| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 17 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 47 |
| Southern Miss | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Bulldogs defeat Golden Eagles 47-13
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mississippi State | Southern Miss |
| First Downs | 18 | 11 |
| Total Offense | 416 | 228 |
| Rushes-YDS | 43-253 | 17-77 |
| Passing YDS | 163 | 151 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 542 | 509 |
| T.O.P. | 18:12 | 09:48 |