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Bulldogs Down Memphis 49-23 - Match Report
Will Rogers led the way with 450 passing yards on Saturday as the Bulldogs picked up a 49-23 victory over the Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Mississippi State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -17.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 58.0.
Will Rogers completed 38 of 49 pass attempts for 450 yards for the Bulldogs in the win.
Jevyon Ducker rushed for 63 yards for Memphis, while Brandon Thomas added 33 yards. Seth Henigan threw for 165 yards for the Tigers, while receivers Asa Martin and Eddie Lewis had 58 and 38 yards respectively.
Memphis was outgained by Mississippi State 547-294 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 34-13 by the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 41:11-18:49 split in that important category.
Next game, Mississippi State takes its act on the road to face Arizona looking for another win. For Memphis, they head on the road to face Navy.