Florida Gators vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Florida Gators defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 45–28 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: Florida Gators 45, Mississippi State Bulldogs 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Florida Gators	6	18	6	9	45
Mississippi State Bulldogs	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Graham Mertz (Florida) — 206.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.50 EPA/play +10.48 EPA
• Michael Van Buren Jr. (Mississippi State) — 89.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +5.06 EPA
• DJ Lagway (Florida) — 76.0 yds · +0.57 EPA/play +4.01 EPA

Rushing

• Davon Booth (Mississippi State) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Montrell Johnson Jr. (Florida) — 68.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Johnnie Daniels (Mississippi State) — 77.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA

Receiving

• Kevin Coleman Jr. (Mississippi State) — 6 rec · 9.0 yds -0.71 EPA
• Mario Craver (Mississippi State) — 3 rec · 62.0 yds -0.04 EPA
• Kelly Akharaiyi (Mississippi State) — 3 rec · 56.0 yds +0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Graham Mertz	Florida	21	90.5%	206	3	+0.50	+10.48
Michael Van Buren Jr.	Mississippi State	15	46.7%	89	0	+0.34	+5.06
DJ Lagway	Florida	7	100.0%	76	0	+0.57	+4.01
Blake Shapen	Mississippi State	22	59.1%	126	1	-0.29	-6.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Florida	Mississippi State
Plays	64	90
EPA / play	+0.324	+0.099
Total EPA	+20.76	+8.93
Success rate	60.9%	44.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.518	-0.034
Rush EPA / play	+0.174	+0.192
Yards	508	470

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mississippi State	3	0	-3.28	Punt
Q1	Florida	3	7	-2.31	Punt
Q1	Mississippi State	5	18	-1.63	Punt
Q1	Florida	13	69	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Mississippi State	9	62	+5.11	Rush TD
Q1	Florida	2	22	-5.25	Fumble
Q2	Mississippi State	3	3	-2.97	Punt
Q2	Florida	7	65	+4.27	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	3	5	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Florida	2	44	+3.43	Pass TD
Q2	Mississippi State	11	43	-0.70	Punt
Q2	Florida	10	91	+6.51	Rush TD
Q2	Mississippi State	6	75	+6.47	Rush TD
Q2	Florida	1	3	-0.82	Ended
Q3	Florida	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q3	Mississippi State	13	76	+7.15	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Florida Gators · Fumble (-5.51 EPA)
2. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Michael Van Buren Jr. rushes for 1 yard (1st & 2) (-5.16 EPA)
3. Q2 · Florida Gators · Ja'Kobi Jackson rushes 10 yards for a touchdown (+3.95 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Blake Shapen rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+3.51 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Johnnie Daniels rushes for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.25 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.15 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Penalty (4th & 3) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Davon Booth rushes for 3 yards (4th & 3) (+3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Florida Gators controlled the final (45–28) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Graham Mertz (Florida) — 206.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Florida at 0.324 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 Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Florida Gators 45, Mississippi State Bulldogs 28 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs?

Florida Gators won with a final score of 45–28.

Where can I find the Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628367.

Who led Florida Gators vs Mississippi State Bulldogs in passing?

Graham Mertz (Florida) led passers with 206.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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