- Matchup: Missouri Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Odds: Bulldogs favored by 6.5 points
- Over/Under: 58.5 points
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This weekend, the Missouri Tigers (3-0) travel to Davis Wade Stadium for an exciting clash against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-0) on September 26, 2026. The Mississippi State Bulldogs enter the matchup as 6.5-point favorites, with the total set at 58.5 points.
The Missouri Tigers maintain an undefeated record of 3-0 this season. In their most recent outing, they secured a victory over the Troy Trojans with a final score of 27-17. During that game, the Tigers ran 47 plays for a total of 230 yards. The rushing attack was notable, amassing 139 yards on 28 carries, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. On the defensive side, Missouri limited the Trojans to 93 rushing yards on 40 attempts, averaging 2.3 yards per carry. Additionally, the Tigers allowed 18 completions on 32 attempts for 230 passing yards, reflecting a completion rate of 56.3%.
In terms of scoring, the Missouri Tigers are averaging an impressive 39.7 points per game. Their rushing game accounts for 173.7 yards per game, which places them 57th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have totaled 1,261 yards, scoring 8 touchdowns through the air and 6 on the ground. The Tigers have achieved 67 first downs but have faced setbacks with 24 penalties totaling 201 yards. They’ve also turned the ball over twice.
On the defensive front, the Tigers have allowed 513 passing yards, ranking them 37th in Division 1, with an average of 171.0 yards per game through the air and a completion rate of 49.3%. Overall, their defense permits 258.3 yards per contest, positioning them 22nd nationally. They have given up 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, allowing an average of 2.5 yards per rush and a total of 87.3 rushing yards per game this season. In total, the Tigers have yielded 262 rushing yards over 3 games, ranking them 41st in the nation for team defense, allowing 17.3 points per game.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are also 3-0 this season. In their last game, they triumphed over the South Carolina Gamecocks with a score of 41-34. The Bulldogs were productive on offense, notching 393 total yards on 61 plays (averaging 6.4 yards per play). The ground game netted 135 yards on 34 carries, concluding at 4.0 yards per rush. On defense, Mississippi State faced 39 rushing attempts, allowing 149 rushing yards (3.8 yards per carry). The Bulldogs’ secondary allowed a completion percentage of 62.5%, giving up 282 passing yards on 25 completions out of 40 attempts.
The Bulldogs boast an impressive average of 544.7 yards per game, placing them 2nd in Division 1. They have accumulated 236 yards due to penalties from 28 infractions, ranking 6th nationally for penalization. Their rushing attack averages 244.0 yards per game, totaling 732 rushing yards thus far. They’ve thrown only 1 interception and allowed 1 fumble recovery while achieving 82 first downs. In scoring prowess, the Bulldogs rank 10th nationally, averaging 47.0 points per game. They have also amassed 902 passing yards this season, averaging 300.7 passing yards per game, placing them 23rd in Division 1.
Defensively, Mississippi State allows an average of 20.0 points per game, ranking them 59th in Division 1. They have given up 300 rushing yards this year (100.0 yards per game) along with 1 rushing touchdown. In terms of pass defense, they have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air, with an average of 233.7 passing yards per game, ranking 100th in Division 1. The Bulldogs’ defense has been on the field for 210 plays, ranking them 106th in college football, and they have yet to recover any fumbles while securing 2 interceptions this season. In total, they’ve allowed 60 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Tigers vs Bulldogs college football matchup?
Expert’s Prediction: Choose the Tigers +6.5
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