Samford Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2016 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Samford Bulldogs 56–41 in Week 9, 2016. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 41, Mississippi State Bulldogs 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	12	6	18	6	41
Mississippi State Bulldogs	18	6	12	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Devlin Hodges (2535) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +27.97 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +18.40 EPA
• TaDarryl Marshall (2535) — 0.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -0.63 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.11 EPA
• Devlin Hodges (2535) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• K'rondis Larry (2535) — 0.0 yds +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Karel Hamilton (2535) — 14 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Kelvin McKnight (2535) — 13 rec · 0.0 yds +0.44 EPA
• Fred Ross (344) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Devlin Hodges	2535	57	73.7%	0	4	+0.49	+27.97
Nick Fitzgerald	344	33	60.6%	0	5	+0.56	+18.40
TaDarryl Marshall	2535	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.63	-0.63
TEAM	2535	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.03	-5.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SAM	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	6	0	+3.20	Ended
Q1	2535	2	0	-0.38	Field goal
Q1	344	2	0	-4.56	Interception
Q1	2535	3	0	+3.34	Field goal
Q1	344	1	0	+0.60	Rush TD
Q1	344	9	0	+3.57	Ended
Q1	2535	2	0	-1.32	Punt
Q1	344	1	0	+4.94	Pass TD
Q1	344	1	0	-1.22	Ended
Q1	2535	1	0	+5.37	Pass TD
Q1	2535	10	0	+1.33	Ended
Q1	344	1	0	+2.27	Pass TD
Q1	344	5	0	+2.18	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	+0.80	Ended
Q2	2535	11	0	+1.08	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+5.93	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Donald Gray 74 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Westin Graves Kick) (+5.93 EPA)
2. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · K'rondis Larry run for 68 yds to the MisSt 7 for a 1ST down (+5.91 EPA)
3. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Devlin Hodges pass intercepted Maurice Smitherman return for 29 yds to the Samf 8 Maurice Smitherman fumbled, recovered by Samf Kelvin McKnight SAMFORD Penalty, Personal Foul (Royus Amos) to the Samf 8 (+5.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Karel Hamilton 30 Yd pass from Devlin Hodges (Reece Everett Kick) (+5.37 EPA)
5. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · DeAndre Ward 35 Yd Interception Return (Westin Graves Kick) (-5.03 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Donald Gray 71 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Westin Graves Kick) (+4.93 EPA)
7. Q1 · Samford Bulldogs · Devlin Hodges pass complete to Devon Schmitt for 58 yds to the MisSt 16 for a 1ST down (+4.81 EPA)
8. Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Devlin Hodges pass complete to Karel Hamilton for 56 yds to the MisSt 20 for a 1ST down (+4.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (56–41) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Devlin Hodges (2535) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: SAM 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 Samford Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Samford Bulldogs 41, Mississippi State Bulldogs 56 in Week 9 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 41–56.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869037.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Devlin Hodges (2535) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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