- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Tigers favored by 13.5 points
- Over/Under: 58.5
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This Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-1) are set to visit Tiger Stadium for a showdown against the LSU Tigers (4-2). Oddsmakers have established LSU as 13.5-point favorites, with an over/under line of 58.5.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, currently sporting a 4-1 record for the season, recently faced off against the Missouri Tigers, securing a 31-24 victory. In that game, the Bulldogs executed 40 rushing plays, netting 139 yards at an average of 3.5 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 78 plays, accumulating a total of 499 yards. On defense, Mississippi State allowed the Missouri offense to complete 23 of 40 passes for 295 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 57.5%. They also surrendered 119 rushing yards on 35 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
Throughout this season, the Bulldogs have amassed a total of 2,435 yards. In the touchdown department, they’ve achieved 18 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns, while turning the ball over 7 times. Their offensive efforts have yielded 130 first downs, but they’ve faced setbacks with 40 penalties totaling 349 yards. The Bulldogs are averaging 177.8 rushing yards per game, currently ranking 54th in college football. In terms of scoring, Mississippi State averages 39.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Bulldogs are ranked 109th, allowing 28.0 points per game. Opponents are averaging 3.6 yards per carry against them, totaling 119.6 rushing yards per game over the course of the season. They have conceded a total of 598 rushing yards in 5 games. In the passing game, Mississippi State has allowed 1,300 yards, ranking 96th nationally, with a passing defense that permits 260.0 yards per game and a completion rate of 62.8%. In total, they allow 379.6 yards per game, placing them at 96th nationally, and have given up 9 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
The LSU Tigers come into this matchup with a 4-2 record. In their most recent outing, they triumphed over the McNeese State Cowboys with a decisive 63-14 victory. LSU achieved 6.9 yards per carry, accumulating a total of 366 rushing yards on 53 attempts. The Tigers finished the game with a remarkable 731 total yards and executed 101 plays (averaging 7.2 yards per play). Defensively, LSU allowed 47.1% completion percentage, yielding 94 yards on 8 completions out of 17 attempts through the air, and they held the opposition to 30 rushing attempts for 102 yards (3.4 yards per rush).
The LSU Tigers are averaging an impressive 524.8 yards per game, placing them 4th nationally. With 306 penalty yards accrued from 38 infractions, they sit at 60th in the country concerning penalties. LSU averages 213.7 rushing yards per game, resulting in a season total of 1,282 rushing yards. The offense has thrown 8 interceptions and lost 2 fumbles while recording 167 first downs. Currently, the Tigers rank 9th in the nation, averaging 42.0 points per game. Through their season campaign, they’ve thrown for 1,867 passing yards, averaging 311.2 yards through the air per game, ranking them 8th nationally.
On defense, LSU has allowed a total of 447 rushing yards (averaging 74.5 yards per game) and 7 rushing touchdowns this season. In the passing game, they’ve given up 4 touchdowns and allowed 176.2 yards per game, ranking 30th in college football. Overall, they have conceded 111 total points. The Tigers have recovered 2 fumbles and intercepted 6 passes this year, engaging in 351 defensive plays, placing them 47th nationally. LSU allows an average of 18.5 points per game, currently ranking 33rd in the nation.
Who will emerge victorious in this college football clash between the Bulldogs and Tigers?
Prediction: Bet on the Tigers -13.5
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