re: LSU will win because .... / Moo St. will win because ....

I think our ability to contain Prescott is going to be the key to us winning. You've got to give the guy credit, he is a legitimate threat on offense and in my opinion he is the best offensive threat they have. The only thing that worries me is the fact that they haven't beat us since 1999 in Stark-patch and the law of averages will have to catch up at some point!

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hows m state's receivers??

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Jameon Lewis is their leading receiver with 10 receptions for 107 yards in the first three games, but its not really the passing game that worries me, its Prescott's ability to run the ball. He is the second leading rusher on the team with 273 yards on 40 carries. We just need to keep him contained, especially on the read-option.

i think you're going to see our d line just holding their ground instead of trying to get to their qb, just like we did versus jff. that way they don't over commit and gives them more time to react to the handoff exchange.

To this day, Tulane has more SEC championships than does Mississippi State.

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Bc Vegas says we will

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Tell that to USCw.
I was surprised we are/were a double digit favorite.
Might be just to move the money to State.

The issue with Prescott is that, unlike JF, he can take a hit and shake tackles without making moves or needing space to do it. He is a big, strong guy. That said, he doesn't have enough around him for a win in Tiger Stadium unless our D gets cocky and doesn't show up. I don't see that happening, though.

While Dan Mullen has improved the talent base at MSU and has been to a few bowl games, a lot of people are giving him WAY too much credit. He will do something stupid that will cost his team during the course of this game. Book it. Just because this is his best team at State doesn't mean he's a good SEC coach. When you adjust for the different time and landscape of the SEC in the late 90's to early 2000's, I don't think this State team could hold a candle to Jackie Sherrill's two best squads.

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Improved execution of short/middle passing game

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I truly believe that this alone could take the O to another level. Fournette out in space? Yeah Baby!

LSU Win Will Because:

- We are more talented;
- Our defense is built to stop and contain offenses just like MSU;
- Our offense is no worse than the Jordan Jefferson years and we beat State then;
- We are at home, in a new Tiger Stadium, at night and it is the SEC opener;
- Our kicking game is better;
- FINALLY - we cannot loss this game for if we do, we are realistically looking down the barrel of a 6-6 season.

Reason MSU Will Win:
- Dak Prescott will be the best offensive player in the stadium;
- They have a better front 7 than LSU and outmatch our underwhelming O-line;
- They are due to beat LSU at some point; and
- they have more veterans at critical positions than LSU.

Same state team that hasn't beaten us in 14 years?

Same state team that has to come to TS?

Same state team that just gave up 3 70+ yd Td passes and over 500 total yds to UAB?

Same Dan Mullen coached state team that we took to the woodshed last year?

Yeah it's a wonder why so many people are confident...

LSU will win because they have better talent and home field advantage

MSU could win b/c they will have an effective gameplan to begin the game(like Wisconsin). They will be winning at half. LSU has lucked out many times in recent history. They are due. Also Mullin is a good corch. They are better than we think.