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Mississippi State Stuns No. 12 Arizona State on 58-Yard TD With 30 Seconds Left

The victory underscores Jeff Lebby’s breakthrough as coach, with a potential $500,000 SEC fine looming over the postgame field rush.

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Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs fans crowd around quarterback Blake Shapen (2) and offensive lineman Zack Owens (52) after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devilsat Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Quarterback Sam Leavitt #10 of the Arizona State Sun Devils passes the ball against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks during the second half at Mountain America Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Tempe, Arizona.

Overview

  • Mississippi State won 24-20 after Arizona State took a 20-17 lead on Jesus Gomez’s 18-yard field goal with 1:38 left, then the Bulldogs drove 77 yards in five plays for the decisive score.
  • QB Blake Shapen finished 19-of-33 for 279 yards and three touchdowns, with Brenen Thompson catching six passes for 133 yards and two scores and Anthony Evans III adding nine receptions for 108 yards and a TD.
  • The Sun Devils controlled the ground game with 251 rushing yards, led by Raleek Brown’s 110 and Kanye Udoh’s 105 and a touchdown.
  • Fans rushed the field and tore down goalposts at Davis Wade Stadium, drawing attention to the SEC’s new $500,000-per-incident penalty that could be applied once the league reviews the incident.
  • The victory is Mississippi State’s first over a top-15 nonconference opponent since 1991, moved the Bulldogs to 2-0 after a 2-10 season, and was sealed by Hunter Washington’s interception of Sam Leavitt with 21 seconds remaining.