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Mississippi State Falls 27-13 to Tigers - Recap
The Bulldogs had no answer for Jarquez Hunter on Saturday as the Tigers rolled to a 27-13 win at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Auburn was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 40.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jarquez Hunter rushed for 144 yards, while Payton Thorne added 38 yards in the win. Ja'Varrius Johnson and Rivaldo Fairweather added 59 and 31 receiving yards respectively.
Mike Wright rushed for 63 yards for Mississippi State, while Seth Davis added 62 yards. Mike Wright threw for 161 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Zavion Thomas and Antonio Harmon had 112 and 21 yards respectively.
Mississippi State was outgained by Auburn 416-345 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-19 by the Tigers.
The time of possession battle favored Mississippi State as their offense was on the field for 30:44, longer than the 29:16 of their opponents.
Auburn looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Vanderbilt. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kentucky.