Live Updates: Mississippi State Football vs. Auburn, 2022

Mississippi State is set to host Auburn in a Saturday evening showdown on the gridiron just days after athletic director John Cohen left Starkville for the Plains.

The Bulldogs (5-3, 2-3) are entering the game off of an open date, while the Tigers (3-5, 1-4) will play their first game since former head coach Bryan Harsin was fired earlier this week. Neither team has won a game in a few weeks, with MSU's last victory coming dominantly against Arkansas on Oct. 8 and Auburn taking down Missouri in overtime on Sept. 24.

Keep up here as each of the SEC West rivals look to get back on track. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

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First Quarter

Esaias Furdge starting in place of Emmanuel Forbes tonight. Forbes is not dressed out.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Auburn won the coin toss and deferred. Mississippi State will open up on offense.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Tulu Griffin with a long return to the Auburn 38 to start things off for the Bulldogs.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Rogers' first pass of the night is an 12 yard completion to Rara Thomas
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Bulldogs now in the Red Zone after a completion from Rogers to Walley for 17 yards.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Q1 | 12:26
Biscardi nails the 28-yard field goal to put the Bulldogs up early.

Mississippi State: 3
Auburn: 0
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Mississippi State holds Auburn to a three-and-out. 4th and 9 coming up for the Tigers.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Griffin muffs the punt, but he recovers. Bulldogs starting at their own 22.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Big gain alert! Rogers finds Tulu Griffin for the 57-yard gain. Bulldogs at the Auburn 18.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Q1 | 9:16
TOUCHDOWN! Rogers finds Caleb Ducking for the 13-yard score. PAT is good. 🐥

Mississippi State: 10
Auburn: 0
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Another 3-and-out for the Auburn offense, and the Tigers will punt away. Bulldogs take over at their own 21.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 5, 2022

Marks stuffed as he attempts to run for the short third down, it's now 4th and 2 for the Bulldogs. Offense is staying on the field.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

The Bulldogs will punt away rather than going for it -- and it's a beauty. Tigers starting on their own 5.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn converts its first third down of the night on a short run. Tigers have a 1st and 10 at their own 17.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

End of Q1
Mississippi State: 10
Auburn: 0

Tigers looking to go for it on 4th and 1 from their own 26.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Second Quarter

Bulldogs come up with the HUGE fourth down stop on defense. Shawn Preston Jr. on the stop for his team. Bulldogs now have the football at the Auburn 25.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q2 | 14:11
TOUCHDOWN! Rogers finds Rara Thomas for the 22-yard score. XP is good.

Mississippi State: 17
Auburn: 0
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Another 3-and-out for the Tigers, and they will punt away from their own 31. Bulldogs starting at their own 25 after the fair catch.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers fumbles on the play as he is pressured, and Auburn recovers at the MSU 8.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

A bit of a scuffle is breaking out between Auburn and State players near an injured Bulldog. The Tigers were flagged for an illegal blindside block and targeting on the play, which will result in a review.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

No targeting, blindside block makes it 2nd and 25 from the 25.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

4th and 5 coming up for Auburn from the MSU 5, Tigers looking to go for it.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q2 | 8:27
Tigers make the field goal attempt from 27 yards out after deciding against a potential 4th down try.

Mississippi State: 17
Auburn: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q2 | 8:12
TOUCHDOWN! It was bound to happen eventually, but Tulu Griffin with the 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to give the Bulldogs all of the momentum again. XP is good.

Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 3
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

A 17-yard reception by Koy Moore of Auburn is currently being reviewed. The ball was bobbled, but it's unclear if he held on.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Ruling on the field stands, Auburn has the ball 1st and 10 at its own 42.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Tank Bigsby with his first big play of the night: a 38-yard rush to the MSU 20.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Tyrus Wheat flagged for an extremely debatable pass interference, given that the ball hit the turf before it reached the receiver. Auburn has it 1st and 10 at the 16.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Jett Johnson with the sack of Ashford to bring up 4th and 12 from the Auburn 18. Tigers will try the field goal.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q2 | 4:05
Carlson's 42-yard field goal attempt is good.

Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 6
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Austin Williams calls for the fair catch at the MSU 33 after the short kick.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers finds Austin Williams for the first down. Bulldogs now at the Auburn 42.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers with his second fumble of the day with roughly a minute and a half left in the second quarter. Auburn has it at its own 48.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Tyrus Wheat with another huge sack for the Bulldogs on defense, and the Tigers will punt away from their own 43. 58 seconds remain in the half.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

2nd and 10 coming up for the Bulldogs from their own 31 with 13 seconds left in the half
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Halftime

Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 6
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Second half is underway at Davis Wade Stadium. Auburn will start at its 39 after a lengthy kickoff return.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Third Quarter

Collin Duncan with a hard knock on Tank Bigsby brings up a 3rd and 10 for the Tigers at midfield.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn punts away, but Mississippi State will start at its own 3.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn will take over at the MSU 17 after Georgopoulos fumbles the snap on the punt.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q3 | 10:18
Touchdown -- Robby Ashford scores the Tigers' first TD of the night on a 20 yard run up the middle. Tigers 2pt conversion is intercepted in the end zone!

Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 12
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers is intercepted on a tipped pass. Tigers have the ball at the MSU 19 now.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Another big sack for Tyrus Wheat! Tigers facing 3rd and 11 from the 20 now.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

4th and 5 coming up for Auburn, Tigers' offense staying on the field.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

BIG stop... Auburn's 4th down conversion attempt fails. Bulldogs have it at their own 14.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers' pass falls incomplete on third down. Bulldogs punting away once again.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Trafford's punt goes out of bounds at the Auburn 35. Tigers with outstanding field position once again.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q3 | 4:18
Touchdown, Auburn. Ashford with his second TD carry of the game from 18 yards out. XP attempt is good.

Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 19
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Mississippi State will start at its own 28. Kickoff was almost fumbled away.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers sacked on the play. 2nd and 20 coming up for the Bulldogs.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Bulldogs going for it on 4th and 6 from their own 33. Boo birds coming out in Starkville.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Mississippi State punting away now
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn will start at its own 36
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Mississippi State's defense is continuing to pick up the slack. Auburn is held to a three-and-out and will punt away, MSU takes over at its own 23.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers finds Ducking for the 18 yard gain. Bulldogs at their own 38.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

End of Q3:
Mississippi State 24
Auburn 19

Brutal quarter for Mississippi State on offense and special teams.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Fourth Quarter

Mississippi State forced to punt away again.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn starting at its own 30.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Tigers trying to put something together, now at their own 44.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

3rd and 29 coming up for Auburn after an unnecessary roughness call. A must-have stop here.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

4th and 20 for Auburn after the tackle by Collin Duncan. Bulldogs starting at their own 20 on the fair catch.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Mississippi State's offense can't get anywhere, and the punt team is back on.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn starting at its own 40.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q4 | 6:36
Touchdown, Auburn. Bigsby on the 41-yard rush. 2pt conversion fails, making this a one-point game.
Mississippi State: 24
Auburn: 25
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Simeon Price with a nice return to the 35. Bulldogs looking to get the lead back.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Bulldogs will have to go for it on 4th down and 2. Game on the line.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Rogers and Williams appear to connect on the first down, but the play is under review.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Call on the field stands, Mississippi State will have the ball 1st and 10 at its own 46.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Bulldogs with two consecutive first downs on connections from Rogers to Robinson.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q4 | 3:49
TOUCHDOWN, MISSISSIPPI STATE! Rogers and Rara Thomas connect from 33 yards out, and the Bulldogs reclaim the lead. 2pt conversion attempt fails.

Mississippi State: 30
Auburn: 25
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn will get the ball at its 25 after the touchback.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

3rd and 9 coming up for the Tigers.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

A long pass gets Auburn downfield to the 34, a sack gives them 2nd and 12 from the 36.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

3rd and 12 coming up for the Tigers after the timeout.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Ashford is sacked on the 3rd and long, but wait a minute -- a holding penalty gives Auburn 10 yards and the first down.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Q4 | 1:05
Touchdown, Auburn. Tigers score on an 8-yard rush by Jarquez Hunter. 2pt conversion attempt is good, and the Bulldogs now have a minute and two timeouts to try to come up with a response.
Mississippi State: 30
Auburn: 33
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Bulldogs will start at 50 the after a return by Tulu and a facemask penalty against Auburn.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Woody Marks breaks away for the first down! Bulldogs at their own 28 with 43 seconds remaining.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

4Q | 0:34
Biscardi's 44-yard field goal attempt is GOOD!
All tied up here at 33 points apiece with 29 seconds remaining.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

KICK IS RECOVERED BY MISSISSIPPI STATE! Ball was a line drive that bounced off of an Auburn player. Mississippi State at its own 48.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Will Rogers with the 15-yard scramble. What is happening.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Illegal snap called on the offense, Mississippi State has it 3rd and 11 on the 38.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Biscardi's 55-yard attempt falls short, we're in overtime here in Starkville.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Mississippi State has won the toss and elected to defer. Bulldogs will see if they can pick up the stop here.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

3rd and 6 coming up for the Tigers.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Auburn's 3rd down pass is incomplete, bringing up a 4th down and a field goal attempt.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Carlson's field goal attempt is NO GOOD. Bulldogs looking to win it all here.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

Pass interference called on the Tigers near the goal line! Bulldogs have it 1st and goal from the 5.
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022

TOUCHDOWN FOR THE WIN! Woody Marks scores from 5 yards out, and the Bulldogs are now 6-3 on the season!
Mississippi State: 39
Auburn: 33
— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) November 6, 2022