REPLAY: MSU’s slow offense results in 27-13 loss to Auburn in week 9 SEC matchup

AUBURN, Ala. — Mississippi State football is on the road for the second straight week as coach Zach Arnett and the Bulldogs play at Auburn on Saturday (2:30 p.m., SEC Network).

MSU (4-3, 1-3 SEC) is coming off a 7-3 win at Arkansas, which marked the first SEC win in Arnett's tenure. Next on the schedule is an Auburn squad looking to jump from the bottom of the conference standings.

Behind coach Hugh Freeze, the Tigers (3-4, 0-4) won their opening three games. However, they haven't won since as they've entered conference play. Auburn's most recent loss came last Saturday against Freeze's former team, Ole Miss.

MSU also opened the season on a strong note with back-to-back wins. However, the Bulldogs dropped their first three SEC games before wins against Western Michigan and Arkansas this month.

Arnett and offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay could be without senior quarterback Will Rogers again in the contest. Rogers' streak of 38 starts was snapped last week as he recovers from a left shoulder injury suffered Oct. 7 against Western Michigan. Backup Mike Wright started in his place last week and will start again if Rogers is sidelined.

Mississippi State football game time, TV channel, betting odds today vs. Auburn

KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m.

TV: SEC Network

BETTING ODDS: Auburn by 6.5, according to BetMGM

Mississippi State football live score updates vs. Auburn

Final Score: Auburn 27, Mississippi State 13

Fourth Quarter

Auburn 27, MSU 13: Bulldogs find their first TD

After three quarter of just field, the Bulldogs offense finally gets things going with a 14 yard reception from quarterback Mike Wright to wide receiver Zavion Thomas. After the PAT MSU trails Auburn 27-13 with 14 minutes left in the game.

Third Quarter

Auburn 27, MSU 6: Tigers continue to rack up points

Kicker Alex McPherson makes his second field goal of the game at 49 yards to show off Auburns offense. Three minutes left in the third quarter and the Tigers are up 27-6.

Auburn 24, MSU 6: Bulldogs opt for FG No. 2

For the first time since the first quarter, the Bulldogs finally get on the board again with a 40 yard field goal by kicker Kyle Ferrie. Mississippi State trails Auburn 24-6 with nine minutes left in the the third.

Second Quarter

Auburn 24, MSU 3: Passing touchdown No. 3 for Thorne

Quarterback Payton Thorne makes his third passing touchdown with 9 seconds left on the clock to add insurance to the score. After running back Jeremiah Cobb made the 7 yard reception and the PAT, Tigers lead 24-3 going into the second half.

Auburn 17, MSU 3: Tigers continue their scoring streak

With seven minutes left in the first half, Tigers kicker Alex McPherson makes a 39 yard field goal to add onto Auburns score. After the two minute drive, Auburn leads Mississippi State 17-3.

First Quarter

Auburn 14, MSU 3: Auburn with another big play

Quarterback Payton Thorne makes his second passing touchdown of the game but this time covering 45 yards to get to wide receiver Ja'Varrius Johnson, After the PAT the Bulldogs lead 14-3 with four minutes left in quarter.

Auburn 7, MSU 3: Ferrie grabs a FG

Trying to catch up early on to the Tigers is the Bulldogs with a 29 yard field goal from kicker Kyle Ferrie. Less than seven minutes on the clock and Mississippi State trails Auburn 7-3.

Auburn 7, MSU 0: Tigers strike first

After a three and a half minute drive, wide receiver makes a 27 yard reception from quarterback Payton Torne to the end zone. After the PAT The Tigers lead the Bulldogs 7-0 with 11 minutes and 38 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter.

Pregame Injury Update: Jo'Quavious Marks

Before the start of Mississippi State vs Auburn, Bulldog running back Jo'Quavious Marks was claimed to be out of the question just before game time. Marks has been struggling with an injury that was sustained in last weeks matchup against Arkansas.

Check back for score updates as Mississippi State football faces Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: REPLAY: MSU falls to Auburn 27-13 in SEC matchup