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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2014 Week 1 Recap

Jackets defeat Bulldogs 49–34 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (Week 1).

Mississippi State Bulldogs 34 1-1
Final 34–49
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 49 2-0 Winner
Winner
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Final score
34–49
Halftime
Mississippi State Bulldogs 18–18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Top passer
Dak Prescott

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Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 49–34 in Week 1, 2014. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 34, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 49.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rolled past Mississippi State Bulldogs 49–34 in Week 1 of the 2014 season.

  • Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
  • Passing leader: Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.25 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Synjyn Days — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: De'Runnya Wilson — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs01801234
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets12618649

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs
GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. GT
    Q1TD
    DWDarren Waller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Darren Waller 41 Yd pass from Justin Thomas (Harrison Butker Kick)

  2. GT
    Q1TD
    SDSynjyn Days

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Synjyn Days run for 3 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  3. MSST
    Q2TD
    FRFred Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Dak Prescott pass complete to Fred Ross for 42 yds for a TD, (Evan Sobiesk KICK)

  4. GT
    Q2TD
    JTJustin Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Justin Thomas 13 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)

  5. MSST
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-18

    Evan Sobiesk 30 Yd Field Goal

  6. MSST
    Q2TD
    DPDak Prescott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-18

    Dak Prescott run for 5 yds for a TD, (Evan Sobiesk KICK)

  7. MSST
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    18-18

    Evan Sobiesk 32 Yd Field Goal

  8. GT
    Q3TD
    JTJustin Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-24

    Justin Thomas 15 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)

  9. GT
    Q3TD
    JTJustin Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-30

    Justin Thomas 32 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)

  10. GT
    Q3TD
    SDSynjyn Days

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-36

    Synjyn Days 69 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick)

  11. MSST
    Q4TD
    DWDe'Runnya Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-36

    De'Runnya Wilson 12 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Evan Sobiesk Kick)

  12. GT
    Q4TD
    SDSynjyn Days

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-42

    Synjyn Days run for 4 yds for a TD, (Harrison Butker KICK)

  13. MSST
    Q4TD
    DWDe'Runnya Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-42

    Dak Prescott pass complete to De'Runnya Wilson for 7 yds for a TD, (Evan Sobiesk KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +13.02 EPA
  • Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +0.71 EPA

Rushing

  • Synjyn Days (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.49 EPA
  • Josh Robinson (344) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
  • Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.70 EPA

Receiving

  • De'Runnya Wilson (344) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.64 EPA
  • Jameon Lewis (344) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
  • Fred Ross (344) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Dak Prescott3445263.5%03+0.25+13.02
Justin Thomas591353.8%01+0.05+0.71

Team EPA comparison

StatMSSTGT
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q134450+2.34Ended
Q15990+5.14Pass TD
Q134430-3.38Punt
Q15930-2.31Punt
Q134490-3.64Ended
Q15910+0.68Rush TD
Q15930+2.08Ended
Q134430-4.89Interception
Q234450+6.78Pass TD
Q25910+3.46Rush TD
Q259110+2.94Ended
Q234400Field goal
Q234460+1.36Ended
Q25960-2.38Interception
Q234410+1.71Rush TD
Q234430+2.91Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass complete to Fred Ross for 42 yds for a TD, (Evan Sobiesk KICK) (+6.31 EPA)
  2. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott run for a loss of 3 yards to the GTech 48 Dak Prescott fumbled, forced by Jamal Golden, recovered by GTech Roderick Rook-Chungong (-5.7 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Synjyn Days 69 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick) (+5.01 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass intercepted Chris Milton return for no gain to the MisSt 36 (-4.38 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Jameon Lewis (-3.55 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Justin Thomas 13 Yd Run (Harrison Butker Kick) (+3.46 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass incomplete to Josh Robinson (-3.32 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the MisSt 27 (-3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (49–34) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Dak Prescott (344) — yds, 3 TD.
  • 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 Tech Yellow Jackets?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 34, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 49 in Week 1 of the 2014 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 34–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400610180.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Dak Prescott (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mississippi State Bulldogs at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Mississippi State Bulldogs

Now 1-1 L

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Now 2-0 W