| Box Score | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 45 |
| Mississippi State | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Volunteers defeat Bulldogs 45-23
The reporter on record for this game passed out during pregame tailgating and never completed his assignment.
Players of the Game
| Game Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tennessee | Mississippi State |
| First Downs | 15 | 12 |
| Total Offense | 360 | 303 |
| Rushes-YDS | 35-225 | 18-62 |
| Passing YDS | 135 | 241 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 4 |
| Total Yards | 531 | 450 |
| T.O.P. | 15:23 | 12:37 |