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Mississippi State at Tulane
Sep 18, 2005 • Completed
Away
Mississippi State
SEC

Final Score
21 - 14

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Game Story
Mississippi State holds off Tulane 21-14
Mississippi State finished ahead of Tulane 21-14 on Sep 18, 2005. The result came in week 3 of the 2005 season.
Mississippi State finished ahead of Tulane 21-14 on Sep 18, 2005. The result came in week 3 of the 2005 season.
Mississippi State built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Mississippi State 225; Tulane 293. Another key split was passing yards: Mississippi State 108; Tulane 237.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Mississippi State 225; Tulane 293
Passing yards
Mississippi State 108; Tulane 237
Rushing yards
Mississippi State 117; Tulane 87
Turnovers
Mississippi State 2; Tulane 2
First downs
Mississippi State 10; Tulane 19
Possession time
Mississippi State 14:34; Tulane 22:06
Third downs
Mississippi State 4-15; Tulane 7-21
Completions-attempts
Mississippi State 13-26; Tulane 27-48
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulane | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 293 | 225 |
| Passing Yards | 237 | 108 |
| Rushing Yards | 87 | 117 |
| First Downs | 19 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-21 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-48 | 13-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 22:06 | 14:34 |