Mississippi State Bulldogs' Effort Falls Short Against Toledo Rockets in Starkville

The Mississippi State Bulldogs faced a challenging game at Davis Wade Stadium, ending with a 17-41 loss against the Toledo Rockets. This result moves the Bulldogs to a 1-2 record for the season, while the Rockets advance to an undefeated 3-0. Despite a spirited effort, including two touchdowns and a field goal, Mississippi State could not overcome Toledo's offense.

Game Highlights

Mississippi State's quarterback Blake Shapen threw for 319 yards with an impressive completion rate of 72 percent, including two touchdown passes. However, his efforts were overshadowed by five sacks and one interception that halted potential scoring drives. On the ground, Johnnie Daniels led with 59 rushing yards over ten attempts but failed to find the end zone.

In receiving stats, Kevin Coleman Jr. stood out with seven receptions totaling 77 yards and securing one touchdown. Mario Craver also contributed significantly with two receptions for 54 yards and another touchdown for Mississippi State.

Despite these individual performances, Mississippi State struggled on defense and special teams. The team did not manage any sacks or interceptions throughout the game and allowed Toledo to amass over forty points by full time.

Looking Ahead

The Bulldogs will have an opportunity to bounce back when they host Florida Gators at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville on September 21st at 12:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this matchup live on ESPN as both teams vie for victory in what promises to be an engaging contest between conference rivals.