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Murray State at Mississippi State
Sep 3, 2005 • Completed
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Murray State
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6 - 38

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Game Story
Mississippi State routs Murray State 38-6
Mississippi State finished ahead of Murray State 38-6 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Mississippi State finished ahead of Murray State 38-6 on Sep 4, 2005. The result came in week 1 of the 2005 season.
Mississippi State built the decisive edge with a 32-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Mississippi State 482; Murray State 229. Another key split was passing yards: Mississippi State 233; Murray State 127.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Mississippi State 482; Murray State 229
Passing yards
Mississippi State 233; Murray State 127
Rushing yards
Mississippi State 249; Murray State 88
Turnovers
Mississippi State 0; Murray State 2
First downs
Mississippi State 26; Murray State 0
Possession time
Mississippi State 19:56; Murray State 16:39
Third downs
Mississippi State 8-15; Murray State 0-0
Completions-attempts
Mississippi State 17-27; Murray State 14-20
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Murray State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 482 | 229 |
| Passing Yards | 233 | 127 |
| Rushing Yards | 249 | 88 |
| First Downs | 26 | 0 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-15 | 0-0 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 7-62 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-27 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 44 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 19:56 | 16:39 |