Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2018 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kansas State Wildcats 31–10 in Week 2, 2018. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 31, Kansas State Wildcats 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	3	12	6	6	31
Kansas State Wildcats	3	0	6	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Skylar Thompson (2306) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -1.62 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -5.02 EPA
• Alex Delton (2306) — 0.0 yds · -1.08 EPA/play -7.53 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
• Kylin Hill (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.72 EPA
• Alex Barnes (2306) — 0.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Stephen Guidry (344) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA
• Alex Barnes (2306) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Austin Williams (344) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Skylar Thompson	2306	15	46.7%	0	1	-0.11	-1.62
Nick Fitzgerald	344	23	47.8%	0	2	-0.22	-5.02
Alex Delton	2306	7	28.6%	0	0	-1.08	-7.53

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	KSU
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	7	0	+2.75	Ended
Q1	2306	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2306	10	0	-1.15	Ended
Q1	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	344	8	0	+1.41	Ended
Q1	344	1	0	+0.70	Ended
Q1	2306	2	0	-1.93	Ended
Q1	2306	1	0	-0.68	Ended
Q1	344	3	0	-0.97	Ended
Q2	2306	7	0	-2.99	Missed FG
Q2	344	1	0	+3.28	Rush TD
Q2	344	1	0	+1.77	Ended
Q2	2306	1	0	-4.20	Interception
Q2	344	1	0	+0.02	Ended
Q2	2306	5	0	+1.03	Ended
Q2	344	1	0	-2.38	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Wyatt Hubert return for 11 yds to the MisSt 23 (-5.24 EPA)
2. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Alex Delton pass intercepted Erroll Thompson return for no gain to the MisSt 35 (-4.2 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Kylin Hill 28 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick) (+3.27 EPA)
4. Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Dalton Schoen 23 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Blake Lynch Kick) (+3.15 EPA)
5. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Kylin Hill run for 47 yds to the KanSt 8 for a 1ST down (+3.06 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass complete to Stephen Guidry for 19 yds to the KanSt 20 for a 1ST down (+2.74 EPA)
7. Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Skylar Thompson sacked by Fletcher Adams for a loss of 8 yards to the KanSt 48 (-2.67 EPA)
8. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 30 yds to the KanSt 43 for a 1ST down (+2.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (31–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Skylar Thompson (2306) — 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 Kansas State Wildcats?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 31, Kansas State Wildcats 10 in Week 2 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 31–10.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012266.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Skylar Thompson (2306) 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 Kansas State Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.