What Dan Mullen said after Mississippi State's 35-10 win over BYU

On the strength of four touchdowns from quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, Mississippi State coasted over BYU on Saturday. It was a bounce back game following a bye week and two straight blowout losses.

Mullen’s team used 306 rushing yards and 241 passing from Fitzgerald as the Bulldogs passed the 500-yard mark for the third time this season.

Mississippi State improved to 4-2. The Bulldogs play host to Kentucky next week.

After the game, Mullen met with reporters to discuss the victory.

Dan Mullen: "I like the approach our guys had today. I thought we came out with a real workman-like attitude."

— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 14, 2017

Mullen said he's disappointed in some of the sloppiness – penalties, missed tackles – but pleased overall.

— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 14, 2017

Mullen: "Thank all the fans for coming today, but we need a wilder environment next week for a big SEC game."

— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 14, 2017

Mullen says he thinks the receivers played well. "It was great to see Jamal [Couch] making plays downfield."

— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 14, 2017

Mullen says MSU still has a ways to go but, "our guys are starting to grow and mature as a team."

— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 14, 2017