Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2015 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats 42–16 in Week 8, 2015. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 16, Mississippi State Bulldogs 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	9	3	3	0	16
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	18	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +16.60 EPA
• Drew Barker (96) — 0.0 yds · +0.62 EPA/play +5.58 EPA
• Fred Ross (344) — 0.0 yds · +1.24 EPA/play +1.24 EPA

Rushing

• Stanley Williams (96) — 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Dak Prescott (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD +0.91 EPA
• Aeris Williams (344) — 0.0 yds -0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Dorian Baker (96) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• C.J. Conrad (96) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Garrett Johnson (96) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.61 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dak Prescott	344	35	71.4%	0	3	+0.47	+16.60
Drew Barker	96	9	77.8%	0	0	+0.62	+5.58
Fred Ross	344	1	100.0%	0	0	+1.24	+1.24
TEAM	96	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.24	-0.24
Patrick Towles	96	40	57.5%	0	0	-0.01	-0.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	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	344	2	0	+0.46	Ended
Q1	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	96	7	0	+1.25	Ended
Q1	344	1	0	+1.03	Rush TD
Q1	344	14	0	+5.99	Ended
Q1	96	1	0	+0.72	Rush TD
Q1	96	6	0	+1.69	Ended
Q1	344	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q1	96	6	0	-1.06	Punt
Q2	96	4	0	+0.61	Field goal
Q2	344	1	0	+4.79	Rush TD
Q2	344	2	0	+1.89	Ended
Q2	96	4	0	-1.10	Interception
Q2	344	5	0	+5.65	Pass TD
Q2	96	9	0	-0.62	Missed FG
Q2	344	1	0	-2.27	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott run for 20 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (+4.79 EPA)
2. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Aeris Williams run for no gain to the Kent 19 (-4.06 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Drew Barker pass complete to Charles Walker for 8 yds to the MISSSTATE 42 KENTUCKY Penalty, Offensive Holding (-10 Yards) to the Kent 48 (+3.69 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass complete to Brandon Holloway for 63 yds to the Kent 17 for a 1ST down (+3.47 EPA)
5. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stanley Williams run for 25 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down (+3.4 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass complete to Justin Johnson for 9 yds to the Kent 21 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dak Prescott pass complete to De'Runnya Wilson for 26 yds to the Kent 47 for a 1ST down (+2.89 EPA)
8. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Patrick Towles pass complete to Dorian Baker for 14 yds to the Kent 29 for a 1ST down (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (42–16) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Dak Prescott (344) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Kentucky Wildcats 16, Mississippi State Bulldogs 42 in Week 8 of the 2015 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 16–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400603889.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs 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 Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.