Mississippi State Defeats Arkansas 7-3 in College Football Matchup

In a game dominated by defense, substitute quarterback Mike Wright steers Mississippi State to win against Arkansas, thwarting the Razorback's struggling offense and delivering the game's only touchdown.

• Mississippi State's substitute quarterback, Mike Wright, helped lead the team to a 7-3 win over Arkansas by throwing for 85 yards and the game's only touchdown, as well as rushing for 60 yards in his first start of the season.
• The Mississippi State defense played a crucial role in the victory, limiting an already struggling Arkansas offense to just four first downs and 78 yards in the first half, with 26-yard field goal being the only points scored by the Razorbacks.
• Mississippi State's win marks a slight improvement in their season standing, but the team still does not pose much of a threat to the league's top-tier teams, while Arkansas has now lost six consecutive games.
• The victory, albeit secured without starting quarterback Will Rogers due to a shoulder injury, saw Wright successfully fit into Rogers' role and effectively utilize his past experience from Vanderbilt.
• Arkansas was left bemoaning their inability to convert close losses into wins this season, with a potential go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter dismissed due to a false start by Mississippi State.

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