Quick answer
Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Northwestern State Demons 62–13 in Week 3, 2015. Final score: Northwestern State Demons 13, Mississippi State Bulldogs 62.
Game summary
Mississippi State Bulldogs dominated Northwestern State Demons 62–13 in Week 3 of the 2015 season.
- Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.74 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Daniel Taylor — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Ed Eagan — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 13 | |
| 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 62 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.74 EPA/play +8.85 EPA
- Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.75 EPA/play +6.99 EPA
- Elijah Staley (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +2.06 EPA
Rushing
- Daniel Taylor (2466) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA
- De'Mard Llorens (2466) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.26 EPA
- Ashton Shumpert (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.08 EPA
Receiving
- Ed Eagan (2466) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
- Donald Gray (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +2.47 EPA
- Malik Dear (344) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 12 | 83.3% | 0 | 2 | +0.74 | +8.85 | |
| Nick Fitzgerald | 4 | 100.0% | 0 | 1 | +1.75 | +6.99 | |
| Elijah Staley | 3 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | +0.69 | +2.06 | |
| Joel Blumenthal | 7 | 42.9% | 0 | 0 | +0.09 | +0.61 | |
| J.D. Almond | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.32 | -1.29 | |
| Stephen Rivers | 9 | 44.4% | 0 | 0 | -0.35 | -3.12 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 | +0.45 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | -1.12 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | +3.09 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 0 | -1.85 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 1 | 0 | +1.80 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 10 | 0 | +6.74 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 11 | 0 | -1.85 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 5 | 0 | +1.52 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | +0.24 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +2.48 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 1 | 0 | +0.98 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 10 | 0 | +2.31 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 4 | 0 | +2.93 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 6 | 0 | -5.25 | Ended | |
| Q2 | 2 | 0 | -2.79 | Fumble |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · Northwestern State Demons · Andy Wickman punt for 51 yds , Fred Ross returns for 22 yds to the MisSt 39 Fred Ross fumbled, forced by LaAllen Clark, recovered by NWSt Cody Jones (+5.23 EPA)
- Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott sacked by Darius Poullard for a loss of 5 yards to the NWSt 28 Dak Prescott fumbled, recovered by NWSt Darius Poullard , return for 0 yards (-4.8 EPA)
- Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Donald Gray for 49 yds for a TD, (Devon Bell KICK) (+4.16 EPA)
- Q1 · Northwestern State Demons · Tuff McClain run for a loss of 5 yards to the MisSt 17 (-3.57 EPA)
- Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott run for 42 yds to the NWSt 9 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
- Q2 · Northwestern State Demons · Chris Moore 52 yd FG GOOD (+3.42 EPA)
- Q3 · Northwestern State Demons · De'Mard Llorens run for 10 yds for a TD, (Chris Moore KICK) (+3.04 EPA)
- Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass complete to Donald Gray for 45 yds to the MISSSTATE 6 for a 1ST down NORTHWESTERN ST Penalty, Defensive pass interference ( Yards) declined for a 1ST down (+3.0 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (62–13) in Week 3.
- Passing edge: Dak Prescott (344) — yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: NWST 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 Northwestern State Demons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Northwestern State Demons 13, Mississippi State Bulldogs 62 in Week 3 of the 2015 college football season.
Who won Northwestern State Demons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 13–62.
Where can I find the Northwestern State Demons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400603855.
Who led Northwestern State Demons vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?
Dak Prescott (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Northwestern State Demons at Mississippi State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Northwestern State Demons
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W