Live Updates: Mississippi State Football vs. Kentucky, 2022

Stay up-to-date as the Bulldogs and Wildcats face off on Saturday night.

No. 16 Mississippi State (5-1, 2-1 SEC) will battle No. 22 Kentucky (4-2, 1-2 SEC) on Saturday night in Lexington. 

The Bulldogs will be looking for their third-consecutive conference win after big victories against Texas A&M and Arkansas. After a crushing loss against South Carolina last weekend, the Wildcats will look to right the ship with the return of signal-caller Will Levis.

Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT in Lexington. 

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First Quarter

Mississippi State won the toss and will receive.

— Theo DeRosa (@Theo_DeRosa) October 15, 2022

Back-to-back offsides penalties to start the game.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

First play of the game is a 16-yard run by Dillon Johnson.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

Mississippi State will punt away. Kentucky takes over at its own 21.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

Chris Rodriguez converts the fourth down for Kentucky. Wildcats now at midfield.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

Kentucky facing a 2nd and 17 after two consecutive penalties.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

FUMBLE! After Kentucky converted the 3rd and 17, Jalen Green recovered the stripped pass. Bulldogs have it.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

Collin Duncan forced that fumble.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

Rogers is sacked on third down, but there's a flag on the play.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 15, 2022

That punt was returned for a touchdown that will NOT stand (and everyone seemed aware of that except the returner). Block in the back against Kentucky.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

31-yard completion from Levis to Key. Kentucky has a first down near midfield.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky converts the 4th and 1 on a QB sneak by Levis.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Holding penalty on Kentucky makes it 1st and 20

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Levis sacked on third down to end the first quarter. It's fourth and long, so Wildcats will punt away after the break!

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Second Quarter

Mississippi State will start at its own 12 after the punt.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers and Griffin connect for the first down. Bulldogs now at their own 31.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

3rd and 3 coming up for the Bulldogs at midfield.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers finds Ducking for the first down. Bulldogs now in Kentucky territory.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers finds Harvey for the first down at the Kentucky 31.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers has to throw away on third down. Bulldogs face a 4th and 9.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

FIELD GOAL! Massimo Biscardi with the 48-yard kick. 8:26 remaining in the second quarter.

Mississippi State: 3
Kentucky: 0

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky will start at its own 25.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky across midfield after Levis picks up the short third down with a QB sneak.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky will attempt to convert the 4th and 8 from the MSU 33.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

On second thought, Kentucky will attempt the 51-yard field goal attempt. Kick is no good!

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

False start makes it 3rd and 15 for the Bulldogs.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Offense will stay on the field for Mississippi State and attempt to convert the 4th and 8.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers' pass on 4th down falls incomplete. Kentucky takes over at its own 35 with 47 seconds left in the half.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

False start on Kentucky with less than 30 seconds before the half. Wildcats call a timeout to avoid the 10-second runoff. That's their 10th penalty of the night.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

DeCamerion Richardson flagged for unnecessary roughness. 15 yard penalty puts Kentucky at the MSU 26.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Richardson flagged again for holding. Kentucky given 10 more yards.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

With nine seconds left, Kentucky will choose to kick a field goal on third down.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Ruffalo's 28-yard kick is good. 0:04 left in second quarter.
Mississippi State: 3
Kentucky: 3

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Halftime:
Mississippi State 3
Kentucky 3

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Third Quarter

Rodriguez with a 10-yard rush to push Kentucky to the 35 to start the third half.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Brown hauls in a long pass from Levis, but the quarterback is on the ground clinching his shoulder. Pass interference is called on MSU and declined.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kaiya Sheron in at quarterback for the Wildcats.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q3 | 11:35
Ruffolo's 37-yard field goal attempt is good. Kentucky has its first lead of the night.
Mississippi State: 3
Kentucky: 6

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Mississippi State will start at its own 25.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers has three consecutive completions for first downs. Bulldogs now at the UK 28.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Bulldogs going for it on fourth and goal from the 1.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q3 | 8:28
TOUCHDOWN, BULLDOGS! Rogers and Austin Williams connect for the one-yard score on fourth down. XP is good.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Will Levis is back in the game.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rodriguez with a 47-yard run to put Kentucky in the MSU red zone.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky facing third and goal from the 3.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Bookie Watson stops Rodriguez on third down. 4th and goal from the 3. Kentucky going for it.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q3 | 4:10
TOUCHDOWN, Kentucky. Levis find Lewis for the three-yard score. XP is good.
Mississippi State: 10
Kentucky: 13

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Tulu Griffin with a 58-yard return from the end zone, but a flag on the play. Holding called on Austin Williams, putting the ball on the Kentucky 27.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers and Walley connect for a 30-yard reception. Bulldogs across midfield.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

False start called on Mississippi State, 2nd and 12.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Another false start on Mississippi State, 3rd and 13.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Mississippi State will punt away on 4th and 7.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

End of Q3 |
Mississippi State: 10
Kentucky: 13

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Fourth Quarter

Mississippi State forces a tipped pass on third down, but a holding call against the Bulldogs gives Kentucky the first down.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Levis finds McClain for 32 yards, and another holding call is made on Mississippi State.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q4 | 11:43
Touchdown, Kentucky. Rodriguez scores from 16 yards out. XP is good.
Mississippi State: 10
Kentucky: 20

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Unnecessary roughness called on Kentucky, putting Mississippi State at its own 40

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Mississippi State with its fifth false start of the night. 3rd and 9 for the Bulldogs.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Shanked punt by George Georgopoulos. 4 yards.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

4th and 2 coming up for the Wildcats. Kentucky offense is staying on the field.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q4 | 8:33
PICK SIX EMMANUEL FORBES! 59-yard interception returned for a touchdown keeps the Bulldogs in it. XP is good.
Mississippi State: 17
Kentucky: 20

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky starting at its own 25.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

3rd and 4 coming up for Kentucky.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky at the MSU 7 after a 50-yard reception.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Q4 | 5:30
Touchdown, Kentucky. Rodriguez with a seven-yard touchdown run. Play is under review to see if he broke the goal line.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Touchdown call stands, Kentucky's XP is good.
Mississippi State: 17
Kentucky: 27

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Rogers throws an interception with four minutes to play. Kentucky takes over at the MSU 33.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Kentucky with a first and gaol again. Less than two minutes remaining in the game.

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022

Final score: Mississippi State 17, Kentucky 27
A tough night all around for the Bulldogs. They will look to right the ship against Alabama in Tuscaloosa next weekend (yikes!)

— Elizabeth Keen (@elizabethfkeen) October 16, 2022