Michael Van Buren Jr. accounts for 3 TDs, Mississippi St. beats UMass 45-20
— Following two-months worth of losses, Mississippi State found pay dirt once again.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Massachusetts Minutemen
20
Mississippi State Bulldogs
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| MSST | 0 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
Davis Wade Stadium · 48,617 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:17 20-45
Jakobie Keeney-James 4 Yd pass from AJ Hairston (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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Touchdown 6:51 13-45
Xavier Gayten 72 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Field Goal 10:17 13-38
Kyle Ferrie 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:05 13-35
Jacob Lurie 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:25 10-35
Davon Booth 30 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 11:11 10-28
Johnnie Daniels 36 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 1:56 10-21
Michael Van Buren Jr. 2 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 9:05 10-14
Seydou Traore 19 Yd pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Touchdown 14:27 10-7
Michael Van Buren Jr. 4 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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Field Goal 1:13 10-0
Jacob Lurie 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:23 7-0
Brandon Campbell 3 Yd Run (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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MSST
1 play, -2 yards, 0:13 · End of Game
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MASS 0:17
13 plays, 75 yards, 6:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:17 20-45
Jakobie Keeney-James 4 Yd pass from AJ Hairston (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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MSST 6:51
2 plays, 78 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 13-45
Xavier Gayten 72 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 7:26
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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MSST 10:17
7 plays, 69 yards, 1:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:17 13-38
Kyle Ferrie 24 Yd Field Goal
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MASS 12:05
12 plays, 58 yards, 6:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:05 13-35
Jacob Lurie 35 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 3:25
6 plays, 80 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 10-35
Davon Booth 30 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 5:23
10 plays, 37 yards, 5:48 · Punt
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MSST 11:11
5 plays, 68 yards, 1:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:11 10-28
Johnnie Daniels 36 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 12:58
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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MSST
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:29 · End of Half
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MASS 1:29
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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MSST 1:56
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 10-21
Michael Van Buren Jr. 2 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 6:15
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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MSST 9:05
6 plays, 97 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:05 10-14
Seydou Traore 19 Yd pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 11:16
6 plays, 37 yards, 3:11 · Interception
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MSST 14:27
7 plays, 58 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:27 10-7
Michael Van Buren Jr. 4 Yd Run (Kyle Ferrie Kick)
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MASS 1:13
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:13 10-0
Jacob Lurie 24 Yd Field Goal
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MSST 5:27
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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MASS 7:23
13 plays, 76 yards, 6:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:23 7-0
Brandon Campbell 3 Yd Run (Jacob Lurie Kick)
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MSST 13:55
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:05 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MASS
MSST
25
1st Downs
26
9-17
3rd down efficiency
5-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
335
Total Yards
463
136
Passing
222
17/29
Comp/Att
14/25
4.7
Yards per pass
8.9
199
Rushing
241
49
Rushing Attempts
30
4.1
Yards per rush
8.0
9-99
Penalties
7-62
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
40:49
Possession
19:11
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