South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 27–14 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 14, Mississippi State Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	0	0	6	6	14
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	15	0	3	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Ross (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.77 EPA/play +1.77 EPA
• Perry Orth (2579) — 0.0 yds · -1.94 EPA/play -34.89 EPA
• Brandon McIlwain (2579) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -2.58 EPA/play -54.24 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds -2.96 EPA
• A.J. Turner (2579) — 0.0 yds -2.45 EPA
• Brandon Holloway (344) — 0.0 yds -3.54 EPA

Receiving

• Hayden Hurst (2579) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds -2.68 EPA
• Fred Ross (344) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds -1.66 EPA
• Donald Gray (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -2.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Ross	344	1	100.0%	0	1	+1.77	+1.77
Perry Orth	2579	18	50.0%	0	0	-1.94	-34.89
Brandon McIlwain	2579	21	52.4%	0	2	-2.58	-54.24
Nick Fitzgerald	344	29	65.5%	0	2	-2.67	-77.50

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	344	1	0	-2.18	Ended
Q1	2579	11	0	-30.58	Ended
Q1	344	7	0	-23.97	Pass TD
Q1	2579	5	0	-14.47	Punt
Q1	344	6	0	-34.66	Ended
Q1	2579	3	0	-8.45	Punt
Q2	344	6	0	-8.95	Field goal
Q2	2579	4	0	-4.49	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+0.86	Pass TD
Q2	344	4	0	-17.31	Ended
Q2	2579	3	0	-4.65	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	-3.93	Interception
Q2	2579	2	0	-0.85	Fumble
Q2	344	6	0	-14.67	Punt
Q2	2579	4	0	-5.07	Interception
Q2	344	1	0	+1.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Brandon Holloway run for a loss of 2 yards to the SCaro 3 (-8.73 EPA)
2. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Brandon McIlwain run for a loss of 2 yards to the MisSt 18 (-7.72 EPA)
3. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Brandon McIlwain run for 1 yd to the MisSt 4 (-7.49 EPA)
4. Q4 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Brandon McIlwain pass incomplete to K.C. Crosby (-7.27 EPA)
5. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Brandon Holloway run for a loss of 1 yard to the SCaro 6 (-7.03 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Keith Mixon run for 2 yds to the SCaro 9 (-6.99 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 3 yds to the SCaro 6 (-6.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Brandon McIlwain pass incomplete to Jacob August (-6.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (27–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Fred Ross (344) — 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 14, Mississippi State Bulldogs 27 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 14–27.

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=400868987.

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

Fred Ross (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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