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Yards Mississippi State outgained Alabama by. The Bulldogs, bolstered by a strong second half, amassed 428 total yards compared to Alabama’s 335. But three MSU turnovers, all interceptions thrown by quarterback Dak Prescott, proved to be MSU’s undoing. MSU’s 428 yards were the most surrendered by Alabama’s defense this season.
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That’s where MSU’s winning streak, the second-longest in school history, ended Saturday night. Alabama, which broke the streak, was also the last team to beat MSU before this week.
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Safeties MSU had surrendered this year before tailback Josh Robinson was tackled in the end zone by a pair of defenders to get the Crimson Tide on the scoreboard early in the first quarter.
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n With 37 rushing yards on Saturday, Robinson topped the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Robinson is the fourth 1,000-yard rusher for the Bulldogs in Mullen’s six seasons.
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With the 25-20 loss, Mullen fell to 0-6 in his career against Alabama as a head coach. MSU’s leader has beaten every team in the Southeastern Conference’s Western Division with the exception of the Crimson Tide.
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After cruising through an earlier two-game stretch that included wins against LSU and Texas A&M with no interceptions, Prescott has struggled with the turnover bug of late, tossing eight interceptions in his last four SEC games. His three interceptions against Alabama were a season-high.
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Turnovers forced by Mississippi State, the second-straight game MSU has failed to generate a giveaway from its opponent. In its last four games, MSU has forced two turnovers.
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Sack by MSU’s defense on quarterback Sims, who escaped harm time after time, particularly in the second quarter. Defensive end Preston Smith had MSU’s sack.
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With a pair of field goals — the first from 23 yards, the second from 32 — MSU kicker Evan Sobiesk is 8-for-8 on field goals of under 40 yards this season. He is 8-for-9 on the year. His only miss came from 42 yards.
— Brandon Walker
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