Quick answer
Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 57–21 in Week 2, 2017. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 57, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 21.
Game summary
Mississippi State Bulldogs dominated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 57–21 in Week 2 of the 2017 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Westin Elliott (2348) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.38 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jarred Craft — 0.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Teddy Veal — 3 rec, 0.0 yds.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mississippi State Bulldogs | 9 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 57 |
 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 15 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MSSTMississippi State BulldogsNick Fitzgerald pass complete to Jordan Thomas for 17 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED)
TEAM punt blocked by Jeffery Simmons blocked by Jeffery Simmons Jeffery Simmons return for no gain for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
Tucker Day 36 yd FG GOOD
Kam McKnight run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes PAT BLOCKED)
Jonathan Barnes 27 yd FG GOOD
Jonathan Barnes 45 yd FG GOOD
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Gabe Myles for 21 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED), (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED)
Nick Fitzgerald run for 30 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Donald Gray for 6 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
Kylin Hill run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK)
Nick Fitzgerald run for 44 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK)
Westin Elliott pass complete to Zach Cousar for 9 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MSST
Q1TD JTJordan ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-0
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Jordan Thomas for 17 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED)
- LT
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-6
TEAM punt blocked by Jeffery Simmons blocked by Jeffery Simmons Jeffery Simmons return for no gain for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
- MSST
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-6
Tucker Day 36 yd FG GOOD
- LT
Q1TD KMKam McKnightPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-12
Kam McKnight run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes PAT BLOCKED)
- LT
Q1FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-15
Jonathan Barnes 27 yd FG GOOD
- LT
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 33
- Score
- 9-18
Jonathan Barnes 45 yd FG GOOD
- MSST
Q2TD GMGabe MylesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-18
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Gabe Myles for 21 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED), (Tucker Day PAT BLOCKED)
- MSST
Q2TD NFNick FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-18
Nick Fitzgerald run for 30 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
- MSST
Q2TD DGDonald GrayPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 27-18
Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Donald Gray for 6 yds for a TD, (Tucker Day KICK)
- MSST
Q3TD KHKylin HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 33-18
Kylin Hill run for 2 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK)
- MSST
Q3TD NFNick FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 39-18
Nick Fitzgerald run for 44 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK)
- LT
Q4TD ZCZach CousarPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 39-24
Westin Elliott pass complete to Zach Cousar for 9 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Westin Elliott (2348) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +2.29 EPA
- TEAM (2348) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -0.16 EPA
- Keytaon Thompson (344) — 0.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -0.89 EPA
Rushing
- Jarred Craft (2348) — 0.0 yds +0.01 EPA
- Boston Scott (2348) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
- Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.70 EPA
Receiving
- Teddy Veal (2348) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
- Marcus Gaines (2348) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +2.41 EPA
- Donald Gray (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westin Elliott | 2348 | 6 | 50.0% | 0 | 1 | +0.38 | +2.29 |
| TEAM | 2348 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.16 | -0.16 |
| Keytaon Thompson | 344 | 2 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.44 | -0.89 |
| Nick Fitzgerald | 344 | 17 | 70.6% | 0 | 3 | -0.61 | -10.36 |
| J'Mar Smith | 2348 | 24 | 41.7% | 0 | 0 | -1.04 | -25.07 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | MSST | LT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | +1.61 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | 2348 | 5 | 0 | -9.86 | Interception |
| Q1 | 344 | 3 | 0 | -2.76 | Punt |
| Q1 | 344 | 0 | 0 | — | Field goal |
| Q1 | 2348 | 3 | 0 | -0.15 | Rush TD |
| Q1 | 344 | 3 | 0 | +2.82 | Ended |
| Q1 | 2348 | 1 | 0 | -0.05 | Ended |
| Q1 | 344 | 6 | 0 | -5.85 | Interception |
| Q1 | 2348 | 6 | 0 | -1.59 | Field goal |
| Q1 | 344 | 3 | 0 | -2.90 | Punt |
| Q1 | 2348 | 10 | 0 | +1.08 | Field goal |
| Q2 | 344 | 1 | 0 | +3.83 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | 2348 | 2 | 0 | +0.75 | Ended |
| Q2 | 344 | 11 | 0 | +3.96 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | 2348 | 4 | 0 | -0.28 | Punt |
| Q2 | 344 | 4 | 0 | +2.96 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Amik Robertson return for 61 yds to the MisSt 2 (-8.66 EPA)
- Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Amik Robertson return for defensive PAT (-7.58 EPA)
- Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · TEAM run for no gain to the LaTch 7 TEAM fumbled, (-7.55 EPA)
- Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass intercepted Mark McLaurin return for 32 yds to the LaTch 17 (-6.8 EPA)
- Q3 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith sacked by Gerri Green for a loss of 8 yards J'Mar Smith fumbled, recovered by MisSt Jeffery Simmons , return for 0 yards , return for 90 yds, (Jace Christmann KICK) (-6.63 EPA)
- Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith sacked by Gerri Green for a loss of 4 yards to the LaTch 14 J'Mar Smith fumbled, recovered by MisSt Tre Brown , return for 0 yards (-5.77 EPA)
- Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Marcus Gaines for 58 yds to the MisSt 13 for a 1ST down (+4.97 EPA)
- Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Aeris Williams run for 59 yds to the LaTch 19 for a 1ST down (+4.51 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (57–21) in Week 2.
- Passing edge: Westin Elliott (2348) — yds, 1 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs 57, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 21 in Week 2 of the 2017 college football season.
Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs?
Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 57–21.
Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933849.
Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in passing?
Westin Elliott (2348) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mississippi State Bulldogs at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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