After besting LSU in overtime last weekend, Alabama (8-1, 5-1) returns home to take on the top team in the nation. The No. 1 Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-0, 6-0) will enter Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday hunting their first SEC championship in many decades.
Before the game, get acquainted with the Bulldogs’ statistical leaders and national ranks.
MISSISSIPPI STATEÂ TEAM LEADERS
Passing:Â Dak Prescott, 2,231 yards, 18 TD, 7 INT
Rushing:Â Josh Robinson, 984 yards, 11 TD
Receiving:Â De’Runnya Wilson, 22 rec., 367 yards, 6 TD
Tackles:Â Benardrick McKinney, 55 total (28 solo, 27 assisted)
Sacks: Preston Smith, 7.0 sacks
Interceptions:Â Will Redmond and Richie Brown, 3 INT each
MISSISSIPPI STATEÂ NATIONAL RANKINGS
Scoring offense: 39.8 points per game, No. 12
Scoring defense: 19.7 points per game, No. 16
Pass offense: 267.2 yards per game, No. 39
Pass defense: 300.6 yards per game, No. 123
Run offense: 254.9 yards per game, No. 16
Run defense: 126.7 yards per game, No. 22
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
