| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 24 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
| Mississippi State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Fighting Irish defeat Bulldogs 45-14
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notre Dame | Mississippi State |
| First Downs | 20 | 16 |
| Total Offense | 449 | 334 |
| Rushes-YDS | 22-119 | 25-76 |
| Passing YDS | 330 | 258 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 550 | 533 |
| T.O.P. | 13:19 | 14:41 |