Blakemore runs for 2 TDs, Wright scores late and Illinois State beats Missouri State 36-35

Sun, Nov 5, 2023
NCAAF News (AP)

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Mason Blakemore ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns, Wenkers Wright drove the ball into the end zone with 38 seconds left and Illinois State beat Missouri State 36-35 on Saturday.

Zack Annexstad led a 12-play, 76-yard, which took a little more than two minutes and was capped by Wright's 1-yard TD run, that ended a two-game losing skid for Illinois State (5-4, 3-3 Missouri Valley Football Conference).

The teams combined for 30 points and four touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

Annexstad was 33-of-49 passing for 291 yards and he threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Sobkowicz, who finished with seven catches for 98 yards receiving.

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Jordan Pachot completed 24 of 34 passes for 290 yards and two touchdown passes and two interceptions for Missouri State (3-6, 2-4). Jacardia Wright added 77 yards rushing and a pair of touchdown runs.

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