Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2016 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 40–38 in Week 8, 2016. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 38, Kentucky Wildcats 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	12	9	12	38
Kentucky Wildcats	0	6	18	3	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Stephen Johnson (96) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +3.31 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.54 EPA/play -10.83 EPA

Rushing

• Benjamin Snell Jr. (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.43 EPA
• Stanley Williams (96) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Jeff Badet (96) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Fred Ross (344) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Keith Mixon (344) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Stephen Johnson	96	31	54.8%	0	2	+0.11	+3.31
Nick Fitzgerald	344	20	60.0%	0	1	-0.54	-10.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	UK
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	-0.76	Ended
Q1	96	5	0	-1.93	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-2.65	Punt
Q1	96	3	0	-2.70	Missed FG
Q1	344	3	0	-2.31	Punt
Q1	96	14	0	+0.92	Ended
Q1	344	4	0	-1.17	Punt
Q2	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	96	6	0	+2.26	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	+1.53	Rush TD
Q2	96	1	0	-0.48	Ended
Q2	344	3	0	+2.33	Ended
Q2	96	5	0	-3.18	Fumble
Q2	344	4	0	-2.18	Punt
Q2	96	2	0	-1.46	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+4.54	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted for a TD Marcus McWilson return for 45 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (-7.48 EPA)
2. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Benjamin Snell Jr. run for 34 yds for a TD, (Stephen Johnson pass to Tavin Richardson for Two-Point Conversion) (+5.56 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Malik Dear run for 45 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (+4.54 EPA)
4. Q2 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson sacked by Johnathan Calvin for a loss of 7 yards to the Kent 35 Stephen Johnson fumbled, recovered by MisSt Marquiss Spencer , return for 0 yards (-4.13 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 38 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (+3.6 EPA)
6. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Austin MacGinnis 28 yd FG MISSED (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Fred Ross for 7 yds for a TD, (Westin Graves KICK) (+3.36 EPA)
8. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass complete to Jeff Badet for 40 yds for a TD, (Austin MacGinnis KICK) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (40–38) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Stephen Johnson (96) — yds, 2 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 38, Kentucky Wildcats 40 in Week 8 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 38–40.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869031.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Stephen Johnson (96) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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