- Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Line: Longhorns favored by 21.0 points
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
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The Texas Longhorns (5-2) will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The Bulldogs enter this matchup as 21-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 50.5.
This season, the Mississippi State Bulldogs hold a 4-3 record. In their most recent outing, they faced the Oklahoma Sooners, suffering a loss with a score of 23-15. During that game, the Bulldogs executed 63 plays, accumulating 352 yards. They managed 166 rushing yards from 33 attempts, achieving an average of 5.0 yards per carry. On the defensive end, they conceded 184 yards on 41 carries, averaging 4.5 yards per rush allowed. In the passing game, Mississippi State allowed 22 completions on 29 attempts for 283 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 75.9%.
In terms of scoring efficiency, the Bulldogs average 30.0 points per game, ranking them 50th nationally. They have a season total of 3,078 yards, with 175.0 rushing yards per game. The Bulldogs have tallied 20 touchdown passes and 7 rushing scores, with a total of 165 first downs and 55 penalties resulting in 514 yards. Their turnover count stands at 10.
Defensively, the Bulldogs rank 102nd in college football, surrendering 27.7 points per game. They give up an average of 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and 124.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 872 yards on the ground over the season. In the air, they have allowed 1,872 passing yards, ranked 120th in Division 1, conceding an average of 267.4 yards per game with a 67.1% completion rate against them. Overall, their defensive statistics reveal they allow an average of 392.0 yards per game, placing them 106th nationally, with 15 receiving touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns given up.
The Texas Longhorns come into this matchup with a 5-2 record. They recently clinched a victory over the Ole Miss Rebels, finishing 34-27. In that game, the Longhorns registered 419 total yards on 72 plays, averaging 5.8 yards per play. Their rushing attack averaged 4.9 yards per carry, amassing 207 yards on 42 attempts. Defensively, Texas allowed 30 carries for 113 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per rush. Additionally, their secondary allowed a completion rate of 48.1%, giving up 250 yards on 25 completions from 52 attempts.
Scoring-wise, the Longhorns average 30.7 points per game, placing them 57th in Division 1. They accumulate an average of 370.4 yards per game, currently ranked 85th. With 460 yards in penalties over 48 infractions, they sit 59th in this category. They have also recorded 7 interceptions and allowed 4 fumbles recovered by opponents, with 144 first downs so far. This season, Texas has thrown for a total of 1,570 yards, averaging 224.3 passing yards per game, ranked 74th, while also rushing for an average of 146.1 yards per game and totaling 1,023 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Longhorns concede 19.1 points per game, ranking 29th in college football. They have allowed 751 rushing yards this season (107.3 yards/game) and 4 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they have given up 6 passing touchdowns and 178.1 yards on average per game, placing them 21st in Division 1. Their defense has participated in 476 plays, ranked 74th nationally, and has recorded 2 fumble recoveries and 6 interceptions, allowing a total of 134 points.
Which team will prevail in this college football clash between the Bulldogs and Longhorns?
Prediction: Back the Bulldogs +21.0
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