Mississippi State Bulldogs 30–37 South Carolina Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Quick answer

South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 37–30 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 30, South Carolina Gamecocks 37.

Game summary

South Carolina Gamecocks beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 37–30 in Week 4 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 266.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.70 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mario Anderson — 88.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Lideatrick Griffin — 7 rec, 256.0 yds.
EPA edge: South Carolina (+0.164/play) vs Mississippi State (+0.087/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	15	9	3	30
South Carolina Gamecocks	6	12	6	9	37

Scoring Map

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

MSSTMississippi State Bulldogs

+3OPP 32

+3

+3OPP 18

+3OPP 30

SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

South Carolina
Q1TD
XLXavier Legette
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Spencer Rattler pass to Xavier Legette for a touchdown (76 yards)
South Carolina
Q2TD
TKTrey Knox
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Spencer Rattler pass to Trey Knox for a touchdown (17 yards)
Mississippi State
Q2TD
LGLideatrick Griffin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for a touchdown (65 yards)
Mississippi State
Q2TD
JMJo'Quavious Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Jo'Quavious Marks rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
South Carolina
Q2TD
DJDakereon Joyner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Dakereon Joyner rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
15-18
Field goal good from 49 yards
South Carolina
Q3TD
XLXavier Legette
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Spencer Rattler pass to Xavier Legette for a touchdown (75 yards)
Mississippi State
Q3TD
MWMike Wright
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Mike Wright rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 23 yards
South Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 35 yards
South Carolina
Q4TD
MAMario Anderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Mario Anderson rushes 9 yards for a touchdown
Mississippi State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
27-33
Field goal good from 47 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 266.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.70 EPA/play +16.92 EPA
Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 468.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +8.10 EPA

Rushing

Mario Anderson (South Carolina) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.34 EPA
Dakereon Joyner (South Carolina) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD -0.69 EPA

Receiving

Lideatrick Griffin (Mississippi State) — 7 rec · 256.0 yds +1.95 EPA
Justin Robinson (Mississippi State) — 6 rec · 91.0 yds +0.61 EPA
Zavion Thomas (Mississippi State) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	24	75.0%	266	3	+0.70	+16.92
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	52	57.7%	468	1	+0.16	+8.10

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mississippi State	South Carolina
Plays	71	67
EPA / play	+0.087	+0.164
Total EPA	+6.17	+11.02
Success rate	40.8%	46.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.156	+0.705
Rush EPA / play	-0.102	-0.137
Yards	533	434

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	6	48	+1.14	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	6	98	+8.23	Pass TD
Q1	Mississippi State	5	22	-0.96	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	16	79	+2.39	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	2	65	+5.74	Pass TD
Q2	South Carolina	3	3	-2.70	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	6	52	-3.05	Interception
Q2	South Carolina	5	24	+0.17	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	3	68	+5.67	Rush TD
Q2	South Carolina	13	85	+7.36	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	5	39	+0.91	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina	1	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q3	Mississippi State	9	75	+6.83	Rush TD
Q3	South Carolina	3	-7	-3.93	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	3	4	-3.05	Punt
Q3	South Carolina	1	1	-6.13	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Xavier Legette for a touchdown (76 yards) (+7.44 EPA)
Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Fumble (-6.97 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for a touchdown (65 yards) (+6.63 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Fumble (-6.13 EPA)
Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Xavier Legette for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.97 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for 60 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.46 EPA)
Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for 33 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.32 EPA)
Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Lideatrick Griffin for 47 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

South Carolina Gamecocks controlled the final (37–30) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 266.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: South Carolina at 0.164 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 30, South Carolina Gamecocks 37 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

South Carolina Gamecocks won with a final score of 30–37.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520267.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) led passers with 266.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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