Despite being heavy underdogs against No. 1 ranked Texas, Mississippi State put up a surprisingly competitive fight. The Bulldogs, led by a true freshman quarterback, exceeded expectations and showcased potential for improvement in the future.
AUSTIN, Texas – Mississippi State football exceeded the expectations from outside the program against No. 1 Texas on Saturday.
The Bulldogs were 35-point underdogs against the No. 1 team in the nation, starting a true freshman at quarterback and had just lost to a MAC school by several touchdowns two weeks ago. Simply put, Mississippi State had no business being competitive against No. 1 Texas, but it was. So, to answer “what went wrong” feels somewhat unnecessary because there’s a lot to for fans in maroon and white to like.Mississippi State allowed its true freshman at quarterback to be sacked six times in his first-ever start at the collegiate level. That’s not a recipe for success, but that kind of experience isn’t the end of the world for Mississippi State.
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