Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
So, two weeks after a devastating loss to heavy underdog Appalachian State, No. 17 Texas A&M seems to have made a course correction. They have won back-to-back games against AP Top 25 opponents. Mississippi State has not drawn a ranked opponent this season, but its passing offense has been devastating.
The Aggies (3-1, 1-0) head to Mississippi off a win in unlikely fashion, beating No. 10 Arkansas in the Southwest Classic, 23-21, due to a missed field goal. The Bulldogs’ (3-1, 0-1) quarterback Will Rogers dominated Bowling Green, six touchdowns (to tie a school record) in a 45-14 win.
Let’s check the latest NCAAF odds, stats, injury reports, and NCAAF lines for Texas A&M vs Mississippi State. We’ve plenty of Vegas NCAAF odds for you to consider.
Texas A&M Better Against Tough Competition
In Week 2, the Texas A&M Aggies were ranked sixth in the nation, primed to have a solid season before the 17-14 loss to Appalachian State shocked college football. Coach Jimbo Fisher promised changes after that, and while the team has improved, it still has questions at quarterback.
Texas A&M beat No. 13 Miami (Fl). and Arkansas after benching quarterback Haynes King in favor of Max Johnson. Johnson hasn’t been exciting (291 yards and two touchdowns), but hasn’t made any mistakes, either.
Getting the win is what matters, and he has allowed his defense and running game to carry the day. Against the Hurricanes, the Aggies’ defense bent but didn’t break, having surrendered 392 yards. The Razorbacks compiled 415 yards, but a crucial goal-line fumble/TD return flipped the game on its head.
Running back Devon Achane broke out (19 carries, 154 yards, one touchdown).
Bulldogs’ Second Challenge
Coach Mike Leach’s teams tend to maximize their quarterbacks with his “Air Raid” offense, and Rodgers has been no different. Along with his six touchdowns in the last game, there were 405 yards on 50 attempts as MSU dominated.
However, the previous game against LSU was a different story. Rodgers has just 214 yards (42 attempts), with a touchdown and a demoralizing fourth-quarter interception. MSU lost its first SEC game of the season, 31-16, after blowing a 13-0 lead in the second quarter.
It was the Mississippi State Bulldogs‘ first real test of the season. They struggled as the offense and Rodgers were AWOL in the second half.
Defense surendered 204 rush yards (38 carries), as opposing quarterback Jayden Daniels had more than 300 yards combined through the air and ground.
Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Injury Report
Mississippi State’s injury report is empty, while Texas A&M features two names. Leading receiver Ainias Smith is officially out with an season-ending ankle injury, and linebacker Andre White Jr. is day-to-day (undisclosed injury).
Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Head-to-Head
Before Texas A&M joined the SEC, it opposed Mississippi State five times, with the first game dating back to 1912. Since they started playing one another every season, they’ve split 10 meetings.
Last year, the Bulldogs won, 26-22, at A&M, after losing the two previous games.
Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Game Information
- Game: Texas A&M Aggies (3-1) at Mississippi St Bulldogs (3-1)
- Date, Time: Saturday, Oct. 1st, 4:00 p.m ET
- Location: Davis Wade Stadium, Mississippi State, MS
- Texas A&M vs Mississippi Live Stream: ESPN
Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Betting Lines
Texas A&M vs Mississippi State Prediction
Even with Texas A&M being the only ranked team in this game, Mississippi State finds itself as 3½-point home favorites. It was four points in favor of the Bulldogs, and may continue to move in the directions of the Aggies. They’re missing their primary receiving threat in Smith, but Johnson isn’t having much success through the air.
The game’s deciding factor lies in the trenches, and the Aggies ability to run the ball. Theh did do effectively last week, while in the Bulldogs’ only game against a quality opponent, they couldn’t stop the ground game. The Aggies’ defense also held well against the Razorbacks’ pass game in the second half, that after making some mistakes to start the game.
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