Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 35–34 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 34, Mississippi State Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs	6	12	3	6	34
Mississippi State Bulldogs	15	0	6	18	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Rogers (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +10.53 EPA
• Austin Kendall (2348) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.83 EPA
• Aaron Allen (2348) — 0.0 yds · -0.83 EPA/play -0.83 EPA

Rushing

• Marcus Williams Jr. (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.56 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.39 EPA
• Greg Garner (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Makai Polk (344) — 10 rec · 0.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Smoke Harris (2348) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Rogers	344	45	82.2%	0	3	+0.23	+10.53
Austin Kendall	2348	31	61.3%	0	2	+0.12	+3.83
Aaron Allen	2348	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.83	-0.83
Will Rogers incomplete	344	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.10	-2.20
TEAM	344	1	0.0%	0	0	-7.61	-7.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LT	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	2348	1	0	+7.24	Pass TD
Q1	344	1	0	+1.97	Pass TD
Q1	2348	2	0	-6.10	Fumble
Q1	344	2	0	+2.08	Punt
Q1	344	5	0	-2.86	Ended
Q1	2348	3	0	-1.73	Ended
Q1	344	1	0	+0.63	Pass TD
Q1	2348	1	0	-4.21	Interception
Q1	344	6	0	+2.69	Field goal
Q1	2348	1	0	-0.69	Ended
Q1	344	7	0	-1.35	Ended
Q2	344	3	0	-3.78	Fumble
Q2	2348	3	0	+3.35	Pass TD
Q2	344	2	0	+0.48	Punt
Q2	2348	2	0	-0.29	Punt
Q2	344	3	0	-2.54	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Trey Baldwin 35 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Barnes Kick) (-7.61 EPA)
2. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall pass complete to Bub Means for 72 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+7.24 EPA)
3. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Marcus Williams Jr. run for loss of 11 yds to the LaTch 33. Fumble by Williams. Recovered by Miss. St (-5.63 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall run for 59 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+5.02 EPA)
5. Q1 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall pass intercepted (-4.21 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Cesar Barajas kickoff for 56 yds (+3.83 EPA)
7. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Austin Kendall pass complete to Smoke Harris for 24 yds for a TD, (Jacob Barnes KICK) (+3.81 EPA)
8. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers sacked by Ben Bell for a loss of 2 yards to the MisSt 39 Will Rogers fumbled, recovered by LaTch Levi Bell , return for 0 yards (-3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (35–34) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Will Rogers (344) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: LT 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 34, Mississippi State Bulldogs 35 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 34–35.

Where can I find the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401281949.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Will Rogers (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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