Total Yards
Mississippi State435
Louisiana Tech369
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Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
34 - 35
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State370
Louisiana Tech268
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State65
Louisiana Tech101
Turnovers
Mississippi State4
Louisiana Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs Louisiana Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State34:54
Louisiana Tech25:06
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Mississippi State edges Louisiana Tech 35-34
Mississippi State defeated Louisiana Tech 35-34 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 435-369 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 35-34. Will Rogers pass complete to Jo'quavious Marks for 1 yd for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Mississippi State the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 435 total yards, 65 rushing yards, and 370 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 369 total yards, including 101 on the ground and 268 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 2-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, Mississippi State led 14-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trey Baldwin 35 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Barnes Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Rogers pass complete to Jo'quavious Marks for 1 yd for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Will Rogers pass complete to Jamire Calvin for 20 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (Mississippi State led 14-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Bub Means for 72 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-14 over Mississippi State).
Passing Touchdown
Austin Kendall pass complete to Smoke Harris for 24 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 21-14 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Austin Kendall run for 59 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-14 over Mississippi State).
Field Goal Good
Jacob Barnes 20 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 24-14 over Mississippi State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-34
Mississippi State defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
435-369
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
65
Mississippi State averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
370
Mississippi State averaged 7.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-8
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 435 | 369 |
| Passing Yards | 370 | 268 |
| Rushing Yards | 65 | 101 |
| First Downs | 22 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-8 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-96 | 7-36 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 39-47 | 21-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 25 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 34:54 | 25:06 |