Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 34–7 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 7, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	6	0	0	7
Texas Tech Red Raiders	9	3	12	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Donovan Smith (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +6.96 EPA
• Will Rogers (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.13 EPA/play -6.44 EPA

Rushing

• Tahj Brooks (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• SaRodorick Thompson (2641) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.17 EPA
• Dillon Johnson (344) — 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Makai Polk (344) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.53 EPA
• Myles Price (2641) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Donovan Smith	2641	26	57.7%	0	1	+0.27	+6.96
Will Rogers	344	51	60.8%	0	1	-0.13	-6.44

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	TTU
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	+4.23	Ended
Q1	2641	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2641	13	0	+2.95	Ended
Q1	344	8	0	-1.30	Punt
Q1	2641	1	0	+1.90	Rush TD
Q1	2641	6	0	+4.03	Ended
Q2	344	2	0	-0.04	Ended
Q2	2641	8	0	-0.63	Field goal
Q2	344	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q2	2641	12	0	-2.29	Ended
Q2	344	3	0	-1.36	Punt
Q2	2641	3	0	-3.08	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+3.42	Pass TD
Q2	344	2	0	-1.15	Ended
Q3	2641	1	0	+2.91	Pass TD
Q3	2641	8	0	+2.30	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith pass complete to Jerand Bradley for 52 yds to the MisSt 1 for a 1ST down (+3.71 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers sacked by Tyree Wilson for a loss of 11 yards to the TexTc 31 (-3.57 EPA)
3. Q2 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Austin McNamara punt for 27 yds , Austin Williams returns for 1 yd to the MisSt 14 Austin Williams fumbled, recovered by TexTc Tyrique Matthews (+3.43 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass complete to Rara Thomas for 17 yds for a TD, (Nolan McCord KICK) (+3.42 EPA)
5. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass complete to Jo'quavious Marks for 18 yds to the TexTc 20 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass intercepted Eric Monroe return for no gain to the TexTc 15 (-3.12 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · SaRodorick Thompson run for 33 yds to the MisSt 41 for a 1ST down (+3.01 EPA)
8. Q3 · Texas Tech Red Raiders · Donovan Smith pass complete to J.J. Sparkman for 14 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Garibay KICK) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Tech Red Raiders controlled the final (34–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Donovan Smith (2641) — 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 7, Texas Tech Red Raiders 34 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders?

Texas Tech Red Raiders won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401331223.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas Tech Red Raiders in passing?

Donovan Smith (2641) 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 Texas Tech Red Raiders in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.