HATIESBURG, Miss. – A poor first half was rectified by a spirited quarter from Mississippi State on Saturday against Southern Miss. After clinging to a 13-10 halftime lead, State plowed through the Golden Eagles in the second half for the 34-17 victory. Quarterback Blake Shapen led the way as he returned to the field to […]
HATIESBURG, Miss. – A poor first half was rectified by a spirited quarter from Mississippi State on Saturday against Southern Miss.
After clinging to a 13-10 halftime lead, State plowed through the Golden Eagles in the second half for the 34-17 victory. Quarterback Blake Shapen led the way as he returned to the field to go 26-of-34 for 270 yards, one touchdowns and one interception.
State outgained USM (0-1) 199-25 in the third quarter and outscored the Golden Eagles 21-0 to take a 31-10 advantage.
The Bulldogs (1-0) sputtered on both sides of the ball for most of the first half. MSU had two touchdowns called back on penalties that turned into field goals. It kept the game at 10-10 late in the fourth quarter before a late field goal from Kyle Ferrie made it 13-10 at the half.
Ferrie hit two field goals in the first half with the first being true from 55 yards. That field goal set the school record for longest made field goal besting Artie Cosby from 1985.
MSU’s offense outgained the Golden Eagles 462-301 with 185 yards on the ground on 40 carries. Brenen Thompson led the way with seven catches for 92 yards receiving and Seydou Traore had a touchdown on five catches and 77 yards.
Marshall transfer and 2024 Sun Belt Newcomer of the year Braylon Braxton was 26 of 39 for 199 yards, two touchdowns and an interception and rushed for 58 yards on 12 carries.
Confidence was waning among Bulldog fans in the first half that their team had improved. In the second half, a little order was restored as MSU had a much better second half to give the team momentum heading into a huge matchup against No. 11 Arizona State.
Game time next week is set for 6 p.m.
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