SEC · Week 1 · Game Recap
No. 5 Mississippi State routs No. 24 Penn State, 59-3
Joe Fortunato Jr.'s Bulldogs opened the season with a 56-point road win at Beaver Stadium.
SFL News DeskWeek 1 · Oct 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Mississippi State made the loudest statement of Week 1, beating No. 24 Penn State 59-3 on the road.
Fortunato's Bulldogs went 14-2 last season, went 9-0 in SEC regular-season play and reached the national title game before losing to Miami. They opened 2027 by scoring 59 points and allowing a field goal against a ranked opponent in one of college football's toughest road environments.
| Team | T |
|---|---|
| 5Mississippi State (1-0, 0-0) | 59 |
| 24Penn State (0-1, 0-0) | 3 |
Penn State falls to 0-1.