LSU Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2017 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated LSU Tigers 37–7 in Week 3, 2017. Final score: LSU Tigers 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 37.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	0	6	0	0	7
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	15	12	6	37

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +10.70 EPA
• Danny Etling (99) — 0.0 yds · -0.35 EPA/play -8.52 EPA

Rushing

• Aeris Williams (344) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Derrius Guice (99) — 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.21 EPA

Receiving

• D.J. Chark (99) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.66 EPA
• Keith Mixon (344) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +1.70 EPA
• Donald Gray (344) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Fitzgerald	344	20	75.0%	0	2	+0.54	+10.70
Danny Etling	99	24	54.2%	0	0	-0.35	-8.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	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	3	0	+1.13	Ended
Q1	99	2	0	-0.60	Punt
Q1	344	6	0	-0.90	Punt
Q1	99	7	0	-4.72	Punt
Q1	344	5	0	+0.32	Punt
Q1	99	6	0	-0.08	Punt
Q2	344	10	0	+5.55	Rush TD
Q2	99	2	0	-0.54	Punt
Q2	344	8	0	+0.42	Field goal
Q2	99	1	0	+1.94	Rush TD
Q2	99	7	0	+3.07	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	+0.70	Rush TD
Q2	344	5	0	+2.53	Ended
Q3	99	2	0	-0.72	Punt
Q3	344	3	0	+0.33	Field goal
Q3	99	2	0	-1.32	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · LSU Tigers · MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the LSU 47 for a 1ST down (+3.81 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Keith Mixon for 45 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (+3.64 EPA)
3. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the LSU 20 (-3.23 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Keith Mixon for 19 yds to the LSU 4 for a 1ST down (+3.05 EPA)
5. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Danny Etling sacked by Jeffery Simmons for a loss of 4 yards to the MisSt 31 (-2.3 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · N. Fitzgerald run for 3 yds for a TD, (J. Christmann KICK) (+2.3 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Aeris Williams run for 28 yds to the LSU 19 for a 1ST down (+2.23 EPA)
8. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Derrius Guice run for 25 yds to the MisSt 20 for a 1ST down (+2.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (37–7) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Nick Fitzgerald (344) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: LSU 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 LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

LSU Tigers 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 37 in Week 3 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–37.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933859.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Nick Fitzgerald (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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