The Mississippi State Bulldogs have won two straight heading into a visit to slumping Auburn. The Tigers are trying to snap a four-game losing streak. It's not clear who will start at quarterback for the Bulldogs. Mike Wright started in place of Will Rogers in a 7-3 win over Arkansas. Rogers has a left shoulder injury.
Mississippi State quarterback Mike Wright celebrates with teammates after defeating Arkansas in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers readies to pass against Western Michigan during second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Starkville, Miss.
The passing games. It’s not much of a competition if Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers’ left shoulder is healed enough for him to start. But without him, the Bulldogs attempted only 12 passes in a 7-3 win over Arkansas. The Tigers have the worst passing offense in the SEC, ranking 121st nationally with an average of 151 yards a game. It remains to be seen if Auburn’s Robby Ashford or Payton Thorne will start or play the most.Mississippi St: QB Mike Wright/Rogers.
Auburn: RB Jarquez Hunter is coming off one of his better games this season, a 91-yard, two-touchdown rushing performance against Mississippi. He hasn’t put up big numbers this season but neither has anyone else on the Tigers’ offense.The Bulldogs’ 7-3 win over Arkansas was the fewest points scored by the winning team in an SEC game since Mississippi State’s 3-2 victory over Auburn in 2008. ... Mississippi State has won the last two meetings.
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