Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2017 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats 45–7 in Week 8, 2017. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	0	0	6	7
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	15	6	12	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.89 EPA
• Drew Barker (96) — 0.0 yds · +0.16 EPA/play +0.49 EPA
• Keytaon Thompson (344) — 0.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -0.46 EPA

Rushing

• Aeris Williams (344) — 0.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +1.16 EPA
• Asim Rose (96) — 0.0 yds -0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Garrett Johnson (96) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Donald Gray (344) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA
• Gabe Myles (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Fitzgerald	344	25	72.0%	0	1	+0.04	+0.89
Drew Barker	96	3	33.3%	0	0	+0.16	+0.49
Keytaon Thompson	344	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.46	-0.46
Stephen Johnson	96	30	43.3%	0	0	-0.66	-19.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	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	2	0	+0.06	Ended
Q1	96	9	0	+0.07	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-2.77	Punt
Q1	96	3	0	-2.26	Punt
Q1	344	1	0	+1.30	Rush TD
Q1	344	11	0	+3.36	Ended
Q1	96	6	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	-0.32	Ended
Q2	96	5	0	-0.11	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+5.86	Rush TD
Q2	344	4	0	-0.66	Ended
Q2	96	3	0	-1.27	Punt
Q2	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	344	8	0	+0.59	Touchdown
Q2	96	6	0	+0.56	Ended
Q2	344	12	0	+0.41	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Blake Bone 0 Yd Fumble Return (Austin MacGinnis Kick) (-10.25 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass intercepted for a TD Gerri Green return for 84 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (-9.52 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 40 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (+5.87 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Keytaon Thompson run for 40 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (+5.84 EPA)
5. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Stephen Johnson pass intercepted Braxton Hoyett return for 2 yds to the Kent 38 (-5.52 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Aeris Williams run for 2 yds to the Kent 10 (-4.97 EPA)
7. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (-15 Yards) to the MisSt 20 (-4.85 EPA)
8. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Drew Barker pass complete to Lynn Bowden Jr. for 28 yds to the MisSt 29 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (45–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Nick Fitzgerald (344) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Kentucky Wildcats 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 45 in Week 8 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933896.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Nick Fitzgerald (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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