Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Kentucky Wildcats defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 27–17 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 17, Kentucky Wildcats 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	3	6	0	17
Kentucky Wildcats	0	3	9	18	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Will Levis (Kentucky) — 289.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.06 EPA/play -1.32 EPA
• Kaiya Sheron (Kentucky) — 9.0 yds · -0.73 EPA/play -1.46 EPA
• Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 201.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -4.13 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Kentucky) — 197.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
• JuTahn McClain (Kentucky) — 30.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 14.0 yds -0.47 EPA

Receiving

• Barion Brown (Kentucky) — 7 rec · 62.0 yds -0.02 EPA
• Jo'quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 7 rec · 60.0 yds +0.05 EPA
• Rahsaan Lewis (Kentucky) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Levis	Kentucky	24	66.7%	289	1	-0.06	-1.32
Kaiya Sheron	Kentucky	2	100.0%	9	0	-0.73	-1.46
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	38	65.8%	201	1	-0.11	-4.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mississippi State	Kentucky
Plays	47	74
EPA / play	-0.137	+0.047
Total EPA	-6.42	+3.47
Success rate	34.0%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.109	-0.107
Rush EPA / play	-0.254	+0.130
Yards	228	557

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	4	11	-2.82	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	11	58	-1.47	Fumble
Q1	Mississippi State	3	-4	-3.45	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	10	43	+0.16	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	12	52	+0.56	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	10	42	-0.01	Missed FG
Q2	Mississippi State	8	37	-1.98	Ended
Q2	Kentucky	4	39	+1.17	Field goal
Q2	Mississippi State	1	-5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Kentucky	7	56	+1.25	Field goal
Q3	Mississippi State	8	75	+6.24	Pass TD
Q3	Kentucky	8	76	+6.31	Pass TD
Q3	Mississippi State	5	43	+0.73	Punt
Q3	Kentucky	7	71	+4.47	Rush TD
Q4	Mississippi State	3	6	-2.21	Punt
Q4	Kentucky	4	67	-10.68	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.65 EPA)
2. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · TEAM rushes for a loss of 1 yard (1st & 1) (-5.98 EPA)
3. Q1 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Dane Key for 31 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.51 EPA)
4. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushes for 6 yards (4th & 1) (+3.95 EPA)
5. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Dekel Crowdus for 50 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.77 EPA)
6. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Rahsaan Lewis for a touchdown (3 yards) (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q3 · Kentucky Wildcats · Will Levis pass to Barion Brown for 33 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.71 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Jaden Walley for 30 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Kentucky Wildcats controlled the final (27–17) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Will Levis (Kentucky) — 289.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Kentucky at 0.047 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 Kentucky Wildcats?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 17, Kentucky Wildcats 27 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Kentucky Wildcats won with a final score of 17–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403919.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Will Levis (Kentucky) led passers with 289.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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