StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
State rallies in the fourth to beat Missouri and stay unbeaten
Mississippi State erased a seven point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Missouri 31 to 24 at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs led 14 to 0 early but entered the final period trailing 24 to 17. Fluff Bothwell tied the game with a touchdown run from four yards out, and Kamario Taylor found Sanfrisco Magee for the winning touchdown from 24 yards with just under four minutes remaining.
Taylor completed 27 of 38 passes for 360 yards and three touchdowns, with one interception. Bothwell rushed for 122 yards on 25 carries and scored once on the ground and once through the air. Anthony Evans III caught eight passes for 114 yards, while Magee finished with two touchdown catches. State outgained Missouri 499 yards to 414.
The defense held Missouri scoreless in the fourth quarter and broke up the Tigers' final pass toward the end zone as time expired. State improved to four wins without a loss and two wins in SEC play. The Bulldogs stay in Starkville to face Alabama on October 3 at 11 a.m. Central on ABC.
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