Live Football Updates: Mississippi State Faces Memphis in Season Opener

Mississippi State and Memphis will face off at Davis Wade Stadium this evening to open the 2022 college football season.

The two teams met on the gridiron last year, with the Tigers ultimately claiming the 31-29 win. The Bulldogs are looking for revenge and hoping to start off the season with a momentum-building victory.

You can find the latest updates on the score, big plays and stats right here throughout gameday. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT in Starkville.

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First Quarter:

Mississippi State won the coin toss and has elected to receive.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 3, 2022

1Q | 9:53
Will Rogers connects with WR Rara Thomas for a 23-yard touchdown. Massimo Biscardi's XP attempt is good.

Mississippi State: 7
Memphis: 0
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 3, 2022

1Q | 7:25
Memphis QB Seth Henigan is sacked by Nathan Pickering to bring up 4th and 8. Tigers will punt away after just four plays.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 3, 2022

Lightning has been detected within five miles of the stadium. The game will go into a delay until further notice.

Mississippi State will be starting 1st and 10 from the Memphis 44 when we return.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 3, 2022

Mississippi State has returned to the field. No ETA has been announced.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Both teams are leaving the field again. More lightning in the area.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Game will restart at 9:10 PM
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Play has now resumed with 5:17 remaining in the first quarter. Mississippi State has the ball on the Memphis 44-yard line, 1st and 10.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Q1 | 0:53

Rogers connects with Jaden Walley for an eight-yard touchdown. Biscardi's XP attempt is good.

Mississippi State: 14
Memphis: 0
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

1Q | 0:08

Mississippi State's defense forces a quick three-and-out. Punt returner Austin Williams calls a fair catch at the MSU 25-yard line as time expires.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

FIRST QUARTER STATS
QB Will Rogers: 11-for-13, 127 yards, 2 TDs
WR Rara Thomas: 3 receptions, 42 yards, 1 TD
WR Jaden Walley: 3 receptions, 30 yards, 1 TD
RB Dillon Johnson: 6 rush attempts, 26 yards
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Second Quarter:

2Q | 14:58
Rogers' pass is intercepted by Quindell Johnson at MSU 28-yard line
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Q2: 14:03

Mississippi State holds Memphis to a 42-yard field goal attempt, which is made by Chris Howard.

Mississippi State: 14
Memphis: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 10:00
Woody Marks punches it in from the one-yard line. Biscardi's XP attempt is good.

Mississippi State: 21
Memphis: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 8:51

ANOTHER three-and-out for Mississippi State's defense
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 8:36

A play in which Rogers passed to Jamire Calvin was ruled an incomplete pass, but is currently under review as a potential fumble.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Ruling on the field is a complete pass for a loss of a yard.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 2:45
Rogers' pass on third and five at the Memphis nine-yard line fell incomplete, but a holding penalty gives the Bulldogs a fresh set of downs at the five-yard line.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 2:38
Pass interference call on Memphis sets Mississippi State up at the two-yard line, first down.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 1:40
Marks punches it in from two yards out for the Bulldogs' fourth score of the night. Biscardi's XP attempt is good.
Mississippi State: 28
Memphis: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

2Q | 0:35

Mississippi State forces another three-and-out.
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HALFTIME NOTES | Offense
Will Rogers: 23-31, 241 yards, 2 TDs, 1 Int
Woody Marks: 2 rushing TDs
Rara Thomas: 4 catches, 54 yards, 1 TD
Jaden Walley: 3 catches, 30 yards, 1 TD
Caleb Ducking: 2 catches, 38 yards
Oh and... NO PUNTS
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

HALFTIME NOTES | Defense
Jett Johnson: 6 tackles, 0.5 TFL
Decamerion Richardson: 3 tackles
Nathan Pickering: 2 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL
3 three-and-outs, held Memphis to 29 yards of offense
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Third Quarter:

3Q | 14:07
Mississippi State's defense forces its fourth three-and-out of the night. The offense will take over at the Bulldogs' 40-yard line
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

3Q | 10:48
Rogers connects with Caleb Ducking for a 35-yard touchdown to extend Mississippi State's lead. Biscardi's XP attempt is good.
Mississippi State: 35
Memphis: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

3Q | 10:04
Memphis gets 10 free yards on a holding penalty to start the drive, but the Bulldogs' defense holds the Tigers to three plays and a punt once again. State takes over on its own 26-yard line.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

3Q | 7:37
Memphis scores its first touchdown of the night on a 50-yard rush by Jevyon Ducker.
Mississippi State: 35
Memphis: 10
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

3Q | 3:21
Mississippi State gained some momentum heading down the field, but ultimately punted away. Memphis will take over at its own 15-yard line.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

3Q | 0:57
Mississippi State forces a turnover on downs at the Memphis 49-yard line.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

And with that, the third quarter comes to a close. Mississippi State holds on to a 35-10 lead. Bulldogs will start the fourth quarter on the Memphis 27-yard line with a first down.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

Fourth Quarter:

13:31
An incomplete pass by Will Rogers is ruled a backwards pass that is recovered by the defense. Memphis takes over at its own 19.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 10:13
Memphis scores on a roughly 15-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers' two point conversion attempt fails.
Mississippi State: 35
Memphis: 16
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 5:59
Rogers connects with Rufus Harvey for a 33-yard touchdown. Biscardi's XP attempt is good. That pretty much seals the deal here in Davis Wade Stadium!
Mississippi State: 42
Memphis: 16
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 3:14
Henigan scores from one yard out on the QB keeper. XP is good.
Mississippi State: 42
Memphis: 23
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 3:13
Mississippi State recovers the Memphis onside kick at the MEM 44-yard line. They are awarded five yards on a penalty.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 2:05
Rogers with his fifth TD pass of the night, this one from 23-yards out to Justin Robinson. PAT is good.
Mississippi State: 49
Memphis: 23
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

4Q | 1:31
Shawn Preston Jr. recovers a fumble for the Bulldogs at the Memphis 45-yard line. This game should end quickly from here. Sawyer Robertson will take over at quarterback.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022

FINAL SCORE:
Mississippi State (1-0): 49
Memphis (0-1): 23

The Bulldogs will travel out west next weekend to face the Arizona Wildcats.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) September 4, 2022