Despite poor weather conditions throughout virtually the entire game, the Mississippi State offense lit up the scoreboard in the first game of the Jeff Lebby era at MSU.
The former Bear slung it for 247 yards and three scores in his first action for Mississippi State and added 44 yards and one touchdown on the ground. Jordan Mosely led the way in receiving for MSU with 104 yards on five receptions for a touchdown grab.
Coleman finished with 117 punt return yards on only five attempts - good enough to earn MSU an average starting field position of Mississippi State's own 41 yard line. The Louisville transfer also added 88 receiving yards and a score through the air to his resume' on the night. Eastern Kentucky's rushing attack proved to be stronger than many Bulldog fans anticipated, although MSU managed to hold EKU to under 4 yards per carry as a team. Joshua Carter finished with 75 yards on 19 carries to lead the Colonels' offense.
MSU added a few scores late with a blocked punt that was picked up by Mario Craver for a touchdown and a pick six late in the contest by Elijah Cannon.For Mississippi State fans that felt a hole in their heart for a lack of offense, Saturday delivered in the best way possible. Lebby's crew was fun to watch, dynamic and tried to take the top of the defense at every worthwhile opportunity.
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