BOISE, Idaho (Interstat) — Ahmad Hardy rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns as Missouri overpowered Mississippi State 49-27 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers’ defense scored twice on interception returns, one by Marvin Burks Jr. and another by Toriano Pride Jr., to break open a close game in the third quarter. The Bulldogs, led by quarterback Blake Shapen, kept pace early but were undone by the Missouri defense. Missouri improved to 7-3, while Mississippi State fell to 5-6.