Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi State Bulldogs End Game in Tie

Starkville MS, September 28, 2025

News Summary

The Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi State Bulldogs faced off in a dramatic college football game that concluded with a 34-34 tie at Davis Wade Stadium. Both teams displayed strong performances, with Tennessee’s quarterback showing resilience in a pivotal fourth quarter. As the game progressed, both teams exchanged leads until the final moments, resulting in a stalemate that highlights the competitiveness of college football in the Southeastern Conference.

Starkville, MS – In a thrilling college football showdown, the Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi State Bulldogs ended the game in a 34-34 tie at Davis Wade Stadium on September 27, 2025. This was a significant matchup for both teams, as Tennessee was seeking its first Southeastern Conference (SEC) victory, while Mississippi State was aiming to remain undefeated.

The game featured Tennessee’s quarterback Joey Aguilar, who was playing in his fifth game with the team. As the match reached a pivotal moment in the 4th quarter, both teams were tied at 34 points. Mississippi State won the coin toss and opted to receive at the beginning of the game, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

Scoring Summary

• MSU Drive 1: Punt – UT 0, MSU 0
• MSU Drive 2: Touchdown Mississippi State (MSU 7, UT 0)
• UT Drive 1: Tennessee Field Goal GOOD (MSU 7, UT 3)
• MSU Drive 3: Punt (MSU 7, UT 3)
• UT Drive 2: Punt (MSU 7, UT 3)
• MSU Drive 4: Tennessee Pick-Six (UT 10, MSU 7)
• MSU Drive 5: Touchdown Mississippi State (MSU 14, UT 10)
• UT Drive 3: Punt (MSU 14, UT 10)
• MSU Drive 6: Mississippi State Field Goal GOOD (MSU 17, UT 10)
• UT Drive 4: Touchdown Tennessee (UT 17, MSU 17)
• UT Drive 5: Tennessee Missed Field Goal (UT 17, MSU 17)
• Halftime score: UT 17, MSU 17
• UT Drive 7: Tennessee Field Goal GOOD (UT 20, MSU 17)
• MSU Drive 9: Mississippi State Field Goal NO GOOD (UT 20, MSU 17)
• UT Drive 8: Tennessee Interception (UT 20, MSU 17)
• MSU Drive 10: Touchdown Mississippi State (MSU 24, UT 20)
• UT Drive 9: Tennessee Punt (MSU 24, UT 20)
• End of 3rd Quarter score: MSU 24, UT 20
• MSU Drive 11: Punt (MSU 24, UT 20)
• MSU Drive 12: Fumble, Tennessee scoop and score (UT 27, MSU 24)
• MSU Drive 13: Mississippi State Field Goal GOOD (UT 27, MSU 27)
• UT Drive 10: Tennessee Turnover (UT 27, MSU 27)
• MSU Drive 14: Touchdown Mississippi State (MSU 34, UT 27)
• UT Drive 11: Touchdown Tennessee (UT 34, MSU 34)

Both teams demonstrated resilience throughout the match, exchanging leads multiple times as the score reached a stalemate. Mississippi State entered the game with a record of 4-1 overall and 0-1 in the SEC, while Tennessee also held a 4-1 overall record but was 1-1 in the SEC.

The game attracted significant attention, televised live on SEC Network and available for streaming on Fubo. Tennessee was favored by 7.5 points over Mississippi State, with an over/under of 62.5 points, indicating high expectations for scoring at this pivotal conference rivalry.

This game marked a notable moment in the season as both teams aim for recognition in a competitive SEC landscape. The tie served as both a disappointment for fans hoping for a clear winner and an affirmation of the competitiveness of college football in the Southeast.

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