Despite a tough loss at Neyland Stadium, Mississippi State football demonstrates progress in some areas. Here’s what went right for the Bulldogs against Tennessee.

Sampson became the fifth Tennessee player ever to record five consecutive 100-yard games in a single season. The 5-foot-11, 201-pound running back joins Jay Graham (nine in 1995), Johnnie Jones (six in 1984), Arian Foster (five in 2005) and Chuck Webb (five in 1989).

Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC) has two games remaining in Jeff Lebby's first season as the Bulldogs' head coach. Mississippi State will have its second and final open date of the regular-season in Week 12 after suffering a,