldogs will have to upset No. 6 Ole Miss at home on Nov. 28 to become bowl-eligible.

Shapen also rushed for two scores, including a 3-yard run at the 10:28 mark o

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