Total Yards
Mississippi State382
South Alabama379
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South Alabama at Mississippi State
Sep 3, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 1
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt
Final Score
21 - 20
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Mississippi State
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State143
South Alabama285
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State239
South Alabama94
Turnovers
Mississippi State0
South Alabama0
Game Conditions
Temperature82°F
Wind5 mph S
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs South Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State23:19
South Alabama36:41
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Alabama edges Mississippi State 21-20
South Alabama defeated Mississippi State 21-20 in Week 1 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 379-382 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
South Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Damian Williams pass complete to Deddrick Thomas for 4 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) came with {'seconds': 19, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Mississippi State the first major swing.
South Alabama's box score carried the story: 379 total yards, 94 rushing yards, and 285 passing yards. Mississippi State finished with 382 total yards, including 239 on the ground and 143 through the air.
South Alabama converted 5-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, South Alabama led 0-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dallas Davis pass complete to Josh Magee for 20 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Damian Williams pass complete to Deddrick Thomas for 4 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-0 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Westin Graves 37 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 17-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Holloway run for 7 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (Mississippi State led 14-0 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Westin Graves 48 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 20-7 over South Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Dallas Davis pass complete to Josh Magee for 20 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK) (South Alabama led 7-17 over Mississippi State).
Passing Touchdown
Dallas Davis pass complete to Gerald Everett for 4 yds for a TD, (Gavin Patterson KICK) (South Alabama led 21-20 over Mississippi State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
South Alabama defeated Mississippi State.
Total yards
379-382
South Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
94
South Alabama averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
285
South Alabama averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-14
South Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-9
Mississippi State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 382 | 379 |
| Passing Yards | 143 | 285 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 94 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-9 | 5-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-41 | 8-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 24-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 23:19 | 36:41 |