Mississippi St. ends skid vs. Arkansas

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Tyler Russell threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns to lead Mississippi State to a 45-14 victory over Arkansas on Saturday. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Bulldogs (7-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference). It also ends a three-game losing streak against the Razorbacks. Arkansas (4-7, 2-5) moved the ball well to open the game and led 14-7 early in the second quarter. But a series of turnovers and miscues gave life to Mississippi State on both sides of the ball. The Bulldogs led 17-14 at the half and took control of the game for good in the third quarter. Arkansas finished with five turnovers. LaDarius Perkins finished with 137 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns for Mississippi State. Chad Bumphis caught six passes -- two for touchdowns -- setting a single-season school record. For Arkansas, Tyler Wilson finished the game 23 of 29 for 225 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions.