Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Bulldogs: 2006 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 27–24 in Week 8, 2006. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 24, Georgia Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	0	9	6	24
Georgia Bulldogs	6	12	0	6	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mike Henig (344) — 0.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +15.09 EPA
• Matthew Stafford (61) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.53 EPA/play +12.16 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Thornton (344) — 0.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Kregg Lumpkin (61) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.19 EPA
• Anthony Dixon (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Kenneth Harris (61) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.99 EPA
• Mikey Henderson (61) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.21 EPA
• Tony Burks (344) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +2.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Henig	344	21	0.0%	0	0	+0.72	+15.09
Matthew Stafford	61	23	8.7%	0	2	+0.53	+12.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	UGA
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	61	1	0	+0.54	Ended
Q1	344	2	0	+1.78	Rush TD
Q1	344	4	0	+0.28	Punt
Q1	61	4	0	+4.20	Rush TD
Q1	344	2	0	+5.10	Interception
Q1	61	2	0	-4.40	Fumble
Q1	344	12	0	-0.63	Punt
Q2	61	5	0	+6.25	Pass TD
Q2	344	1	0	-0.53	Punt
Q2	61	2	0	-1.22	Punt
Q2	344	2	0	-2.35	Punt
Q2	61	7	0	+5.67	Pass TD
Q2	344	4	0	+1.62	Punt
Q2	61	12	0	+2.11	Punt
Q3	344	2	0	-0.88	Field goal
Q3	61	3	0	-4.28	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass intercepted by Derek Pegues at the MiSt 42, returned for 45 yards to the UGA 13. (-6.63 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Henig pass intercepted by Tra Battle at the UGA 6, returned for 54 yards to the MiSt 40. (-5.64 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Henig pass incomplete, Mississippi St penalty 5 yard illegal forward pass accepted. (+5.64 EPA)
4. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass complete to Kenneth Harris for 42 yards to the MiSt 3 for a 1ST down, Mississippi St penalty 1 yard face mask accepted. (+5.36 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Henig sacked by Charles Johnson, fumbled at the UGA 31, recovered by Charles Johnson, returned by Charles Johnson for 9 yards at the UGA 40, tackled by Charles Johnson. (-5.12 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Henig pass intercepted by Tony Taylor at the UGA 5, returned for 1 yard to the UGA 6. (-4.95 EPA)
7. Q4 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass intercepted by Keith Fitzhugh at the MiSt 30, returned for 22 yards to the UGA 48. (-4.93 EPA)
8. Q1 · Georgia Bulldogs · Matthew Stafford pass complete to Mikey Henderson for 13 yards, fumbled at the UGA 27, forced by Jeramie Johnson, recovered by Jeramie Johnson at the UGA 27, tackled by Jeramie Johnson. (-4.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Bulldogs controlled the final (27–24) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Mike Henig (344) — yds.
• EPA edge: MSST 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 24, Georgia Bulldogs 27 in Week 8 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs?

Georgia Bulldogs won with a final score of 24–27.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262940061.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Bulldogs in passing?

Mike Henig (344) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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