Mississippi State football score vs. Arkansas: Live updates from Davis Wade Stadium

Stefan Krajisnik and Dani Mohr, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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STARKVILLE — Arkansas' last trip to Davis Wade Stadium was a memorable one for the visitors. Led by first-year coach Sam Pittman, the Razorbacks came into Starkville in 2020 and scored their first SEC win since 2017.

On the opposing sideline was first-year coach Mike Leach. Leach's struggles with Mississippi State football against Arkansas carried into last season when the Bulldogs lost on the road.

Leach's third chance to beat Pittman comes Saturday (11 a.m., SEC Network) as No. 25 Arkansas (3-2, 1-2 SEC) returns to Starkville. No. 23 Mississippi State (4-1, 1-1) is a 9.5-point favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

The Bulldogs opened as a slight favorite, but as the status of Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson fluctuated, the line moved strongly in favor of the home team.

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Arkansas is coming off back-to-back losses against Texas A&M and No. 1 Alabama.

MSU, coming off back-to-back wins against Bowling Green and Texas A&M, is looking to improve to 5-1 for the first time since 2014 when it opened with nine wins. The Bulldogs finished 10-3 that season.

Mississippi State vs. Arkansas live score updates, highlights

FINAL SCORE: Mississippi State 40, Arkansas 17

INTERCEPTION MISSISSIPPI STATE

A pass from Malik Hornsby was picked off by Jackie Matthews, and brought to the sideline at the Mississippi State 30.

TOUCHDOWN BULLDOGS

Dillon Johnson rushes into the end zone for 30 yards and extends the Bulldogs' lead. Mississippi State leads 34-17 with 54 seconds remaining in the third.

Touchdown Arkansas

Malik Hornsby connects with Bryce Stevens and rushes in for the score. The Razorbacks cut the deficit 27-17 with 3:33 remaining in the third.

TOUCHDOWN MISSISSIPPI STATE

Rogers connects with Ducking on a 33-yard pass for the score. The Bulldogs miss the extra point and lead 27-10 with 11:16 remaining in the third.

Squib kick recovered by Arkansas to start second half

The Arkansas returner fumbled the Bulldogs squib kick into the end zone before the Razorbacks started their drive from the one.

Touchdown Arkansas

The Razorbacks capitalized on a fourth down stop and Rogers' 68-yard pass to Jadon Haselwood to cut the deficit 21-10 with 1:11 remaining in the half.

TOUCHDOWN MISSISSIPPI STATE

The Bulldogs strike again as Rogers completed a pass to Austin Williams in the end zone. Bulldogs lead 21-0 with 9:03 remaining in the first half.

TOUCHDOWN BULLDOGS

Jaden Walley makes a catch in the end zone on a pass from Will Rogers that was almost picked off. Mississippi State leads 14-0 with 4:40 remaining in the first quarter.

Backup quarterback Cade Fortin starts for Razorbacks

With KJ Jefferson injured, Arkansas backup quarterback Cade Fortin took over and started for the Razorbacks on Saturday.

TOUCHDOWN BULLDOGS

Running back Dillon Johnson rushes into the end zone to get Mississippi State on the board in the opening drive. Bulldogs lead 7-0 with 11:15 remaining in the first quarter

What time, channel is the Mississippi State football game on?

  • Mississippi State takes on Arkansas at 11 a.m.

  • The game is televised on SEC Network.

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Stefan Krajisnik is the Mississippi State beat writer for the Clarion Ledger. Contact him at skrajisnik@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @skrajisnik3.

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