Arkansas vs. Mississippi State updates: Live NCAA Football game scores, results for Saturday
Live scores, highlights and updates from the Arkansas vs. Mississippi State football game
The Arkansas Razorbacks should come into this matchup well-rested after a week off from action. Arkansas and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off in an SEC battle at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.
The Razorbacks ran circles around the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions two weeks ago, and the extra yardage (504 yards vs. 223 yards) paid off. Arkansas was completely in charge, breezing past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 45-3 at home. The Arkansas offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway. WR Treylon Burks had a stellar game for Arkansas as he punched in one rushing touchdown in addition to catching four passes for two TDs and 89 yards.
Meanwhile, MSU was no stranger to outgunning their opponent yards-wise, either, with 438 yards compared to the Kentucky Wildcats' 216 last week. The Bulldogs were able to grind out a solid win over the Wildcats, winning 31-17. MSU's RB Dillon Johnson looked sharp as he punched in two rushing touchdowns.
MSU's defense was a presence as well, as it collected three interceptions and one fumble. Those interceptions were spread across their defensive unit.
Arkansas is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.
The wins brought both teams up to an identical 5-3. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: The Razorbacks are 235th worst in the nation in rushing touchdowns allowed, with 16 on the season. The Bulldogs have experienced some struggles of their own as they are stumbling into the matchup with the 226th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 14 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
Share Video
-
1:15A.J. McCarron Makes the Case on Why The Iron Bowl is Best CFB Rivalry
-
1:24Beanie Wells Makes the Case on Why The Game is the Best CFB Rivalry
-
1:46Heisman Hopeful Marcel Reed Primed To Shine
-
1:47CFP Implications Of 'Lone Star Showdown'
-
1:43Texas A&M, Texas: Breaking Down The Beef
-
2:47CFB Bracket Predictions: Indiana Holds #2 Spot
-
2:02CFB Bracket Predictions: Tulane Hanging On In Group Of 5
-
1:44CFB Bracket Predictions: The ACC Bubble Talk Is Real
-
2:31CFB Bracket Predictions: Best 10-1 Team (Not Georgia)
-
3:28Lane Kiffin Saga Impact On Recruiting
-
6:21How Program Instability Impacts A School Like FSU & Florida
-
2:57Julian Sayin Still Missing Heisman Moment
-
2:57Marcel Reed Longshot To Win Heisman
-
2:57Jeremiyah Love T-2nd After Dominating Syracuse
-
1:11Fernando Mendoza Remains Favorite To Win Heisman
-
1:57CFP Tier 5: Nobody Wants To See Us In Playoff
-
1:58CFP Tier 4: We Ain't Hear No Bell
-
1:44CFP Tier 2: We're Feeling Confident
-
1:54CFP Tier 1: Looking For A Bye
-
1:38CFP Tier 3: Crimson And Cream Iowa