StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
Alabama hands State its first loss in Starkville
Mississippi State fell behind by two touchdowns early and could not catch Alabama, losing 56 to 23 at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs answered the opening deficit with touchdown passes from Kamario Taylor to Anthony Evans III and Zion Ragins. Kyle Ferrie's field goal cut the margin to 28 to 17 at halftime, but Alabama scored the first two touchdowns of the second half.
Taylor finished with 258 passing yards and three touchdown passes, with two interceptions. Evans caught 12 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45 yard score in the third quarter. State gained 302 total yards but managed only 18 on the ground. Alabama finished with 483 yards, including 179 rushing yards.
The loss leaves State at four wins and one loss overall and two wins and one loss in SEC play. The Bulldogs have an open date before visiting LSU on October 17. The official game report and box score below provide the complete scoring sequence and individual statistics.
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