Kentucky vs. Mississippi State updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State football game

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. MSU and the Kentucky Wildcats will face off in an SEC battle at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Kroger Field. UK will need to watch out since the Bulldogs have now posted big point totals in their last three contests.

The Arkansas Razorbacks typically have all the answers at home, but last week MSU proved too difficult a challenge. MSU put the hurt on Arkansas with a sharp 40-17 victory. MSU relied on the efforts of RB Dillon Johnson, who rushed for two TDs and 100 yards on 17 carries, and QB Will Rogers, who passed for three TDs and 395 yards on 48 attempts. That nimble footwork stands out as the first time Johnson has hit the 100-yard rushing mark this season. Johnson's sharp performance also set his single-game rushing touchdown high for the season.

Meanwhile, it was all tied up 7-7 at halftime, but the Wildcats were not quite the South Carolina Gamecocks' equal in the second half when they met last week. UK took a 24-14 hit to the loss column. That makes it the first time this season they have let down their home crowd. One thing holding UK back was the mediocre play of QB Kaiya Sheron, who did not have his best game: despite two touchdowns, he threw one interception with only 178 yards passing.

MSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (3-1-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

MSU is now 5-1 while the Wildcats sit at 4-2. The Bulldogs are 3-1 after wins this season, and UK is 0-1 after losses.

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:27 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

"Cannot thank our fanbase enough ... it was a great night!@UKCoachStoops 🙏 #BBN pic.twitter.com/2jWQABSDkh

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:22 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Chris Rodriguez (3,135) now needs 739 yards to pass Benny Snell (3,873) to become the school's all-time leading rusher.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:21 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

"We had to go back and do what we do." @UKCoachStoops with @colecubelic pic.twitter.com/KSMIXgBDAU

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:20 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

This mentality 😤@will_levis | @UKFootball pic.twitter.com/crYfQ6sVnO

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:15 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

This mentality 😤@will_levis | @UKFootball pic.twitter.com/crYfQ6sVnO

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:14 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

Live Now: @UKCoachStoops Postgame presented by UKHealthCarre https://t.co/LepuID6jhb

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:11 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Chris Rodriguez runs wild as Kentucky upsets Mississippi State https://t.co/CPEYDOY9jZ via @agershon99 #BBN pic.twitter.com/nMkWPidyxE

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:06 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

Great day to get a dub, @run_carri7 😼 pic.twitter.com/pVZJ0S52rl

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:06 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

The all-time series between Kentucky and Mississippi State is now tied 25-25. The home team has now won each of the last eight meetings.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:06 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

🗣 @d_square10 pic.twitter.com/B0cwjCN3Wa

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:04 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

ILB @d_square10 loving the #BBN atmosphere! pic.twitter.com/nkvA2QWebA

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:04 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Chris Rodriguez' 197 rushing yards are his second-highest single game total at Kentucky. Rushed for 207 yards vs. Missouri last season. His 31 rushes are a career-high.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:02 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Will Levis: 17-23, 230 yds, TD, INT
Chris Rodriguez: 31 rush, 197 yds, 2 TD
Barion Brown: 7 rec, 62 yds
Dekel Crowdus: 1 rec, 50 yds
JuTahn McClain: 3 rec, 48 yds; 9 rush, 30 yds
Rashaan Lewis: 4 rec, 42 yds, TD
Dane Key: 1 rec, 31 yds

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 pm ET · @HailStateFB via Twitter]

Final from Lexington. pic.twitter.com/fjemFMbfCU

— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

Gritty team win! #ForTheTeam 😼🏈 pic.twitter.com/wPMfibR1ul

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 11:00 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Final | Kentucky 27, Mississippi State 17

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:56 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

🫡@CROD_JR | @will_levis pic.twitter.com/jueBIH97Wn

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:55 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

#BBN passion @CROD_JR pic.twitter.com/rIqaC0vJgw

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:55 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

just kept those legs 𝑫𝑹𝑰𝑽𝑰𝑵’ 😤@UKFootball x 📺 @SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/d2mUFCI74q

— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:48 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

INTERCEPTION @d_square10!

📺 - @SECNetwork 📲 - https://t.co/osLUnz7I3K pic.twitter.com/br9DhMszOi

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:48 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

DeAndre Square with the interception.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:47 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

That is MSU's sixth false start of the night.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:43 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

5:30 4Q | Chris Rodriguez 7-yard run | 5 plays, 75 yards, 3:03 | UK 27, MSU 17

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:43 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

A second TD on top of 181 @CROD_JR rushing yards 😤

📺 - @SECNetwork 📲 - https://t.co/osLUnz7I3K pic.twitter.com/4Vt6VG38q9

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:41 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

The play stands.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:41 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

50-yard completion on third down! @will_levis to DekelCrowdus!

📺 - @SECNetwork 📲 - https://t.co/osLUnz7I3K pic.twitter.com/c0TTl3tJJE

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:41 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

The previous play is under review.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:39 pm ET · @UKFootball via Twitter]

🚛😤 @CROD_JR! pic.twitter.com/pIFes6UI6W

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:38 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Chris Rodriguez ... touchdown.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022

[Oct 15, 2022 at 10:38 pm ET · @TheCatsPause247 via Twitter]

Will Levis 50 yards to Dekel Crowdus, who makes just his third catch of the season.

— TheCatsPause247 (@TheCatsPause247) October 16, 2022