Texas A&M football meets Mississippi State on Saturday in Starkville. Here is your first look at Mississippi State.
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Mississippi State Season So Far
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Memphis | W 49-23 | Home |
| 09/10 | Arizona | W 39-17 | Away |
| 09/17 | LSU | L 16-31 | Away |
| 09/24 | Bowling Grn | W 45-14 | Home |
| 10/01 | Texas A&M | 4:00 pm | Home |
| 10/08 | Arkansas | 8:00 pm | Home |
| 10/15 | Kentucky | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/22 | Alabama | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 11/05 | Auburn | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | Georgia | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/19 | East Tennessee State | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/24 | Mississippi | 7:00 pm | Away |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Texas A&M | Mississippi St |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 21.2 | 37.2 |
| Scoring Defense | 11.8 | 21.2 |
| Total Offense | 321.0 | 431.8 |
| Rushing Offense | 127.2 | 80.8 |
| Passing Offense | 193.8 | 351.0 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 140.2 | 159.1 |
| Total Defense | 330.0 | 319.2 |
| Rushing Defense | 176.8 | 113.5 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 153.2 | 205.8 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 102.87 | 109.15 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.25 | -0.50 |
Mississippi State Injuries and Suspensions
None reported.
Source: statfox.com
Challenges for Texas A&M
The Bulldogs have the second most productive passing game in the SEC averaging 351 yards per game. Veteran Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers averages 35 completions for 346.5 yards per game. He has 1,386 yards passing for 16 touchdown passes this season. State’s defense is formidable as well allowing just under 320 yards per game on average. The Bulldogs have a balanced defense and are solid at stopping both the run and pass but not among the best at either. A&M has to find a way to slow down the State passing attack. Limiting yards gained after catches is one way to deal with the Bulldogs. Let Mississippi complete 50 passes for 3 or 4 yards on average.
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:00 PM CT (4:00 PM ET). Watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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