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Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Kentucky Wildcats Recap - Wildcats Win 27-17
The Bulldogs had no answer for Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Saturday as the Wildcats rolled to a 27-17 win at Kroger Field.
Bettors who backed the Wildcats were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 51.0.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. rushed for 197 yards, while JuTahn McClain added 30 yards in the win. Barion Brown and Dekel Crowdus added 62 and 50 receiving yards respectively.
Dillon Johnson rushed for 16 yards for Mississippi State, while Jo'quavious Marks added 14 yards. Will Rogers threw for 203 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Jo'quavious Marks and Austin Williams had 60 and 34 yards respectively.
Mississippi State lost the offensive yardage battle to Kentucky 478-225 yards in Saturday's game. Kentucky had more first downs as that total ended up 24-13.
The time of possession battle favored Kentucky as their offense was on the field for 39:22, longer than the 20:38 of their opponents.
Kentucky looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Tennessee. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track at Alabama.