Daniels, LSU storm back from 13 down to beat Bulldogs, 31-16
— LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged from the locker room with red, swollen bruises around his left eye — and a smile on his face.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Mississippi State Bulldogs
16
LSU Tigers
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSST | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| LSU | 0 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 31 |
Tiger Stadium (LA) · 98,520 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 |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:50 16-31
Armoni Goodwin 47 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 6:53 16-24
Josh Williams 7 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 14:11 16-17
Jayden Daniels 3 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Field Goal 6:31 16-10
Ben Raybon 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:56 13-10
Damian Ramos 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:46 13-7
Jaray Jenkins 8 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 2:14 13-0
Rara Thomas 13 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Ben Raybon Kick)
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Touchdown 7:30 6-0
Jo'quavious Marks 37 Yd Run (Ben Raybon PAT failed)
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LSU
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:06 · End of Game
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MSST 3:06
5 plays, 38 yards, 1:44 · Interception
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LSU 4:50
4 plays, 59 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:50 16-31
Armoni Goodwin 47 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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MSST 6:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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LSU 6:53
14 plays, 85 yards, 6:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:53 16-24
Josh Williams 7 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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MSST 12:54
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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LSU 14:11
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 16-17
Jayden Daniels 3 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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LSU 0:33
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:44 · Fumble
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MSST 2:17
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Downs
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LSU 3:45
6 plays, 25 yards, 2:46 · Downs
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MSST 6:31
10 plays, 34 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:31 16-10
Ben Raybon 45 Yd Field Goal
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LSU 10:56
9 plays, 69 yards, 2:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:56 13-10
Damian Ramos 35 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 13:29
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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LSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:18 · End of Half
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MSST 0:18
4 plays, 24 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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LSU 0:46
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 13-7
Jaray Jenkins 8 Yd pass from Jayden Daniels (Damian Ramos Kick)
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MSST 2:14
3 plays, 48 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:14 13-0
Rara Thomas 13 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Ben Raybon Kick)
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LSU 3:08
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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MSST 6:01
6 plays, -2 yards, 4:10 · Punt
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LSU 10:11
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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MSST 11:37
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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LSU 14:16
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:37 · Fumble
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MSST 14:53
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:09 · Downs
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LSU 1:02
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MSST 3:04
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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LSU 5:03
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MSST 7:30
9 plays, 87 yards, 4:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:30 6-0
Jo'quavious Marks 37 Yd Run (Ben Raybon PAT failed)
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LSU 12:25
7 plays, 26 yards, 2:35 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MSST
LSU
15
1st Downs
20
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-4
4th down efficiency
1-2
289
Total Yards
417
214
Passing
210
24/42
Comp/Att
22/37
5.1
Yards per pass
5.7
75
Rushing
207
22
Rushing Attempts
38
3.4
Yards per rush
5.4
3-40
Penalties
7-39
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:18
Possession
32:42
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