Southern Miss football cut Mississippi State's lead to 26-20 in the fourth quarter, but couldn't the complete comeback in 41-20 loss.

— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) November 29, 2024 Both offenses slowed down in the second half. Davis made up for his missed field goal with a 43-yard field goal.

Tulsa failed a two-point conversion to tie the game at 21, then Mississippi State took a 28-19 lead. Tulsa would score to cut the lead to just two points, but failed to recover the onside kick.