Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 27–13 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 13, Auburn Tigers 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	3	0	3	6	13
Auburn Tigers	12	9	3	0	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 230.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +15.52 EPA
• Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 161.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -7.01 EPA

Rushing

• Jarquez Hunter (Auburn) — 144.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Mike Wright (Mississippi State) — 63.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Jeffery Pittman (Mississippi State) — 38.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Zavion Thomas (Mississippi State) — 9 rec · 112.0 yds +1.00 EPA
• Rivaldo Fairweather (Auburn) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +0.39 EPA
• Jay Fair (Auburn) — 3 rec · 25.0 yds +1.27 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Payton Thorne	Auburn	26	76.9%	230	3	+0.60	+15.52
Mike Wright	Mississippi State	32	50.0%	161	1	-0.22	-7.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mississippi State	Auburn
Plays	66	62
EPA / play	-0.062	+0.202
Total EPA	-4.09	+12.50
Success rate	36.4%	48.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.219	+0.597
Rush EPA / play	+0.086	-0.084
Yards	333	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Auburn	8	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Mississippi State	10	65	+1.64	Field goal
Q1	Auburn	5	75	+5.65	Pass TD
Q1	Mississippi State	4	12	-2.53	Punt
Q1	Auburn	7	67	+3.50	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	5	18	-0.63	Punt
Q2	Auburn	5	16	-2.03	Field goal
Q2	Mississippi State	3	8	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Auburn	3	0	-1.42	Punt
Q2	Mississippi State	6	20	-2.95	Ended
Q2	Auburn	8	68	+5.78	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Mississippi State	10	52	-0.78	Field goal
Q3	Auburn	11	49	+0.79	Field goal
Q3	Mississippi State	7	80	+7.95	Pass TD
Q4	Auburn	3	9	-0.87	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Seth Davis rushes for 37 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.08 EPA)
2. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Jeremiah Cobb for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
3. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Mike Wright pass to Antonio Harmon for 21 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.43 EPA)
4. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Ja'Varrius Johnson for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
5. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Jarquez Hunter rushes for 32 yards (2nd & 9) (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Jeffery Pittman rushes for 22 yards (2nd & 15) (+3.06 EPA)
7. Q4 · Auburn Tigers · Rush (1st & 10) (-2.98 EPA)
8. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Payton Thorne pass to Shane Hooks for a touchdown (27 yards) (+2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (27–13) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Payton Thorne (Auburn) — 230.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.202 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 Auburn Tigers?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 13, Auburn Tigers 27 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 13–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520350.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Payton Thorne (Auburn) led passers with 230.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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