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Early opponent analysis: Mississippi State

Jason Hall

By Jason Hall

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The Kentucky Wildcats (5-2, 2-2 SEC) host No. 1 Mississippi State (6-0, 3-0).ย The Wildcats are coming off a 41-3 loss to LSU last Saturday. Mississippi State looks to extend its undefeated streak with a road victory against a rising SEC program.

Here’s a look at the Bulldogs’ย leaders and their national rankings.

MISSISSIPPI STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS

Passing: Dak Prescottย โ€“ 1,478 yards; 14 TD; 4 INT
Rushing: Josh Robinsonย โ€“ 98 carries; 689 yards; 8 TD
Receiving: De’Runnya Wilsonย โ€“ 18 rec., 319 yards; 6 TD
Tackles:ย Benardrick McKinneyย โ€“ 41 tackles (21 solo, 20 assisted)
Interceptions: Richie Brownย โ€” 3
Sacks: Preston Smithย โ€“ 4.5 sacks

MISSISSIPPI STATE NATIONAL TEAM RANKS

Scoring offense: 41.8ย points per game, No. 9
Scoring defense: 20.0 points per game, No. 20
Passing offense: 265.3 yards per game, No. 41
Passing defense: 116.11 yards per game, No. 42
Rushing offense: 264.3 yards per game, No. 12
Rushing defense: 120.5 yards per game, No. 25

Jason Hall

A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky

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