Mississippi State Bulldogs Fall to Florida Gators Despite Fierce Effort

The Mississippi State Bulldogs faced a challenging matchup against the Florida Gators, concluding with a 28-45 defeat. This game marked the fourth week of the season, leaving the Bulldogs with a 1-3 record and the Gators improving to 2-2. The encounter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field witnessed an attendance of 49,655 fans who saw an intense battle unfold on the turf.

Game Highlights

The Bulldogs showcased a determined offense, accumulating a total of 480 yards with an impressive average gain of five yards per play. Quarterback Blake Shapen led the passing attack with 140 yards and one touchdown, completing over 61 percent of his attempts. On the ground, Mississippi State was formidable, rushing for 240 yards across 56 attempts and scoring three touchdowns. Davon Booth stood out in this effort with his contribution of 75 rushing yards on sixteen carries and one touchdown.

Mississippi State's defense had moments where they shined despite not recording any sacks or interceptions during the game. Corey Ellington made significant contributions by forcing one fumble which highlighted their defensive efforts alongside Kelley Jones who recovered another fumble for the team.

Special Teams Performance

Nick Barr-Mira had a busy day punting for Mississippi State, executing five punts that totaled over two hundred yards and managing to place two inside the twenty-yard line which helped in controlling field position throughout various phases of the game.

Looking Ahead

The Mississippi State Bulldogs will next face off against Texas Longhorns at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on September 28th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans eager to catch this upcoming game can tune into ESPN Networks for live coverage as both teams strive to secure victory in this anticipated matchup.