Mississippi State easily handles Louisiana Tech 57-21
Nick Fitzgerald threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead Mississippi State over Louisiana Tech 57-21 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mississippi State Bulldogs
57
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | 16 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 57 |
| LT | 9 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Joe Aillet Stadium · 28,100 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Vanderbilt Commodores | L 23-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Texas Longhorns | L 3-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Oklahoma Sooners | L 15-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ LSU Tigers | L 0-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | L 23-56 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:15 57-21
Zach Cousar 9 Yd pass from Westin Elliott (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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Touchdown 3:24 57-14
Kylin Hill 2 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Touchdown 9:48 50-14
Jeffery Simmons 90 Yd Fumble Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Touchdown 14:27 43-14
Nick Fitzgerald 44 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 36-14
Jonathan Barnes 45 Yd Field Goal
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 0:41 36-11
Amik Robertson Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 0:41 36-9
Gabe Myles 21 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 7:12 30-9
Nick Fitzgerald 30 Yd Run (Tucker Day Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 23-9
Donald Gray 6 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 16-9
Jordan Thomas 17 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 1:06 10-9
Jeffery Simmons 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Tucker Day Kick)
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Field Goal 5:05 3-9
Tucker Day 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:46 0-9
Kam McKnight 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 13:21 0-3
Jonathan Barnes 27 Yd Field Goal
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MSST
1 play, -1 yard, 0:15 · End of Game
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LT 0:15
15 plays, 90 yards, 6:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:15 57-21
Zach Cousar 9 Yd pass from Westin Elliott (Jonathan Barnes Kick)
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MSST 6:24
11 plays, 55 yards, 5:30 · Downs
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LT 11:54
9 plays, 3 yards, 6:30 · Punt
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MSST 3:24
9 plays, 59 yards, 4:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:24 57-14
Kylin Hill 2 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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LT 7:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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LT 9:48
10 plays, 65 yards, 4:39 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 50-14
Jeffery Simmons 90 Yd Fumble Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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MSST 14:27
2 plays, 72 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:27 43-14
Nick Fitzgerald 44 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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LT 15:00
8 plays, 47 yards, 0:41 · Field Goal
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MSST 0:41
11 plays, 76 yards, 3:56 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 36-14
Jonathan Barnes 45 Yd Field Goal
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 0:41 36-11
Amik Robertson Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 0:41 36-9
Gabe Myles 21 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day PAT blocked)
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LT 4:37
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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MSST 7:12
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:12 30-9
Nick Fitzgerald 30 Yd Run (Tucker Day Kick)
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LT 8:19
6 plays, 9 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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MSST 11:27
2 plays, 14 yards, 0:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 23-9
Donald Gray 6 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day Kick)
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LT 11:54
1 play, -12 yards, 0:17 · Fumble
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MSST 12:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LT 13:39
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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MSST 0:10
1 play, 17 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 16-9
Jordan Thomas 17 Yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day PAT blocked)
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LT 0:16
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:50 · Interception
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LT 1:06
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:06 10-9
Jeffery Simmons 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Tucker Day Kick)
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MSST 2:47
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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LT 4:08
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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MSST 5:05
5 plays, 59 yards, 1:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:05 3-9
Tucker Day 36 Yd Field Goal
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LT 6:46
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:46 0-9
Kam McKnight 1 Yd Run (Jonathan Barnes PAT blocked)
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MSST 7:29
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:33 · Interception
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LT 10:02
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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MSST 12:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
MSST
LT
21
1st Downs
20
5-10
3rd down efficiency
4-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
459
Total Yards
315
132
Passing
163
13/20
Comp/Att
13/30
6.6
Yards per pass
5.4
327
Rushing
152
40
Rushing Attempts
50
8.2
Yards per rush
3.0
5-39
Penalties
3-28
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
23:52
Possession
36:08
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