2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team explained
Year: | 2020 |
Team: | Mississippi State Bulldogs |
Sport: | football |
Conference: | Southeastern Conference |
Short Conf: | SEC |
Division: | Western Division |
Record: | 4–7 |
Conf Record: | 3–7 |
Hc Year: | 1st |
Dc Year: | 1st |
Champion: | Armed Forces Bowl champion |
Bowl Result: | W 28–26 vs. Tulsa |
The 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Mike Leach.
In a season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bulldogs compiled a 3–7 record in a 10-game all-SEC schedule. As the NCAA had waived bowl eligibility requirements for the season,[1] the Bulldogs received an invitation to the Armed Forces Bowl where they defeated Tulsa, becoming one of the few bowl teams with a losing record to record a bowl victory.
SEC Media Days
In the preseason media poll, Mississippi State was predicted to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.[2]
Media poll (West Division) |
1 | Alabama | 660 (86) |
2 | LSU | 489 (8) |
3 | Auburn | 488 |
4 | Texas A&M | 454 (2) |
T5 | Ole Miss | 238 |
T5 | Mississippi State | 238 |
7 | Arkansas | 121 | |
Schedule
Mississippi State announced its 2020 football schedule on August 7, 2019.[3] The 2020 schedule consisted of 7 home and 5 away games in the regular season.
The Bulldogs had games scheduled against Alabama A&M, New Mexico, NC State, and Tulane, but were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] [5] [6]
The game between Auburn and Mississippi State was postponed due to an outbreak of COVID-19 on the Mississippi State team. The game was originally scheduled for November 14.
Schedule Source:[7]
Game summaries
At No. 6 LSU
See also: 2020 LSU Tigers football team.
Statistics | MSST | LSU |
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First downs | 24 | 25 |
Total yards | 632 | 425 |
Rushing yards | 9 | 80 |
Passing yards | 623 | 345 |
Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:28 | 29:32 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | | 36–60, 623 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | | 7 carries, 34 yards |
Receiving | | 7 receptions, 183 yards, 2 TDs |
LSU | Passing | | 27–46, 345 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Chris Curry | 9 carries, 47 yards |
Receiving | | 8 receptions, 122 yards, 2TD | |
Arkansas
See also: 2020 Arkansas Razorbacks football team. Statistics
Statistics | ARK | MSST |
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First downs | 17 | 24 |
Total yards | 275 | 400 |
Rushing yards | 63 | 87 |
Passing yards | 212 | 313 |
Turnovers | 2 | 4 |
Time of possession | 23:40 | 36:20 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Arkansas | Passing | | 20–28, 212 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | Trelon Smith | 14 rushes, 48 yards |
Receiving | De'Vion Warren | 4 receptions, 100 yards, TD |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 43–59, 313 yards, TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | | 9 rushes, 39 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 5 receptions, 61 yards | |
At Kentucky
See also: 2020 Kentucky Wildcats football team. Statistics
Statistics | MSST | UK |
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First downs | 18 | 10 |
Total yards | 295 | 157 |
Rushing yards | 20 | 84 |
Passing yards | 275 | 73 |
Turnovers | 6 | 1 |
Time of possession | 34:49 | 25:11 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | | 36–55, 232 yards, 4 INT |
Rushing | | 7 rushes, 17 yards |
Receiving | Kylin Hill | 15 receptions, 79 yards |
Kentucky | Passing | | 8–20, 73 yards, TD |
Rushing | Terry Wilson | 13 rushes, 50 yards |
Receiving | | 2 receptions, 22 yards | |
No. 11 Texas A&M
Statistics
Statistics | TAMU | MSST |
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First downs | 17 | 15 |
Total yards | 325 | 217 |
Rushing yards | 186 | -2 |
Passing yards | 139 | 219 |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:32 | 29:28 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Texas A&M | Passing | | 13–23, 139 yards, 2 TD, INT |
Rushing | | 18 rushes, 114 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Chase Lane | 2 receptions, 70 yards, TD |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 15–18, 120 yards, TD |
Rushing | | 7 rushes, 25 yards |
Receiving | | 5 receptions, 57 yards, TD | |
At No. 2 Alabama
See also: 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide football team and Alabama–Mississippi State football rivalry.
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−31 | 63.5 | |
Statistics
Statistics | MSST | ALA |
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First downs | 12 | 26 |
Total yards | 200 | 499 |
Rushing yards | 37 | 208 |
Passing yards | 163 | 291 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 28:18 | 31:42 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | | 24–37, 147 yards, 2 INT |
Rushing | | 9 rushes, 32 yards |
Receiving | Jo'Quavious Marks | 8 receptions, 38 yards |
Alabama | Passing | | 24–31, 291 yards, 4 TD |
Rushing | | 21 rushes, 119 yards |
Receiving | | 11 receptions, 203 yards, 4 TD | |
Vanderbilt
See also: 2020 Vanderbilt Commodores football team. Statistics
Statistics | VAN | MSST |
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First downs | 30 | 14 |
Total yards | 478 | 204 |
Rushing yards | 142 | -22 |
Passing yards | 336 | 226 |
Turnovers | 5 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:10 | 27:50 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Vanderbilt | Passing | | 31–46, 336 yards, TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | Keyon Henry-Brooks | 20 rushes, 115 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 10 receptions, 114 yards |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 35–46, 226 yards, TD |
Rushing | | 6 rushes, 10 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 9 receptions, 79 yards | |
At No. 13 Georgia
See also: 2020 Georgia Bulldogs football team. Statistics
Statistics | MSST | UGA |
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First downs | 20 | 18 |
Total yards | 358 | 409 |
Rushing yards | 22 | 8 |
Passing yards | 336 | 401 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:07 | 27:53 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | | 41–52, 336 yards, TD |
Rushing | | 8 rushes, 19 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | | 7 receptions, 115 yards, TD |
Georgia | Passing | | 28–38, 401 yards, 4 TD |
Rushing | | 11 rushes, 21 yards |
Receiving | | 8 receptions, 197 yards, 2 TD | |
At Ole Miss
See also: 2020 Ole Miss Rebels football team and Egg Bowl.
Statistics
Statistics | MSST | MISS |
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First downs | 23 | 24 |
Total yards | 479 | 550 |
Rushing yards | 39 | 163 |
Passing yards | 440 | 387 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Time of possession | 32:27 | 27:33 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Mississippi State | Passing | | 45–61, 440 yards, 3 TD |
Rushing | Will Rogers | 4 rushes, 26 yards |
Receiving | | 9 receptions, 176 yards |
Ole Miss | Passing | | 24–36, 385 yards, 2 TD |
Rushing | | 18 rushes, 93 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 12 receptions, 139 yards | |
Auburn
See also: 2020 Auburn Tigers football team.
Statistics
Statistics | AUB | MSST |
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First downs | 19 | 17 |
Total yards | 343 | 240 |
Rushing yards | 218 | 19 |
Passing yards | 125 | 221 |
Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:56 | 29:04 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Auburn | Passing | | 15–32, 125 yards, TD |
Rushing | | 26 rushes, 192 yards |
Receiving | | 3 receptions, 57 yards, TD |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 30–51, 221 yards, TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | | 5 rushes, 30 yards |
Receiving | | 8 receptions, 100 yards | |
Missouri
See also: 2020 Missouri Tigers football team. Statistics
Statistics | MIZ | MSST |
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First downs | 22 | 24 |
Total yards | 342 | 446 |
Rushing yards | 101 | 151 |
Passing yards | 241 | 295 |
Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
Time of possession | 28:57 | 31:03 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Missouri | Passing | | 22–38, 225 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT |
Rushing | | 25 rushes, 121 yards, 2 TD |
Receiving | Keke Chism | 6 receptions, 64 yards, TD |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 21–36, 295 yards, 3 TD, INT |
Rushing | | 12 rushes, 70 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 5 receptions, 129 yards, TD | |
Vs. No. 24 Tulsa (Armed Forces Bowl)
See also: 2020 Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team.
See main article: 2020 Armed Forces Bowl (December). Statistics
Statistics | TLSA | MSST |
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First downs | 27 | 16 |
Total yards | 484 | 271 |
Rushing yards | 137 | 123 |
Passing yards | 347 | 148 |
Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
Time of possession | 31:19 | 28:41 |
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Tulsa | Passing | | 26–46, 347 yards, TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Corey Taylor II | 20 rushes, 80 yards, TD |
Receiving | | 9 receptions, 117 yards, TD |
Mississippi State | Passing | | 19–30, 148 yards, TD |
Rushing | | 11 rushes, 72 yards, TD |
Receiving | Austin Williams | 3 receptions, 42 yards | |
Players drafted into the NFL
See also: 2021 NFL draft.
Notes and References
- DI Council approves football bowl eligibility requirements waiver . NCAA.org . October 14, 2020 . October 22, 2020.
- Web site: Preseason SEC media poll, All-SEC Team announced. September 23, 2020. SECSports.com. Southeastern Conference.
- Web site: 2020 Football Schedule Announced. Mississippi State University Department of Athletics. August 7, 2019. January 11, 2020.
- Web site: Talty . John . SEC moves to conference-only 2020 schedule, pushes back start of season. AL.com. 30 July 2020.
- Web site: Visser . David . SWAC Suspends Fall Football Season. FBSchedules.com . July 20, 2020 . July 21, 2020.
- Web site: Dellenger . Ross . Sources: SEC Adopts Conference-Only Schedule With Sept. 26 Start. Sports Illustrated. 30 July 2020.
- Web site: 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs Football Schedule. FB Schedules. January 11, 2020.