Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State Football: Final Score and Updates as of November 8, 2026

Last verified: November 8, 2026, at 2:28 a.m. UTC (November 7 at 8:28 p.m. Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00).

Vanderbilt defeated Mississippi State 25-23 on November 7, earning its first Southeastern Conference football win of the season. Brock Taylor kicked a school-record six field goals, and the Commodores stopped a late two-point conversion to preserve the road victory in Starkville.

The game is over, so readers looking for a live score should check the final result and postgame statistics instead. Mississippi State’s official game center shows the score by quarter and team statistics; Vanderbilt’s postgame recap explains the decisive plays.

Destaques

• Final score: Vanderbilt 25, Mississippi State 23.
• Taylor made six field goals, including a 55-yarder with 1:46 remaining.
• Mississippi State scored with 32 seconds left but failed on the two-point attempt.
• Both teams stood at 4-5 overall after the game; Vanderbilt was 1-5 in SEC play and Mississippi State was 2-5.

What was the Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State football score?

Vanderbilt won 25-23 after leading 16-0 at halftime. The Bulldogs scored 14 points in the third quarter and added nine in the fourth, but their comeback fell two points short. The official game center lists Vanderbilt’s scoring by quarter as 3, 13, 3 and 6; Mississippi State scored 0, 0, 14 and 9.

The game took place Saturday, November 7, at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. Kickoff was scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00), or 9:15 p.m. UTC. Vanderbilt’s official game-week guide listed SEC Network as the television broadcaster.

Where can I find the score and game updates?

Start with the Mississippi State game center for the final score, quarter-by-quarter breakdown and team totals. Its game information identifies the matchup by date, which helps distinguish it from other Vanderbilt–Mississippi State contests or games in different sports.

For the sequence behind the score, read Vanderbilt’s official recap and postgame notes. The recap covers the late touchdown, conversion attempt and onside kick, while the notes provide historical context. Mississippi State’s football schedule also links to its game center and related coverage.

If a scoreboard still shows an earlier quarter or a scheduled kickoff, refresh it and check that the listing is for November 7, 2026. Score feeds can update at different speeds; the official postgame recap confirms that this game has finished.

How did Vanderbilt hold off Mississippi State?

Vanderbilt built its halftime lead with a Sedrick Alexander touchdown run and three Taylor field goals. Mississippi State answered quickly after the break: AJ Swann found Sanfrisco Magee for a 65-yard touchdown, and a Vanderbilt fumble became a Bulldogs defensive touchdown when Will Whitson returned it 14 yards.

Taylor’s 55-yard field goal extended Vanderbilt’s lead to 25-17 with 1:46 left. Swann then connected with Magee again, this time for a 30-yard touchdown with 32 seconds remaining. Mississippi State needed a two-point conversion to tie, but Swann’s pass went out of the back of the end zone. Vanderbilt recovered the subsequent onside kick.

The finish matters when reading the score: the final margin was two points, but Mississippi State’s last touchdown did not put it ahead. Vanderbilt’s defense still had to stop the conversion, and its recovery of the onside kick prevented another Bulldogs possession.

What do the statistics say about the game?

The official game center gives Vanderbilt a 160-43 advantage in rushing yards and a 39:55 to 20:05 edge in possession time. Mississippi State led in passing yards, 254-168. Vanderbilt also had 20 first downs to the Bulldogs’ 12.

Those numbers help explain the shape of the game without telling the whole story. Vanderbilt sustained more possession, while Mississippi State’s big plays and defensive touchdown brought it back into contention. Taylor’s six field goals supplied 18 of Vanderbilt’s 25 points, making each successful kick consequential in a two-point result.

For individual numbers and any later statistical corrections, use the official game center’s statistics rather than relying on a snapshot from during play. Vanderbilt’s recap reports that quarterback Jared Curtis completed 17 of 27 passes for 168 yards, while Swann completed 23 of 36 for 254 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

What happens next for Vanderbilt and Mississippi State?

Vanderbilt’s next listed game is at home against Alabama on November 14. The school’s schedule lists an 11:45 a.m. kickoff in Nashville, Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00), or 5:45 p.m. UTC. Mississippi State’s schedule lists Auburn in Starkville on November 14 at 11 a.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-06:00), or 5 p.m. UTC. Check the schools’ schedules again closer to kickoff for any changes.

The result gives Vanderbilt its first conference win of the season and leaves both teams at 4-5 overall. Their remaining games will determine their final records; this result alone does not establish a postseason outcome.

FAQ

Who won Vanderbilt vs. Mississippi State?

Vanderbilt won 25-23 on November 7, 2026, in Starkville.

Is the game still live?

No. The game is final. The official Mississippi State game center has the final score and statistics.

Where was the game played?

It was played at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.