Mississippi State Bulldogs defeat South Carolina Gamecocks 41-34: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Mississippi State Bulldogs 41, South Carolina Gamecocks 34
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 41-34 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Mississippi State Bulldogs covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 59.5, with 75 points combined.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks final score and game recap
The South Carolina Gamecocks led 13-0 after the first quarter and 23-14 at halftime. The Mississippi State Bulldogs outscored the South Carolina Gamecocks 27-11 in the second half, 17-0 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kamario Taylor (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 18/26 passing for 251 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Fluff Bothwell (Mississippi State Bulldogs): 21 carries for 115 yards.
- LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina Gamecocks): 25/40 passing for 282 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Matt Fuller (South Carolina Gamecocks): 7 catches for 85 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 7 points.
The spread opened at South Carolina Gamecocks -4 and closed at South Carolina Gamecocks -3.5.
Did Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 75 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, over by 15.5. 37 of the 75 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 58.5 and closed at 59.5.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first quarter, paying -135.
- South Carolina Gamecocks team total 31.5: the over, paying -104, with 34 scored.
- First-half spread: South Carolina Gamecocks -2.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the under, paying -120, with 13 points scored.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -115, with 37 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: South Carolina Gamecocks won the first half, paying -142.
- Mississippi State Bulldogs team total 28.5: the over, paying -108, with 41 scored.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Mississippi State Bulldogs at +136 and the South Carolina Gamecocks at -165. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Carolina Gamecocks a 60% favorite. The Mississippi State Bulldogs won as the underdog at +136: $136 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Mississippi State Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 58.5 to 59.5, and the game went over.
Mississippi State Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Mississippi State Bulldogs 3-0 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 2-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
This result left the South Carolina Gamecocks 2-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Mississippi State Bulldogs and South Carolina Gamecocks?
Next for the Mississippi State Bulldogs: the Missouri Tigers at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the South Carolina Gamecocks: at the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, September 26, 2026.