Texas A&M Aggies Blowout Mississippi State Bulldogs 51-10: Live Game Log

The Texas A&M Aggies host the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field on Saturday hoping to become bowl-eligible with their sixth win of the season.

The Texas A&M Aggies host the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field on Saturday hoping to become bowl-eligible with their sixth win of the season. After missing out on bowl games in the last two seasons, Texas A&M can break that skid with one win in its next three contests.

Head coach Jimbo Fisher would like for that to happen this weekend against the Bulldogs. A&M sits at 5-4, just one win away from the six required to participate in a bowl game. The Aggies qualified in 2021 at 8-4 but had to decline an invitation due to not having enough players to play due to illness.

Last season's 5-7 tally sent A&M home after the final regular season game.

A win over Mississippi State would also keep the Aggies from falling to .500 on the year, a mark that some would consider an embarrassment with the talent up and down the roster.

If A&M loses to the Bulldogs, it'll have two more opportunities against Abilene Christian and LSU for bowl eligibility.

Aggies quarterback Max Johnson is out after taking several big hits in the 38-35 loss to Ole Miss last week in Oxford. Former Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson will start against the Bulldogs. Henderson hasn't thrown a pass since 2021 in a backup role, when he completed five of eight passes for 49 yards. He'll be facing a defense that is ranked No. 66 nationally allowing 229.9 yards per game through the air. Last week, Johnson threw for a season-high 305 yards in the loss.

The Bulldogs are trying to snap a two-game losing streak with losses to Auburn and Kentucky. Wideout Lideatrick Griffin leads Mississippi State with 554 yards receiving and registered a school record 256 yards in a loss to South Carolina back in September.

The Bulldogs have won the last two against the Aggies, and have forced at least one turnover in 10 of their last 145 games.

Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...

FIRST QUARTER: Aggies 17, Bulldogs 7

The Aggies will kick off to begin the game.

TOUCHDOWN BULLDOGS: Zavion Thomas takes the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead over the Aggies.

The kick goes 45 yards to the TAMU 20, returned by Owens who FUMBLES and recovers it at the TAMU 20.

Henderson rushes for 12.

Daniels rushes for one, then Henderson completes to Thomas for 31 yards to the MSST 36.

Henderson runs for six, then passes complete to Thomas for 13 to the MSST 17.

PENALTY on TXAM-T.Zuhn Ineligible Downfield Pass 5 yards accepted. No Play.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: QB Jaylen Henderson rushes up the middle for 22 yards and a touchdown for a 7-7 tie with the Bulldogs with 11:47 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 85 yards in six plays and takes 2:58 off the clock.

The Randy Bond kickoff goes into the end zone, returned 21 yards to the MSST 21. PENALTY on TXAM-TXAM Offensive Offside 5 yards accepted.

Parson rushes up the middle for eight, then on 2nd and 2, PENALTY on MSST-J.Hobson False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. On 2nd and 7, Davis rushes 16 yards to the MSST 45 for a first down.

On 1st and 10, PENALTY on MSST-M.Ellis False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. On 1st and 15, Wright passes for two to Griffin, the Parson passes incomplete. On 3rd and 13, PENALTY on MSST-MSST False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play.

INTERCEPTION AGGIES: On 3rd and 18, Parson passes to the right sideline, INTERCEPTED by Harmon at the MSST 47. First down, Aggies.

Daniels runs for five, then five more for a first down.

Henderson keeps it for a gain of one up the middle to the MSST 37, then Henderson completes to Muhammad to the right side for a gain of six. On 3rd and 3, Henderson is sacked by Watson for a loss of eight. The Constantinou punt goes to the MSST 5, fair caught by Thomas with 6:43 left in the first quarter.

Davis runs up the middle for two, then Davis carries off left end for six. On 3rd and 2, Davis is stuffed for no gain by McKinnley Jackson. The punt goes 33 yards to the MSST 43. PENALTY ON MSST - FAIR CATCH INTERFERENCE, 15 YARDS. First down, Aggies.

Rueben Owens runs up the middle for seven, then Henderson pitches to Ainias Smith for three for a first down at the MSST 20.

Henderson runs up the middle for two, then Henderson pitches to Owens for 17 yards on the right side who carries to the MSST 3.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 1st and Goal from the MSST 3, Amari Daniels carries three yards up the middle for a touchdown and a 14-7 lead over the Bulldogs with 2:38 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 31 yards in five plays and takes 2:10 off the clock.

The kickoff goes 60 yards to the MSST 12. PENALTY MSST - HOLDING, 10 YARDS. 

Davis carries up the middle for one.

INTERCEPTION AGGIES: Tyreek Chappell tips the Parson pass and it's INTERCEPTED by Jacoby Matthews at the MSST 14-yard line.

Daniels carries for one, then Henderson carries for six. On 3rd and 3, Henderson is sacked for a loss of six. 

FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 33 for a 17-7 lead over the Bulldogs with 0:00 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes -1 yards in four plays and takes 1:55 off the clock.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER: Aggies 34, Bulldogs 10

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Mike Wright is in at QB for the Bulldogs.

Thomas runs the jet sweep to the right for a gain of three, then Wright keeps up the middle for six. On 3rd and 1 from the MSST 34, Wright carries up the middle short of the marker. On 4th and 1, Wright leaps over the top of the pile, and is stopped short as the Aggies defense holds! First down, Aggies at the MSST 34. 

Henderson throws incomplete in the end zone, then throws incomplete again on the next two downs. 

FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 52 for a 20-7 lead over the Bulldogs with 12:45 left in the first half. The scoring drive goes 0 yards in four plays and takes :15 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Wright passes 27 yards complete to Griffin at the TAMU 48.

Price rushes up the middle for no gain, then runs again for eight to the TAMU 40. On 3rd and 2, Pittman rushes 39 yards. PENALTY on MSST-MSST Illegal Formation 5 yards accepted. No Play. On 3rd and 7, Pittman rushes for 14 yards and a first down.

Wright finds Griffin for five, then Wright rushes for seven.

Wright scrambles for three, then Pittman runs for no gain. On 3rd and 7 from the TAMU 16, Wright is sacked for a loss of two.

FIELD GOAL BULLDOGS: Ferrie is good from 35 for a 20-10 Aggies lead with 6:55 left in the half. The scoring drive goes 62 yards in 10 plays and takes 5:45 off the clock.

The kick goes to the TAMU 27, downed by Smith.

Daniels carries off left tackle for 42 yards to the MSST 30. 

Daniels carries for a loss of one, then Henderson connects with Smith for 11 and a first down at the MSST 19.

Owens carries for no gain, then Henderson throws incomplete. 

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 3rd and 10 from the MSST 19, Ainias Smith catches a screen pass for 19 yards and a touchdown. The kick is good for a 27-10 lead over the Bulldogs. The scoring drive goes 72 yards in six plays and takes 1:57 off the clock.

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Davis runs up the middle for just one, then Wright scrambles to the right for no gain. On 3rd and 9 from the MSST 26, Wright is incomplete, as Shemar Stewart tips the ball at the line. DELAY OF GAME - MSST - 5 YARD PENALTY. The punt goes 39 yards to the TAMU 40, fair caught by Ainias Smith.

Henderson throws incomplete deep down the left sideline for Smith.

TAMU TIMEOUT at 3:38

On 2nd and 10 from the TAMU 40, Henderson completes to Max Wright on a screen to the left, and Max runs for 17 to the MSST 43.

Henderson scrambles left for no gain out of bounds,  then overthrows Noah Thomas deep down the right sideline in the end zone. 

TAMU TIMEOUT at 2:40

On 3rd and 10, Henderson scrambles for 14 yards and a first down at the MSST 29.

Henderson completes to Smith on the left sideline for six, then Owens carries for 12 to the MSST 11 for a first down.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Henderson scrambles down the left sideline for a gain of 11 and a touchdown for a 34-10 lead with 1:20 left in the first half. The scoring drive goes 60 yards in eight plays and takes 2:23 off the clock.

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Wright carries for two, then passes to Thomas in the right flat for a loss of one. 

END OF HALF

THIRD QUARTER: Aggies 48, Bulldogs 10

The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Daniels carries for one, then Henderson completes to Thomas for five. On 3rd and 4, PENALTY on TXAM-C.Bisonts False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. On 3rd and 9, Henderson completes to Daniels for just three. The Constantinou punt goes 54 yards to the MSST 17. 

Davis runs for 46 yards to the TAMU 36.

Wright throws incomplete to the right sideline, then Davis runs for a loss of one. On 3rd and 11, PENALTY on MSST-MSST False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. 

SCOOP -n- SCORE TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 3rd and 16, Wright is sacked by Kerr and FUMBLES the ball. It's recovered by Stewart for 43 yards and a touchdown for a 41-10 lead over the Bulldogs.

The kickoff goes to the MSST 4, returned by Griffin to the MSST 22.

Pittman rushes for nine, then Wright carries for four and a first down.

Griffin carries for two, then Wright scrambles for three. On 3rd and 5, Wright connects with Thomas for nine and another first down.

Wright passes incomplete, then misses Robinson too high. PENALTY on MSST-K.Johnson Ineligible Downfield Pass 5 yards declined. On 3rd and 10, Wright completes to Thomas 28 yards down the right sideline to the MSST 49. 

INTERCEPTION AGGIES: On 1st and 10 from the TAMU 23, Parson passes deep into the end zone down the left sideline, and it's picked off by Tyreek Chappell in the end zone for a touchback.

Owens carries off right guard for four, then Henderson passes incomplete across the middle to Ainias Smith. PENALTY on MSST-D.Richardson Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play, automatic first down.

PENALTY on TXAM-L.Robinson False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play.

Owens carries for two, then Henderson passes incomplete to Thomas, batted down at the line of scrimmage. On 3rd and 13, Henderson connects with Smith down the right sideline for 27 yards to the MSST 36. First down.

Henderson rushes for four, then Owens runs up the middle for five. on 3rd and 1, Owens carries for no gain. On 4th and 1, Daniels carries up the middle for one and a first down.

Henderson passes deep to Thomas incomplete. PENALTY on MSST-S.Preston Defensive Pass Interference 13 yards accepted. No Play. First down, Aggies at the MSST 11.

Owens carries for no gain.

TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 2nd and 10 from the MSST 11, Henderson finds Walker for the score. The kick is good for a 48-10 lead over the Bulldogs with 2:00 left in the third quarter. The scoring drive goes 55 yards in 10 plays and takes 5:12 off the clock.

The kickoff goes to the goal line, returned by Thomas to the MSST 20.

Parson connects with Roberson for 19.

Davis rushes up the middle for three, then Parson completes to Davis for seven and a first down.

Davis rushes for three. 

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

FOURTH QUARTER: Aggies 51, Bulldogs 10

Davis rushes for one. On 3rd and 6, Parson throws incomplete. On 4th and 6, Parson passes incomplete to Roberson. PENALTY on TXAM-D.Harmon Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play.

Parson scrambles for 12.

PENALTY on MSST-P.Lewis False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play.

On 1st and 15, Whittemore takes the pitch and is looking to throw, but is sacked for a loss of one. Then Parson passes incomplete. On 3rd and 16, Parson is sacked for a loss of six by Turner.

Ferrie misses from 49 yards, short and wide right. First down Aggies.

Crownover rushes for seven up the middle, then Baily rushes for six and a first down.

Bailey rushes up the middle for 19.

Bailey rushes up the middle for 14.

Crownover carries for a loss of two, then Bailey loses one. On 3rd and 13, Henderson throws incomplete.

FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 45 for a 51-10 lead over the Bulldogs with 8:44 left in the game.

The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.

Davis runs for two, then Parson passes to Thomas for three. On 3rd and 5, Parson scrambles for no gain. PENALTY on MSST-A.Reese Offensive Holding 10 yards accepted. No Play. On 3rd and 15, Parson is sacked for a loss of four. The Crimmins punt goes 40 yards to the TAMU 44, returned by Smith to the 50.

Freshman Marcel Reed is in at quarterback for the Aggies, and he throws incomplete on first down. Bailey rushes for three. On 3rd and 7 from the MSST 47, Reed scrambles for 13, out of bounds at the MSST 34.

Bailey rushes up the middle for 10.

Reed carries for three, then Bailey gains four. on 3rd and 3 from the MSST 17, Reed scrambles for no gain. On 4th and 3, Reed passes incomplete for a turnover on downs with 3:01 left in the game.

Parson scrambles right for a gain of one, then passes complete to Price for five. On 3rd and 4, Parson throws incomplete to Roberson. The punt goes 41 yards to the TAMU 35, fair caught by Ainias Smith with 1:26 left in the game.

 Bailey rushes for a loss of two then gains two.

END OF GAME