South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2006 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 15– in Week 1, 2006. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 15, Mississippi State Bulldogs .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	3	3	9	15
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Syvelle Newton (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.72 EPA/play +3.72 EPA
• TEAM (2579) — 0.0 yds · -1.26 EPA/play -1.26 EPA
• Mychal Belcher (2579) — 0.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -1.47 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Dixon (344) — 0.0 yds -0.60 EPA
• Cory Boyd (2579) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Brandon Thornton (344) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Lance Long (344) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Cory Boyd (2579) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Mike Davis (2579) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.55 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Syvelle Newton	2579	1	100.0%	0	1	+3.72	+3.72
TEAM	2579	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-1.26
Mychal Belcher	2579	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.29	-1.47
Mike Henig	344	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.55	-2.76
TEAM	344	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.21	-4.41
Tray Rutland	344	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.39	-4.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SC	MSST
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	2579	1	0	-5.18	Interception
Q1	344	2	0	-1.31	Ended
Q1	2579	8	0	-3.00	Punt
Q1	344	4	0	-4.44	Missed FG
Q1	2579	6	0	-2.87	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-4.26	Ended
Q2	2579	2	0	+2.10	Ended
Q2	344	9	0	-1.15	Ended
Q2	2579	3	0	-1.59	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	-0.50	Punt
Q2	2579	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	-0.65	Punt
Q2	344	2	0	+0.62	Ended
Q2	2579	4	0	+0.16	Field goal
Q2	344	3	0	-0.66	Punt
Q3	2579	3	0	-1.07	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Blake Mitchell pass intercepted by Quinton Culberson at the SoCar 28, returned for no gain to the SoCar 28. (-5.18 EPA)
2. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Tray Rutland pass intercepted by Fred Bennett at the SoCar 20, returned for 29 yards to the SoCar 49. (-5.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Ryan Succop rush for 16 yards to the MiSt 45 for a 1ST down. (+3.89 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Anthony Dixon rush for a loss of 2 yards to the SoCar 47. (-3.77 EPA)
5. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Syvelle Newton pass complete to Cory Boyd for 53 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.72 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Adam Carlson 38 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.28 EPA)
7. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Blake Mitchell pass complete to Mike Davis for 12 yards to the SoCar 31 for a 1ST down. (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Tray Rutland pass intercepted by Chris Hampton at the SoCar 22, returned for no gain to the SoCar 22. (-2.93 EPA)

Key takeaways

• South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (15–) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Syvelle Newton (2579) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SC at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

South Carolina Gamecocks 15, Mississippi State Bulldogs 0 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 15–0.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262430344.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Syvelle Newton (2579) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for South Carolina Gamecocks at Mississippi State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.