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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-3) are in action on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET versus the Western Michigan Broncos (2-3) at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
The Broncos are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +20.5) against the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 56.5 points).
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Game Info for Mississippi State vs. Western Michigan
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Starkville, Mississippi
- Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | -20.5 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -1489 | +833 |
Mississippi State Pick Insights
- Mississippi State is 1-4-0 against the spread this season.
- Mississippi State is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when favored by 20.5 points or more this season.
- Mississippi State games have gone over the point total on three of five occasions (60%).
Mississippi State Stats & Insights
- On offense, Mississippi State ranks 87th in the FBS with 362.6 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 86th in total defense (391.6 yards allowed per contest).
- Mississippi State is averaging 28 points per game on offense (73rd in the FBS), and ranks 99th on defense with 29.8 points allowed per game.
- Mississippi State is averaging 218 passing yards per game offensively this season (89th in the FBS), and is giving up 256.8 passing yards per game (104th) on defense.
- Mississippi State is averaging 144.6 rushing yards per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and ranks 62nd defensively with 134.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Mississippi State ranks 25th-worst in third-down percentage (33.9%), but has been better on defense, ranking 79th with a 40.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (53rd in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (49th in the FBS), Mississippi State (+1) has the 46th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Mississippi State’s Best Players
- Will Rogers has racked up 1,086 yards (217.2 ypg) on 89-of-149 passing with seven touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
- Jo’Quavious Marks has racked up 420 yards on 72 carries while finding paydirt four times as a runner. He’s also caught 15 passes for 112 yards (22.4 per game).
- This season, Michael Wright has carried the ball 13 times for 114 yards (22.8 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Lideatrick Griffin’s leads his squad with 409 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 25 receptions (out of 30 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Justin Robinson has caught 12 passes for 144 yards (28.8 yards per game) this year.
- Zavion Thomas has been the target of 19 passes and racked up nine catches for 116 yards, an average of 23.2 yards per contest.
- Jett Johnson leads the team with four sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has recorded five TFL, 42 tackles, and two interceptions.
Western Michigan Betting Insights
- So far this year, Western Michigan has put together a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- Western Michigan is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 20.5 points or more this season.
- In Western Michigan’s five games with a set total, three have hit the over (60%).
Western Michigan Pick Insights
- Western Michigan is generating 384 total yards per game on offense this season (75th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 405 total yards per contest (103rd-ranked).
- Western Michigan has been sputtering defensively, ranking 11th-worst with 35.8 points surrendered per game. It has been more productive offensively, putting up 25 points per contest (92nd-ranked).
- With 200.8 passing yards per game on offense, Western Michigan ranks 98th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 98th, allowing 250 passing yards per game.
- From an offensive perspective, Western Michigan is posting 183.2 rushing yards per game (41st-ranked). It ranks 90th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (155 rushing yards allowed per game).
- With a 40% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Western Michigan ranks 72nd in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 77th, giving up a 40.3% third-down rate.
- At 0, Western Michigan sports the 66th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (53rd in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (66th in the FBS).
Western Michigan’s Best Players
- Treyson Bourguet has recored 676 passing yards, or 135.2 per game, so far this season. He has completed 54.8% of his passes and has recorded four touchdowns with one interception. He’s also helped out on the ground with 10.6 rushing yards per game.
- Jalen Buckley is his team’s leading rusher with 94 carries for 551 yards, or 110.2 per game. He’s found paydirt five times on the ground, as well.
- Zahir Abdus-Salaam has racked up 53 carries and totaled 202 yards with three touchdowns.
- Anthony Sambucci’s 207 receiving yards (41.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 11 receptions on 20 targets with four touchdowns.
- Kenneth Womack has put up a 202-yard season so far. He’s caught 18 passes on 29 targets.
- Blake Bosma’s 11 targets have resulted in six catches for 155 yards.
- Mason Nelson has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and nine tackles.
- Tate Hallock has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 34 tackles, one TFL, and two interceptions so far.
