Mississippi State
2-9 , 0-7
Missouri
8-3 , 4-3
State Falls To Missouri
November 23, 2024 | Football
Bulldogs drop a 39-20 decision to the Tigers.
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State got off to a fast start and captured an early lead but was unable to sustain momentum as the Bulldogs fell 39-20 to Missouri on Saturday as MSU wrapped up the home portion of its 2024 schedule.
State running back Davon Booth rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown and quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. threw for 191 yards and a score, but it wasn't enough for the Dawgs.
In the contest's opening moments, it appeared MSU might seize control. The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff and used a nine-play, 61-yard drive to set up a 38-yard Kyle Ferrie field goal for a 3-0 lead.
Later in the quarter, State looked to increase its advantage when the Dawg offense found itself on the Missouri 30-yard line and threatening. However, a State fumble resulted in a Missouri scoop-and-score for 68-yard touchdown and the Tigers led the rest of the way.
A pair of Bulldogs cracked the 50-yard mark in receiving in the defeat. Kelly Akharaiyi led the way with 64 yards while Kevin Coleman Jr. totaled 58. Jordan Mosley accounted for 28 yards and also had a touchdown catch.
On the defensive side for State, four Dawgs reached the double-figure mark in tackles, led by Stone Blanton's 18 takedowns. Isaac Smith notched 14 tackles while Nic Mitchell tallied 11 and Corey Ellington had 10.
Next Up for MSU…
The Battle for the Golden Egg awaits. Mississippi State will face instate rival Ole Miss in Oxford on Friday, Nov. 29. Kickoff time is set for 2:30 p.m. at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and the game will be televised by ABC.
Team Stats
MIZ 0, MSU 3
MSU - Ferrie,Kyle 38 yd field goal 9 plays, 61 yards, TOP 03:12
MIZ 7, MSU 3
MIZ - Carnell,Daylan 68 yd fumble recovery (Craig,Blake kick)
MIZ 14, MSU 3
MIZ - Carroll,Marcus 2 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:54
MIZ 14, MSU 10
MSU - Mosley,Jordan 11 yd pass from Van Buren Jr.,Michael (Ferrie,Kyle kick) 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:29
MIZ 21, MSU 10
MIZ - Burden,Luther 28 yd pass from Cook,Brady (Craig,Blake kick) 11 plays, 79 yards, TOP 05:18
MIZ 28, MSU 10
MIZ - Carroll,Marcus 19 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 7 plays, 83 yards, TOP 04:12
MIZ 28, MSU 13
MSU - Ferrie,Kyle 26 yd field goal 14 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:02
MIZ 31, MSU 13
MIZ - Craig,Blake 35 yd field goal 15 plays, 57 yards, TOP 08:46
MIZ 31, MSU 20
MSU - Booth,Davon 43 yd run (Ferrie,Kyle kick), 2 plays, 65 yards, TOP 00:43
MIZ 39, MSU 20
MIZ - Carroll,Marcus 1 yd run (Carroll,Marcus rush), 14 plays, 83 yards, TOP 08:43
