NC State faces Mississippi State on Saturday in Starkville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
Team Schedules/Results
NC State
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02 | S Florida | W 45-0 | Home |
| 09/11 | Miss State | 7:00 pm | Away |
| 09/18 | Furman | 7:30 pm | Home |
| 09/25 | Clemson | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/02 | LA Tech | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/16 | Boston Col | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/23 | Miami (FL) | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/30 | Louisville | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/06 | Florida St | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 11/13 | Wake Forest | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/20 | Syracuse | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/26 | N Carolina | 12:00 pm | Home |
Mississippi State
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04 | LA Tech | W 35-34 | Home |
| 09/11 | NC State | 7:00 pm | Home |
| 09/18 | Memphis | 4:00 pm | Away |
| 09/25 | LSU | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/02 | Texas A&M | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/16 | Alabama | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 10/23 | Vanderbilt | 1:00 pm | Away |
| 10/30 | Kentucky | 1:00 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 |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | NC State | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 17 | 43 |
| Sagarin | 31 | 46 |
| Massey Composite | 45 | 41 |
| PiRate Ratings | 41 | 30 |
Key Stats
| Stat (per game) | NC State | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 45.0 | 35.0 |
| Points Allowed | 00.0 | 34.0 |
| Total YDS | 525.0 | 436.0 |
| Pass YDS | 232.0 | 371.0 |
| Rush YDS | 293.0 | 65.0 |
| Total YDS Allowed | 271.0 | 369.0 |
| Pass YDS Allowed | 167.0 | 268.0 |
| Rush YDS Allowed | 104.0 | 101.0 |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 61.5 | 25.0 |
| 3rd Down Conv DEF % | 18.8 | 26.7 |
| Turnover Margin | 2.00 | -2.00 |
Players to Watch
NC State
QB Devin Leary, RB Zonovan Knight, WR Emeka Emezie, OT Ikem Ekwonu, WR Thayer Thomas, LB Payton Wilson, LB Isaiah Moore, DL Daniel Joseph, DB Shyheim Battle, DB Tanner Ingle.
Mississippi State
QB Will Rogers, WR Jaden Walley, RB Jo’quavious Marks, WR Austin Williams, OT Charles Cross, LB Aaron Brule, Jr., LB Tyrus Wheat, DB Jalen Green, DB Martin Emerson, CB Emmanuel Forbes.
Injuries
NC State
None reported.
Mississippi State
[WR] 09/04/2021 – Trip Wilson is “?” Saturday vs NC State ( Legal problems )
[WR] 09/06/2021 – Malik Heath is upgraded to probable Saturday vs NC State ( Undisclosed )
Source: statfox.com
NC State vs. Mississippi State Football Series History
Series tied 3-3
Comments
The cowbells will be clanking in Starkville on Saturday. This is actually one of the better college football games of the weekend. Two teams about evenly rated meeting for an interconference matchup. I think this one will be close with the Bulldogs escaping with the win.
Our Preseason Prediction
Mississippi State 35, NC State 24
Game Week 14Powers.com Prediction
Mississippi State 31, NC State 27
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the Network.
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