Arizona Wildcats 24–31 Mississippi State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Arizona Wildcats 31–24 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Arizona Wildcats 24, Mississippi State Bulldogs 31.

Game summary

Mississippi State Bulldogs beat Arizona Wildcats 31–24 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 335.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.06 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jo'Quavious Marks — 123.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Tetairoa McMillan — 8 rec, 161.0 yds.
EPA edge: Arizona (-0.053/play) vs Mississippi State (-0.134/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Arizona Wildcats	0	6	6	9	0	24
Mississippi State Bulldogs	12	0	6	3	6	31

Scoring Map

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

ARIZArizona Wildcats

+3OPP 19

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mississippi State
Q1TD
LGLideatrick Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for a touchdown (23 yards)
Mississippi State
Q1TD
JMJo'Quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Jo'Quavious Marks rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Arizona
Q2TD
JDJayden de Laura
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Jayden de Laura rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q3TD
LGLideatrick Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for a touchdown (15 yards)
Arizona
Q3TD
JCJacob Cowing
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jayden de Laura pass to Jacob Cowing for a touchdown (17 yards)
Arizona
Q4TD
TMTetairoa McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Jayden de Laura pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (11 yards)
Mississippi State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 36 yards
Arizona
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 36 yards
Mississippi State
OTTD
JPJeffery Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Will Rogers pass to Jeffery Pittman for a touchdown (29 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 335.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.70 EPA
Jacob Cowing (Arizona) — -2.0 yds · -2.24 EPA/play -2.24 EPA
Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 104.0 yds · 3 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -2.59 EPA

Rushing

Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Michael Wiley (Arizona) — 33.0 yds -0.34 EPA
Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona) — 8 rec · 161.0 yds +1.75 EPA
Michael Wiley (Arizona) — 8 rec · 60.0 yds +0.49 EPA
Jacob Cowing (Arizona) — 6 rec · 31.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden de Laura	Arizona	46	65.2%	335	2	+0.06	+2.70
Jacob Cowing	Arizona	1	100.0%	-2	0	-2.24	-2.24
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	17	58.8%	104	3	-0.17	-2.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Arizona	Mississippi State
Plays	70	54
EPA / play	-0.053	-0.134
Total EPA	-3.55	-6.99
Success rate	45.7%	40.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.011	-0.173
Rush EPA / play	-0.175	-0.119
Yards	416	268

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	12	65	-2.55	Fumble
Q1	Arizona	3	13	-5.05	Interception
Q1	Mississippi State	4	50	+3.89	Pass TD
Q1	Arizona	3	1	-5.75	Interception
Q1	Mississippi State	2	6	+1.37	Rush TD
Q1	Arizona	3	6	-3.45	Interception
Q1	Mississippi State	3	6	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Arizona	19	76	-1.20	Fumble
Q2	Mississippi State	9	30	-1.67	Missed FG
Q2	Arizona	3	62	+5.99	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	1	0	-0.76	Ended
Q3	Arizona	3	1	-2.65	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	4	30	+2.65	Pass TD
Q3	Arizona	10	75	+6.98	Pass TD
Q3	Mississippi State	3	9	-1.19	Punt
Q3	Arizona	5	24	-1.53	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass intercepted (-6.18 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Fumble (-6.15 EPA)
Q2 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass to Tetairoa McMillan for 55 yards (1st & 10) (+4.65 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass intercepted (-4.34 EPA)
Q1 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass intercepted (-3.93 EPA)
Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.67 EPA)
Q4 · Arizona Wildcats · Jayden de Laura pass to Tetairoa McMillan for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.55 EPA)
Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (31–24) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Jayden de Laura (Arizona) — 335.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Arizona at -0.053 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 Arizona Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Arizona Wildcats 24, Mississippi State Bulldogs 31 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 24–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520205.

Who led Arizona Wildcats vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Jayden de Laura (Arizona) led passers with 335.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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