That does it everyone Mississippi State come out with the victory in a dominant performance over Texas A&M 48-31. Dak Prescott put on a show today and has put himself in the conversation for the Heisman trophy. Thank you to everyone who joined this LIVE this fine afternoon!
End of the Game: Mississippi State 48 Texas A&M 31
4th Quarter (0:00): Mississippi State take two consecutive knee downs to end the game and the win!
4th Quarter (1:20): A&M tries another onside kick attempt but this time it's recovered by Mississippi State
4th Quarter (1:25): Kenny Hill completes a pass to Josh Reynods for 23 yds into the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra Point is GOOD.
4th Quarter (2:24): A&M does an onside kick to get the ball back!
4th Quarter (2:29): Kenny Hill completes a 6 yard pass to Speedy Noil in the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra Point is GOOD.
4th Quarter (3:35): Tra Carson run for 17 yds to the MisSt 14 for a 1ST down
4th Quarter (3:55): Tra Carson run for 15 yds to the MisSt 31 for a 1ST down
4th Quarter (4:41): Kenny Hill pass complete to Boone Niederhofer for 6 yds to the TexAM 49
4th Quarter (4:56): Speedy Noil returns the punt return to the A&M 41 yard
4th Quarter (5:45): On third down and 1 Prescott rushes for no yards. They will be forced to punt.
4th Quarter (7:05): Dak Prescott pass complete to Fred Brown for 11 yds to the MisSt 19 for a 1ST down. At this point Mississippi State is looking to just run out the clock
4th Quarter (8:14): Drew Kaser punt for 36 yds, downed at the MisSt 6
4th Quarter (8:14): A&M is unable to pick up a first down and will punt. Their offense has just been shut down by Mississippi State
4th Quarter (8:24): Kenny Hill sacked by A.J. Jefferson and Ryan Brown for a loss of 10 yards to the MisSt 42
4th Quarter (8:34): Trey Williams run for 48 yds to the MisSt 32 for a 1ST down
4th Quarter (9:42): Kenny Hill rushes on second down for 1 yard just short of the first down
4th Quarter (10:15): Speedy Noil runs the kick off catch out of the end zone to the A&M 11 yard line
4th Quarter (10:19): Dak Prescott runs it in into the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is GOOD.
4th Quarter (11:30): Gabe Myles run for 20 yds to the TexAM 5 for a 1ST down
4th Quarter (11:34): Kenny Hill throws his THIRD INTERCEPTION!
4th Quarter (12:22): Kenny Hill sacked by A.J. Jefferson for a loss of 9 yards to the TexAM 26, third down
4th Quarter (13:02): Logan Cooke punt for 45 yds, downed at the TexAM 35
4th Quarter (14:19): Josh Robinson run for 3 yds to the MisSt 14
4th Quarter (14:27): Drew Kaser punt for 51 yds, fair catch by Jamoral Graham at the MisSt 11
4th Quarter (14:35): TexAM are forced to punt after a three and out
4th Quarter (15:00): Kenny Hill pass incomplete to Edward Pope
End of the 3rd Quarter: Mississippi State 41 Texas A&M 17
3rd Quarter (:00): Trey Williams runs for a 1 yard gain and that ends the 3rd quarter
3rd Quarter (:35): Kenny Hill pass complete to Ricky Seals-Jones for 13 yds to the TexAM 37 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (1:05): Tra Carson run for 3 yds to the TexAM 18 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (1:35): Tra Carson run for 7 yds to the TexAM 15
3rd Quarter (2:10): Dak Prescott completes a deep pass to Fred Brown for 51 yds and a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is GOOD
3rd Quarter (2:35): Dak Prescott runs for 12 yds to the MisSt 48 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (3:28): Josh Robinson run for 7 yds
3rd Quarter (3:31): Mississippi State kneels in the end zone for a touchback
3rd Quarter (3:31): Kenny Hill passes to Speedy Noil for 23 yds into the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is GOOD
3rd Quarter (4:01): Kenny Hill pass complete to Boone Niederhofer for 11 yds for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (4:57): Kenny Hill pass complete to Sabian Holmes for 26 yds for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (5:45): PENALTY Pass interference on the defense automatic first down
3rd Quarter (5:45): Kenny Hill pass complete to Josh Reynolds for 8 yds
3rd Quarter (6:10): Tra Carson runs for a loss of 2 yards
3rd Quarter (6:38): Logan Cooke kickoff for 63 yds , Speedy Noil return for 20 yds to the TexAM 22
3rd Quarter (6:38): Dak Prescott runs up the middle for two yards into the end zone for another TOUCHDOWN! A&M blocks the extra point
3rd Quarter (7:30): Brandon Holloway run for a huge 51 yd gain to the TexAM 3 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (7:50): Brandon Holloway run for 13 yds for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (8:08): Dak Prescott pass complete to Nick Griffin for 17 yds for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (8:19): Drew Kaser punt for 45 yds, fair catch by Jamoral Graham at the MisSt 16
3rd Quarter (8:28): Kenny Hill with another incomplete pass this time to Ricky Seals-Jones 4th down and 10
3rd Quarter (8:34): Kenny Hill with another incomplete pass to Speedy Noil 3rd down and 10
3rd Quarter (8:49): Incomplete pass to Kyrion Parker
3rd Quarter (8:59): Kenny Hill completes a 15 yard pass to Kyrion Parker for a First Down
3rd Quarter (9:19): Brandon Williams rushes for 4 yards
3rd Quarter (9:26): Logan Cooke punt for 47 yds, fair catch by Speedy Noil at the TexAM 21
3rd Quarter (9:55): Dak Prescott run for 3 yds to the MisSt 32
3rd Quarter (10:21):Dak Prescott sacked by Alonzo Williams for a loss of 6 yards to the MisSt 29
3rd Quarter (11:11): Drew Kaser punt for 42 yds, fair caught at the MisSt 28
3rd Quarter (11:31): Kenny Hill run for 9 yds to the TexAM 30
3rd Quarter (12:00): Kenny Hill sacked by Preston Smith and P.J. Jones for a loss of 11 yards to the TexAM 21
3rd Quarter (12:35): Kenny Hill pass complete to Ricky Seals-Jones for 7 yds to the TexAM 32
3rd Quarter (13:01): Evan Sobiesk comes in for the 42 yd FG attempt but MISSES! Big break for A&M
3rd Quarter (13:10): Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Josh Robinson. 4th Down
3rd Quarter (13:15): Dak Prescott pass complete to Jamoral Graham for 6 yds to the TexAM 29 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (14:17): Dak Prescott pass complete to Josh Robinson for 9 yds to the TexAM 35
3rd Quarter (14:50): Dak Prescott pass complete to De'Runnya Wilson for 17 yds to the MisSt 41 for a 1ST down
3rd Quarter (15:00): Mississippt State will start the second half on their own 24 yard line. 1st down and 10
This is the perfect start for Mississippi State as they've forced Texas A&M into untimely turnovers and have shut down their high powered offense. Mississippi State has dominated with their running game on offense and have A&M looking for answers on defense If A&M is to have any chance of coming back they're going to have to stop the run and make plays in the passin game.
Halftime: Mississippi State 28 Texas A&M 10
2nd Quarter (0:00): Halftime!
2nd Quarter (:02): Josh Lambo kicks a 27 yard field goal and it's GOOD!
2nd Quarter (:07): Kenny Hill throws an incomplete pass outside the end zone. 4th down
2nd Quarter (:12): Kenny Hill completes a 7 yard bass to Boone Niederhofer . Timeout #2 Texas A&M
2nd Quarter (:30): Kenny Hill runs up the middle to the 16 yard line and a first down.
2nd Quarter (:53): Kenny Hill completes a pass to Ricky Seals-Jones for a first down
2nd Quarter (:53): Timeout #1 Texas A&M
2nd Quarter (1:15): Kenny Hill picks up the first down with a 4 yard run
2nd Quarter (1:20): Kenny Hill completes a 10 yard pass just short of a first down to Ricky Seals-Jones
2nd Quarter (1:52): Speedy Noil returns the kickoff out of the end zone to the 15 yard line
2nd Quarter (2:02): Dak Prescott completes a pass to De'Runnya Wilson for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra Point is GOOD!
2nd Quarter (3:05): Trick play Gabe Myles pass complete to Dak Prescott for 11 yds to the TexAM 9 for a 1ST down
2nd Quarter (3:30): Dak Prescott runs again for a first down picking up 10 yards to the TexAM 20
2nd Quarter (3:56): Dak Prescott runs up the middle for a first down
2nd Quarter (4:41): Brandon Holloway runs for 6 yards
2nd Quarter (4:46): Kenny Hill pass intercepted by Richie Brown who returns it 5 yds to the TexAM 47
2nd Quarter (4:55): Kenny Hill throws an INTERCEPTION!
2nd Quarter (5:25): Rule is confirmed, TexAM ball!
2nd Quarter (5:25): FUMBLE MisST picked up by TexAM, Play is Under Review!
2nd Quarter (6:15): Kenny Hill is INTERCEPTED after an unfriendly bounce, MisSt ball
2nd Quarter (6:55): Kenny Hill runs for a BIG loss of 14 yards to the TexAM 37
2nd Quarter (7:15): Kenny Hill imcompletes a pass to Boone Niederhofer
2nd Quarter (7:31): Kenny Hill pass complete to Boone Niederhofer for 9 yds to the TexAM 48
2nd Quarter (8:11): Kenny Hill pass complete to Boone Niederhofer for 6 yds to the TexAM 39 for a 1ST down
2nd Quarter (8:33): Speedy Noils fair catches the kick off, touchback
2nd Quarter (8:33): Dak Prescott runs for 1 yard into the end zone and a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is GOOD!
2nd Quarter (9:00):Dak Prescott pass complete to Gabe Myles for 3 yds to the TexAM 1
2nd Quarter (10:00): Dak Prescott run for 5 yds to the TexAM 6 for a 1ST down
2nd Quarter (10:35): TEXAS A&M PENALTY, Substitution Infraction (5 Yards) to the TexAM 11
2nd Quarter (10:35): Dak Prescott pass complete to Ashton Shumpert for 3 yds to the TexAM 16
2nd Quarter (12:10): Dak Prescott pass complete to Jamoral Graham for 20 yds to the TexAM 19 for a 1ST down
2nd Quarter (12:10): Dak Prescott pass complete to De'Runnya Wilson for 32 yds to the TexAM 40 for a 1ST down
2nd Quarter (12:45): Brandon Holloway run for no gain to the MisSt 22
2nd Quarter (13:20): Dak Prescott runs up the middle for 9 yards
2nd Quarter (13:22): TexAM fail to convert on 3rd down and Drew Kaser punts for 41 yds, fair catch by Jamoral Graham at the MisSt 13
2nd Quarter (14:23): Kenny Hill pass complete to Boone Niederhofer for 6 yds to the TexAM 49
2nd Quarter (15:00): Kenny Hill runs for a first down and FUMBLES but TexAM recovers, first down
End of the !st Quarter: Mississippi State 14 Texas A&M 7
1st Quarter (:00): Brandon Williams runs up the middle for 8 yards. That'll end the First Quarter with Mississippi State leading Texas A&M 14-7
1st Quarter (:13): Speedy Noil catches the kick off and takes a knee in the end zone for a touchback.
1st Quarter (:13): Josh Robinson runs up the middle for 2 yards into the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is GOOD!
1st Quarter (:30): Dak Prescott pass complete to Joe Morrow for 22 yds to the TexAM 8 for a 1ST down
1st Quarter (:59): Dak Prescott runs up the middle for a short gain and a 1st Down
1st Quarter (1:20): Josh Robinson runs for a 7 yard gain
1st Quarter (2:20): Dak Prescott pass complete to Fred Ross for 22 yds to the TexAM 41 for a 1ST down
1st Quarter (2:45): Josh Robinson runs up the midde for 2 yards
1st Quarter (2:50): Drew Kaser punt for 41 yds , Jamoral Graham returns for 15 yds to the MisSt 34
1st Quarter (3:05): Kenny Hill throws to Josh Reynolds but he can't come down with it, 4th down
1st Quarter (3:10): Kenny Hill throws on second down but it's incomplete 3rd down and 6
1st Quarter (3:53): Kenny Hill scrambles up the middle to the left sideline for a 12 yard gain and a first down
1st Quarter (4:47): Kenny Hill completes a pass to Ricky Seals-Jones to the 20 yard line and a first down
1st Quarter (5:16): Tre Carson runs up the middle for 5 yards
1st Quarter (5:21): Speedy Noil fair catches the punt, TexAM ball at their own 5 yard line
1st Quarter (5:58): Josh Robinson runs up the middle but loses 2 yards, 4th down and 7
1st Quarter (6:30): Dak Prescott pass incomplete to De'Runnya Wilson, broken up by De'Vante Harris
1st Quarter (7:42): Dak Prescott throws deep intended for De'Runnya Wilson but it's incomplete, PENALTY on TexAM for holding, 10 yards
1st Quarter (7:49): On 4th down Tre Carson is stuffed and loses 3 yards. Turnover on Downs MisSt ball on their own 20 yard line!
1st Quarter (8:35): Kenny Hill completes a 7 yard pass to Boone Niederhofer. 4th and 1
1st Quarter (9:40): TexAM if forced to punt after an incompete pass on thrid down but recovers the ball after Jamoral Graham fumbled. TexAM ball at MisSt 26
1st Quarter (10:00): Kenny Hill completes another pass to Ricky Seals-Jones but again loses a yard
1st Quarter (10:20): Kenny Hill completes a pass to Ricky Seals-Jones but loses a yard
1st Quarter (10:30): Logan Cooke kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
1st Quarter (10:30): TWO very impressive drives by both teams, stay tuned folks we may have a shootout in the making as I expected
1st Quarter (10:30): Josh Robinson runs it in for 1 yard into the end zone and a TOUCHDOWN! Extra point is good!
1st Quarter (11:20): Nick Harvey has been DISQUALIFIED for the rest of the game as aresult of that penalty, big loss on defense for TexAM
1st Quarter (11:20): Josh Robinson run for a HUGE 47 yds down the left sideline to the TexAM 12 for a 1ST down. PENALTY on TexAM for TAUNTING, 5 yards
1st Quarter (11:39): PENALTY on MisSt for illegal formation, 5 yards
1st Quarter (12:00): Gabe Myles run for 9 yds to the MisSt 46 for a 1ST down
1st Quarter (13:10): PENALTY A&M holding (Harris, De'Vante) 10 yards to the MISSSTATE 32
1st Quarter (13:10): Dak Prescott sacked by Myles Garrett for a loss of 9 yards to the MisSt 22
1st Quarter (13:18): Josh Robinson run for 6 yds to the MisSt 31
1st Quarter (13:19): J.Lambo with the extra kick is GOOD. A&M leads 7-0
1st Quarter (13:19): K.Hill finds Josh Reynolds for a completion and a TOUCHDOWN!
1st Quarter (13:33): K.Hill with another first down pass this tie to R.Seals-Jones
1st Quarter (14:00): K.Hill passes deep to E.Pope for a 28 yard gain, first down
1st Quarter (14:11): A&M picks up the first down, ball at their own 42
1st Quarter (15:00): The game is under way and Speedy Noil returns the kickoff to the 30 yard line!
12:01 PM EST: It has been almost 30 years since two top 15 teams have squared off in Starkville.
12:00 PM EST: I could see this game to easily turn into a shootout with both quarterbacks playing at the top of their game. Turnovers will ultimately decide this contest.
11:54 PM EST: Today could bring multiple upsets as there are a number of top 25 teams facing each other as in this game coming up. #2 Oregon has already been upset couple days ago by Arizona St. so anything is fair game today.
11:52 PM EST: We're only minutes away from kickoff in what should be a close game from start to finish.
11:06 PM EST: This game has huge playoff implications with both teams being ranked in the top 12. The winner will be in a great spot as A&M could move into the top 5 with a win and the Bulldogs would easily be in the top 10. Now it's still early in the season as we're barely in week 6 of the season but in the gridiron that is the SEC, every win carries great credibility in the eyes of the viewers. Both of these squads have challenging games left against Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss, so a win here is critical for both sides with so many tough remaining games on their schedule. On the flip side, this isn't a make or break game for either team as there's still half the season left to be played. It's beginning to look like the SEC will have a good shot at getting two teams into the college playoffs with all the quality teams there seem to be in the conference. At the same time the strength of the conference could also be a negative factor if everyone beats up on each other and results in no one or two teams going undefeated or sustaining only 1 loss the entire season. Case in point, this game means a lot to both teams and we could be in store for a classic matchup.
11:05 PM EST: Both teams are led by great quarterbacks, Dak Prescott of MSU and Kenny Hill from A&M. Prescott and Hill are both great team managers are capable of making big plays at any moment of time. Both team defenses will be focused on putting pressure on the other team's quarterback and forcing a turnover or two in their favor. Whoever can do that will have the best chance of winning this football game.
11:04 PM EST: The Mississippi State Bulldogs on the other hand are coming off a bye week after a trip to Baton Rouge where they picked up a marquee victory over LSU. The week off is key in Mississippi State preparing themselves mentally and emotionally for this week's showdown after being on such an emotional high after defeating the Tigers. If the Bulldogs come out with more energy than the Aggies it may creep some doubt into their opponent's mind. The Bulldogs will look to build an early lead in order to put all the pressure and doubt on the Aggies as it would be a second week in a row with another slow start. The Aggies played a very physical game last week while MSU was sitting at home resting. Advantage, Mississippi State.
11:03 PM EST: The Aggies are coming off an impressive come from behind win against Arkansas in which they scored 21 unanswered points to get the win in overtime. Kenny Hill looked human for the first time this season, but he caught fire late in the game. Arkansas had great success running the ball, totaling 285 yards on the ground. They built a 28-14 lead before eventually running out of gas and letting the Aggies pass their way back into the game. A&M would go on to win in overtime, 35-28. This was the first game the Aggies had against a legitimate opponent since their week 1 win over South Carolina. This could have been a case of A&M not being mentally prepared for Arkansas and hence the slow start. It'll be important for the Aggies to start off fast against Mississippi State if they're leave Starkville with a win.
11:02 PM EST: Now A&M is well known for their explosive offensive and play making ability both on the ground and even more so through the air. A&M’s passing offense ranks 5th in the nation with 401 YPG through the air while MSU’s passing defense ranks only 124th allowing 319 YPG. A&M have multiple weapons in the passing game with receivers such as Speedy Noil, Ricky Seals-Jones, Malcome Kennedy and of course early Heisman candidate Kenny Hill. Advantage, A&M. Finally A&M’s rushing offense averages 193 YPG which is good enough for 44th in the nation while MSU only allows an impressive 83 YPG good enough for 7th in the nation. Advantage, MSU. On paper this seems like a classic matchup that should come down to whichever team wins the turnover battle will win the game.
11:01 PM EST: On paper many may think A&M has the superior talent on offense but MSU has a well balanced offense that could give the A&M defense fits. MSU’s rushing offense ranks 15th in the nation with 271 YPG and is going up against an A&M rushing defense that allows 157 YPG and ranks only 67th. MSU running back Josh Robinson is a big reason for the Bulldogs strong running attack as he's averaging just under 8 yards per carry and 120 per game. In last year's game against the Aggies Robinson averaged 12 yards a carry. Advantage, MSU. MSU’s passing offense and A&M’s passing defense both are ranked 46th in the nation so it’ll be interesting which side wins this particular battle. Advantage, even.
11:00 PM EST: #6 Texas A&M will take on #12 Mississippi State in a clash of top 25 SEC West foes Sunday, October 4th in Starkville at 11:00 CST. Both teams are undefeated coming into this matchup that has the potential to be an early season classic game. That’s a statement that hardly anyone would have predicted to have playoff implications for the winner and loser. Mississippi State had sleeper potential going into this season but no one could have predicted they’d upset LSU on their own turf and start the year off at 4-0.