ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Bulldogs Defeat NIU 38-10
Mississippi State got a 101-yard performance from Fluff Bothwell as a key part of its 38-10 victory over the Huskies on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Mississippi State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -24.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 48.5.
Fluff Bothwell rushed for 101 yards, while Blake Shapen added 51 yards in the win. Anthony Evans III and Jordan Mosley added 80 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Chavon Wright rushed for 47 yards for NIU, while Telly Johnson Jr. added 46 yards. Josh Holst threw for 135 yards for the Huskies, while receivers DeAree Rogers and Gary Givens had 84 and 19 yards respectively.
NIU was outgained by Mississippi State 452-267 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-14 by the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 31:55-28:05 split in that important category.
Mississippi State heads into a Week 5 battle against Tennessee. NIU, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego State.