Total Yards
Wake Forest287
Mississippi State382
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Mississippi State at Wake Forest
Dec 30, 2011 • Completed • Neutral Site
FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL
Season 2011PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Mississippi State
SEC
Final Score
23 - 17
MSWF
Home
Wake Forest
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Wake Forest255
Mississippi State140
Rushing Yards
Wake Forest63
Mississippi State253
Turnovers
Wake Forest0
Mississippi State4
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind10 mph S
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Tackles
No tackles data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Wake Forest vs Mississippi State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Wake Forest21:50
Mississippi State14:50
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Mississippi State holds off Wake Forest 23-17
Mississippi State finished ahead of Wake Forest 23-17 on Dec 31, 2011 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Mississippi State finished ahead of Wake Forest 23-17 on Dec 31, 2011 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2011 season.
Mississippi State built the decisive edge with a 6-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Mississippi State 382; Wake Forest 287. Another key split was passing yards: Mississippi State 140; Wake Forest 255.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Mississippi State 382; Wake Forest 287
Passing yards
Mississippi State 140; Wake Forest 255
Rushing yards
Mississippi State 253; Wake Forest 63
Turnovers
Mississippi State 4; Wake Forest 0
First downs
Mississippi State 13; Wake Forest 21
Possession time
Mississippi State 14:50; Wake Forest 21:50
Third downs
Mississippi State 5-13; Wake Forest 2-17
Completions-attempts
Mississippi State 12-20; Wake Forest 26-48
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wake Forest | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 287 | 382 |
| Passing Yards | 255 | 140 |
| Rushing Yards | 63 | 253 |
| First Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-17 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-39 | 6-48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-48 | 12-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 21:50 | 14:50 |