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Mississippi State at Houston

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Mississippi State beat Houston 47–⁠24. It was their 16th meeting; Houston leads the series 9–⁠7.

AwayMississippi State9–⁠4 in 2010
47
HomeHouston5–⁠7 in 2010
24

Final at Robertson Stadium, HoustonAttendance 32,067

At kickoff
81°F, clear, wind 3 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Houston Dunn Helistop (KMCJ), 3 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mississippi State23107747
Houston737724

Standouts

Player stats

Mississippi State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Chris Relf7/145700
Tyler Russell5/97200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Vick Ballard14134354
Chris Relf1496124
LaDarius Perkins1278120
Robert Elliott1143013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chad Bumphis779033
Brandon Heavens123023
Chris Smith21307
LaDarius Perkins111011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Corey Broomfield2401

Houston

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
David Piland30/5730122
Terrance Broadway2/25510
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Terrance Broadway218023
Bryce Beall817010
Michael Hayes31309
Jeffery Lewis1101
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Tyron Carrier1090019
E.J. Smith486038
Kierrie Johnson552118
Patrick Edwards445117

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Mississippi StateHouston
538Total yards403
130Passing yards361
409Rushing yards47
5.6Yards per pass6.0
7.2Yards per rush2.9
28First downs25
8–⁠15Third downs6–⁠14
1–⁠1Fourth downs1–⁠2
0Turnovers3
8–⁠60Penalties7–⁠41
23:42Possession15:54

Efficiency

Mississippi StateHouston
55%Success rate40%
0.24EPA per play0.01
0.87Explosiveness1.16
0.31Rushing EPA−0.36
0.06Passing EPA0.14
47%Passing-down success38%
0.13First-down EPA−0.31
0.20Second-down EPA0.05
0.36Third-down EPA0.77

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Houston 60% to win. Mississippi State won as Elo’s underdog.

Every drive

Houston end zoneMississippi State end zoneQ1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ1 Mississippi StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 HoustonMissed FG, 10 playsQ1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 3 playsQ1 HoustonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 12 playsQ1 HoustonSafety, 1 play (Mississippi State scores)Q1 Mississippi StateField goal, 4 playsQ2 HoustonPunt, 7 playsQ2 Mississippi StatePunt, 6 playsQ2 HoustonField goal, 14 playsQ2 Mississippi StatePunt, 10 playsQ2 HoustonPick-six, 2 plays (Mississippi State scores)Q2 Mississippi StateResult not recordedQ2 HoustonEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ3 HoustonInterception, 5 playsQ3 Mississippi StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Mississippi StateMissed FG, 9 playsQ3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ4 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 playsQ4 Mississippi StateEnd of game, 7 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Houston drives left to right, Mississippi State right to left.
  1. Q1 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 64 yards
  2. Q1 Mississippi StatePunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  3. Q1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 2 plays, 7 yards
  4. Q1 HoustonMissed FG, 10 plays, 47 yards
  5. Q1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 3 plays, 75 yards
  6. Q1 HoustonPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  7. Q1 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 12 plays, 84 yards
  8. Q1 HoustonSafety, 1 play (Mississippi State scores), −8 yards
  9. Q1 Mississippi StateField goal, 4 plays, 1 yard
  10. Q2 HoustonPunt, 7 plays, 14 yards
  11. Q2 Mississippi StatePunt, 6 plays, 19 yards
  12. Q2 HoustonField goal, 14 plays, 57 yards
  13. Q2 Mississippi StatePunt, 10 plays, 35 yards
  14. Q2 HoustonPick-six, 2 plays (Mississippi State scores), 4 yards
  15. Q2 Mississippi StateResult not recorded, 27 yards
  16. Q2 HoustonEnd of half, 1 play, −1 yard
  17. Q3 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 73 yards
  18. Q3 HoustonInterception, 5 plays, 18 yards
  19. Q3 Mississippi StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 24 yards
  20. Q3 HoustonTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  21. Q3 Mississippi StateMissed FG, 9 plays, 60 yards
  22. Q3 HoustonTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 42 yards
  23. Q4 Mississippi StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 85 yards
  24. Q4 HoustonTouchdown pass, 6 plays, 73 yards
  25. Q4 Mississippi StateEnd of game, 7 plays, 36 yards

Play by play

1st quarter7 drives, then Mississippi State 23, Houston 7
Houston Touchdown pass, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 36David Piland deep in pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 13 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Emmanuel Gatling for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 49David Piland deep in pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 11 yards to the MisSt 40, tackled by Chris White for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 40Michael Hayes rush left for 9 yards to the MisSt 31, tackled by K.J. Wright and Corey Broomfield.
15:002nd & 1 at opp 31David Piland pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 6 yards to the MisSt 25, tackled by Johnthan Banks out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 25Bryce Beall rush over right guard for 4 yards to the MisSt 21, tackled by Emmanuel Gatling and K.J. Wright.
15:002nd & 6 at opp 21David Piland screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 7 yards to the MisSt 14, tackled by Chris White out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at opp 14Michael Hayes rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by Houst Michael Hayes at the MisSt 18.
12:022nd & 14 at opp 18David Piland slant pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 18 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 6, Mississippi State 0
12:02Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Houston 7, Mississippi State 0
12:02Richie Leone kickoff for 63 yards returned by Leon Berry, tackled by Kris Johnston and Shane Ros for 23 yards to the MisSt 30, tackled by Kris Johnston and Shane Ros.
Mississippi State Punt, 5 plays
12:021st & 10 at own 30Chris Relf rush for 5 yards to the MisSt 35, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
12:022nd & 5 at own 35Chris Relf pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 10 yards to the MisSt 45, tackled by Roisean Haynes out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
12:021st & 10 at own 45Chris Relf slant pass incomplete, broken up by Phillip Steward.
12:022nd & 10 at own 45Chris Relf rush for a loss of 1 yard to the MisSt 44, tackled by Phillip Steward and Matt Nicholson.
12:023rd & 11 at own 44Chris Relf pass incomplete to Chad Bumphis, broken up by Nick Saenz.
12:024th & 11 at own 44Heath Hutchins punt for 45 yards, returned by Patrick Edwards for no gain, fumbled, forced by Marvin Bure, recovered by MisSt Aaron Feld at the Houst 7.
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 2 plays
12:021st & goal at opp 7Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 5, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
9:252nd & goal at opp 5Vick Ballard rush over right tackle for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Houston 7, Mississippi State 6
9:25Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
9:25Sean Brauchle kickoff for 66 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Charles Mitchell for 24 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Charles Mitchell.
Houston Missed FG, 10 plays
9:251st & 10 at own 28David Piland screen pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
9:252nd & 10 at own 28David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
9:253rd & 10 at own 28David Piland middle pass complete to Justin Johnson for 14 yards to the Houst 42 for a 1ST down.
9:251st & 10 at own 42David Piland screen pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
9:252nd & 10 at own 42David Piland screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 7 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Chris White.
9:253rd & 3 at own 49David Piland crossing pass complete to E.J. Smith for 24 yards to the MisSt 27, tackled by K.J. Wright and Chris White for a 1ST down.
7:211st & 10 at opp 27David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by Shane McCardell.
9:252nd & 10 at opp 27David Piland slant pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
9:253rd & 10 at opp 27David Piland screen pass complete to Bryce Beall for 2 yards to the MisSt 25, tackled by Brandon Wilson.
7:214th & 8 at opp 25Matt Hogan 42 yard field goal MISSED.
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 3 plays
7:211st & 10 at own 25Vick Ballard rush for 54 yards to the Houst 21, tackled by Nick Saenz for a 1ST down.
7:211st & 10 at opp 21Chris Relf rush for 16 yards to the Houst 5, tackled by Jamal Robinson for a 1ST down.
6:201st & goal at opp 5Chris Relf rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 13, Houston 7
6:20Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 14, Houston 7
6:20Sean Brauchle kickoff for 69 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Wade Bonner for 34 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Wade Bonner out-of-bounds.
Houston Punt, 3 plays
6:201st & 10 at own 35David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Fletcher Cox.
6:202nd & 10 at own 35David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson, broken up by Pernell McPhee.
6:203rd & 10 at own 35David Piland pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, hurried by Sean Ferguson.
6:204th & 10 at own 35Richie Leone punt for 49 yards, fair catch by Chad Bumphis at the MisSt 16.
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 12 plays
6:201st & 10 at own 16Sylvester Hemphill rush up the middle for 2 yards to the MisSt 18, tackled by Tyrone Campbell and Matangi Tonga.
5:512nd & 8 at own 18Chris Relf deep in pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 6 yards to the MisSt 24, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
5:513rd & 2 at own 24LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for 3 yards to the MisSt 27, tackled by Phillip Steward and Matt Nicholson for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at own 27Chris Relf rush for 8 yards to the MisSt 35, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Phillip Steward.
5:512nd & 2 at own 35Chris Relf pass complete to LaDarius Perkins for 11 yards to the MisSt 46, tackled by Jamal Robinson out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at own 46Chris Relf rush quarterback draw for no gain to the MisSt 46, tackled by Nick Saenz and Matt Nicholson.
5:512nd & 10 at own 46LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for 4 yards to the 50 yard line, tackled by Tyrone Campbell and Matt Nicholson.
5:513rd & 6 at the 50Chris Relf slant pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 12 yards to the Houst 38, tackled by Nick Saenz and Ameen Behbahani for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at opp 38LaDarius Perkins rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Marcus McGraw.
5:512nd & 7 at opp 35Chris Relf rush for 24 yards to the Houst 11, tackled by Roisean Haynes for a 1ST down.
5:511st & 10 at opp 11Chris Relf screen pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 4 yards to the Houst 7, tackled by Roisean Haynes.
0:132nd & 11 at opp 12Vick Ballard rush over right tackle for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 20, Houston 7
5:512nd & 6 at opp 7MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
0:13Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 21, Houston 7
0:13Sean Brauchle kickoff for 68 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Chris Hughes for 14 yards to the Houst 8, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Chris Hughes, HOUSTON penalty 8 yard illegal block accepted.
0:131st & 10 at own 8HOUSTON penalty 4 yard false start on Justin Johnson accepted.
0:001st & 14 at own 4David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Corey Broomfield for a SAFETY, HOUSTON penalty 4 yard holding on N/A accepted.Mississippi State 23, Houston 7
0:00Richie Leone kickoff for 17 yards returned by Chris Smith, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Roisean Haynes for 7 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Roisean Haynes.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Mississippi State 33, Houston 10
Mississippi State Field goal, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at opp 30Chris Relf post pass incomplete to N/A, broken up by Nick Saenz.
15:002nd & 10 at opp 30Chris Relf rush for 6 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Marcus McGraw.
15:003rd & 4 at opp 24MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
15:003rd & 9 at opp 29Chris Relf crossing pass incomplete to Leon Berry, hurried by Sammy Brown.
13:534th & 9 at opp 29Timeout Houston, clock 13:53.
13:474th & 9 at opp 29Sean Brauchle 47 yard field goal GOOD.Mississippi State 26, Houston 7
13:47Sean Brauchle kickoff for 65 yards out-of-bounds.
Houston Punt, 7 plays
13:471st & 10 at own 40David Piland screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 6 yards to the Houst 36, tackled by Charles Mitchell out-of-bounds, HOUSTON penalty 10 yard holding on Patrick Edwards accepted.
13:471st & 14 at own 36David Piland crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for no gain to the Houst 36, tackled by Chris White.
13:472nd & 14 at own 36David Piland post pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
13:473rd & 14 at own 36David Piland pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
13:474th & 14 at own 36MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 15 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play.
13:471st & 10 at opp 49HOUSTON penalty 0 yard holding off-setting accepted, MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 0 yard personal foul off-setting, NO PLAY. accepted, no play.
13:471st & 10 at opp 49David Piland deep pass incomplete to Tyron Carrier, broken up by Johnthan Banks.
13:472nd & 10 at opp 49Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the MisSt 46, tackled by Brandon Wilson.
13:473rd & 7 at opp 46David Piland post pass incomplete to E.J. Smith, hurried by Pernell McPhee.
11:434th & 7 at opp 46Richie Leone punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Leon Berry at the MisSt 15.
Mississippi State Punt, 6 plays
11:431st & 10 at own 15Leon Berry rush for 12 yards to the MisSt 17, tackled by Phillip Steward, MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
11:431st & 8 at own 17Chris Relf rush for 3 yards to the MisSt 20, tackled by David Hunter and Tyrone Campbell.
11:432nd & 5 at own 20Chris Relf deep out pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 5 yards to the MisSt 25, tackled by Roisean Haynes out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
11:431st & 10 at own 25Robert Elliott rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the MisSt 26, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and David Hunter.
11:432nd & 9 at own 26Chris Relf sacked by David Hunter and Phillip Steward for a loss of 1 yard to the MisSt 25.
11:433rd & 10 at own 25Chris Relf screen pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 9 yards to the MisSt 34, tackled by Ameen Behbahani.
11:434th & 1 at own 34Heath Hutchins punt for 37 yards, fair catch by Patrick Edwards at the Houst 29.
Houston Field goal, 14 plays
8:071st & 10 at own 29Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 30, tackled by Chris White and Trevor Stigers.
8:072nd & 9 at own 30HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
8:072nd & 14 at own 25David Piland post pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 19 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Nickoe Whitley for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at own 44David Piland pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 8 yards to the MisSt 48, tackled by Chris White and Nickoe Whitley.
8:072nd & 2 at opp 48David Piland screen pass complete to Ronnie Williams for 4 yards to the MisSt 44, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Pernell McPhee for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 44David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, broken up by Nickoe Whitley.
8:072nd & 10 at opp 44David Piland crossing pass incomplete to Michael Hayes.
8:073rd & 10 at opp 44David Piland deep out pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 15 yards to the MisSt 29 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 29Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for a loss of 2 yards to the MisSt 31, tackled by Pernell McPhee.
8:072nd & 12 at opp 31David Piland slant pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
8:073rd & 12 at opp 31David Piland post pass complete to Justin Johnson for 17 yards to the MisSt 14, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Trevor Stigers for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at opp 14David Piland pass incomplete to Justin Johnson.
8:072nd & 10 at opp 14David Piland flag pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
8:073rd & 10 at opp 14David Piland pass incomplete to Justin Johnson, hurried by Fletcher Cox.
4:514th & 10 at opp 14Matt Hogan 32 yard field goal GOOD.Mississippi State 26, Houston 10
4:51Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards returned by Leon Berry, tackled by Shane Ros for 25 yards to the MisSt 25, tackled by Shane Ros.
Mississippi State Punt, 10 plays
4:511st & 10 at own 25Chris Relf rush for 5 yards to the MisSt 30, tackled by Sammy Brown and David Hunter.
4:512nd & 5 at own 30Chris Relf deep in pass incomplete to Chad Bumphis.
4:513rd & 5 at own 30Chris Relf rush quarterback draw for 8 yards to the MisSt 38, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Nick Saenz for a 1ST down.
4:511st & 10 at own 38Chris Relf pass incomplete to Vick Ballard, hurried by David Hunter.
4:512nd & 10 at own 38Vick Ballard rush over left tackle for 8 yards to the MisSt 46, tackled by Nick Saenz and David Hunter.
4:513rd & 2 at own 46Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 1 yard to the MisSt 47, tackled by Nick Saenz and Marcus McGraw.
2:284th & 1 at own 47Timeout Mississippi State, clock 02:28.
2:284th & 1 at own 47Chris Relf rush for 10 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
2:281st & 10 at opp 43Vick Ballard rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 44, tackled by Nick Saenz and Ameen Behbahani.
1:422nd & 11 at opp 44Timeout Mississippi State, clock 01:42.
1:422nd & 11 at opp 44Chad Bumphis rush over left tackle for 4 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Nick Saenz.
1:423rd & 7 at opp 40Chris Relf deep pass incomplete to N/A, broken up by Jamal Robinson.
1:424th & 7 at opp 40MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
1:424th & 12 at opp 45HOUSTON penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker on N/A accepted, no play.
1:424th & 7 at opp 40Heath Hutchins punt for 40 yards for a touchback.
Houston Pick-six, 2 plays (Mississippi State scores)
0:561st & 10 at own 20David Piland screen pass complete to Bryce Beall for 4 yards to the Houst 24, tackled by Chris White.
0:232nd & 6 at own 24David Piland crossing pass intercepted by Corey Broomfield at the Houst 27, returned for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 32, Houston 10
0:23Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 33, Houston 10
0:23Derek DePasquale kickoff for 37 yards returned by Justin Johnson, tackled by Damein Anderson for no gain to the Houst 38, tackled by Damein Anderson out-of-bounds, MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
Houston End of half, 1 play
0:231st & 10 at own 38Team rush for no gain, lateral to N/A for a loss of 1 yard, to the Houst 37.
Q3 15:00Richie Leone kickoff for 59 yards returned by Leon Berry, tackled by Jeffery Lewis for 16 yards to the MisSt 27, tackled by Jeffery Lewis.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Mississippi State 40, Houston 17
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 27Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 16 yards to the MisSt 43, tackled by Nick Saenz and Phillip Steward out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 43Chris Relf rush for 8 yards to the Houst 49, tackled by David Hunter and Tyrone Campbell.
15:002nd & 2 at opp 49Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 4 yards to the Houst 45, tackled by Matt Nicholson and Roisean Haynes for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 45Tyler Russell deep out pass complete to Chad Bumphis for 33 yards to the Houst 12, tackled by Devin Mays out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at opp 12Vick Ballard rush over left tackle for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 39, Houston 10
13:00Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 40, Houston 10
13:00Sean Brauchle kickoff for 57 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Deontae Skinner and Damein Anderson for 17 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Deontae Skinner and Damein Anderson.
Houston Interception, 5 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 30Bryce Beall rush over right tackle for 3 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Chris White and Pernell McPhee.
13:002nd & 7 at own 33David Piland middle pass complete to E.J. Smith for 11 yards to the Houst 44, tackled by Chris White and Fletcher Cox for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 44David Piland pass incomplete to Kierrie Johnson.
13:002nd & 10 at own 44David Piland screen pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 4 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Corey Broomfield out-of-bounds.
13:003rd & 6 at own 48David Piland post pass intercepted by Corey Broomfield at the MisSt 47, returned for 13 yards to the Houst 38.
Mississippi State Missed FG, 9 plays
11:471st & 10 at opp 38LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 35, tackled by Matt Nicholson.
11:472nd & 7 at opp 35LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for 6 yards to the Houst 29, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Sammy Brown.
11:473rd & 1 at opp 29MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
11:473rd & 6 at opp 34Tyler Russell pass complete to Chris Smith for 6 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Phillip Steward and Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
11:471st & 10 at opp 28Tyler Russell post pass incomplete to Chris Smith.
11:472nd & 10 at opp 28Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 11 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
11:471st & 10 at opp 17Tyler Russell rush for 3 yards to the Houst 14, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Marcus McGraw.
11:472nd & 7 at opp 14Tyler Russell pass incomplete to Brandon Henderson.
11:473rd & 7 at opp 14Tyler Russell post pass incomplete to Chad Bumphis, broken up by Matt Nicholson.
8:154th & 7 at opp 14Sean Brauchle 31 yard field goal BLOCKED, Team for no gain, to the Houst 20.
Houston Touchdown pass, 8 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 20David Piland screen pass complete to Michael Hayes for 11 yards to the Houst 31, tackled by Cameron Lawrence for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at own 31David Piland crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 15 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Nickoe Whitley for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at own 46Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 10 yards to the MisSt 44, tackled by Dylan Favre and Nickoe Whitley for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at opp 44David Piland pass incomplete to Bryce Beall, hurried by Fletcher Cox.
8:152nd & 10 at opp 44David Piland slant pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 12 yards to the MisSt 32, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Corey Broomfield for a 1ST down.
8:151st & 10 at opp 32Michael Hayes rush up the middle for 8 yards to the MisSt 24, tackled by Chris White and Sean Ferguson.
8:152nd & 2 at opp 24David Piland pass complete to Kierrie Johnson for 7 yards to the MisSt 17, tackled by Charles Mitchell for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at opp 17David Piland pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 40, Houston 16
6:11Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 40, Houston 17
6:11Richie Leone kickoff for 70 yards returned by Maurice Langston, tackled by Nick Saenz for 28 yards to the MisSt 18, tackled by Nick Saenz, MISSISSIPPI ST penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Mississippi State Missed FG, 9 plays
6:111st & 10 at own 18LaDarius Perkins rush over left tackle for 11 yards to the MisSt 29, tackled by Sammy Brown for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at own 29LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for no gain to the MisSt 29, tackled by Radermon Scypion and Tyrone Campbell.
6:112nd & 10 at own 29LaDarius Perkins rush over left tackle for 14 yards to the MisSt 43, tackled by Roisean Haynes for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at own 43LaDarius Perkins rush over right tackle for 6 yards to the MisSt 49, tackled by Phillip Steward and Roisean Haynes.
6:112nd & 4 at own 49Tyler Russell deep out pass complete to Brandon Heavens for 23 yards to the Houst 28, tackled by Roisean Haynes for a 1ST down.
6:111st & 10 at opp 28Robert Elliott rush over left tackle for 6 yards to the Houst 22, tackled by Matt Nicholson.
6:112nd & 4 at opp 22Robert Elliott rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 19, tackled by Efrem Oliphant.
6:113rd & 1 at opp 19Robert Elliott rush over left tackle for a loss of 3 yards to the Houst 22, tackled by Kelvin King.
1:324th & 4 at opp 22Sean Brauchle 39 yard field goal BLOCKED, Roisean Haynes for 27 yards, to the Houst 43, tackled by Sean Brauchle.
Houston Turnover on downs, 12 plays
1:321st & 10 at own 43David Piland pass incomplete, hurried by Pernell McPhee.
1:322nd & 10 at own 43David Piland slant pass incomplete to E.J. Smith.
1:323rd & 10 at own 43David Piland deep in pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 12 yards to the MisSt 45, tackled by Damein Anderson for a 1ST down.
1:321st & 10 at opp 45Bryce Beall rush up the middle for 2 yards to the MisSt 43, tackled by Josh Boyd and Sean Ferguson.
1:322nd & 8 at opp 43David Piland pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards.
1:323rd & 8 at opp 43David Piland deep pass incomplete to Patrick Edwards, broken up by Damein Anderson.
1:324th & 8 at opp 43David Piland deep out pass complete to E.J. Smith for 13 yards to the MisSt 30, tackled by Marcus Green and Charles Mitchell for a 1ST down.
1:321st & 10 at opp 30David Piland screen pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 10 yards to the MisSt 20, tackled by Damein Anderson for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 20HOUSTON penalty 5 yard false start on Jacolby Ashworth accepted.
Q4 15:001st & 15 at opp 25David Piland crossing pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 4 yards to the MisSt 21, tackled by Charles Mitchell and Corey Broomfield.
Q4 15:002nd & 11 at opp 21David Piland deep in pass complete to Tyron Carrier for 4 yards to the MisSt 17, tackled by Charles Mitchell.
Q4 15:003rd & 7 at opp 17David Piland slant pass complete to Patrick Edwards for 6 yards to the MisSt 11.
Q4 15:004th & 1 at opp 11Bryce Beall rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards to the MisSt 15, tackled by K.J. Wright and Charles Mitchell.
4th quarter3 drives, then Mississippi State 47, Houston 24
Mississippi State Touchdown run, 11 plays
13:231st & 10 at own 15Tyler Russell rush for 11 yards to the MisSt 26, tackled by Efrem Oliphant for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at own 26Vick Ballard rush right for 4 yards to the MisSt 30, tackled by Marcus McGraw and Sammy Brown.
13:232nd & 6 at own 30Vick Ballard rush over left tackle for 5 yards to the MisSt 35, tackled by Roisean Haynes and Efrem Oliphant.
13:233rd & 1 at own 35Vick Ballard rush up the middle for 1 yard to the MisSt 36, tackled by Jamal Robinson and Nick Saenz for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at own 36LaDarius Perkins rush over left tackle for 8 yards to the MisSt 44, tackled by Marcus McGraw.
13:232nd & 2 at own 44Tyler Russell deep pass incomplete to Ricco Sanders, broken up by Loyce Means.
13:233rd & 2 at own 44Tyler Russell pass complete to Sylvester Hemphill for 3 yards to the MisSt 47, tackled by Marcus McGraw for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at own 47Tyler Russell rush for 26 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Jamal Robinson for a 1ST down.
13:231st & 10 at opp 27LaDarius Perkins rush up the middle for no gain to the Houst 27, tackled by Radermon Scypion.
13:232nd & 10 at opp 27Tyler Russell deep in pass complete to Chris Smith for 7 yards to the Houst 20, tackled by Devin Mays.
7:083rd & 3 at opp 20LaDarius Perkins rush over left tackle for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 46, Houston 17
7:08Sean Brauchle extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 47, Houston 17
7:08Sean Brauchle kickoff for 70 yards returned by Tyron Carrier, tackled by Deontae Skinner for 27 yards to the Houst 27, tackled by Deontae Skinner.
Houston Touchdown pass, 6 plays
7:081st & 10 at own 27Jeffery Lewis rush over left tackle for 1 yard to the Houst 28, tackled by Trevor Stigers and Michael Hunt.
7:082nd & 9 at own 28Terrance Broadway sacked by Shane McCardell for a loss of 5 yards to the Houst 23.
7:083rd & 14 at own 23Terrance Broadway rush for 23 yards to the Houst 46, tackled by Nickoe Whitley out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
7:081st & 10 at own 46Chris Wilson rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the Houst 45, tackled by Jeffrey Howie.
7:082nd & 11 at own 45Terrance Broadway slant pass complete to E.J. Smith for 38 yards to the MisSt 17, tackled by Maurice Langston out-of-bounds for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 17Terrance Broadway flag pass complete to Isaiah Sweeney for 17 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Mississippi State 47, Houston 23
4:36Matt Hogan extra point GOOD.Mississippi State 47, Houston 24
4:36N/A on-side kick recovered by MISSISSIPPI ST at the MisSt 49.
Mississippi State End of game, 7 plays
4:361st & 10 at own 49Robert Elliott rush over right guard for 3 yards to the Houst 48, tackled by Jacky Candy.
4:362nd & 7 at opp 48Robert Elliott rush over right guard for 5 yards to the Houst 43, tackled by Kris Johnston and Jacky Candy.
4:363rd & 2 at opp 43Robert Elliott rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 40, tackled by Efrem Oliphant and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 40Robert Elliott rush over right tackle for 7 yards to the Houst 33, tackled by Ameen Behbahani and Phillip Steward.
4:362nd & 3 at opp 33Robert Elliott rush up the middle for 3 yards to the Houst 30, tackled by Kris Johnston and Kent Brooks for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 30Robert Elliott rush over right tackle for 13 yards to the Houst 17, tackled by Phillip Steward for a 1ST down.
4:361st & 10 at opp 17Robert Elliott rush up the middle for 2 yards to the Houst 15, tackled by Kris Johnston and Ameen Behbahani.

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2010Mississippi State 47, Houston 24
2009Houston 31, Mississippi State 24
2005Houston 28, Mississippi State 16
2003Houston 42, Mississippi State 35
1972Mississippi State 27, Houston 13
1970Houston 31, Mississippi State 14

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