LSU (No. 14) vs. Mississippi State (No. 25): Good, old-fashioned SEC slugfest
After dealing with a curveball from Mother Nature in Week 1, LSU’s first contest of the season comes against a tough Mississippi State that could give the Tigers a run for their money.
Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott led his team to an impressive victory over its SEC rival last year, beating LSU 34-29. Mississippi State won the game thanks to a torrid 17-0 start, stunning the faithful fans at Death Valley. Now, they will attempt to make it two in a row after the Bulldogs previously endured a 14-game losing streak against their rival.
And this time they get to do it at home.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding sophomore quarterback Brandon Harris, who will make his first start for LSU this weekend. The untested passer certainly could have used the team’s Week 1 game against McNeese State to dip his toes into the waters before jumping into the deep end this weekend.
No doubt Les Miles will feel inclined to ride his featured back, Leonard Fournette to carry the load, rather than ask Harris to throw the ball overly much in hostile territory.
This nationally televised game will be broadcast on ESPN at 9:15 p.m. ET.