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Griffin’s kick return leads Mississippi St. over NC St.

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By THEO DEROSA
Associated Press

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Lideatrick Griffin returned the opening kickoff for a 100-yard touchdown, and Mississippi State’s defense took it from there in a 24-10 win over North Carolina State. The Bulldogs held the Wolfpack to 4.5 yards per play. Quarterback Will Rogers was 33-for-49 passing for 294 yards and two touchdowns for Mississippi State. NC State scored its only touchdown with 1:06 left in the game on a 4-yard pass from Leary to Thayer Thomas.

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