No. 21 Mississippi State beats UMass 34-23
Nick Fitzgerald ran for 135 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 21 Mississippi State over UMass 34-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
23
Mississippi State Bulldogs
34
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMASS | 3 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| MSST | 10 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 34 |
Davis Wade Stadium · 57,374 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 0-24 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W 31-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ UConn Huskies | L 16-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | L 18-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 19-20 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:00 23-34
Deddrick Thomas 83 Yd Punt Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Field Goal 8:18 23-27
Logan Laurent 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:46 20-27
Nick Fitzgerald 10 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Touchdown 12:15 20-20
Nick Fitzgerald 8 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Touchdown 7:15 20-13
Andy Isabella 69 Yd pass from Ross Comis (Logan Laurent Kick)
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Field Goal 8:49 13-13
Jace Christmann 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:59 13-10
Isaiah Rodgers 29 Yd Interception Return (Logan Laurent Kick)
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Field Goal 13:06 6-10
Logan Laurent 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 3-10
Jace Christmann 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:32 3-7
Logan Laurent 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:42 0-7
J.T. Gray 58 Yd Interception Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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MSST
5 plays, 41 yards, 3:38 · End of Game
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UMASS 3:38
5 plays, -2 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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UMASS 5:00
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:56 · Punt Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:00 23-34
Deddrick Thomas 83 Yd Punt Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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MSST 6:56
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:22 · Punt
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UMASS 8:18
10 plays, 47 yards, 4:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:18 23-27
Logan Laurent 26 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 12:48
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:34 · Interception
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UMASS 1:22
7 plays, 66 yards, 3:24 · Fumble
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MSST 4:46
12 plays, 79 yards, 5:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:46 20-27
Nick Fitzgerald 10 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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UMASS 10:22
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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MSST 12:15
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 20-20
Nick Fitzgerald 8 Yd Run (Jace Christmann Kick)
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MSST
1 play, 6 yards, 0:32 · End of Half
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UMASS 0:32
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:49 · Punt
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MSST 3:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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UMASS 4:37
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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MSST 6:10
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:05 · Interception
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UMASS 7:15
4 plays, 78 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:15 20-13
Andy Isabella 69 Yd pass from Ross Comis (Logan Laurent Kick)
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MSST 8:49
11 plays, 68 yards, 4:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 13-13
Jace Christmann 25 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 12:59
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 13-10
Isaiah Rodgers 29 Yd Interception Return (Logan Laurent Kick)
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UMASS 13:06
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:06 6-10
Logan Laurent 48 Yd Field Goal
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MSST
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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UMASS 2:06
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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MSST 5:18
13 plays, 54 yards, 5:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:18 3-10
Jace Christmann 28 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 10:32
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:32 3-7
Logan Laurent 23 Yd Field Goal
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UMASS 13:42
4 plays, 23 yards, 1:18 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:42 0-7
J.T. Gray 58 Yd Interception Return (Jace Christmann Kick)
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Team Stats
UMASS
MSST
12
1st Downs
21
3-13
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
350
Total Yards
393
223
Passing
139
15/28
Comp/Att
14/26
8.0
Yards per pass
5.3
127
Rushing
254
32
Rushing Attempts
45
4.0
Yards per rush
5.6
5-55
Penalties
5-63
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
3
28:35
Possession
31:25
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