Total Yards
Mississippi State345
Arizona State333
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Arizona State at Mississippi State
Sep 6, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 2
Away
Arizona State
Big 12
Final Score
20 - 24
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Mississippi State
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Mississippi State279
Arizona State82
Rushing Yards
Mississippi State66
Arizona State251
Turnovers
Mississippi State0
Arizona State2
Game Conditions
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Excitement
5.49
Postgame Win Probability
Mississippi State: 87.2%
Arizona State: 12.8%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Mississippi State vs Arizona State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Mississippi State22:03
Arizona State37:57
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Mississippi State holds off Arizona State 24-20
Mississippi State defeated Arizona State 24-20 in Week 2 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 345-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Mississippi State set the terms early in a game that finished 24-20. Blake Shapen pass complete to Anthony Evans III for 48 yds for a TD (Kyle Ferrie KICK) came with 13:51 left in the first quarter, giving Mississippi State the first major swing.
Mississippi State's box score carried the story: 345 total yards, 66 rushing yards, and 279 passing yards. Arizona State finished with 333 total yards, including 251 on the ground and 82 through the air.
Mississippi State converted 6-14 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Mississippi State led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Shapen pass complete to Brenen Thompson for 58 yds for a TD (Kyle Ferrie KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Blake Shapen pass complete to Anthony Evans III for 48 yds for a TD (Kyle Ferrie KICK) (Mississippi State led 7-0 over Arizona State).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Ferrie 37 yd FG GOOD (Mississippi State led 10-0 over Arizona State).
Passing Touchdown
Blake Shapen pass complete to Brenen Thompson for 47 yds for a TD (Kyle Ferrie KICK) (Mississippi State led 17-0 over Arizona State).
Field Goal Good
Jesus Gomez 51 yd FG GOOD (Arizona State led 3-17 over Mississippi State).
Rushing Touchdown
Kanye Udoh run for 6 yds for a TD (Jesus Gomez KICK) (Arizona State led 10-17 over Mississippi State).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Leavitt pass complete to Jordyn Tyson for 2 yds for a TD (Jesus Gomez KICK) (Arizona State led 17-17 over Mississippi State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-20
Mississippi State defeated Arizona State.
Total yards
345-333
Mississippi State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
66
Mississippi State averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
279
Mississippi State averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Mississippi State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-14
Arizona State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Mississippi State | Arizona State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 345 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 279 | 82 |
| Rushing Yards | 66 | 251 |
| First Downs | 17 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 3-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 8-49 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-33 | 10-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 51 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 22:03 | 37:57 |