Mississippi State Bulldogs 2026 stats and results
The Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC) are 4-1 in the 2026 season through October 3, 2026, scoring 39 points per game and allowing 28.
Leading players: Kamario Taylor (290 passing yards per game); Fluff Bothwell (80.6 rushing yards per game); Anthony Evans III (114.8 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Mississippi State Bulldogs at LSU Tigers
October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). LSU Tigers stats and results. Full game preview.
| MSST | LSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-1 | 4-2 |
| Points per game | 39 (20th) | 42 (9th) |
| Points allowed per game | 28 (28th) | 18.5 (105th) |
| Passing yards per game | 311.2 (9th) | 309.3 (12th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 260 (12th) | 172.5 (111th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 177.6 (53rd) | 211.3 (27th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 120.4 (95th) | 74.2 (133rd) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 37.8 (47th) | 45.5 (9th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 33.4 (94th) | 29.5 (122nd) |
| Completions per game | 22.4 (23rd) | 23 (19th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 22.6 (12th) | 16.8 (94th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4-1 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 5 | 4-1 | 39 | 28 |
| Home | 3 | 2-1 | 38.7 | 31 |
| Road | 2 | 2-0 | 39.5 | 23.5 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 4-1 | 39 | 28 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 5-5 | 32.9 | 34.6 |
Points per game: 39, ranked 29th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 28, ranked 178th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 11, ranked 73rd of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | MSST | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 311.2 | 260 |
| Rushing yards | 177.6 | 120.4 |
| Rushing attempts | 37.8 | 33.4 |
| Completions | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| Pass attempts | 34.2 | 36 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Sacks | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Averages over 5 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | MSST | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 311.2 | 11th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 177.6 | 79th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 260.0 | 229th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 120.4 | 66th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 72.0 | 30th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 6.79 | 33rd of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 9.10 | 18th of 263 |
| Completion % | 65.5% | 62nd of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 4.70 | 92nd of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 47.5% | 110th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.3% | 124th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 5.48 | 124th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 7.22 | 144th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 62.8% | 172nd of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 3.60 | 70th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 1.1% | 225th of 263 |
| Sacks | 2.6 | 40th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs Alabama Crimson Tide | L | 23-56 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Missouri Tigers | W | 31-24 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ South Carolina Gamecocks | W | 41-34 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ Minnesota Golden Gophers | W | 38-13 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs UL Monroe Warhawks | W | 62-13 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L | 29-43 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | vs Ole Miss Rebels | L | 19-38 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | @ Missouri Tigers | L | 27-49 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | vs Georgia Bulldogs | L | 21-41 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | @ Arkansas Razorbacks | W | 38-35 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs Texas Longhorns | L | 38-45 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | @ Florida Gators | L | 21-23 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the LSU Tigers, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Mississippi State Bulldogs player stats
Quarterbacks
- Kamario Taylor (QB)
Running backs
- Fluff Bothwell (RB)
- Kolin Wilson (RB)
- Xavier Gayten (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Anthony Evans III (WR)
- Marquis Johnson (WR)
- Sam West (TE)
- Sanfrisco Magee (WR)
- Zion Ragins (WR)
Mississippi State Bulldogs head-to-head
- Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Missouri Tigers (2 meetings)
SEC
- Georgia Bulldogs (6-0)
- Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1)
- Missouri Tigers (5-1)
- Tennessee Volunteers (5-1)
- Kentucky Wildcats (5-1)
- Texas Longhorns (4-1)
- Ole Miss Rebels (4-1)
- Florida Gators (4-2)
- LSU Tigers (4-2)
- Oklahoma Sooners (3-2)
- Auburn Tigers (3-2)
- Texas A&M Aggies (3-3)
- Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3)
- South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3)
- Arkansas Razorbacks (2-4)
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- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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