Mississippi State scores early, often in rout of Alcorn State

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Mississippi State is 3-0 for the first time since 2018 after beating Alcorn State 63-0 on Saturday at Starkville, Miss., behind Blake Shapen, who completed 10 of 14 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns.

The Braves (0-3) committed three turnovers that led to three touchdowns for the Bulldogs.

With Mississippi State ahead 42-0 at halftime, coaches from both te