COLUMBIA, Mo. — Running back Ahmad Hardy still had 30 yards to go before he crossed the goal line to score Missouri's fifth touchdown of its 52-10 win over Louisiana on Saturday, but quarterback Beau Pribula's fist was already raised in celebration.

He knew what was happening. It'd been happening all day.

The Tigers (3-0) dominated the Ragin' Cajuns (1-2), riding an efficient ground game and oppressive defense to a breezy nonconference win despite temperatures in the 90s. It wasn't perfect, but it was clearly good enough to thump the visitors.

There was no stopping Hardy during the best game of his career so far, and Louisiana couldn't do much besides be stopped itself.

Here are five takeaways from Mizzou's blowout win.

Great day on the ground

What an afternoon to be Hardy. The MU ta

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