Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Memphis Tigers: 2021 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 31–29 in Week 3, 2021. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 29, Memphis Tigers 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	9	12	0	18	29
Memphis Tigers	0	0	6	9	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Rogers (344) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +9.02 EPA
• Seth Henigan (235) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.66 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Thomas (235) — 0.0 yds +0.00 EPA
• Dillon Johnson (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.53 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 0.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Makai Polk (344) — 11 rec · 0.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Malik Heath (344) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Calvin Austin III (235) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Rogers	344	69	72.5%	0	3	+0.13	+9.02
Seth Henigan	235	27	55.6%	0	2	+0.03	+0.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	MEM
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	235	8	0	+4.11	Ended
Q1	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	344	21	0	+6.91	Touchdown
Q2	235	3	0	-1.00	Punt
Q2	344	3	0	-0.86	Punt
Q2	235	4	0	-1.34	Punt
Q2	344	9	0	+2.94	Pass TD
Q2	235	2	0	-1.08	Punt
Q2	344	1	0	+0.92	Rush TD
Q2	344	9	0	+5.22	Ended
Q2	235	2	0	-4.52	Ended
Q3	344	2	0	+0.91	Ended
Q3	235	4	0	-1.25	Punt
Q3	344	8	0	-1.02	Punt
Q3	235	1	0	+3.02	Pass TD
Q3	235	11	0	+4.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Sanchez Blake Jr. 49 Yd Fumble Return (Joe Doyle Kick) (-8.77 EPA)
2. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, Offensive Holding (Kameron Jones) to the Memph 13 (-7.79 EPA)
3. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Calvin Austin III 94 Yd Punt Return (Joe Doyle Kick) (-6.52 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass complete to Makai Polk for 41 yds to the Memph 32 for a 1ST down (+4.63 EPA)
5. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass intercepted Emmanuel Forbes return for 21 yds to the Memph 14 (-3.82 EPA)
6. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass complete to Javon Ivory for 11 yds to the MisSt 21 for a 1ST down (+3.73 EPA)
7. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Makai Polk 36 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Calvin Austin III 21 Yd pass from Seth Henigan (Joe Doyle Kick) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Memphis Tigers controlled the final (31–29) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Will Rogers (344) — yds, 3 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 Memphis Tigers?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 29, Memphis Tigers 31 in Week 3 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 29–31.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282076.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Memphis Tigers 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs at Memphis Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.