Mizzou Outlasts Juice And The Illini

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Juice Williams and the Fighting Illini were able to keep it a game early in the 2nd quarter until Chase Daniel and the Tigers put their feet on the gas and never let up.

Illinois started to comeback in the 4th quarter, but the aggressiveness  and might of the Tiger offense kept going as the defeated Illinois 52-42.

Missouri Quarterback Chase Daniel went 26 for 43 for 323 yards and 3 touchdowns. Illinois was able to intercept Daniel as Illinois DT Derek Williams got in his face and was able to snatch the ball as it was leaving Daniel's arm and return it for a touchdown for Illinois' only lead of the evening.

The Tigers' offensive hybrid playmaker, WR Jeremy Maclin, was having a decent game until an ankle injury early in the 4th quarter. Maclin's x-rays cam back negative so he should return soon.

Illinois QB Juice Williams was the only consistent player for the Illini has he went 26 for 42 for 451 yards and 5 touchdowns.

I think that Juice Williams has solidified himself as one of the top Quarterbacks in the NCAA, but Illinois has a way to go to be a solid program, especially on defense.

Missouri will host Southeast Missouri State at 7pm EST, while Illinois will host Eastern Illinois at 12pm EST, on Saturday, September 6th.

Colt Brennan Takes It To The Colts In The Hall of Fame Game

Colt Brennan's debut in the NFL couldn't have been better for the little amount of playing time that was afforded him.

In Canton, Ohio last night was the first NFL pre-season showdown, known as the Hall of Fame game, as the Washington Redskins stuck it to the Indianapolis Colts winning 30-16.

Indianapolis, with no Peyton Manning, tried to take control early but were out matched by the Redskins first year Head Coach Jim Zorn. It's not sure where in the lineup will be Colt Brennan's place, but after last night's performance, Brennan's making his case heard loud and clear. Brennan went 9 for 10 for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Even though it hasn't been said yet, QB Jason Campbell, the Redskins presumed starter, should be looking over his shoulder for the NCAA's single season and all time touchdown record holder because after last night Brennan won't be looking back.

By: Collin Dakheel

Astros Sweep Mets As They Make Their Playoff Run

(AP Photo / Dave Einsel)

The Astros completed their three game sweep of the Mets this afternoon with a shutout win of 4-0.

Houston has won six out of their last seven and are now putting tremendous pressure on the rest of the NL Central teams. As of today, Houston sits eight games out of the NL Wild Card and thirteen games out of the NL Division race.

With six home runs in this three game series the Astros are finding their rhythm and have a chance with 52 games left to make their run for the post season and glory in October.

Houston goes to Chicago tomorrow to a begin three game series against the first place Cubs. The Astros have played the Cubs pretty well all season, but Chicago has won 41 games at home this year and after Houston's series with New York, they will not be taking the Astros lightly.

By: Collin Dakheel