A couple weeks ago, a bowl bid for Arkansas didn’t seem likely. After a four-game winning streak, a second-place finish in the SEC West is now possible.

Arkansas (6-4, 4-2 SEC) will try to keep its offense rolling against Mississippi State (7-3, 3-3 SEC) and slow down dangerous Bulldogs QB Dak Prescott.

The Razorbacks scored 31 points last week against LSU. Over the four-game winning streak, Arkansas has averaged 50.3 points and 523.3 offensive yards per game.

It would be unrealistic to expect to maintain that pace, but Arkansas should be able to move the ball well versus Mississippi State. Although the Bulldogs are ranked in the top 20 in scoring defense, they allow 377 yards per game. That’s 48th best in the country and just slightly better than Ole Miss, which Arkansas burned for 605 yards and 53 (45 in regulation time) points.

To stop Prescott, the Razorbacks defense needs a consistent pass rush. Alabama sacked Prescott nine times and picked him off once while giving up only six points.

Arkansas can’t match Alabama’s pass rush — the Razorbacks have only 13 sacks all year. Still, the Razorbacks need to put pressure on Prescott rather than let him stand in the pocket and find open receivers.

MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS CLOSER LOOK

Key Player, offense: Dak Prescott, Sr., QB – A Heisman Trophy candidate last season, Prescott is even better in 2015. He is a better pocket passer and is consistent taking care of the ball. Prescott has 2,651 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and just two interceptions.

Key Player, offense: Fred Ross, Jr., WR – Besides Prescott, Ross is the Bulldogs’ best offensive weapon. He has 59 receptions for 662 yards and two TDs. Ross also returned a punt for a TD.

Key Player, defense: Richie Brown, Jr., LB – Brown leads Mississippi State with 33 solo tackles, 68 total tackles, and 4.5 sacks. He also has one interception.