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Rice at Mississippi State
Dec 31, 2013 • Completed • Neutral Site
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Rice
American Athletic

Final Score
7 - 44

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Game Conditions
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Mississippi State routs Rice 44-7
Mississippi State finished ahead of Rice 44-7 on Jan 1, 2014 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2013 season.
Mississippi State finished ahead of Rice 44-7 on Jan 1, 2014 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2013 season.
Mississippi State built the decisive edge with a 37-point margin, turning the box score into a comfortable win.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Mississippi State 533; Rice 145. Another key split was passing yards: Mississippi State 294; Rice 84.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Mississippi State 533; Rice 145
Passing yards
Mississippi State 294; Rice 84
Rushing yards
Mississippi State 239; Rice 61
Turnovers
Mississippi State 1; Rice 1
First downs
Mississippi State 27; Rice 7
Possession time
Mississippi State 35:18; Rice 24:42
Third downs
Mississippi State 8-12; Rice 4-14
Completions-attempts
Mississippi State 18-30; Rice 8-16
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 533 | 145 |
| Passing Yards | 294 | 84 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 61 |
| First Downs | 27 | 7 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-12 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-30 | 3-18 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-30 | 8-16 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 35:18 | 24:42 |