The Mississippi State Bulldogs ended a disappointing season on a positive note Thursday, as they defeated the No. 24 Tulsa Golden Hurricane 28-26 in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas.
In a game that was primarily about defense and the running game, Mississippi State rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging 4.6 yards per carry. That marked one of the best rushing performances of the season for head coach Mike Leach's team.
The Bulldogs also scored a 90-yard defensive touchdown on freshman cornerback Emmanuel Forbes' fifth interception and third pick-six of the season, which shifted the momentum in Mississippi State's favor in the third quarter.