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

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 had used its remaining timeouts on defense before holding Tennessee to a field goal, so the Bulldogs had a tall task in front of them

Nico Iamaleava is in concussion protocol following an injury in Tennessee's win against Mississippi State on Saturday. Gaston Moore is his bakcup.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn't play in the second half, yet it didn't change the result for Mississippi State football.

Tennessee starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is in concussion protocol, and his status for the game against No. 12 Georgia is undetermined, sources told ESPN.