Total Yards
Arkansas221
Mississippi State348
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Mississippi State at Arkansas
Nov 18, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 12
Away
Mississippi State
SEC
Final Score
28 - 21
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Arkansas
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arkansas124
Mississippi State153
Rushing Yards
Arkansas97
Mississippi State195
Turnovers
Arkansas1
Mississippi State2
Game Conditions
Temperature49°F
Wind24 mph NW
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.01 in
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Box Score Comparison
Arkansas vs Mississippi State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arkansas26:29
Mississippi State33:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Mississippi State holds off Arkansas 28-21
Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 28-21 in Week 12 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 348-221 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 28-21. David Williams run for 3 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Arkansas the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 348 total yards, 195 rushing yards, and 153 passing yards. Arkansas finished with 221 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 124 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 8-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Mississippi State led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Reginald Todd for 37 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
David Williams run for 3 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 7-0 over Mississippi State).
Fumble Recovery (Opponent)
Nick Gibson run for a loss of 5 yards Nick Gibson fumbled, forced by McTelvin Agim, recovered by Ark Briston Guidry for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Mississippi State led 0-14 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Aeris Williams run for 8 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (Mississippi State led 14-14 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Fitzgerald run for 18 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-14 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Devwah Whaley run for 1 yd for a TD MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 21-14 over Mississippi State).
Passing Touchdown
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Reginald Todd for 37 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (Mississippi State led 21-21 over Arkansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-21
Mississippi State defeated Arkansas.
Total yards
348-221
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
195
Mississippi State averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
153
Mississippi State averaged 6.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Arkansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 221 | 348 |
| Passing Yards | 124 | 153 |
| Rushing Yards | 97 | 195 |
| First Downs | 12 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-11 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 4-47 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-18 | 12-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 26:29 | 33:31 |