Mississippi State defeats Mizzou 31-24 in SEC matchup

Mississippi State secured a 31-24 victory over Mizzou in Starkville, marking the first loss of the season for the Tigers. Despite a mid-game surge where Mizzou outscored the Bulldogs 24-3 across the second and third quarters, Mississippi State responded with a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to clinch the win.

Mizzou quarterback Austin Simmons recorded 295 passing yards and three touchdowns, with two scores caught by Cayden Lee. Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor threw for 360 yards, while edge rusher Daeden Hopkins recorded 3.5 sacks.