The Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-2) host the Florida Gators (1-2) on Saturday afternoon in an SEC showdown.
Mississippi State lost 41-17 to Toledo last week, their second straight defeat. QB Blake Shapen did total 319 passing yards in the loss, but the Bulldogs’ defense allowed 454 yards on the other side.
Florida fell 33-20 to Texas A&M previously, and now they’ll be on the road for the first time all year.
Will Mississippi State defend their home field, or will the Gators find their way back into the win column?
Florida vs Mississippi State Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Florida | -6 (-120) | O 58.5 (-110) | -250 |
| Mississippi State | +6 (+100) | U 58.5 (-110) | +195 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Florida vs Mississippi State Match Details
- Fixture: Florida Gators @ Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 12:00 PM EST
- Location: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Key Stats
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Bulldogs come in averaging 32 points per game. QB Blake Shapen has thrown for 834 yards this season. He’s thrown for 7 TDs through the air, and he’s thrown 1 Interception. RB Keyvone Lee has rushed for 88 yards on 21 attempts. He’s also rushed for 1 TD this season. WR Kevin Coleman Jr. leads the team with 268 yards on 16 receptions. He has caught 3 TD passes this year.
The Bulldogs give up 26 points per game. The Bulldogs are giving up 388 yards of total offense per game this year. They also allow 174.3 passing yards per game. The Bulldogs’ opponents are averaging 213.7 rushing yards. LB Branden Jennings has been a bright spot on defense, entering with one sack, 15 tackles, and two tfl. Also, CB Elijah Cannon has recorded one interception.
Florida Gators
Florida’s offense has been decent this year. The Gators average 27.3 points per game. QB DJ Lagway has thrown for 541 yards this season. He also enters Saturday’s game with 4 TDs and 3 Interceptions on the year. RB Montrell Johnson has rushed for 166 yards on 33 attempts. He’s also rushed for 3 TD this season. WR Elijhah Badger leads the team with 260 yards on 11 receptions. He also has 1 TD this season.
The Gators allow 27 points per game. The Gators allow 407.3 yards of total offense on average. They’re also giving up 235.7 passing yards per game. The Gators’ opponents average 171.7 rushing yards this season. DL Tyreak Sapp has stood out on defense, coming in with two sacks, 11 tackles, and three tfl. Also, LB Shemar James has recorded one interception.
Prediction
Neither team has looked convincing through the first few weeks, and even though Florida is favored, they’ve played all home games. The Gators are better on paper, and their offense has more weapons, but their defense has struggled a bit. Mississippi State should be able to hang with the visitors, as the Gators have yet to cover the spread in any of their three games so far.
Final Pick
Mississippi State +6 (+100)
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