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Mississippi State Bulldogs Dominate at Arizona Stadium Against Wildcats in Football Showdown

The Mississippi State Bulldogs, with a record of 9-4, faced off against the Arizona Wildcats, who came into the game with a 5-7 record. The final score was 39-17 in favor of the Bulldogs.


Sep 10, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) runs the ball against Arizona Wildcats safety Christian Young (5) at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In an impressive display at Arizona Stadium, the Mississippi State Bulldogs showcased their offensive capabilities by accumulating a total of 426 yards. The passing game was particularly effective; the quarterback achieved a high completion rate of approximately 82 percent for 320 yards and four touchdowns. The longest pass completed was for only 20 yards, indicating a strategy focused on short to intermediate throws. On the ground, they managed to gain over 100 yards with an average of about four yards per carry and scored one rushing touchdown.


The Bulldogs' defense also made significant contributions to their victory by sacking the opposing quarterback twice for a loss of 25 yards and intercepting three passes, one being returned for an impressive distance of approximately 51 yards. They held firm throughout most of the game and were particularly effective in stopping drives as evidenced by their seven penalties totaling eighty penalty yards.


Sep 10, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played their role efficiently as well; all eight kickoffs resulted in touchbacks, ensuring that Arizona started from deep within their own territory each time. Field goal kicking was perfect on both attempts with the longest being from just under forty yards out.


The Mississippi State Bulldogs demonstrated excellent efficiency inside critical scoring areas. They converted all six redzone opportunities into scores and were successful on every fourth-down attempt they made during this game.


Sep 10, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead after this commanding performance, fans can anticipate watching their team again when they take on LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. This upcoming contest is scheduled for September 17th at around five PM Central Time and will be broadcasted on ESPN network satellite channel two hundred six.

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