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Mississippi State Slips Past No. 12 Arizona State 24-20 on Late TD Pass
Mississippi State secured a 24-20 win over No. 12 Arizona State with a 58-yard touchdown pass in the final 30 seconds, marking their first top 15 nonconference victory since 1991.
- Mississippi State rallied to a 24-20 win over No. 12 Arizona State on September 6 at Davis Wade Stadium, capped by a 58-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Blake Shapen and receiver Brenen Thompson in the final half-minute.
- The Bulldogs, rebounding from a 2-10 season, overcame a late Arizona State lead and strong second-half momentum by the Devils to clinch the win, with Arizona State failing to score on a goal-line opportunity.
- Mississippi State built a 17-0 lead early on, powered by Shapen's 279 yards passing and three touchdowns, while Arizona State responded with 251 rushing yards led by Raleek Brown's 110 yards and Kanye Udoh's 105 yards and a touchdown.
- The winning drive covered 77 yards in five plays over 1:08, concluding with the deep touchdown pass, and an interception by Mississippi State quarterback Sam Leavitt on Arizona State's final possession secured the victory.
- This win represents Mississippi State’s first home victory against a ranked nonconference foe since 1991 and highlights the progress made under head coach Jeff Lebby as the Bulldogs get ready to face Alcorn State next Saturday.
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