StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
Texas turns a late first half fumble into separation against State
Mississippi State lost 31 to 3 at Texas after the Longhorns built a 17 to 0 halftime lead. Maraad Watson returned a fumble 61 yards for a touchdown with 1:13 left in the second quarter. Kyle Ferrie's 30 yard field goal brought State within 14 in the third quarter, but Texas answered with two more touchdown passes.
State finished with 187 total yards, including 119 passing and 68 rushing. AJ Swann completed 12 of 15 passes for 97 yards, while Fluff Bothwell rushed for 49 yards and Marquis Johnson caught six passes for 61 yards. Texas gained 280 yards as Arch Manning threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns.
The Bulldogs fall to four wins and four losses overall and two wins and four losses in SEC play. Vanderbilt visits Davis Wade Stadium for homecoming on November 7, with kickoff scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Central on SEC Network. The linked official records provide the complete scoring, drive and player statistics.
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