Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2020 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 28–26 in Week 1, 2020. Final score: Tulsa Golden Hurricane 26, Mississippi State Bulldogs 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Tulsa Golden Hurricane	0	6	12	12	26
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	0	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Zach Smith (202) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.91 EPA
• Will Rogers (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.40 EPA

Rushing

• Corey Taylor II (202) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Jo'Quavious Marks (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
• Dillon Johnson (344) — 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Keylon Stokes (202) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Sam Crawford Jr. (202) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Jaden Walley (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Zach Smith	202	46	56.5%	0	1	+0.04	+1.91
Will Rogers	344	32	59.4%	0	1	-0.01	-0.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TLSA	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	202	1	0	-1.03	Ended
Q1	344	7	0	-2.71	Punt
Q1	202	5	0	-5.03	Ended
Q1	344	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	202	13	0	+2.78	Punt
Q1	344	1	0	+2.35	Rush TD
Q1	344	2	0	+0.30	Ended
Q2	344	7	0	-0.83	Ended
Q2	202	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	202	10	0	-0.39	Ended
Q2	344	7	0	+0.47	Punt
Q2	202	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	202	11	0	+2.61	Ended
Q3	344	3	0	-1.56	Punt
Q3	202	5	0	-10.82	Touchdown
Q3	202	4	0	+2.62	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass intercepted for a TD Emmanuel Forbes return for 90 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (-9.92 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Dillon Johnson run for a loss of 2 yards to the Tulsa 34 (-3.58 EPA)
3. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass complete to Keylon Stokes for 34 yds to the MisSt 42 for a 1ST down (+3.56 EPA)
4. Q2 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass complete to JuanCarlos Santana for 34 yds to the MisSt 49 for a 1ST down (+3.43 EPA)
5. Q1 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith sacked by Aaron Odom for a loss of 3 yards to the MisSt 36 (-3.12 EPA)
6. Q4 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass complete to Keylon Stokes for 15 yds for a TD, (Zack Long KICK) (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Tucker Day punt for no gain , Trevor Reh returns for no gain to the MisSt 32 (-2.81 EPA)
8. Q3 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane · Zach Smith pass complete to Malik Rodgers for 12 yds to the MisSt 38 for a 1ST down (+2.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (28–26) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Zach Smith (202) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: TLSA 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 26, Mississippi State Bulldogs 28 in Week 1 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 26–28.

Where can I find the Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401256196.

Who led Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Zach Smith (202) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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