Quick answer
Tennessee State Tigers defeated Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 41–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 21, Tennessee State Tigers 41.
Game summary
Tennessee State Tigers rolled past Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 41–21 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Jaydyn Sisk (Mississippi Valley State) — 135.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +2.27 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Jordan Gant — 37.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Jalal Dean — 9 rec, 144.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Mississippi Valley State (+0.094/play) vs Tennessee State (+0.053/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 |
 Tennessee State Tigers | 12 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MVSUMississippi Valley State Delta DevilsDraylen Ellis pass to Jalal Dean for a touchdown (55 yards)
Draylen Ellis pass to Jordan Gant for a touchdown (1 yard)
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Field goal good from 20 yards
Draylen Ellis pass to Karate Brenson for a touchdown (31 yards)
Jaydyn Sisk pass to Kerrick Ross for a touchdown (27 yards)
Jalen Rouse rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
Jakobe Thomas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Field goal good from 32 yards
Ruben Lee pass to Nathan Rembert for a touchdown (48 yards)
TNSTTennessee State TigersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Tennessee State
Q1TD JDJalal DeanPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-6
Draylen Ellis pass to Jalal Dean for a touchdown (55 yards)
- Tennessee State
Q1TD JGJordan GantPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 0-12
Draylen Ellis pass to Jordan Gant for a touchdown (1 yard)
- Mississippi Valley State
Q1TD Points+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
- Tennessee State
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 3
- Score
- 6-15
Field goal good from 20 yards
- Tennessee State
Q2TD KBKarate BrensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 6-21
Draylen Ellis pass to Karate Brenson for a touchdown (31 yards)
- Mississippi Valley State
Q4TD KRKerrick RossPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-21
Jaydyn Sisk pass to Kerrick Ross for a touchdown (27 yards)
- Tennessee State
Q4TD JRJalen RousePoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 12-27
Jalen Rouse rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
- Mississippi Valley State
Q4TD JTJakobe ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 18-27
Jakobe Thomas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Tennessee State
Q4FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 15
- Score
- 18-30
Field goal good from 32 yards
- Mississippi Valley State
Q4TD NRNathan RembertPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 24-30
Ruben Lee pass to Nathan Rembert for a touchdown (48 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Jaydyn Sisk (Mississippi Valley State) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.27 EPA/play +20.40 EPA
- Draylen Ellis (Tennessee State) — 341.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.72 EPA/play +18.06 EPA
- Ruben Lee (Mississippi Valley State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.59 EPA/play +7.18 EPA
Rushing
- Jordan Gant (Tennessee State) — 37.0 yds -0.11 EPA
- Zamariyon Kendall (Mississippi Valley State) — 26.0 yds -0.05 EPA
- Jaden McGill (Tennessee State) — 56.0 yds +0.40 EPA
Receiving
- Jalal Dean (Tennessee State) — 9 rec · 144.0 yds +0.78 EPA
- Kerrick Ross (Mississippi Valley State) — 6 rec · 74.0 yds +1.41 EPA
- Nathan Rembert (Mississippi Valley State) — 4 rec · 96.0 yds +1.93 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaydyn Sisk | Mississippi Valley State | 9 | 77.8% | 135 | 1 | +2.27 | +20.40 |
| Draylen Ellis | Tennessee State | 25 | 84.0% | 341 | 3 | +0.72 | +18.06 |
| Ruben Lee | Mississippi Valley State | 2 | 100.0% | 55 | 1 | +3.59 | +7.18 |
| Tevin Carter | Tennessee State | 1 | 100.0% | 1 | 0 | -1.65 | -1.65 |
| Ty'Jarian Williams | Mississippi Valley State | 9 | 44.4% | 18 | 0 | -0.54 | -4.84 |
| incomplete | Tennessee State | 8 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.98 | -7.82 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Mississippi Valley State | Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 60 | 65 |
| EPA / play | +0.094 | +0.053 |
| Total EPA | +5.66 | +3.42 |
| Success rate | 38.3% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.519 | +0.253 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.277 | -0.167 |
| Yards | 292 | 490 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Tennessee State | 5 | 27 | +2.38 | Ended |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 1 | 1 | +0.35 | Ended |
| Q1 | Tennessee State | 1 | 55 | +4.37 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 4 | 15 | -2.56 | Punt |
| Q1 | Tennessee State | 3 | 2 | -2.48 | Punt |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 3 | 7 | -2.68 | Punt |
| Q1 | Tennessee State | 6 | 76 | +5.40 | Pass TD |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 3 | 3 | -2.81 | Punt |
| Q1 | Tennessee State | 4 | 11 | -6.82 | Interception |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 0 | 0 | — | Touchdown |
| Q1 | Mississippi Valley State | 4 | 11 | -1.19 | Punt |
| Q2 | Tennessee State | 13 | 65 | -0.15 | Field goal |
| Q2 | Mississippi Valley State | 10 | 44 | -1.39 | Interception |
| Q2 | Tennessee State | 6 | 50 | +4.22 | Pass TD |
| Q2 | Mississippi Valley State | 6 | 12 | -2.33 | Ended |
| Q3 | Tennessee State | 6 | 11 | -2.52 | Punt |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.0 EPA)
- Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass intercepted (-7.35 EPA)
- Q4 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils · Ruben Lee pass to Nathan Rembert for a touchdown (48 yards) (+6.71 EPA)
- Q4 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils · Jaydyn Sisk pass to Kerrick Ross for 34 yards (3rd & 11) (+5.74 EPA)
- Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Karate Brenson for a touchdown (31 yards) (+5.66 EPA)
- Q4 · Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils · Jaydyn Sisk pass to Kerrick Ross for a touchdown (27 yards) (+4.55 EPA)
- Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Jalal Dean for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
- Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Draylen Ellis pass to Da'Shon Davis for 57 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.71 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (41–21) in Week 1.
- Passing edge: Jaydyn Sisk (Mississippi Valley State) — 135.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Mississippi Valley State at 0.094 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 Valley State Delta Devils vs Tennessee State Tigers?
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 21, Tennessee State Tigers 41 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.
Who won Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Tennessee State Tigers?
Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 21–41.
Where can I find the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654584.
Who led Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?
Jaydyn Sisk (Mississippi Valley State) led passers with 135.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
Now 0-1 L
Tennessee State Tigers
Now 1-0 W
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