Memphis Tigers 23–49 Mississippi State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2022

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Memphis Tigers 49–23 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Memphis Tigers 23, Mississippi State Bulldogs 49.

Game summary

Mississippi State Bulldogs rolled past Memphis Tigers 49–23 in Week 1 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 10 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 442.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.47 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dillon Johnson — 64.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Dillon Johnson — 6 rec, 39.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mississippi State (+0.200/play) vs Memphis (+0.030/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Memphis Tigers	0	3	6	12	23
Mississippi State Bulldogs	12	12	6	12	49

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MEMMemphis Tigers

+3OPP 25

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mississippi State
Q1TD
RTRara Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Will Rogers pass to Rara Thomas for a touchdown (23 yards)
Mississippi State
Q1TD
JWJaden Walley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Will Rogers pass to Jaden Walley for a touchdown (9 yards)
Memphis
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
Mississippi State
Q2TD
JMJo'quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Jo'quavious Marks rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q2TD
JMJo'quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-24
Jo'quavious Marks rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q3TD
CDCaleb Ducking
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-30
Will Rogers pass to Caleb Ducking for a touchdown (35 yards)
Memphis
Q3TD
JDJevyon Ducker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-30
Jevyon Ducker rushes 50 yards for a touchdown
Memphis
Q4TD
ELEddie Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Seth Henigan pass to Eddie Lewis for a touchdown (15 yards)
Mississippi State
Q4TD
RHRufus Harvey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Will Rogers pass to Rufus Harvey for a touchdown (33 yards)
Memphis
Q4TD
SHSeth Henigan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Seth Henigan rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q4TD
JRJustin Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-42
Will Rogers pass to Justin Robinson for a touchdown (23 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 442.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +23.47 EPA
Seth Henigan (Memphis) — 163.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.01 EPA

Rushing

Dillon Johnson (Mississippi State) — 64.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Jo'quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 36.0 yds · 2 TD +0.19 EPA
Brandon Thomas (Memphis) — 33.0 yds -0.49 EPA

Receiving

Dillon Johnson (Mississippi State) — 6 rec · 39.0 yds +0.32 EPA
Eddie Lewis (Memphis) — 6 rec · 38.0 yds +0.56 EPA
Rara Thomas (Mississippi State) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +1.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	50	76.0%	442	5	+0.47	+23.47
Seth Henigan	Memphis	31	61.3%	163	1	0.00	+0.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Memphis	Mississippi State
Plays	51	82
EPA / play	+0.030	+0.200
Total EPA	+1.53	+16.43
Success rate	37.3%	56.1%
Pass EPA / play	0.000	+0.469
Rush EPA / play	+0.076	-0.220
Yards	294	544

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	10	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Memphis	4	14	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	13	88	+6.68	Pass TD
Q1	Memphis	3	2	-3.15	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	1	0	-5.95	Interception
Q2	Memphis	3	4	-2.93	Field goal
Q2	Mississippi State	9	59	+3.65	Rush TD
Q2	Memphis	3	4	-2.01	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	14	64	+1.80	Rush TD
Q2	Memphis	3	5	-0.19	Ended
Q2	Mississippi State	1	5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Memphis	3	8	-1.44	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	6	60	+3.54	Pass TD
Q3	Memphis	3	3	-2.99	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	3	7	-1.94	Punt
Q3	Memphis	2	67	+7.35	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass intercepted (-5.95 EPA)
Q3 · Memphis Tigers · Jevyon Ducker rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+5.72 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.93 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Justin Robinson for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.47 EPA)
Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Punt for 19 yards (-4.42 EPA)
Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Asa Martin for 43 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.89 EPA)
Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Seth Henigan pass to Eddie Lewis for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.51 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Rufus Harvey for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.48 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (49–23) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 442.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: Mississippi State at 0.2 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Memphis Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Memphis Tigers 23, Mississippi State Bulldogs 49 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Memphis Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 23–49.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403861.

Who led Memphis Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Will Rogers (Mississippi State) led passers with 442.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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