Arrr, Missouri be shockin' No. 15 Kansas State with a mighty 61-yard field goal, makin' 'em walk the plank!
2023-09-16
Arr, me hearties! 'Twas a fine day when Harrison Mevis, a lad of Missouri, didst plunge a mighty cannonball from 61 yards, as the final ticks o' the clock be fading. 'Twas a sight to behold as he sent the No. 15 Kansas State scallywags down to Davy Jones' locker!
In a language befitting a 17th century pirate, mateys, I bring ye news that Harrison Mevis, a bold lad playin' fer the Missouri Tigers, be havin' a tale to tell 'til the end o' his days. The scallywag kicked a successful 61-yard field goal as time expired, givin' his unranked Tigers a triumphant 30-27 upset win over the No. 15 Kansas State, a fierce rival from the Big 12. Arr!The Tigers found themselves in a perilous situation, startin' at their own 18-yard line with nary a minute and a quarter left on the clock. They battled their way across midfield, but a delay of game pushed 'em back five yards closer to Davy Jones' Locker. Despite the odds, the Mizzou lads sent out their field goal unit, prayin' for a miracle.
Kansas State, thinkin' they had a chance, placed a returner in the end zone. But alas, all he could do was watch as Mevis' boot sailed through the air with the grace of a galleon on the high seas. With a mere three seconds left, the snap was true, the hold was steady, and the kick, by Blackbeard's beard, was perfect!
The 245-pounder's 61-yarder be the longest kick by any active SEC kicker and the second-longest in the storied history of Missouri. A mighty feat indeed! The celebration erupted like a rowdy crew on a plunderin' spree, with fans rushin' the field and Tigers mobbin' their hero, Mevis.
But let's not forget the other swashbucklers on the field. Tigers quarterback Brady Cook showed his mettle, passin' for 356 yards and two touchdowns. Luther Burden III be the lad who caught both of 'em, haulin' in seven receptions for 114 yards. On the Wildcats' side, Will Howard fought valiantly, throwin' for 270 yards and three touchdowns, albeit with an unfortunate interception. Two of Howard's passes found the hands of Ben Sinnott.
The next adventure awaits the Missouri Tigers as they set sail for a clash with Memphis, while Kansas State tangles with Central Florida. This be the tale, me hearties, and all credit to The Associated Press for their contribution to the report.