Total Yards
Mississippi State356
South Alabama347
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2012)
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South Alabama at Mississippi State
Sep 22, 2012 • Completed
Season 2012RegularWeek 4
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt
Final Score
10 - 30
SAMS
Home
Mississippi State
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State200
South Alabama224
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State156
South Alabama123
Turnovers
Mississippi State1
South Alabama3
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind7 mph NW
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs South Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State29:14
South Alabama30:18
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Mississippi State pulls away from South Alabama 30-10
Mississippi State finished ahead of South Alabama 30-10 on Sep 23, 2012. The result came in week 4 of the 2012 season.
Mississippi State finished ahead of South Alabama 30-10 on Sep 23, 2012. The result came in week 4 of the 2012 season.
Mississippi State built the decisive edge with a 20-point margin, turning the box score into a controlled win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Mississippi State 356; South Alabama 347. Another key split was passing yards: Mississippi State 200; South Alabama 224.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Mississippi State 356; South Alabama 347
Passing yards
Mississippi State 200; South Alabama 224
Rushing yards
Mississippi State 156; South Alabama 123
Turnovers
Mississippi State 1; South Alabama 3
First downs
Mississippi State 15; South Alabama 21
Possession time
Mississippi State 29:14; South Alabama 30:18
Third downs
Mississippi State 5-14; South Alabama 5-15
Completions-attempts
Mississippi State 14-29; South Alabama 22-43
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 347 |
| Passing Yards | 200 | 224 |
| Rushing Yards | 156 | 123 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-29 | 22-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:14 | 30:18 |