LSU Tigers 41–14 Mississippi State Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 41–14 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: LSU Tigers 41, Mississippi State Bulldogs 14.

Game summary

LSU Tigers rolled past Mississippi State Bulldogs 41–14 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Jayden Daniels (LSU) — 338.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.57 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jayden Daniels — 112.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Malik Nabers — 13 rec, 239.0 yds.
EPA edge: LSU (+0.295/play) vs Mississippi State (-0.158/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	9	12	9	6	41
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	6	0	6	14

Scoring Map

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

LSULSU Tigers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 24

OPP EZ

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LSU
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 22 yards
LSU
Q1TD
MNMalik Nabers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Jayden Daniels pass to Malik Nabers for a touchdown (26 yards)
LSU
Q2TD
MNMalik Nabers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
Jayden Daniels pass to Malik Nabers for a touchdown (33 yards)
LSU
Q2TD
JWJosh Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-0
Josh Williams rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q2TD
LGLideatrick Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-6
Lideatrick Griffin rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
LSU
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
24-6
Field goal good from 41 yards
LSU
Q3TD
JDJayden Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-6
Jayden Daniels rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
LSU
Q4TD
JDJayden Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-6
Jayden Daniels rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q4TD
AHAntonio Harmon
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-12
Mike Wright pass to Antonio Harmon for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jayden Daniels (LSU) — 338.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +20.45 EPA
Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 4.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.14 EPA/play +4.14 EPA
Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 6.0 yds · -0.51 EPA/play -1.52 EPA

Rushing

Jayden Daniels (LSU) — 112.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
Logan Diggs (LSU) — 41.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 75.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Receiving

Malik Nabers (LSU) — 13 rec · 239.0 yds +1.72 EPA
Brian Thomas Jr. (LSU) — 7 rec · 60.0 yds +0.52 EPA
Zavion Thomas (Mississippi State) — 3 rec · 52.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jayden Daniels	LSU	36	83.3%	338	2	+0.57	+20.45
Mike Wright	Mississippi State	1	100.0%	4	1	+4.14	+4.14
Garrett Nussmeier	LSU	3	33.3%	6	0	-0.51	-1.52
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	32	34.4%	83	0	-0.54	-17.18

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	Mississippi State
Plays	76	50
EPA / play	+0.295	-0.158
Total EPA	+22.45	-7.90
Success rate	56.6%	26.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.485	-0.395
Rush EPA / play	+0.095	+0.303
Yards	555	201

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	4	12	-2.55	Punt
Q1	LSU	13	87	+4.83	Field goal
Q1	Mississippi State	3	-7	-4.38	Punt
Q1	LSU	4	70	+5.24	Pass TD
Q1	Mississippi State	3	0	-3.16	Punt
Q1	LSU	8	63	+4.25	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	3	7	-2.02	Punt
Q2	LSU	8	23	-1.29	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	3	-5	-2.56	Punt
Q2	LSU	6	66	+4.78	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	6	72	+6.82	Rush TD
Q2	LSU	2	16	-0.96	Ended
Q3	LSU	10	53	+0.35	Field goal
Q3	Mississippi State	9	43	-1.69	Ended
Q3	LSU	4	57	+2.14	Ended
Q3	LSU	1	5	+1.07	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · LSU Tigers · Jayden Daniels pass to Malik Nabers for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.47 EPA)
Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Kickoff (+5.36 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright pass to Antonio Harmon for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Zavion Thomas for 22 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.64 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Lideatrick Griffin rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.41 EPA)
Q4 · LSU Tigers · Jayden Daniels pass to Malik Nabers for 45 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.28 EPA)
Q1 · LSU Tigers · Jayden Daniels pass to Malik Nabers for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.89 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Jo'Quavious Marks rushes for 52 yards (1st & 10) (+2.81 EPA)

Key takeaways

LSU Tigers controlled the final (41–14) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Jayden Daniels (LSU) — 338.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: LSU at 0.295 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

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

LSU Tigers 41, Mississippi State Bulldogs 14 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 41–14.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520235.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Jayden Daniels (LSU) led passers with 338.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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