Total Yards
Mississippi State440
Louisiana Tech413
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Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State
Oct 17, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 7
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
20 - 45
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Mississippi State
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State347
Louisiana Tech303
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State93
Louisiana Tech110
Turnovers
Mississippi State0
Louisiana Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind14 mph NE
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Tackles
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs Louisiana Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State26:24
Louisiana Tech33:36
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Mississippi State pulls away from Louisiana Tech 45-20
Mississippi State defeated Louisiana Tech 45-20 in Week 7 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 440-413 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 45-20. Jeff Driskel pass complete to Paul Turner for 21 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 440 total yards, 93 rushing yards, and 347 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 413 total yards, including 110 on the ground and 303 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Mississippi State led 24-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Westin Graves 26 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Driskel pass complete to Paul Turner for 21 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-0 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Aeris Williams run for 2 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Jeff Driskel pass complete to Trent Taylor for 16 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-0 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Dak Prescott run for 2 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (Mississippi State led 24-17 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Dak Prescott pass complete to De'Runnya Wilson for 5 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (Mississippi State led 17-17 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Westin Graves 26 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 10-14 over Louisiana Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-20
Mississippi State defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
440-413
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
93
Mississippi State averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
347
Mississippi State averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 413 |
| Passing Yards | 347 | 303 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 110 |
| First Downs | 28 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-38 | 7-60 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-43 | 25-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 26:24 | 33:36 |