Arkansas is becoming all too accustomed to playing in thrilling, last-minute shootouts. But the Razorbacks came out on the wrong end Saturday against Mississippi State, losing 51-50 when Cole Hedlund had a 24-yard field goal attempt blocked with less than a minute to play.

What it means: Mississippi State (8-3, 4-3 SEC) vaults from sixth to third in the SEC West with the win over arguably the SEC’s hottest team. Arkansas sees its winning streak halted at four games and needs Ole Miss to beat Mississippi State in next week’s Egg Bowl to have a shot at claiming second place in the division.

What I liked, Arkansas: Arkansas was methodical and never panicked, even when down 31-14 in the second quarter. They stuck with their game plan to work the ball to their tight ends and it paid dividends as Hunter Henry and Jeremy Sprinkle combined for 176 yards and five touchdowns.

What I liked, Mississippi State: When the Mississippi State offense was clicking, the Bulldogs were unstoppable. Dak Prescott was able to work quickly and efficiently and took advantage of an Arkansas secondary that gives up the most passing yards in the SEC. The Bulldogs posted 631 total yards on offense, led by Prescott’s 508 passing yards, five touchdown passes and a rushing score. Mississippi State never gave up, and leave themselves in great shape in the SEC West.

What I didn’t like, Arkansas: We knew Arkansas gives up an SEC-worst 282.3 YPG passing, but the Razorbacks only allowed 12 scores through the air, a relative low number tying them with Alabama entering the week. But Dak Prescott was able to exploit the Hogs’ secondary, thanks in large part to an Arkansas defense that struggled with its tackling, allowing Mississippi State receivers to brutalize them for long scores of 14, 38 and 55 yards.

What I didn’t like, Mississippi State: Mississippi State was rolling, having scored on their first five drives to go up by 17 points. But the Bulldogs imploded with two fumbles and an interception to start the second half that allowed Arkansas to erase that lead faster than you can yell “pig sooie.” Simply put, Mississippi State completely fell apart courtesy of turnovers, bad penalties and dropped passes.

Who is the man: Arkansas QB Brandon Allen: Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott (508 yards) out-threw his Arkansas peer Brandon Allen by 102 yards, but the Razorback senior made his throws count, setting a career high with seven touchdown tosses. Allen finished with  406 yards, going over 400 yards for the third time in his career.

Key Play: This game turned from an easy Mississippi State win into an nail-biter on the very first play of the third quarter when the Arkansas special teams forced Mississippi State return-man Brandon Holloway to fumble the opening kick of the half. Arkansas capitalized with a Brandon Allen 5-yard touchdown throw to Jeremy Sprinkle to slim the Bulldog lead to three points. Arkansas went on to pick off Dak Prescott on the next drive, punching in another touchdown (39-yards Allen to Henry Hunter) less than 21 seconds after Sprinkle’s score to turn the game’s momentum.

What’s next: Mississippi State welcomes rival Ole Miss (8-3, 5-2 SEC) to Starkville in Week 13 for the Egg Bowl. The Rebels are coming off a 38-17 thumping of the No. 15 LSU Tigers. Arkansas looks to finish the year with a win over Missouri (5-6, 1-6), who dropped its Week 12 contest to Tennessee.