Missouri's passing game stalled for much of its overtime win against the Vanderbilt Commodores, but the run game behind Nate Noel and Marcus Carroll helped hold off a stunning loss.

MU answered Vanderbilt’s touchdown with one of its own — the 20-yard catch-and-run by Burden — but the Tigers’ defense, on the ropes for a second straight drive, needed a big play. On third-and-3 on Missouri’s 4-yard line, Pavia kept the ball and found no place to go but backward.

The Tigers, led by Appalachian State running back Nate Noel and a strong day from the defense, picked up a 30-27 victory over the visiting Commodores.

Brady Cook threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns and Nate Noel ran for 199 yards for Missouri. The Tigers (4-0, 1-0 SEC) avoided a big upset that would have been a blow to their College Football Playoff chances by beating the Commodores (2-2, 0-1) for the fifth straight time.

Missouri football survived a scare from Vanderbilt on Saturday in Columbia, defeating the Commodores 30-27 in double overtime to head into the idle week undefeated. Not for the lack of trying, mind you.

Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz deserves scrutiny for a pair of his fourth-down decisions. But it was both teams' kickers that changed the game.

No. 7 Missouri survived an upset bid from Vanderbilt with a 30-27 win in double overtime win in both teams' SEC conference opener. Missouri kicker Blake Craig redeemed himself after missing three field goals in regulation by nailing a 37-yard go-ahead kick,

It’s SEC season in Columbia, where Missouri football opens conference play against Vanderbilt. You can get live updates from the game here.