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First Glance: Mississippi State Bulldogs

A trip to Starkville is Jimbo Fisher’s next big test

NCAA Football: Mississippi State at Tennessee Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports

What You Need to Know:

  • The Ags are fresh off a 41-38 upset of #4 Florida, while Mississippi State lost by the astonishingly absurd score of 24-2 in Kentucky on Saturday
  • Go check out For Whom The Cowbell Tolls for the latest on Bulldog Football.

Betting Lines:

  • The Aggies have opened up as 5.5-point favorites on the road.

Historical Notes:

  • Mississippi State leads the all-time series 7-6. The series is tied 4-4 since A&M joined the conference. The Aggies won last year at home, 49-30.
  • Famous MSU attendees include legal heavyweights John Grisham and the original Machine Gun Kelly. Leave others in the comments!

What To Watch For:

  • SchadenLeach: which MSU squad will show up: the one that pantsed the defending champs, or the one that put up 2 points on Kentucky? Mike backed into a corner is a dangerous thing.
  • Can the Aggie run game keep chugging against a solid front seven?

Media Blitz:

  • Venue: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
  • Game Time: 2:00 CT Saturday, October 17
  • Station: SECN ESPN

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