Mississippi State
4-6 , 2-4
#1 Alabama
10-0 , 7-0
State Falls At No. 1 Alabama
November 12, 2016 | Football
Despite some struggles on the offensive end, senior wide receiver Fred Ross's 23 yards helped him break Chad Bumphis' record for most career receiving yards in MSU history. Sophomore quarterback Nick Fitzgerald finished 10-of-33 for 145 yards against a stout Alabama defense. Donald Gray hauled in three receptions for 76 yards.
On the other side, Tide freshman quarterback Jalen Hurts had a career day as he passed for 347 yards and four touchdowns on his home turf. Senior linebacker DeAndre Ward led MSU with seven tackles. Jamoral Graham had an interception of Hurts in the first half.
The Bulldogs return home next Saturday, Nov. 19, to continue play in the SEC West, hosting Arkansas at Davis Wade Stadium. That contest will kickoff at 6 p.m. CT and be televised by ESPN2 or ESPNU.
Team Stats
MS 0, UA 3
UA - Adam Griffith 30 yd field goal 10 plays, 63 yards, TOP 2:40
MS 0, UA 10
UA - Calvin Ridley 4 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith kick) 4 plays, 32 yards, TOP 1:27
MS 0, UA 17
UA - A. Stewart 67 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith kick) 2 plays, 67 yards, TOP 0:16
MS 0, UA 24
UA - Jalen Hurts 4 yd run (Adam Griffith kick), 4 plays, 66 yards, TOP 1:14
MS 0, UA 27
UA - Adam Griffith 28 yd field goal 7 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:44
MS 0, UA 30
UA - Adam Griffith 39 yd field goal 12 plays, 43 yards, TOP 2:09
MS 3, UA 30
MS - Westin Graves 47 yd field goal 7 plays, 46 yards, TOP 3:17
MS 3, UA 37
UA - A. Stewart 15 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith kick) 3 plays, 84 yards, TOP 0:45
MS 3, UA 44
UA - A. Stewart 20 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith kick) 3 plays, 58 yards, TOP 0:55
MS 3, UA 51
UA - Trevon Diggs 5 yd pass from Cooper Bateman (A. Pappanastos kick) 6 plays, 61 yards, TOP 2:58
