Kentucky football visits Mississippi State on Saturday in Starkville. Here is your first look at Mississippi State.
Mississippi State Season So Far
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04 | LA Tech | W 35-34 | Home |
| 09/11 | NC State | W 24-10 | Home |
| 09/18 | Memphis | L 29-31 | Away |
| 09/25 | LSU | L 25-28 | Home |
| 10/02 | Texas A&M | W 26-22 | Away |
| 10/16 | Alabama | L 9-49 | Home |
| 10/23 | Vanderbilt | W 45-6 | Away |
| 10/30 | Kentucky | 7:00 pm | Home |
| 11/06 | Arkansas | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 11/13 | Auburn | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/20 | TN State | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/25 | Mississippi | 7:30 pm | Home |
Key Stats
| Stat (per game) | Kentucky | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 28.4 | 27.6 |
| Points Allowed | 19.3 | 25.7 |
| Total YDS | 387.7 | 423.7 |
| Pass YDS | 196.9 | 375.0 |
| Rush YDS | 190.9 | 48.7 |
| Total YDS Allowed | 320.9 | 327.0 |
| Pass YDS Allowed | 201.7 | 234.1 |
Mississippi State Injuries and Suspensions
[DE] 10/23/2021 – Jack Harris is “?” Saturday vs Kentucky (Undisclosed)
[QB] 10/20/2021 – Jack Abraham is out indefinitely (Concussion)
[WR] 10/23/2021 – Trip Wilson is out indefinitely (Legal problems)
Source: statfox.com
Challenges for Kentucky
Stopping the Mike Leach passing attack is the major challenge for Kentucky, as is tolerating 40,000 cowbells clanking for three hours. The real problem on the field is quarterback Will Rogers who already has over 2,500 yards passing this season for 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. With a 73 percent completion rate, Rogers has a passing efficiency rating of 138.96. He is prone to sacks (20 this season) so blitzes are highly recommended.
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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