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South Alabama Defeats Mississippi State 21-20 - Recap
South Alabama won 21-20 on Saturday against Mississippi State behind a 113-yard receiving performance from Josh Magee at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Bettors who backed the Jaguars were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +28.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 53.0.
Tyreis Thomas rushed for 83 yards, while Dallas Davis added 23 yards in the win. Josh Magee and Gerald Everett added 113 and 95 receiving yards respectively.
Damian Williams rushed for 93 yards for Mississippi State, while Brandon Holloway added 48 yards. Damian Williams threw for 143 yards for the Bulldogs, while receivers Brandon Holloway and Fred Ross had 40 and 34 yards respectively.
South Alabama was outgained by Mississippi State 382-379 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 22-19 by the Bulldogs.
South Alabama led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 36:41-23:19 split in that important category.
South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Georgia Southern. Mississippi State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. South Carolina.