BYU Cougars vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2017 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated BYU Cougars 35–10 in Week 7, 2017. Final score: BYU Cougars 10, Mississippi State Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
BYU Cougars	0	3	6	0	10
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -0.92 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (344) — 0.0 yds · -1.40 EPA/play -1.40 EPA
• Joe Critchlow (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -1.50 EPA

Rushing

• Aeris Williams (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.54 EPA
• Ula Tolutau (252) — 0.0 yds -0.90 EPA

Receiving

• Aleva Hifo (252) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Keith Mixon (344) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Donald Gray (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tanner Mangum	252	26	61.5%	0	1	-0.04	-0.92
Keytaon Thompson	344	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.40	-1.40
Joe Critchlow	252	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.50	-1.50
Nick Fitzgerald	344	28	67.9%	0	2	-0.09	-2.58

Team EPA comparison

Stat	BYU	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	+0.35	Ended
Q1	252	4	0	-0.37	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	+0.31	Rush TD
Q1	252	3	0	-1.13	Punt
Q1	344	9	0	+3.03	Ended
Q1	252	10	0	-3.17	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+4.06	Rush TD
Q2	344	5	0	+0.51	Ended
Q2	252	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	344	7	0	+3.51	Pass TD
Q2	252	5	0	+2.21	Ended
Q2	344	7	0	+1.78	Ended
Q2	252	2	0	-5.79	Fumble
Q2	344	11	0	-8.38	Interception
Q3	252	2	0	+2.79	Pass TD
Q3	344	10	0	-5.16	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Dayan Ghanwoloku return for 67 yds to the MisSt 33 (-8.72 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Dayan Ghanwoloku return for 38 yds to the MisSt 0 MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, personal foul (Darryl Williams) to the MisSt 42 (-7.23 EPA)
3. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Ula Tolutau run for 3 yds to the MisSt 26 Ula Tolutau fumbled, forced by Jeffery Simmons, recovered by MisSt Marquiss Spencer (-5.65 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Andrew Mikkelsen kickoff for 61 yds , Keith Mixon return for 25 yds to the MisSt 29 Keith Mixon fumbled, forced by Andrew Mikkelsen, recovered by BYU Akile Davis (-5.01 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Kylin Hill run for 1 yd to the BYU 32 (-4.62 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 14 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (+4.06 EPA)
7. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 43 yds to the MisSt 24 for a 1ST down (+3.97 EPA)
8. Q3 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Aleva Hifo for 27 yds for a TD, (Rhett Almond KICK) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (35–10) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Tanner Mangum (252) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: BYU 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 BYU Cougars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

BYU Cougars 10, Mississippi State Bulldogs 35 in Week 7 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 10–35.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933891.

Who led BYU Cougars vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Tanner Mangum (252) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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