Did Arizona State Sun Devils' Defense Shine Against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium?

The Arizona State Sun Devils faced off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium, resulting in a 24-20 outcome favoring the home team. The Sun Devils now hold a 1-1 record, while the Bulldogs remain undefeated at 2-0.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with the Bulldogs establishing an early lead, scoring 10 points in the first quarter while keeping the Sun Devils scoreless. The Dawgs capitalized on their possession time and executed plays that kept them ahead.

Second Quarter

In response, Arizona State managed to put up their first points with a field goal by Jesus Gomez. However, Mississippi State extended their lead with another touchdown before halftime, making it a challenging uphill battle for ASU.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a resurgence from the Sun Devils as they tightened their defense and Clayton Smith emerged as a key player with two sacks and three tackles for loss. This defensive effort allowed ASU to close in on MSU's lead by scoring seven points without conceding any.

Fourth Quarter

Entering the final quarter trailing by seven points, ASU's offense found its rhythm. Kanye Udoh led an impressive rushing attack that culminated in his touchdown run of six yards. Despite this effort and another field goal from Gomez bringing them within four points of MSU, it was not enough to secure victory.

Throughout this intense matchup between these two teams, several factors contributed to what went wrong for Arizona State Sun Devils. Their passing game struggled under pressure; Sam Leavitt completed only 45 percent of his passes and threw two interceptions which proved costly against MSU's defense.

As part of our Arizona State Sun Devils vs Mississippi State Bulldogs recap: While both teams showcased strong performances throughout different periods during this contest – including standout individual efforts like those seen from Jordyn Tyson who caught six passes totaling sixty-eight yards – ultimately it was not sufficient against an equally determined Bulldog squad who held firm till full-time whistle blew securing themselves yet another win thus far into season campaign!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch next week's action when Texas State Bobcats visit Mountain America Stadium located right here Tempe AZ scheduled September thirteenth starting ten thirty pm EDT broadcast live via TNT satellite channel number two forty-five! Don't miss out sharing your thoughts about today’s thrilling encounter using hashtag #SunDevilsRecap across social media platforms!