QB Rogers shakes off rust to help Mississippi State boot Southern Miss 41-20
— Following the firing of head coach Zach Arnett on Monday, Mississippi State had plenty of distractions heading into Saturday afternoon’s showdown with Southern Miss.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Southern Miss Golden Eagles
20
Mississippi State Bulldogs
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| MSST | 3 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 41 |
Davis Wade Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs James Madison Dukes | L 23-54 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ UL Monroe Warhawks | W 35-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 35-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/6/26 | @ Troy Trojans | L 34-55 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:20 20-41
Marcus Banks 60 Yd Interception Return (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 7:14 20-34
Jeffery Pittman 59 Yd Run (Will Rogers Pass to Zavion Thomas for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 7:52 20-26
Jakarius Caston 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
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Field Goal 8:05 13-26
Kyle Ferrie 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:16 13-23
Jakarius Caston 44 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:00 7-23
Jo'Quavious Marks 15 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-16
Kyle Ferrie 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:36 7-13
Kyle Ferrie 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:51 7-10
Lideatrick Griffin 8 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Field Goal 4:00 7-3
Kyle Ferrie 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:07 7-0
Frank Gore Jr. 8 Yd pass from Ethan Crawford (Andrew Stein Kick)
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MSST
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:16 · End of Game
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USM 1:16
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:59 · Downs
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USM 3:20
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:54 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:20 20-41
Marcus Banks 60 Yd Interception Return (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MSST 7:14
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 20-34
Jeffery Pittman 59 Yd Run (Will Rogers Pass to Zavion Thomas for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 7:52 20-26
Jakarius Caston 98 Yd Kickoff Return (Andrew Stein Kick)
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MSST 8:05
13 plays, 65 yards, 5:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:05 13-26
Kyle Ferrie 30 Yd Field Goal
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USM 13:16
7 plays, 62 yards, 3:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:16 13-23
Jakarius Caston 44 Yd pass from Billy Wiles (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MSST 2:04
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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USM 4:26
10 plays, 27 yards, 5:34 · Punt
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MSST 10:00
5 plays, 63 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:00 7-23
Jo'Quavious Marks 15 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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USM 12:39
3 plays, -13 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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MSST
12 plays, 42 yards, 3:59 · Field Goal
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USM 3:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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MSST 5:04
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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USM 6:50
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:35 · Downs
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MSST 9:25
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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USM 10:08
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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MSST 12:36
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 7-16
Kyle Ferrie 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:36 7-13
Kyle Ferrie 29 Yd Field Goal
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USM 13:43
1 play, -11 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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MSST 13:51
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:51 7-10
Lideatrick Griffin 8 Yd pass from Will Rogers (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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USM 1:51
3 plays, -6 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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MSST 4:00
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:00 7-3
Kyle Ferrie 48 Yd Field Goal
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USM 5:15
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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MSST 7:02
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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USM 8:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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MSST 9:40
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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USM 11:07
5 plays, 57 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:07 7-0
Frank Gore Jr. 8 Yd pass from Ethan Crawford (Andrew Stein Kick)
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MSST 12:54
7 plays, 22 yards, 2:04 · Downs
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
USM
MSST
10
1st Downs
18
3-15
3rd down efficiency
6-16
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-1
246
Total Yards
382
141
Passing
144
11/21
Comp/Att
12/27
6.7
Yards per pass
5.3
105
Rushing
238
41
Rushing Attempts
45
2.6
Yards per rush
5.3
6-66
Penalties
6-65
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
31:42
Possession
28:18
Highlights
00:45
House call! Jakarius Caston scores on 98-yard kick return
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00:20
Ethan Crawford throws 8-yard touchdown pass vs. Mississippi State
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00:18
De'monte Russell makes timely sack vs. Southern Miss
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00:19
Seth Davis powers past defense for 12-yard rush
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