SE Louisiana Lions 7–48 Mississippi State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated SE Louisiana Lions 48–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: SE Louisiana Lions 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 48.

Game summary

Mississippi State Bulldogs dominated SE Louisiana Lions 48–7 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 218.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jo'Quavious Marks — 127.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Jo'Quavious Marks — 4 rec, 59.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mississippi State (+0.278/play) vs SE Louisiana (-0.259/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
SE Louisiana Lions	0	6	0	6	7
Mississippi State Bulldogs	3	15	6	12	48

Scoring Map

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

SELASE Louisiana Lions

+3OPP 30

OPP EZ

+3OPP 32

OPP EZ

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mississippi State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 47 yards
Mississippi State
Q2TD
JMJo'Quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Jo'Quavious Marks rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
SE Louisiana
Q2TD
JLJacob Logan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Zachary Clement pass to Jacob Logan for a touchdown (2 yards)
Mississippi State
Q2TD
CWCreed Whittemore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Will Rogers pass to Creed Whittemore for a touchdown (33 yards)
Mississippi State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
6-18
Field goal good from 49 yards
Mississippi State
Q3TD
JWJaden Walley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Will Rogers pass to Jaden Walley for a touchdown (5 yards)
SE Louisiana
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Punt return touchdown
Mississippi State
Q4TD
JMJo'Quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Jo'Quavious Marks rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q4TD
CWCreed Whittemore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Creed Whittemore rushes 53 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 218.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +9.28 EPA
Zachary Clement (SE Louisiana) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.50 EPA/play -5.00 EPA
Eli Sawyer (SE Louisiana) — 77.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -8.70 EPA

Rushing

Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 127.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Harlan Dixon (SE Louisiana) — 51.0 yds +0.17 EPA
Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 95.0 yds +1.19 EPA

Receiving

Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +1.53 EPA
Creed Whittemore (Mississippi State) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +1.77 EPA
Harlan Dixon (SE Louisiana) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.72 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	30	66.7%	218	2	+0.31	+9.28
Zachary Clement	SE Louisiana	10	40.0%	29	1	-0.50	-5.00
Eli Sawyer	SE Louisiana	21	47.6%	77	0	-0.41	-8.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SE Louisiana	Mississippi State
Plays	54	68
EPA / play	-0.259	+0.278
Total EPA	-13.96	+18.87
Success rate	27.8%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.442	+0.309
Rush EPA / play	-0.011	+0.252
Yards	208	527

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	5	21	-1.70	Punt
Q1	SE Louisiana	5	35	-0.45	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	11	56	+0.96	Field goal
Q1	SE Louisiana	3	11	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	5	20	-0.24	Punt
Q2	SE Louisiana	1	9	-5.32	Fumble
Q2	Mississippi State	3	36	+2.91	Rush TD
Q2	SE Louisiana	16	89	+7.93	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	10	75	+5.88	Pass TD
Q2	SE Louisiana	3	4	-0.68	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	5	29	-0.27	Field goal
Q3	SE Louisiana	3	-8	-4.42	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	11	51	-1.79	Ended
Q3	SE Louisiana	6	16	-2.20	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	6	82	+5.68	Pass TD
Q3	SE Louisiana	3	0	-2.81	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · SE Louisiana Lions · Fumble (-5.32 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Creed Whittemore for a touchdown (33 yards) (+4.95 EPA)
Q2 · SE Louisiana Lions · Eli Sawyer pass to Harlan Dixon for 28 yards (3rd & 20) (+4.55 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Creed Whittemore rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+4.0 EPA)
Q4 · SE Louisiana Lions · Punt return touchdown (-3.85 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Jo'Quavious Marks for 32 yards (2nd & 7) (+2.89 EPA)
Q3 · SE Louisiana Lions · Zachary Clement sacked for a loss of 11 yards (3rd & 7) (-2.86 EPA)
Q2 · SE Louisiana Lions · Deantre Jackson rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+2.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (48–7) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 218.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Mississippi State at 0.278 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 SE Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

SE Louisiana Lions 7, Mississippi State Bulldogs 48 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won SE Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–48.

Where can I find the SE Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520164.

Who led SE Louisiana Lions vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Will Rogers (Mississippi State) led passers with 218.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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