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Mississippi State forces 5 turnovers, needs OT to hold off Arizona in OT, 31-24
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura scramble on 4th and 10 and an official review confirmed him just inches short of a first down in overtime and Mississippi State held on for a 31-24 overtime win over the Wildcats on Saturday night.
The Bulldogs had taken the lead in the first possession of the overtime on a 29-yard screen pass from Will Rogers to Jeffery Pittman.
“Winning (isn’t) easy. Half of the teams in the country lost today so we’re going to celebrate this one,” Bulldogs coach Zach Arnett said. “I could not be more proud of the way that we attacked from the opening kick. Frankly, I didn’t have good enough plans as a coach. There was every opportunity to quit and throw in the towel and players overcame me as a coach. I’m incredibly proud of the resiliency of this team.”
The Bulldogs gave up several big plays on the defensive side of the ball, but their own big plays gave the State offense more than enough opportunities to capitalize.
Interceptions from Bookie Watson, Jett Johnson and Shawn Preston started the first three possessions with the Bulldogs scoring two touchdowns off of those. Another turnover came inside the redzone for Arizona as Preston knocked a ball loose and Hunter Washington scooped it up. Johnson got another interception in the fourth quarter.
Despite that dominance on the defensive side of the ball, the Bulldogs never fully secured the game until late. The Wildcats trailed just 14-7 at the half after scoring on a 1-yard plunge with 2 seconds left in the second quarter. Arizona tied the game at 21 in the fourth quarter with an 11-yard touchdown from Jayden de Laura to Tetairoa McMillan.
Arizona was able to hit a 36-yard field goal by Tyler Loop to send the game to overtime.
The Bulldogs (2-0) were out-gained 431-307 in the win. Rogers was 13-of-17 for 162 yards and three touchdowns and the offense ran for 145 yards on 39 carries. Woody Marks finished with 24 carries for 123 yards and a touchdown, his second-straight 100-yard game after failing to record such a game his previous three years.
de Laura overcame those four interceptions to keep the Arizona in the game. The senior was 32-of-46 for 342 yards and two scores and rushed eight times for 44 yards.
“He’s extremely mobile. He’s really good at buying time,” Arnett said of de Laura. “We’ve got to go back and evaluate as coaches and figure out where the breakdowns were. I’m really proud of the defense because they had every opportunity to throw in the towel or not chase the ball hard.”
State had a disciplined first game of the season in a win over Southeastern Louisiana, but this was not that. The Bulldogs finished with nine penalties for 90 yards after committing just one penalty in game one. There were no turnovers for the Bulldogs, however.
MSU’s secondary blew coverages and gave up some big plays but the linebackers and defensive backs also came through with big plays. Johnson, last year’s leading tackler in the SEC, had 11 stops with two interceptions, 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. The second-leading tackler in the SEC was Watson last season and he had another big game with 10 tackles, an interception, pass breakup and 0.5 sack.
The Mississippi State defense finished with nine tackles for loss to go with four interceptions and eight pass breakups.
“It’s hard to emulate game experience. Being in the fire and having a lot of vet guys that have been in it, you can’t emulate it,” Johnson said of the defensive experience. “It’s nice to have.”
BIG PICTURE
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs’ play calling in the game left much to be desired as they stayed with the run game despite stalling regularly. Equally, the defense gave up huge plays. IN the end, the Bulldogs won the game and stayed undefeated with a huge game next week to start SEC play.
Arizona: The Wildcats nearly avenged a 39-17 loss to the Bulldogs in Tucson last year. It showed the continued progress of Jedd Fisch and the Wildcats after the team went from one win in 2022 to 5-7 last year.
UP NEXT
Mississippi State hosts LSU next Saturday.
Arizona hosts UTEP next Saturday
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J. de Laura
7 QB 342 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, 4 INTs, 44 RuYds, RuTD |
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W. Rogers
7 QB 162 PaYds, 3 PaTDs, -15 RuYds |
Team Stats | ||
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1st Downs | 22 | 17 |
Rushing | 4 | 7 |
Passing | 14 | 7 |
Penalty | 4 | 3 |
3rd Down Conv | 4-13 | 3-11 |
4th Down Conv | 2-3 | 1-1 |
Total Net Yards | 431 | 307 |
Total Plays | 72 | 56 |
Avg Gain | 6.0 | 5.5 |
Net Yards Rushing | 91 | 145 |
Rush Attempts | 25 | 39 |
Avg Rush Yards | 3.6 | 3.7 |
Yards Passing | 340 | 162 |
Comp. - Att. | 33-47 | 13-17 |
Yards Per Pass | 7.2 | 7.7 |
Penalties - Yards | 5-55 | 9-90 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 5 | 1 |
Fumbles - Lost | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Int. Thrown | 4 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 2-35.5 | 4-38.5 |
Return Yards | 0 | 64 |
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 1-25 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 4-39 |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
J. de Laura
7 QB
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J. de Laura | 32/46 | 342 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Cowing
2 WR
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J. Cowing | 1/1 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
J. de Laura
7 QB
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J. de Laura | 8 | 44 | 1 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Wiley
6 RB
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M. Wiley | 11 | 33 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Luke
21 RB
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R. Luke | 2 | 11 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Cowing
2 WR
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J. Cowing | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Coleman
3 RB
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J. Coleman | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Williams
8 RB
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D. Williams | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
T. McMillan
4 WR
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T. McMillan | 8 | 8 | 161 | 1 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Wiley
6 RB
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M. Wiley | 8 | 8 | 60 | 0 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
T. McLachlan
84 TE
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T. McLachlan | 4 | 4 | 47 | 0 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Cowing
2 WR
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J. Cowing | 7 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Coleman
3 RB
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J. Coleman | 3 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Lemonious-Craig
5 WR
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M. Lemonious-Craig | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 8 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
T. Loop
33 K
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T. Loop | 1/1 | 36 | 3/3 | 6 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
K. Ostendorp
19 P
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K. Ostendorp | 2 | 35.5 | 1 | 37 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
M. Wiley
6 RB
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M. Wiley | 2 | 17.5 | 18 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
W. Rogers
2 QB
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W. Rogers | 13/17 | 162 | 3 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
J. Marks
7 RB
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J. Marks | 24 | 123 | 1 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Davis
23 RB
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S. Davis | 5 | 34 | 0 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Price
22 RB
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S. Price | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Pittman
25 RB
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J. Pittman | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Griffin
5 WR
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L. Griffin | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Wright
14 QB
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M. Wright | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
W. Rogers
2 QB
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W. Rogers | 2 | -15 | 0 | -6 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
L. Griffin
5 WR
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L. Griffin | 5 | 5 | 83 | 2 | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Marks
7 RB
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J. Marks | 4 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Pittman
25 RB
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J. Pittman | 1 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
S. Price
22 RB
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S. Price | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Walley
11 WR
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J. Walley | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Robinson
3 WR
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J. Robinson | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
S. Preston Jr.
12 S
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S. Preston Jr. | 1-0 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Watson
14 LB
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N. Watson | 0-0 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Johnson
44 LB
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J. Johnson | 0-0 | 0.0 | 2 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
K. Ferrie
80 K
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K. Ferrie | 1/2 | 36 | 4/4 | 7 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
K. Crimmins
83 P
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K. Crimmins | 3 | 38.0 | 0 | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Osteen
81 P
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A. Osteen | 1 | 40.0 | 1 | 40 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
L. Griffin
5 WR
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L. Griffin | 1 | 21.0 | 21 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Z. Thomas 1 WR
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Z. Thomas | 1 | 25.0 | 25 | 0 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:59 | ARIZ 20 | 2:00 | 4 | 34 | INT |
5:06 | ARIZ 25 | 1:17 | 3 | 1 | INT |
3:27 | ARIZ 20 | 1:21 | 3 | 6 | INT |
0:11 | ARIZ 6 | 9:17 | 19 | 76 | Fumble |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
0:40 | ARIZ 23 | 0:38 | 3 | 77 | TD |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | ARIZ 22 | 1:47 | 3 | -4 | Punt |
11:07 | ARIZ 25 | 4:33 | 10 | 75 | TD |
4:08 | ARIZ 30 | 2:46 | 5 | 24 | Punt |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:54 | ARIZ 20 | 3:40 | 9 | 80 | TD |
6:47 | ARIZ 25 | 2:32 | 5 | 31 | INT |
2:36 | ARIZ 24 | 2:31 | 5 | 57 | FG |
OT | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
ARIZ 25 | 26:22 | 4 | 9 | Downs |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | MISSST 25 | 6:01 | 12 | 75 | Fumble |
6:59 | MISSST 50 | 1:53 | 4 | 50 | TD |
3:49 | ARIZ 16 | 0:22 | 2 | 6 | TD |
2:06 | MISSST 48 | 1:55 | 3 | 6 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
5:54 | MISSST 41 | 5:14 | 11 | 36 | FG Miss |
0:02 | MISSST 25 | 0:02 | 1 | -2 | Half |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:10 | ARIZ 30 | 2:06 | 4 | 30 | TD |
6:34 | MISSST 21 | 2:21 | 3 | 9 | Punt |
1:22 | MISSST 12 | 3:28 | 7 | 31 | Punt |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
9:14 | MISSST 25 | 2:27 | 5 | 57 | FG |
4:15 | MISSST 38 | 1:39 | 3 | 1 | Punt |
0:05 | MISSST 25 | 0:05 | 1 | -2 | Half |
OT | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
ARIZ 25 | 0:00 | 2 | 25 | TD |
- Fumble (12 plays, 75 yards, 6:01 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) T.Loop kicks 65 yards from ARI 35 to the MSST End Zone. Touchback. |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 25 (15:00 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to MSST 33 for 8 yards. Tackled by ARI at MSST 33. |
+14 YD | 2 & 2 - MISSST 33 (14:31 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to MSST 47 for 14 yards. Tackled by ARI at MSST 47. |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 47 (13:56 - 1st) S.Price rushed to ARI 45 for 8 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 45. |
+6 YD | 2 & 2 - ARIZ 45 (13:20 - 1st) W.Rogers pass complete to ARI 45. Catch made by J.Marks at ARI 45. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 39. |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 39 (12:36 - 1st) PENALTY on MSST-N.Jones False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
No Gain | 1 & 15 - ARIZ 44 (12:27 - 1st) W.Rogers steps back to pass. W.Rogers pass incomplete intended for MSST. |
+15 YD | 2 & 15 - ARIZ 44 (12:21 - 1st) S.Davis rushed to ARI 29 for 15 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 29. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 29 (11:40 - 1st) W.Rogers steps back to pass. W.Rogers pass incomplete intended for MSST. |
+4 YD | 2 & 10 - ARIZ 29 (11:33 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to ARI 25 for 4 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 25. |
Penalty | 3 & 6 - MISSST 25 (10:54 - 1st) W.Rogers steps back to pass. W.Rogers pass incomplete intended for MSST. PENALTY on MSST-MSST Offensive Offside 5 yards declined. PENALTY on ARI-ARI Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play. |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 10 (10:54 - 1st) W.Rogers pass complete to ARI 10. Catch made by L.Griffin at ARI 10. Gain of -1 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 11. |
No Gain | 2 & 11 - ARIZ 11 (10:13 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to ARI 11 for 0 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 11. |
+7 YD | 3 & 11 - ARIZ 11 (9:38 - 1st) W.Rogers pass complete to ARI 11. Catch made by J.Marks at ARI 11. Gain of 7 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 4. |
+4 YD | 4 & Goal - ARIZ 4 (8:59 - 1st) W.Rogers pass complete to ARI End Zone. Catch made by J.Robinson at ARI End Zone. Gain of 4 yards. J.Robinson FUMBLES forced by ARI. Fumble RECOVERED by ARI-ARI at ARI End Zone. ARI ran out of bounds. Touchback. |
- Interception (4 plays, 34 yards, 2:00 poss)
Result | Play |
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+8 YD | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 20 (8:59 - 1st) J.de Laura pass complete to ARI 20. Catch made by M.Wiley at ARI 20. Gain of 8 yards. Tackled by MSST at ARI 28. |
+6 YD | 2 & 2 - ARIZ 28 (8:21 - 1st) J.de Laura pass complete to ARI 28. Catch made by T.McLachlan at ARI 28. Gain of 6 yards. Tackled by MSST at ARI 34. PENALTY on MSST-MSST Personal Foul / Defense 15 yards accepted. |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 49 (8:21 - 1st) J.de Laura pass complete to ARI 49. Catch made by M.Wiley at ARI 49. Gain of 5 yards. Tackled by MSST at MSST 46. |
Int | 2 & 5 - MISSST 46 (6:59 - 1st) J.de Laura pass INTERCEPTED at MSST 34. Intercepted by N.Watson at MSST 34. Tackled by ARI at MSST 50. |
- Touchdown (4 plays, 50 yards, 1:53 poss)
Result | Play |
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+21 YD | 1 & 10 - MISSST 50 (6:59 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to ARI 29 for 21 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 29. |
+1 YD | 2 & 31 - ARIZ 29 (6:23 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to ARI 28 for 1 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 28. |
+5 YD | 2 & 9 - ARIZ 28 (6:23 - 1st) J.Marks rushed to ARI 23 for 5 yards. Tackled by ARI at ARI 23. |
+23 YD | 3 & 4 - ARIZ 23 (5:06 - 1st) W.Rogers pass complete to ARI 23. Catch made by L.Griffin at ARI 23. Gain of 23 yards. L.Griffin for 23 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (5:06 - 1st) K.Ferrie extra point is good. |
- Interception (3 plays, 1 yards, 1:17 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (5:06 - 1st) M.Hauck kicks 65 yards from MSST 35 to the ARI End Zone. Touchback. |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - ARIZ 25 (5:06 - 1st) J.de Laura pass complete to ARI 25. Catch made by J.Cowing at ARI 25. Gain of -1 yards. Tackled by MSST at ARI 24. |
+2 YD | 2 & 11 - ARIZ 24 (4:46 - 1st) M.Wiley rushed to ARI 26 for 2 yards. Tackled by MSST at ARI 26. |
Int | 3 & 9 - ARIZ 26 (4:01 - 1st) J.de Laura pass INTERCEPTED at ARI 36. Intercepted by J.Johnson at ARI 36. Tackled by ARI at ARI 16. |