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Recap - Bulldogs Defeat Texas A&M 35-28
Nick Fitzgerald ran for 182 yards as Mississippi State handled Texas A&M by a score of 35-28 on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Mississippi State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +10.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 61.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Nick Fitzgerald rushed for 182 yards, while Aeris Williams added 140 yards in the win. Fred Ross and Keith Mixon added 98 and 54 receiving yards respectively.
Trevor Knight rushed for 54 yards for Texas A&M, while Keith Ford added 33 yards. Jake Hubenak threw for 222 yards for the Aggies, while receivers Christian Kirk and Josh Reynolds had 144 and 85 yards respectively.
Texas A&M was outgained by Mississippi State 574-382 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 29-14 by the Bulldogs.
Texas A&M lost the time of possession battle 37:13-22:47, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Mississippi State takes its act on the road to face Alabama looking for another win. For Texas A&M, they head home to face Ole Miss.