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At 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3) play at the Auburn Tigers (3-4).
The Tigers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), versus the Bulldogs. The over/under for this matchup is 41 points.
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Game Info for Auburn vs. Mississippi State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Auburn, Alabama
- Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | -6.5 | -111 | -109 | 41 | -110 | -110 | -253 | +204 |
Auburn Pick Insights
- Auburn is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Auburn has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Three of Auburn’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
Auburn Stats & Insights
- Auburn ranks 103rd in total offense (337 yards per game) and 70th in total defense (372.4 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Auburn is totaling 26.7 points per game offensively this season (80th in the FBS), and is allowing 23.9 points per game (59th) on defense.
- Auburn has been a bottom-25 pass offense this season, ranking 10th-worst with 151 passing yards per contest. The defense is ranked 51st in the FBS (214.7 passing yards allowed per game).
- Auburn is putting up 186 rushing yards per game on offense (30th in the FBS), and ranks 88th on defense with 157.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- While Auburn’s third-down defense ranks 48th with a 36% third-down conversion rate allowed per game, the offense has been less successful, ranking 20th-worst with a 32.6% third-down percentage.
- With 13 forced turnovers (20th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (64th in the FBS), Auburn’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 29th in college football.
Auburn’s Best Players
- Payton Thorne has thrown for 845 yards, completing 61.5% of his passes and recording five touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also run for 259 yards (37 ypg) on 61 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jarquez Hunter has racked up 309 yards on 72 carries while finding paydirt five times as a runner.
- Jay Fair’s 241 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 32 times and has registered 22 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Rivaldo Fairweather has hauled in 21 receptions totaling 184 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Shane Hooks has compiled eight grabs for 106 yards, an average of 15.1 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Marcus Harris has four sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL and 22 tackles.
- Eugene Asante is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 44 tackles, three TFL, and three sacks.
- Jaylin Simpson has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 17 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
Mississippi State Betting Insights
- Mississippi State is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- Mississippi State is 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by 6.5 points or more this season.
- Four of Mississippi State’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (57.1%).
Mississippi State Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Mississippi State ranks 94th in the FBS (351.1 total yards per game) and 64th defensively (367.3 total yards allowed per contest).
- Mississippi State ranks 78th in the FBS with 26.9 points per game on offense, and it ranks 72nd with 25.7 points given up per contest on defense.
- Mississippi State is posting 203 passing yards per game on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 239.7 passing yards per contest (89th-ranked) on defense.
- In terms of rushing, Mississippi State ranks 76th in the FBS on offense (148.1 rushing yards per game) and 47th on defense (127.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- Mississippi State’s third-down offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up a 32.9% third-down percentage, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 60th with a 36.9% third-down rate ceded.
- Mississippi State has registered 10 forced turnovers (61st in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (38th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 44th in the FBS.
Mississippi State’s Best Players
- Will Rogers has racked up 1,275 yards on 61.4% passing while collecting 10 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Jo’Quavious Marks has carried the ball 97 times for 500 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 18 catches for 138 yards and one touchdown.
- Michael Wright has collected 198 yards (on 31 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Lideatrick Griffin has racked up 494 receiving yards on 32 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Justin Robinson has caught 14 passes and compiled 184 receiving yards (26.3 per game).
- Zavion Thomas’ 25 targets have resulted in 12 receptions for 154 yards.
- Nathaniel Watson has 7.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has six TFL, 54 tackles, and one interception.
- Jett Johnson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 60 tackles, six TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions.
- Shawn Preston Jr. leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 22 tackles, one TFL, and three passes defended.
