Mississippi State
1-2 , 0-0
Toledo
3-0 , 0-0
State Falls To Toledo
September 14, 2024 | Football
Bulldogs will open SEC play next week.
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen completed 72 percent of his passes for 319 yards and two touchdowns, however it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs ultimately fell 41-17 to Toledo at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday.
The Rockets got off to a fast start, doing most of their damage during a 21-point second quarter, and MSU was unable to pull off a comeback.
Kyle Ferrie's 23-yard field goal in the second quarter and Shapen's second-half touchdown tosses to Mario Craver and Kevin Coleman Jr. accounted for the Bulldogs' points. Shapen found Craver from nine yards out in the third quarter ahead of a one-yard connection with Coleman in the fourth.
Eight different State pass catchers had at least 20 yards receiving in the contest. Kevin Coleman Jr. led the way with 77 yards. Craver totaled 54, Seydou Traore racked up 40, Johnnie Daniels had 38, Kelly Akharaiyi notched 32, Justin Ball gathered 30, Creed Whittemore collected 26 and Jordan Mosley had 21.
On the ground, Daniels led the way for the Dawgs as he rushed for 59 yards.
Isaac Smith and Stone Blanton were standouts for the State defense. Smith had a team-high 15 tackles while Blanton had 11. Blanton also forced a fumble.
Next up for State…
MSU will open up the Southeastern Conference portion of its schedule as the Bulldogs welcome Florida to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m., and the game is set to be televised by ESPN.
Team Stats
TOL 7, MSU 0
TOL - Vandeross III,Junior 4 yd pass from Gleason,Tucker (Cunanan,Dylan kick) 12 plays, 70 yards, TOP 06:13
TOL 14, MSU 0
TOL - Newton,Jerjuan 6 yd pass from Gleason,Tucker (Cunanan,Dylan kick) 6 plays, 61 yards, TOP 01:54
TOL 14, MSU 3
MSU - Ferrie,Kyle 23 yd field goal 12 plays, 64 yards, TOP 03:43
TOL 21, MSU 3
TOL - Walendzak,Connor 1 yd run (Cunanan,Dylan kick), 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:26
TOL 28, MSU 3
TOL - Shaw III,Willie 10 yd run (Cunanan,Dylan kick), 9 plays, 78 yards, TOP 02:22
TOL 35, MSU 3
TOL - Newton,Jerjuan 15 yd pass from Gleason,Tucker (Cunanan,Dylan kick) 4 plays, 37 yards, TOP 01:56
TOL 35, MSU 10
MSU - Craver,Mario 9 yd pass from Shapen,Blake (Ferrie,Kyle kick) 13 plays, 72 yards, TOP 04:18
TOL 38, MSU 10
TOL - Cunanan,Dylan 41 yd field goal 14 plays, 52 yards, TOP 08:20
TOL 38, MSU 17
MSU - Coleman Jr.,Kevin 1 yd pass from Shapen,Blake (Ferrie,Kyle kick) 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 03:39
TOL 41, MSU 17
TOL - Cunanan,Dylan 23 yd field goal 8 plays, 44 yards, TOP 04:58
