Kentucky Wildcats vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2021 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Kentucky Wildcats 31–17 in Week 9, 2021. Final score: Kentucky Wildcats 17, Mississippi State Bulldogs 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Kentucky Wildcats	0	3	0	6	17
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	12	15	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Rogers (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.45 EPA/play +18.49 EPA
• Will Levis (96) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.16 EPA

Rushing

• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
• Dillon Johnson (344) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
• Kavosiey Smoke (96) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Wan'Dale Robinson (96) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.62 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (344) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA
• Makai Polk (344) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.48 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Rogers	344	41	87.8%	0	1	+0.45	+18.49
Will Levis	96	27	63.0%	0	1	+0.01	+0.16

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UK	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	96	7	0	+1.80	Ended
Q1	344	7	0	+0.65	Touchdown
Q1	344	7	0	-0.66	Ended
Q1	96	7	0	-0.07	Interception
Q2	344	1	0	-1.34	Ended
Q2	96	5	0	-0.50	Interception
Q2	344	3	0	-0.40	Punt
Q2	96	3	0	-0.69	Punt
Q2	344	9	0	+6.85	Rush TD
Q2	96	3	0	-2.43	Punt
Q2	344	8	0	+4.85	Rush TD
Q2	96	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	96	13	0	+2.31	Ended
Q3	344	1	0	+3.49	Pass TD
Q3	344	2	0	-0.75	Ended
Q3	96	1	0	-4.32	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Chris Rodriguez Jr. run for a loss of 4 yards to the Kent 22 Chris Rodriguez Jr. fumbled, recovered by MisSt Jett Johnson (-4.48 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Tucker Day punt for 45 yds , Josh Ali returns for 74 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (-4.39 EPA)
3. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass intercepted Cameron Young return for 5 yds to the Kent 24 (-4.32 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass complete to DeMarcus Harris for 13 yds to the MisSt 17 for a 1ST down (+3.68 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass complete to Rara Thomas for 25 yds for a TD, (Brandon Ruiz KICK) (+3.49 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Brandon Ruiz 47 yd FG MISSED (-3.09 EPA)
7. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass intercepted Shawn Preston Jr. return for no gain to the MisSt 6 (-3.02 EPA)
8. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 3 yds to the MisSt 40 for a 1ST down MISSISSIPPI ST Penalty, Personal Foul (Martin Emerson) to the MisSt 45 for a 1ST down (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (31–17) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Will Rogers (344) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UK 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 Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Kentucky Wildcats 17, Mississippi State Bulldogs 31 in Week 9 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282118.

Who led Kentucky Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Will Rogers (344) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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