Louisville & Lamar lose Tax Slayer

JACKSONVILLE — Freshman Key taon Thompson, making his first start in place of injured quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 24 Mississippi State beat Louisville and 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson in the Tax Slayer Bowl, 31-27. Thompson and Jackson provided many of the highlights — and some lowlights.

Thompson scored twice in the fourth quarter, including a 1-yard plunge with 3:39 remaining that put the Bulldogs (9-4) ahead for good.

Jackson had the Cardinals (8-5) on the move late, but safety Mark McLaurin intercepted his third pass of the game. After a failed fourthdown conversation, Jackson got a final chance in the waning seconds, but his final desperation pass was batted away in the end zone.

IOWA STATE 21, MEMPHIS 20: Iowa State proved its seasonlong bid to raise its standards was more than just a slogan. Allen Lazard tied a Liberty Bowl record with 10 catches and put Iowa State ahead with a remarkable 5-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, and the Cyclones beat No. 19 Memphis 21-20 on the Tigers’ home field.