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On Saturday at 12:00 PM ET, the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5) will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (3-3).
The Bulldogs are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), against the Razorbacks (with an over/under of 47.5 points).
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Game Info for Arkansas vs. Mississippi State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Stadium: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | -6.5 | -112 | -109 | 47.5 | -105 | -115 | -260 | +208 |
Arkansas Pick Insights
- Arkansas has a 3-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Arkansas is 0-2 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Arkansas’ six games with a set total.
Arkansas Stats & Insights
- Arkansas ranks 16th-worst in total offense (321 yards per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 52nd with 351.3 yards allowed per contest.
- Arkansas ranks 60th in scoring offense (29.9 points per game) and 66th in scoring defense (25.1 points allowed per game) this year.
- Arkansas is averaging 211.1 passing yards per game offensively this season (90th in the FBS), and is giving up 218 passing yards per game (58th) on the other side of the ball.
- Arkansas ranks 18th-worst in rushing offense (109.9 rushing yards per game), but has played better on defense, ranking 60th with 133.3 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Arkansas ranks 54th in the FBS with a 41.8% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 70th in third-down percentage allowed (133.3).
- Arkansas owns the 25th-best turnover margin in college football at +4, forcing 11 turnovers (33rd in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (34th in the FBS).
Arkansas’ Best Players
- K.J. Jefferson has thrown for 1,450 yards (207.1 ypg) to lead Arkansas, completing 66% of his passes and tossing 14 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 162 rushing yards on 96 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- AJ Green has carried the ball 38 times for a team-high 239 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
- Rashod Dubinion has carried the ball 65 times for 213 yards (30.4 per game) and one touchdown.
- Andrew Armstrong’s 485 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 46 times and has totaled 39 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Luke Hasz has hauled in 16 passes while averaging 36.1 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Isaac TeSlaa has hauled in 19 grabs for 206 yards, an average of 29.4 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Landon Jackson has six sacks to pace the team, and also has eight TFL and 28 tackles.
- Jaheim Thomas is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s picked up 56 tackles, three TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- Dwight McGlothern has a team-high two interceptions to go along with seven tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended.
Mississippi State Betting Insights
- Mississippi State is 1-5-0 against the spread this year.
- Mississippi State is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- Mississippi State games have gone over the point total in four out of six opportunities (66.7%).
Mississippi State Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Mississippi State is compiling 375.5 total yards per game (80th-ranked). It ranks 92nd in the FBS on defense (395.2 total yards allowed per game).
- Mississippi State ranks 54th in the FBS with 30.2 points per game on offense, and it ranks 96th with 29.5 points ceded per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- Mississippi State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, surrendering 263.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 80th with 222.7 passing yards per contest.
- With 152.8 rushing yards per game on offense, Mississippi State ranks 66th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 58th, giving up 131.7 rushing yards per game.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, Mississippi State ranks 99th in the FBS (36% third-down conversion rate) and 68th on defense (38.4% third-down rate allowed).
- After forcing eight turnovers (80th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (34th in the FBS) this season, Mississippi State owns the 50th-ranked turnover margin of +1.
Mississippi State’s Best Players
- Will Rogers has compiled 1,275 yards on 61.4% passing while recording 10 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
- Jo’Quavious Marks has rushed 80 times for a team-high 458 yards (76.3 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 17 receptions this season are good for 136 yards.
- Michael Wright has racked up 138 yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns.
- Lideatrick Griffin leads his team with 474 receiving yards on 29 catches with three touchdowns.
- Justin Robinson has recorded 144 receiving yards (24 yards per game) on 12 receptions.
- Nathaniel Watson has 5.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL, 41 tackles, and one interception.
- Jett Johnson, Mississippi State’s tackle leader, has 49 tackles, five TFL, four sacks, and two interceptions this year.
- Shawn Preston Jr. has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 19 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
