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Bulldogs Fall 56-23 Against Auburn - Game Recap

Bo Nix sliced and diced the Bulldogs defense for 335 yards as Auburn handed Mississippi State a 56-23 defeat on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Tigers were a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 46.5.

Bo Nix completed 16 of 21 pass attempts for 335 yards for the Tigers in the win.

Garrett Shrader rushed for 89 yards for Mississippi State, while Kylin Hill added 45 yards. Garrett Shrader threw for 209 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Farrod Green and Osirus Mitchell had 69 and 33 yards respectively.

Auburn outgained Mississippi State 578-334 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-21 by the Tigers.

Mississippi State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:35-27:25 split in that important category.

Auburn looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Florida. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track at Tennessee.