Mississppi State's New Coach Gets First Victory

By: AP | Alabama's13.com
Published: September 06, 2009

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Chris Relf threw three touchdowns and
ran for another as Mississippi State overcame a slow start in Dan
Mullen's coaching debut to beat Jackson State 45-7 on Saturday
The Bulldogs shrugged off a half-hour lightning delay, 12
penalties and two turnovers to win in the first matchup between the
teams from the Southwestern Athletic Conference and the
Southeastern Conference.
Relf found Chad Bumphis on two of his scoring passes and also
rushed for 82 yards. Tyson Lee got the start, but Relf took over in
key situations. He was efficient in the pocket as well, completing
7 of 10 passes for 75 yards.
The Bulldogs got plenty of help from the Tigers, who had 15
penalties for 95 yards and five turnovers. Jackson State rarely
left its side of the field and Mississippi State scored 24 points
after four turnovers deep in Tigers territory.