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Miami Falls To Mississippi State, 17-16

MAC Football Scoreboard: Monday, Dec. 26, 2016
2016 St. Petersburg Bowl

Mississippi State 17, Miami 16
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Miami University football team battled to the end against Mississippi State in the St. Petersburg Bowl on Monday, but the Bulldogs blocked the RedHawks' 37-yard field goal attempt with five seconds remaining to hold on for a 17-16 victory.

Miami (6-7 overall) outgained Mississippi State (6-7 overall) 433-335 yards during the contest, holding the lead until the fourth quarter.