Total Yards
Arizona State428
Mississippi State298
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Mississippi State at Arizona State
Sep 8, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 2
Away
Mississippi State
SEC
Final Score
23 - 30
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Arizona State
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Passing Yards
Arizona State69
Mississippi State268
Rushing Yards
Arizona State359
Mississippi State30
Turnovers
Arizona State0
Mississippi State1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature99°F
Wind13 mph N
Humidity
13%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Arizona State vs Mississippi State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Arizona State40:13
Mississippi State19:47
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Arizona State holds off Mississippi State 30-23
Arizona State defeated Mississippi State 30-23 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 428-298 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Arizona State set the terms early in a game that finished 30-23. Sam Leavitt run for 17 yds for a TD (Ian Hershey KICK) came with {'seconds': 31, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Arizona State the first major swing.
Arizona State's box score carried the story: 428 total yards, 359 rushing yards, and 69 passing yards. Mississippi State finished with 298 total yards, including 30 on the ground and 268 through the air.
Arizona State converted 5-15 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Arizona State led 27-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ian Hershey 47 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Leavitt run for 17 yds for a TD (Ian Hershey KICK) (Arizona State led 7-0 over Mississippi State).
Field Goal Good
Ian Hershey 27 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 10-0 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Leavitt run for 1 yd for a TD (Ian Hershey KICK) (Arizona State led 27-3 over Mississippi State).
Field Goal Good
Ian Hershey 47 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 13-3 over Mississippi State).
Fumble Return Touchdown
C.J. Fite 1 Yd Fumble Return (Ian Hershey Kick) (Mississippi State led 3-20 over Arizona State).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Ferrie 32 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 3-10 over Arizona State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-23
Arizona State defeated Mississippi State.
Total yards
428-298
Arizona State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
359
Arizona State averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
69
Arizona State averaged 3.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-15
Arizona State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Mississippi State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arizona State | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 428 | 298 |
| Passing Yards | 69 | 268 |
| Rushing Yards | 359 | 30 |
| First Downs | 26 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-15 | 3-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-85 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 10-20 | 18-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 40:13 | 19:47 |