Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 40–17 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Alabama Crimson Tide 40, Mississippi State Bulldogs 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	15	3	6	40
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	9	6	0	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 141.0 yds · +0.25 EPA/play +4.05 EPA
• Ty Simpson (Alabama) — 0.0 yds · -1.30 EPA/play -1.30 EPA
• Will Rogers (Mississippi State) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.49 EPA/play -14.77 EPA

Rushing

• Jase McClellan (Alabama) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• Roydell Williams (Alabama) — 44.0 yds -0.23 EPA
• Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 68.0 yds +0.58 EPA

Receiving

• Lideatrick Griffin (Mississippi State) — 5 rec · 34.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Amari Niblack (Alabama) — 3 rec · 61.0 yds +1.60 EPA
• Freddie Roberson (Mississippi State) — 2 rec · 23.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Milroe	Alabama	16	62.5%	141	0	+0.25	+4.05
Ty Simpson	Alabama	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.30	-1.30
Will Rogers	Mississippi State	30	50.0%	105	1	-0.49	-14.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Alabama	Mississippi State
Plays	56	62
EPA / play	+0.097	-0.198
Total EPA	+5.41	-12.28
Success rate	48.2%	33.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.162	-0.684
Rush EPA / play	+0.068	+0.287
Yards	357	309

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Alabama	4	2	-3.61	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	3	4	-1.74	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	7	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	3	-4	-3.42	Punt
Q1	Alabama	3	70	+5.45	Rush TD
Q1	Mississippi State	3	32	-7.69	Touchdown
Q1	Mississippi State	11	67	+2.97	Field goal
Q2	Alabama	5	46	+0.31	Field goal
Q2	Mississippi State	9	64	+5.66	Rush TD
Q2	Alabama	12	85	+7.75	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	1	2	-3.16	Interception
Q2	Alabama	3	31	+4.53	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	1	-2	-0.58	Ended
Q3	Mississippi State	11	75	+7.58	Pass TD
Q3	Alabama	11	54	+0.29	Field goal
Q3	Mississippi State	3	6	-2.31	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.42 EPA)
2. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe rushes 53 yards for a touchdown (+4.05 EPA)
3. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Punt (+3.64 EPA)
4. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+3.26 EPA)
5. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass intercepted (-3.16 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.16 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Will Rogers pass to Jeffery Pittman for 22 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Jo'Quavious Marks rushes for 29 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (40–17) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 141.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Alabama at 0.097 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 Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Alabama Crimson Tide 40, Mississippi State Bulldogs 17 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 40–17.

Where can I find the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520285.

Who led Alabama Crimson Tide vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Jalen Milroe (Alabama) led passers with 141.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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