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Fitzgerald throws 4 TDs, Mississippi St beats La Tech 45-3
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald's third touchdown pass of the first quarter was a perfect throw, expertly dropped over three Louisiana Tech defenders and into the hands of a sprinting Kylin Hill.
It was just three weeks ago that the Bulldogs' offense was in complete disarray.
That's certainly not the case anymore.
Fitzgerald threw for 243 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 21 Mississippi State over Louisiana Tech 45-3 on Saturday night. The Bulldogs are playing some of their best football of the season heading into next week's game against No. 1 Alabama, which is coming off a 29-0 win over LSU.
''It's very apparent I'm a lot more comfortable in the pocket, a lot more comfortable in the passing game,'' Fitzgerald said. ''I really liked our last two games and the plan that we've had.''
Mississippi State (6-3, No. 18 CFP) was never seriously challenged on Saturday, scoring 21 points in the first quarter of what quickly turned into a lopsided game. Fitzgerald completed 17 of 28 passes and threw his touchdowns to Stephen Guidry, Deddrick Thomas, Jesse Jackson and Hill.
''We needed to start fast and knock the belief out of these guys,'' Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead said.
Fitzgerald also ran for 107 yards. Mississippi State has a 16-3 record during Fitzgerald's career when he breaks the 100-yard mark.
Louisiana Tech (6-3) was competitive in a loss to LSU this season, but its second game against a Southeastern Conference opponent didn't go well. J'Mar Smith completed 14 of 30 passes for 98 yards.
Mississippi State's offensive revival continued for a second straight game after an encouraging 28-13 win over Texas A&M last week. The Bulldogs finished with 532 total yards against Louisiana Tech.
Fitzgerald had plenty of time to throw most of the night and his four touchdown passes in the first half went for 11, 36, 23 and 10 yards. That helped give the Bulldogs a comfortable 31-3 halftime lead.
''I did not expect them to do to our defense what they did,'' Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz said. ''That is a real testament to them, and the way they came out and played.''
To put Fitzgerald's improvement in perspective, he threw just four touchdown passes over his first six starts of the season. On Saturday, he had four in less than 30 minutes of game action.
Mississippi State's defense was once again excellent, giving up just 238 total yards. The Bulldogs didn't give up a touchdown on Saturday and they've given up just nine offensive touchdowns all season, which leads the nation.
THE TAKEAWAY
Louisiana Tech was never a factor in this one. The offense occasionally moved the ball, but couldn't score touchdowns. The defense gave up too many big plays in the first half, especially in the passing game.
Mississippi State's offense has done a complete 180 over the past two weeks and Fitzgerald's arm has turned into an asset instead of a liability. Now the Bulldogs get their shot at top-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa next weekend and there's no doubt Mississippi State will have to play a near-perfect game to have a chance.
''Certainly, when you're heading on the road to play the No. 1 team in the country, you definitely want to have momentum going in your favor,'' Moorhead said.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Mississippi State won't get a huge bump from beating a team from Conference USA, but the convincing nature of the victory should give the Bulldogs a small boost.
STAT OF THE GAME
Mississippi State's defense has allowed just two touchdowns over opponents' last 51 offensive possessions.
UP NEXT
Louisiana Tech hosts Rice next Saturday.
Mississippi State travels to face Alabama next Saturday.
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1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:45
7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 1-S.Guidry. 1-S.Guidry runs 11 yards for a touchdown.
4
plays
70
yds
1:33
pos
0
6
Point After TD
12:38
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
0
7
Touchdown
7:10
7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 2-D.Thomas. 2-D.Thomas runs 36 yards for a touchdown.
9
plays
64
yds
04:13
pos
0
13
Point After TD
7:02
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
0
14
Field Goal
4:04
34-B.Hale 46 yards Field Goal is Good.
10
plays
41
yds
02:58
pos
3
14
Touchdown
0:13
7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill runs 23 yards for a touchdown.
7
plays
65
yds
03:09
pos
3
20
Point After TD
0:07
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
21
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
6:14
47-J.Christmann 47 yards Field Goal is Good.
14
plays
58
yds
05:48
pos
3
24
Touchdown
0:34
7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 86-J.Jackson. 86-J.Jackson runs 10 yards for a touchdown.
12
plays
121
yds
02:48
pos
3
30
Point After TD
0:30
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
31
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
4:20
26-A.Williams runs 29 yards for a touchdown.
2
plays
37
yds
00:50
pos
3
37
Point After TD
4:12
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
38
4th Quarter
Touchdown
13:27
10-K.Thompson runs 19 yards for a touchdown.
2
plays
81
yds
0:08
pos
3
44
Point After TD
13:20
47-J.Christmann extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
3
45
| Team Stats | |
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|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 26 |
| Rushing | 10 | 13 |
| Passing | 5 | 11 |
| Penalty | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 5-14 | 5-11 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Net Yards | 232 | 514 |
| Total Plays | 63 | 65 |
| Avg Gain | 3.7 | 7.9 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 140 | 289 |
| Rush Attempts | 32 | 36 |
| Avg Rush Yards | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| Yards Passing | 98 | 243 |
| Comp. - Att. | 14-31 | 17-29 |
| Yards Per Pass | 3.0 | 7.8 |
| Penalties - Yards | 5-35 | 3-25 |
| Touchdowns | 0 | 6 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles - Lost | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Int. Thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Punts - Avg | 7-39.6 | 3-40.7 |
| Return Yards | 91 | 111 |
| Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 2-41 |
| Kickoffs - Returns | 5-91 | 2-41 |
| Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 1-29 |
| Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
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K. McKnight
15 RB
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K. McKnight | 13 | 59 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Henderson
31 RB
|
J. Henderson | 8 | 35 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Dancy
23 RB
|
J. Dancy | 3 | 24 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Marcus
29 RB
|
D. Marcus | 3 | 15 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Smith
8 QB
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J. Smith | 5 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
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K. McKnight
15 RB
|
K. McKnight | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Powell
81 WR
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C. Powell | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Scott
87 WR
|
G. Scott | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Hardy
6 WR
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A. Hardy | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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T. Veal
9 WR
|
T. Veal | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Smith
4 WR
|
A. Smith | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Norris
83 WR
|
J. Norris | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Hebert
80 WR
|
G. Hebert | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Dancy
23 RB
|
J. Dancy | 0 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
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J. Baldwin
28 S
|
J. Baldwin | 13-1 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Scott
35 LB
|
C. Scott | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Washington
33 LB
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D. Washington | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Jackson
10 S
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J. Jackson | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Robertson
21 CB
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A. Robertson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Da. Lewis
38 S
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Da. Lewis | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Ferguson
45 DE
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J. Ferguson | 3-1 | 2.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Taylor
2 LB
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C. Taylor | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Williams
97 DE
|
M. Williams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. Garner
99 DT
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K. Garner | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. Hurt
20 S
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K. Hurt | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. Jackson
52 DT
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D. Jackson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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E. Kitchen
37 S
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E. Kitchen | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Ydarraga
95 DE
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M. Ydarraga | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Andrews
26 S
|
J. Andrews | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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B. Williamson
25 S
|
B. Williamson | 0-1 | 0.5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
J. Bradford
94 DT
|
J. Bradford | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
E. Barnett
46 S
|
E. Barnett | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
L. Sneed
24 CB
|
L. Sneed | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Mason
96 DT
|
K. Mason | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
W. Baker
85 DE
|
W. Baker | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
A. Roberson
30 CB
|
A. Roberson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Wallace
90 DT
|
C. Wallace | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
|
B. Hale
34 K
|
B. Hale | 1/1 | 46 | 0/0 | 3 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
|
D. Dyer
36 P
|
D. Dyer | 7 | 39.6 | 4 | 48 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|
N. Fitzgerald
7 QB
|
N. Fitzgerald | 17/28 | 243 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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K. Thompson
10 QB
|
K. Thompson | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
|
N. Fitzgerald
7 QB
|
N. Fitzgerald | 18 | 107 | 0 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
N. Gibson
21 RB
|
N. Gibson | 2 | 64 | 0 | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Thompson
10 QB
|
K. Thompson | 3 | 42 | 1 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Ae. Williams
26 RB
|
Ae. Williams | 2 | 42 | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Hill
8 RB
|
K. Hill | 5 | 20 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
R. Rivers
33 RB
|
R. Rivers | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
D. Lee
28 RB
|
D. Lee | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
J. Mayden
14 QB
|
J. Mayden | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
|
D. Thomas
2 WR
|
D. Thomas | 0 | 3 | 70 | 1 | 36 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Je. Jackson
86 WR
|
Je. Jackson | 0 | 3 | 44 | 1 | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Hill
8 RB
|
K. Hill | 0 | 5 | 38 | 1 | 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Ju. Johnson
81 TE
|
Ju. Johnson | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
D. Jason
3 WR
|
D. Jason | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Au. Williams
85 WR
|
Au. Williams | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Mixon
23 WR
|
K. Mixon | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
S. Guidry
1 WR
|
S. Guidry | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
N. Gibson
21 RB
|
N. Gibson | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Dear
9 WR
|
M. Dear | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
|
M. McLaurin
41 S
|
M. McLaurin | 6-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
E. Thompson
40 LB
|
E. Thompson | 5-4 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
W. Gay Jr.
6 LB
|
W. Gay Jr. | 3-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
J. Simmons
94 DT
|
J. Simmons | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Sweat
9 DE
|
M. Sweat | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Ke. Jones
92 DT
|
Ke. Jones | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Harris
90 DT
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G. Harris | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Murphy
7 S
|
M. Murphy | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Morgan
29 S
|
C. Morgan | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
K. Charles
16 WR
|
K. Charles | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
J. Peters
2 CB
|
J. Peters | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
M. Smitherman
8 CB
|
M. Smitherman | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
A. Murphy
26 LB
|
A. Murphy | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
B. Hoyett
95 DT
|
B. Hoyett | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Rayford
24 CB
|
C. Rayford | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Dantzler
3 CB
|
C. Dantzler | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Rivers
5 DE
|
C. Rivers | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Ko. Jones
52 DE
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Ko. Jones | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
L. Lewis
10 LB
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L. Lewis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. Couch
6 WR
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J. Couch | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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G. Green
4 DE
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G. Green | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. Grant
38 WR
|
C. Grant | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
N. Watson
14 LB
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N. Watson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. Williams
13 CB
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T. Williams | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
Je. Johnson
44 LB
|
Je. Johnson | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
J. Landrews
11 S
|
J. Landrews | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. Autry
97 DT
|
L. Autry | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Miller
53 LB
|
C. Miller | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
C. Thomas
34 DT
|
C. Thomas | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
A. Odom
17 DE
|
A. Odom | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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S. Adegoke
19 S
|
S. Adegoke | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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F. Adams
43 DE
|
F. Adams | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
|
J. Christmann
47 K
|
J. Christmann | 1/1 | 47 | 6/6 | 9 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
|
T. Day
42 P
|
T. Day | 3 | 40.7 | 1 | 42 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
|
D. Thomas 2 WR
|
D. Thomas | 2 | 20.5 | 27 | 0 |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) 34-B.Hale kicks 56 yards from LT 35. 9-M.Dear to MSST 30 for 21 yards (46-E.Barnett66-J.Baldwin). |
| +37 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 30 (15:00 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 81-J.Johnson. 81-J.Johnson to LT 33 for 37 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 33 (14:52 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill pushed ob at LT 29 for 4 yards (99-K.Garner). |
| Penalty | 2 & 6 - MISSST 29 (14:20 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald sacked at LT 34 for -5 yards. Penalty on LT 24-L.Sneed Holding 10 yards enforced at LT 29. No Play. (94-J.Bradford). |
| +8 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 19 (13:56 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 11 for 8 yards (28-J.Baldwin10-J.Jackson). |
| +11 YD | 2 & 2 - MISSST 11 (13:27 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 1-S.Guidry. 1-S.Guidry runs 11 yards for a touchdown. |
| PAT Good | (12:45 - 1st) 47-J.Christmann extra point is good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (12:38 - 1st) 48-S.Goodman kicks 65 yards from MSST 35 to LT End Zone. touchback. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 25 (12:38 - 1st) 23-J.Dancy to LT 31 for 6 yards (2-J.Peters). |
| -1 YD | 2 & 4 - MISSST 31 (12:38 - 1st) 8-J.Smith complete to 23-J.Dancy. 23-J.Dancy to LT 30 for -1 yard (40-E.Thompson38-J.Abram). |
| No Gain | 3 & 5 - MISSST 30 (12:07 - 1st) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 4-A.Smith. |
| Punt | 4 & 5 - MISSST 30 (11:28 - 1st) 36-D.Dyer punts 43 yards from LT 30. 2-D.Thomas to MSST 41 for 14 yards (49-I.Windmon18-Z.Hannibal). |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 41 (11:23 - 1st) 8-K.Hill to MSST 41 for no gain (38-D.Lewis94-J.Bradford). |
| No Gain | 2 & 10 - MISSST 41 (11:10 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 1-S.Guidry. |
| Penalty | 3 & 10 - MISSST 41 (10:34 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 87-O.Mitchell. Penalty on LT 45-J.Ferguson Offside 5 yards enforced at MSST 41. No Play. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 5 - MISSST 46 (10:28 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 50 for 4 yards (35-C.Scott). |
| +2 YD | 4 & 1 - MISSST 50 (10:21 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 48 for 2 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 48 (9:42 - 1st) 8-K.Hill to LT 46 for 2 yards (35-C.Scott85-W.Baker). |
| +4 YD | 2 & 8 - MISSST 46 (9:16 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald scrambles to LT 42 for 4 yards (35-C.Scott). |
| +6 YD | 3 & 4 - MISSST 42 (8:40 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 36 for 6 yards (33-D.Washington). |
| +36 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 36 (7:50 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 2-D.Thomas. 2-D.Thomas runs 36 yards for a touchdown. |
| PAT Good | (7:10 - 1st) 47-J.Christmann extra point is good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (7:02 - 1st) 48-S.Goodman kicks 62 yards from MSST 35. 14-P.Okorie to LT 36 for 33 yards (44-J.Johnson48-S.Goodman). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 36 (7:02 - 1st) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 87-G.Scott. |
| +11 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 36 (6:56 - 1st) 15-K.McKnight to LT 47 for 11 yards (38-J.Abram). |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 47 (6:51 - 1st) 15-K.McKnight to MSST 49 for 4 yards (6-W.Gay41-M.McLaurin). |
| +7 YD | 2 & 6 - MISSST 49 (6:18 - 1st) 15-K.McKnight to MSST 42 for 7 yards (41-M.McLaurin). |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 42 (5:35 - 1st) 15-K.McKnight to MSST 42 for no gain (40-E.Thompson). Team penalty on MSST Illegal substitution 5 yards enforced at MSST 42. No Play. |
| +6 YD | 1 & 5 - MISSST 37 (5:23 - 1st) 23-J.Dancy to MSST 31 for 6 yards (41-M.McLaurin3-C.Dantzler). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 31 (5:06 - 1st) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Veal. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 31 (4:52 - 1st) 8-J.Smith complete to 9-T.Veal. 9-T.Veal to MSST 29 for 2 yards (6-W.Gay). |
| No Gain | 3 & 8 - MISSST 29 (4:48 - 1st) 8-J.Smith complete to 23-J.Dancy. 23-J.Dancy to MSST 29 for no gain (41-M.McLaurin). |
| Field Goal | 4 & 8 - MISSST 29 (4:04 - 1st) 34-B.Hale 46 yards Field Goal is Good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (3:22 - 1st) 34-B.Hale kicks 60 yards from LT 35. 2-D.Thomas to MSST 25 for 20 yards (98-T.Allen). |
| +9 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 25 (3:15 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill to MSST 34 for 9 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| +4 YD | 2 & 1 - MISSST 34 (3:11 - 1st) 8-K.Hill to MSST 38 for 4 yards (99-K.Garner33-D.Washington). |
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 38 (2:39 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 86-J.Jackson. 86-J.Jackson to MSST 48 for 10 yards (33-D.Washington28-J.Baldwin). |
| +24 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 48 (2:05 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 86-J.Jackson. 86-J.Jackson to LT 28 for 24 yards (21-A.Robertson38-D.Lewis). |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 28 (1:24 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 23 for 5 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| +23 YD | 2 & 5 - MISSST 23 (0:53 - 1st) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill runs 23 yards for a touchdown. |
| PAT Good | (0:13 - 1st) 47-J.Christmann extra point is good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (0:07 - 1st) 48-S.Goodman kicks 64 yards from MSST 35. 14-P.Okorie to LT 21 for 20 yards (6-W.Gay30-S.Kilby-Lane). |
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 21 (0:07 - 1st) 8-J.Smith to LT 24 for 3 yards (40-E.Thompson). |
| +3 YD | 2 & 7 - MISSST 24 (15:00 - 2nd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 27 for 3 yards (40-E.Thompson). |
| +25 YD | 3 & 4 - MISSST 27 (14:28 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith complete to 15-K.McKnight. 15-K.McKnight to MSST 48 for 25 yards. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 48 (13:46 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 6-A.Hardy. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 48 (13:02 - 2nd) 15-K.McKnight to MSST 46 for 2 yards (24-C.Rayford40-E.Thompson). |
| No Gain | 3 & 8 - MISSST 46 (12:57 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 4-A.Smith. |
| Punt | 4 & 8 - MISSST 46 (12:07 - 2nd) 36-D.Dyer punts 34 yards from MSST 46 Downed at the MSST 12. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 12 (12:02 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 1-S.Guidry. |
| +7 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 12 (11:51 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 19 for 7 yards (28-J.Baldwin45-J.Ferguson). |
| +13 YD | 3 & 3 - MISSST 19 (11:45 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 85-A.Williams. 85-A.Williams to MSST 32 for 13 yards (26-J.Andrews). |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 32 (10:55 - 2nd) 21-N.Gibson to MSST 34 for 2 yards (33-D.Washington). |
| +13 YD | 2 & 8 - MISSST 34 (10:17 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 23-K.Mixon. 23-K.Mixon to MSST 47 for 13 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 47 (9:40 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 81-J.Johnson. |
| +9 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 47 (9:14 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 44 for 9 yards (33-D.Washington). |
| +6 YD | 3 & 1 - MISSST 44 (9:09 - 2nd) 8-K.Hill to LT 38 for 6 yards (52-D.Jackson38-D.Lewis). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 38 (8:20 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 85-A.Williams. |
| +7 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 38 (7:48 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill to LT 31 for 7 yards (10-J.Jackson). |
| +8 YD | 3 & 3 - MISSST 31 (7:41 - 2nd) 8-K.Hill to LT 23 for 8 yards (38-D.Lewis). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 23 (7:02 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 81-J.Johnson. |
| No Gain | 2 & 10 - MISSST 23 (6:25 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 81-J.Johnson. |
| Sack | 3 & 10 - MISSST 23 (6:20 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald sacked at LT 30 for -7 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| Field Goal | 4 & 17 - MISSST 30 (6:14 - 2nd) 47-J.Christmann 47 yards Field Goal is Good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (5:25 - 2nd) 48-S.Goodman kicks 65 yards from MSST 35. 14-P.Okorie to LT 31 for 31 yards (50-T.Washington48-S.Goodman). |
| +12 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 31 (5:23 - 2nd) 23-J.Dancy pushed ob at LT 43 for 12 yards (38-J.Abram). |
| +7 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 43 (5:13 - 2nd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 50 for 7 yards (4-G.Green6-W.Gay). |
| +4 YD | 2 & 3 - MISSST 50 (4:48 - 2nd) 15-K.McKnight to MSST 46 for 4 yards (6-W.Gay40-E.Thompson). |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 46 (4:09 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith to MSST 44 for 2 yards (40-E.Thompson43-F.Adams). |
2 & 8 - MISSST (3:55 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Veal INTERCEPTED by 2-J.Peters at MSST 41. 2-J.Peters to MSST 41 for no gain. | |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - MISSST 44 (3:32 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Veal. |
| No Gain | 3 & 8 - MISSST 44 (3:32 - 2nd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 6-A.Hardy. |
| Punt | 4 & 8 - MISSST 44 (3:27 - 2nd) 36-D.Dyer punts 29 yards from MSST 44 to MSST 15 fair catch by 2-D.Thomas. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 15 (3:22 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 20 for 5 yards (28-J.Baldwin35-C.Scott). |
| No Gain | 2 & 5 - MISSST 20 (3:15 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 2-D.Thomas. |
| -5 YD | 3 & 5 - MISSST 20 (2:38 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 8-K.Hill. 8-K.Hill to MSST 15 for -5 yards. Penalty on LT 45-J.Ferguson Unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yards enforced at MSST 15. |
| Sack | 1 & 10 - MISSST 30 (2:33 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald sacked at MSST 26 for -4 yards (45-J.Ferguson). |
| No Gain | 2 & 14 - MISSST 26 (2:16 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 21-N.Gibson. 21-N.Gibson to MSST 26 for no gain (28-J.Baldwin). |
| No Gain | 2 & 14 - MISSST 26 (2:16 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 21-N.Gibson. 21-N.Gibson to MSST 26 for no gain (28-J.Baldwin). |
| +19 YD | 3 & 14 - MISSST 26 (2:16 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 2-D.Thomas. 2-D.Thomas to MSST 45 for 19 yards (10-J.Jackson). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 45 (1:33 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 2-D.Thomas. |
| +33 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 45 (1:09 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald pushed ob at LT 22 for 33 yards (21-A.Robertson). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 22 (1:03 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 3-D.Jason. |
| +17 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 22 (0:53 - 2nd) 28-D.Lee to LT 5 for 17 yards (28-J.Baldwin). Penalty on MSST 61-D.Calhoun Holding 10 yards enforced at LT 21. |
| +21 YD | 2 & 19 - MISSST 31 (0:53 - 2nd) 7-N.Fitzgerald scrambles pushed ob at LT 10 for 21 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| PAT Good | (0:34 - 2nd) 47-J.Christmann extra point is good. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (0:30 - 2nd) 48-S.Goodman kicks 44 yards from MSST 35. 41-B.Holly to LT 21 FUMBLES (41-B.Holly). 41-B.Holly recovers at the LT 16. 41-B.Holly to LT 16 for no gain. |
| Kickoff | (0:30 - 2nd) 48-S.Goodman kicks 44 yards from MSST 35. 41-B.Holly to LT 21 FUMBLES (41-B.Holly). 41-B.Holly recovers at the LT 16. 41-B.Holly to LT 16 for no gain. |
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 16 (0:30 - 2nd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 19 for 3 yards (94-J.Simmons9-M.Sweat). |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (0:01 - 2nd) 48-S.Goodman kicks 65 yards from MSST 35. 14-P.Okorie to LT 12 for 12 yards (50-T.Washington). |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 12 (15:00 - 3rd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 13 for 1 yard (94-J.Simmons11-J.Landrews). |
| +6 YD | 2 & 9 - MISSST 13 (14:56 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith complete to 9-T.Veal. 9-T.Veal to LT 19 for 6 yards (41-M.McLaurin). |
| +13 YD | 3 & 3 - MISSST 19 (14:23 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith complete to 87-G.Scott. 87-G.Scott to LT 32 for 13 yards (7-M.Murphy). |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 32 (13:40 - 3rd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 36 for 4 yards (94-J.Simmons). |
| No Gain | 2 & 6 - MISSST 36 (13:03 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 6-A.Hardy. |
| +13 YD | 3 & 6 - MISSST 36 (12:28 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith complete to 6-A.Hardy. 6-A.Hardy to LT 49 for 13 yards (9-M.Sweat). |
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 49 (12:24 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith to MSST 47 for 4 yards (11-J.Landrews). |
| -1 YD | 2 & 6 - MISSST 47 (12:00 - 3rd) 31-J.Henderson to MSST 48 for -1 yard (92-K.Jones). |
| No Gain | 3 & 7 - MISSST 48 (11:20 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 6-A.Hardy. |
| Punt | 4 & 7 - MISSST 48 (10:28 - 3rd) 36-D.Dyer punts 39 yards from MSST 48 Downed at the MSST 9. Team penalty on LT Illegal formation 5 yards enforced at MSST 9. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +14 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 14 (10:24 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 28 for 14 yards (38-D.Lewis). |
| +15 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 28 (10:15 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 2-D.Thomas. 2-D.Thomas to MSST 43 for 15 yards (28-J.Baldwin). |
| Sack | 1 & 10 - MISSST 43 (9:48 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald sacked at MSST 36 for -7 yards (45-J.Ferguson). |
| +1 YD | 2 & 17 - MISSST 36 (9:00 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 37 for 1 yard (45-J.Ferguson35-C.Scott). |
| -10 YD | 3 & 16 - MISSST 37 (8:16 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to LT 47 for 16 yards (37-E.Kitchen35-C.Scott). Penalty on MSST 74-E.Jenkins Holding 10 yards enforced at MSST 37. No Play. |
| +13 YD | 3 & 26 - MISSST 27 (7:34 - 3rd) 26-A.Williams to MSST 40 for 13 yards (10-J.Jackson33-D.Washington). |
| Punt | 4 & 13 - MISSST 40 (7:09 - 3rd) 42-T.Day punts 40 yards from MSST 40 to LT 20 fair catch by 9-T.Veal. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 20 (6:50 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 87-G.Scott. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 20 (6:42 - 3rd) 15-K.McKnight to LT 22 for 2 yards (95-B.Hoyett40-E.Thompson). |
| Sack | 3 & 8 - MISSST 22 (6:34 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith sacked at LT 16 for -6 yards (9-M.Sweat). |
| Punt | 4 & 14 - MISSST 16 (5:49 - 3rd) 36-D.Dyer punts 48 yards from LT 16. 2-D.Thomas to LT 37 for 27 yards (36-D.Dyer). |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (4:12 - 3rd) 48-S.Goodman kicks 65 yards from MSST 35 to LT End Zone. touchback. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - MISSST 25 (4:12 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith complete to 15-K.McKnight. 15-K.McKnight to LT 42 for 17 yards (10-L.Lewis). Penalty on LT 15-K.McKnight Pass touched by receiver who went OOB 0 yards enforced at LT 25. No Play. |
| +7 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 25 (4:12 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith complete to 15-K.McKnight. 15-K.McKnight to LT 32 for 7 yards (40-E.Thompson). |
| No Gain | 3 & 3 - MISSST 32 (3:59 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Veal. |
| Punt | 4 & 3 - MISSST 32 (3:32 - 3rd) 36-D.Dyer punts 38 yards from LT 32 to MSST 30 fair catch by 2-D.Thomas. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +17 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 30 (3:27 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald complete to 3-D.Jason. 3-D.Jason to MSST 47 for 17 yards (95-M.Ydarraga24-L.Sneed). |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MISSST 47 (3:21 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 3-D.Jason. |
| -2 YD | 2 & 10 - MISSST 47 (2:48 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald to MSST 45 for -2 yards (2-C.Taylor94-J.Bradford). |
| No Gain | 3 & 12 - MISSST 45 (2:42 - 3rd) 7-N.Fitzgerald incomplete. Intended for 1-S.Guidry. |
| Punt | 4 & 12 - MISSST 45 (1:58 - 3rd) 42-T.Day punts 40 yards from MSST 45 to LT 15 fair catch by 9-T.Veal. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 15 (1:51 - 3rd) 31-J.Henderson to LT 20 for 5 yards (8-M.Smitherman43-F.Adams). |
| +6 YD | 2 & 5 - MISSST 20 (1:42 - 3rd) 31-J.Henderson to LT 26 for 6 yards (7-M.Murphy). |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 26 (1:15 - 3rd) 31-J.Henderson to LT 31 for 5 yards (97-L.Autry90-G.Harris). |
| No Gain | 2 & 5 - MISSST 31 (0:37 - 3rd) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Veal. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 5 - MISSST 31 (15:00 - 4th) 8-J.Smith to LT 35 for 4 yards (29-C.Morgan). |
| Punt | 4 & 1 - MISSST 35 (14:55 - 4th) 36-D.Dyer punts 46 yards from LT 35 to MSST 19 fair catch by 2-D.Thomas. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (13:20 - 4th) 47-J.Christmann kicks 55 yards from MSST 35 out of bounds at the LT 10. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 35 (13:20 - 4th) 15-K.McKnight to LT 40 for 5 yards (92-K.Jones). |
| +6 YD | 2 & 5 - MISSST 40 (13:20 - 4th) 15-K.McKnight to LT 46 for 6 yards (16-K.Charles). |
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 46 (12:55 - 4th) 8-J.Smith complete to 81-C.Powell. 81-C.Powell to LT 49 for 3 yards (41-M.McLaurin40-E.Thompson). |
| +5 YD | 2 & 7 - MISSST 49 (12:16 - 4th) 8-J.Smith complete to 83-J.Norris. 83-J.Norris to MSST 46 for 5 yards (13-T.Williams). |
| +5 YD | 3 & 2 - MISSST 46 (11:37 - 4th) 31-J.Henderson to MSST 41 for 5 yards (38-J.Abram). |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 41 (11:18 - 4th) 31-J.Henderson to MSST 40 for 1 yard (52-K.Jones34-C.Thomas). |
| +9 YD | 2 & 9 - MISSST 40 (10:40 - 4th) 8-J.Smith complete to 81-C.Powell. 81-C.Powell to MSST 31 for 9 yards (10-L.Lewis). |
| +11 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 31 (9:57 - 4th) 31-J.Henderson to MSST 20 for 11 yards (90-G.Harris38-J.Abram). |
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 20 (9:22 - 4th) 31-J.Henderson to MSST 17 for 3 yards (5-C.Rivers6-W.Gay). |
| No Gain | 2 & 7 - MISSST 17 (8:54 - 4th) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 83-J.Norris. |
| +10 YD | 3 & 7 - MISSST 17 (8:10 - 4th) 8-J.Smith complete to 81-C.Powell. 81-C.Powell to MSST 7 for 10 yards (41-M.McLaurin). |
| No Gain | 1 & 7 - MISSST 7 (8:03 - 4th) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 80-G.Hebert. |
| No Gain | 2 & 7 - MISSST 7 (7:40 - 4th) 8-J.Smith complete to 81-C.Powell. 81-C.Powell to MSST 7 for no gain (90-G.Harris38-J.Abram). |
| No Gain | 3 & 7 - MISSST 7 (7:33 - 4th) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 81-C.Powell. |
| No Gain | 4 & 7 - MISSST 7 (6:48 - 4th) 8-J.Smith incomplete. Intended for 81-C.Powell. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +21 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 7 (6:41 - 4th) 10-K.Thompson to MSST 28 for 21 yards (20-K.Hurt). |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 28 (6:35 - 4th) 10-K.Thompson to MSST 30 for 2 yards (2-C.Taylor96-K.Mason). |
| +6 YD | 2 & 8 - MISSST 30 (5:56 - 4th) 28-D.Lee to MSST 36 for 6 yards (37-E.Kitchen90-C.Wallace). |
| No Gain | 3 & 2 - MISSST 36 (5:19 - 4th) 10-K.Thompson incomplete. Intended for 9-M.Dear. |
| Punt | 4 & 2 - MISSST 36 (4:38 - 4th) 42-T.Day punts 42 yards from MSST 36 Downed at the LT 22. |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +6 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 22 (4:28 - 4th) 29-D.Marcus to LT 28 for 6 yards (53-C.Miller). |
| +6 YD | 2 & 4 - MISSST 28 (4:14 - 4th) 29-D.Marcus to LT 34 for 6 yards (14-N.Watson44-J.Johnson). |
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 34 (3:55 - 4th) 29-D.Marcus to LT 37 for 3 yards (44-J.Johnson17-A.Odom). |
| Int | 2 & 7 - MISSST 37 (3:28 - 4th) 3-A.Allen incomplete. Intended for 81-C.Powell INTERCEPTED by 19-S.Adegoke at MSST 33. 19-S.Adegoke to LT 38 for 29 yards (62-A.Delfin80-G.Hebert). |
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 38 (2:41 - 4th) 33-R.Rivers to LT 33 for 5 yards (97-M.Williams20-K.Hurt). |
| +5 YD | 2 & 5 - MISSST 33 (2:24 - 4th) 33-R.Rivers to LT 28 for 5 yards (20-K.Hurt30-A.Roberson). |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 28 (1:42 - 4th) 14-J.Mayden to LT 26 for 2 yards (97-M.Williams46-E.Barnett). |
| -5 YD | 2 & 8 - MISSST 26 (0:53 - 4th) 10-K.Thompson kneels at LT 31 for -5 yards. |