Smith leads MU's walk past Ball St.

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Quarterback Brad Smith ran for 105 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown scramble, and threw for another score to lead Missouri past Ball State 41-6 Saturday night.

Zack Abron had two of his three short touchdown runs in Missouri's 27-point third quarter. The Tigers, who led just 7-6 at halftime, are 2-0 for just the fourth time since 1983.

Marcus Merriweather led the Cardinals (0-1) with 115 yards on 26 carries.

Missouri, which upset Big Ten champion Illinois last week, forced four fumbles and got two touchdowns off turnovers.

Smith's showing followed his college debut last week, when he ran for 138 yards and passed for 152.

Smith finished with 176 yards on 14-of-27 passing Saturday. On his TD run, Smith skirted the sideline and shook a would-be tackler before reversing field and barreling in for the score.