Total Yards
Mississippi State547
Memphis294
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Memphis at Mississippi State
Sep 3, 2022 • Completed
Season 2022RegularWeek 1
Away
Memphis
American Athletic
Final Score
23 - 49
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State450
Memphis165
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State97
Memphis129
Turnovers
Mississippi State2
Memphis1
Game Conditions
ConditionRain Shower
Temperature84°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
0.02 in
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Mississippi State41:11
Memphis18:49
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Game Story
Mississippi State pulls away from Memphis 49-23
Mississippi State defeated Memphis 49-23 in Week 1 of the 2022 regular slate, finishing with a 547-294 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 49-23. Will Rogers pass complete to Rara Thomas for 23 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) came with {'seconds': 53, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Mississippi State the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 547 total yards, 97 rushing yards, and 450 passing yards. Memphis finished with 294 total yards, including 129 on the ground and 165 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 11-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Mississippi State led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Rogers pass complete to Caleb Ducking for 35 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Rogers pass complete to Rara Thomas for 23 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-0 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Will Rogers pass complete to Jaden Walley for 9 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (Mississippi State led 14-0 over Memphis).
Field Goal Good
Chris Howard 42 yd FG GOOD (Memphis led 3-14 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jo'quavious Marks run for 2 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (Mississippi State led 28-3 over Memphis).
Rushing Touchdown
Jo'quavious Marks run for 1 yd for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (Mississippi State led 21-3 over Memphis).
Passing Touchdown
Will Rogers pass complete to Caleb Ducking for 35 yds for a TD, (Massimo Biscardi KICK) (Mississippi State led 35-3 over Memphis).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-23
Mississippi State defeated Memphis.
Total yards
547-294
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
97
Mississippi State averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
450
Mississippi State averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-13
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Memphis's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 547 | 294 |
| Passing Yards | 450 | 165 |
| Rushing Yards | 97 | 129 |
| First Downs | 34 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-55 | 8-44 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 38-49 | 19-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 41:11 | 18:49 |