Arkansas faces Mississippi State on Saturday in Starkville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Arkansas
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Cincinnati | W 31-24 | Home |
| 09/10 | S Carolina | W 44-30 | Home |
| 09/17 | Missouri St | W 38-27 | Home |
| 09/24 | Texas A&M | L 21-23 | Neutral |
| 10/01 | Alabama | L 26-49 | Home |
| 10/08 | Miss State | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 10/15 | BYU | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/29 | Auburn | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 11/05 | Liberty | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/19 | Mississippi | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/25 | Missouri | 3:30 pm | Away |
Mississippi State
| 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 | W 42-24 | Home |
| 10/08 | Arkansas | 12:00 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 |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Arkansas | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 41 | 17 |
| Sagarin | 28 | 18 |
| Massey Composite | 33 | 10 |
| PiRate Ratings | 18 | 16 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Arkansas | Mississippi St |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 32.0 | 37.0 |
| Scoring Defense | 30.6 | 21.8 |
| Total Offense | 458.6 | 440.0 |
| Rushing Offense | 232.4 | 93.4 |
| Passing Offense | 226.2 | 346.6 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 157.8 | 157.9 |
| Total Defense | 433.0 | 333.0 |
| Rushing Defense | 143.4 | 118.0 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 289.6 | 215.0 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 139.72 | 110.69 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.429 | 0.459 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.625 | 0.667 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.443 | 0.290 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.500 | 0.333 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.783 | 0.941 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.850 | 0.800 |
| Net Punting | 33.0 | 39.7 |
| Punt Returns | 14.4 | 9.3 |
| Kickoff Returns | 28.0 | 26.3 |
| First Downs Offense | 124.0 | 123.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 101.0 | 92.0 |
| Penalties/Game | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 60.6 | 68.6 |
Players to Watch
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer.
Mississippi State
QB Will Rogers, DB Emmanuel Forbes, RB Dillon Johnson, RB Joquavious Marks, OL LaQuinston Sharp, WR Austin Williams, WR Jaden Walley.
Injuries
Arkansas
[WR] Isaiah Sategna (Ankle) – Questionable
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee) – Out
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder) – Out
Mississippi State
None reported.
Source: statfox.com
Arkansas vs. Mississippi State Football Series History
Arkansas leads 18-13
Comments
One of Arkansas weaknesses is their passing defense. The Hogs do put a lot of heat on opposing QBs though. I think State wins this game at home. Maybe not if this one was being played in Fayetteville.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 31, Mississippi St 35
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Mississippi State 34, Arkansas 31
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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