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Mississippi State Defeats Illinois 19-10 - Recap
The Bulldogs grabbed a Week P victory over the Fighting Illini on Monday, winning 19-10 at Raymond James Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Bulldogs were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 46.5.
Simeon Price rushed for 68 yards, while Jo'quavious Marks added 50 yards in the win. Justin Robinson and Lideatrick Griffin added 81 and 53 receiving yards respectively.
Reggie Love III rushed for 40 yards for Illinois, while Josh McCray added 17 yards. Tommy DeVito threw for 253 yards for the Fighting Illini, while receivers Isaiah Williams and Casey Washington had 114 and 74 yards respectively.
Illinois was outgained by Mississippi State 390-275 yards in Monday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 21-19 by the Bulldogs.
Illinois led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:43-28:15 split in that important category.