| Scoring | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Missouri-Rolla | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Truman | 3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 30 |
| Attendance: 2,400 | |||||
Truman broke a two game losing streak and earned the first victory of the season by rolling over Missouri-Rolla to open 1996 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association play.
The Bulldogs tallied the first three scores of the game on a 22-yard field goal by Kyle Fischer and two 16-yard touchdown runs by Jarrett Anderson to take a 17-0 lead. UMR added seven points before the half to make the score 17-7 at intermission.
In the second half, the Miners scored first on a 32-yard touchdown pass, but the Bulldogs answered with a 3-yard run by Anderson for his third touchdown. The game was nailed shut for the Miners by a 14-yard touchdown run by Deric Johnson for Truman's 13th straight victory over the Miners.
| Statistical Summary | Missouri-Rolla | Truman |
| First Downs | 16 | 30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 44 |
| Rushing Yards | 74 | 314 |
| Passes/Attempts | 18/29 | 17/30 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 155 |
| Punts/Average | 4/42.5 | 4/38.5 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 2/2 | 0/0 |
| Penalties/Yards | 8/57 | 8/29 |
Game Summary
Truman-Kyle Fischer 22-yard field goal.
Truman-Jarrett Anderson 16-yard run (Fischer PAT).
Truman-Anderson 16-yard run (Fischer PAT).
UMR- Dan Van Anne 4-yard run (Lance Privett PAT).
UMR- Elliott Jackson 32-yard pass from Van Anne (Privett PAT).
Truman-Anderson 3-yard run (run failed).
Truman-Deric Johnson 14-yard run (Fischer PAT).
Coaches' Players of the Week
Offensive Back: Bret Yoder
Offensive Scout Team: Kirby DeMoss
Offensive Lineman: Jim Guntli
Defensive Back: Kelly Taylor and Jimmy Blackmore
Defensive Scout Team: Brad Pennington
Defensive Linemen: Christian Hutson
Linebacker: Craig McPartlin
Special Teams: Marion Smith
Big Hit: Quantrell Huff
Special Effort: Bret Yoder