Published October 3, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 56-23 in college football on Saturday, October 3. The Alabama Crimson Tide gained 483 total yards, including 179 rushing yards, while the Mississippi State Bulldogs had 302 total yards and 18 rushing yards.
The numbers
The Alabama Crimson Tide had 304 net passing yards and 179 rushing yards; the Mississippi State Bulldogs had 284 net passing yards and 18 rushing yards. The Alabama Crimson Tide recorded 22 first downs, possessed the ball for 34:41 and converted 66.7% of third downs. The Mississippi State Bulldogs had 21 first downs, possessed the ball for 25:19 and converted 41.2% of third downs. The Mississippi State Bulldogs had 4 turnovers, while the Alabama Crimson Tide had 2.
Top performers
For the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Kamario Taylor completed 19 of 34 passes for 258 yards, with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, while Kolin Wilson ran for 27 yards on 10 carries. Anthony Evans III caught 12 passes for 166 yards, with 2 touchdowns; Kalvin Dinkins had a sack, and Kyle Ferrie made 1 of 1 field goals.