Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 7–3 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 7, Arkansas Razorbacks 3.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	0	6	0	0	7
Arkansas Razorbacks	3	0	0	0	3

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +0.54 EPA
• KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 64.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -21.62 EPA

Rushing

• Jo'Quavious Marks (Mississippi State) — 42.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Rashod Dubinion (Arkansas) — 47.0 yds -0.11 EPA
• KJ Jefferson (Arkansas) — 74.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Receiving

• Andrew Armstrong (Arkansas) — 4 rec · 35.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• Rashod Dubinion (Arkansas) — 5 rec · 11.0 yds -0.64 EPA
• Lideatrick Griffin (Mississippi State) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Wright	Mississippi State	13	61.5%	81	1	+0.04	+0.54
KJ Jefferson	Arkansas	35	54.3%	64	0	-0.62	-21.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mississippi State	Arkansas
Plays	48	68
EPA / play	-0.273	-0.319
Total EPA	-13.12	-21.69
Success rate	33.3%	30.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.042	-0.618
Rush EPA / play	-0.391	-0.002
Yards	205	203

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	2	1	-4.71	Interception
Q1	Arkansas	5	29	-1.39	Field goal
Q1	Mississippi State	4	17	-1.71	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	3	4	-2.80	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	5	41	+1.14	Punt
Q1	Arkansas	6	22	-1.19	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	9	69	+5.46	Pass TD
Q2	Arkansas	3	-7	-3.50	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	3	5	-2.45	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	5	25	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	6	30	-0.81	Punt
Q2	Arkansas	12	26	-4.32	Fumble
Q3	Mississippi State	3	6	-2.71	Punt
Q3	Arkansas	10	56	+1.81	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	7	29	-1.74	Punt
Q4	Arkansas	9	22	-3.18	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright pass to Justin Robinson for 30 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.44 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright pass intercepted (-3.96 EPA)
3. Q3 · Arkansas Razorbacks · Fumble (-3.38 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright rushes for 31 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.24 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Field goal missed (-3.09 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright rushes for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 5) (-2.83 EPA)
7. Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson pass intercepted (-2.66 EPA)
8. Q4 · Arkansas Razorbacks · KJ Jefferson to Tyrone Broden — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mississippi State Bulldogs controlled the final (7–3) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 81.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Mississippi State at -0.273 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 7, Arkansas Razorbacks 3 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks?

Mississippi State Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–3.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520334.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arkansas Razorbacks in passing?

Mike Wright (Mississippi State) led passers with 81.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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