Last Updated: November 19, 2023, 03:00 IST
STARKVILLE, Miss.: Kyle Ferrie hit 4 discipline objectives to assist maintain Mississippi State’s head above water and so they pulled away late in a 41-20 win over Southern Miss on Saturday in a non-convention recreation.
A freshman, Ferrie proved invaluable early when he obtained MSU factors when the group’s offense was stagnant.
Southern Miss gave the Bulldogs all they may deal with 5 days after the firing of head coach Zach Arnett. Arnett was relieved of his duties on Monday morning from Athletics Director Zac Selmon following the Bulldogs’ 51-10 loss to Texas A&M who additionally fired head coach Jimbo Fisher after the sport.
Jakarius Caston single-handedly saved the Golden Eagles within the recreation after scoring a 44-yard scoring reception within the fourth quarter after which returning a kickoff 98 yards with somewhat greater than eight minutes left to scale back the deficit to 26-20.
The Bulldogs (5-6, 1-6 SEC) countered with a 59-yard run to increase the lead with 7:14 remaining. Jett Johnson then sealed it with an interception that he flipped to security Marcus Banks who took it 70 yards for a rating.
MSU had 382 yards of offense with 238 on the bottom. Will Rogers returned to the lineup for the primary time since injuring his shoulder in opposition to Western Michigan on Oct. 7. Rogers was rusty however threw for 2 touchdowns on 12-of-27 passing.
Jeffery Pittman had 10 carries for 98 yards and a landing and Zavion Thomas had three catches for 66 yards. Tulu Griffin caught 4 passes for 32 yards and a rating. The SEC’s high two tacklers, Bookie Watson and Jett Johnson had 39 mixed. Watson had 21 and Johnson 18.
USM had 246 yards of offense with operating again Frank Gore gaining 66 yards on 22 carries and 5 receptions for 29 yards. Caston had two catches for 88 yards and a rating receiving in addition to the 98 yard kick return.
BIG PICTURE
Southern Miss (3-8, 2-5 Sun Belt) has proven some battle in current weeks and have made progress late within the 12 months.
Mississippi State has had an odd season, and the firing of the coach this week made it stranger. A win on Saturday may very well be a shot within the arm with an opportunity at bowl eligibility and one other Egg Bowl win in opposition to Ole Miss on Thanksgiving.
UP NEXT
Southern Miss hosts Troy subsequent Saturday to finish its season.
Mississippi State hosts Ole Miss on Thanksgiving within the Battle of the Golden Egg.
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