Saturday, October 4, 2014

Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville

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On Saturday night, the high-scoring #6 Texas A&M Aggies (5-0) will go on the road to face the great rushing attack of the #12 Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-0). The Aggies were able to defeat the Bulldogs 51-41 at home last year.

Texas A&M had a bit of a scare in their game against Arkansas last Saturday, but they scored and made a huge stop in overtime to take the 35-28 win. The Aggies were just 4-for-13 on their third down chances, but they did have 523 yards of offense in the game.

The Aggies have scored 51.2 points per game through their first five games, which is second-best in the country right now. Quarterback Kenny Hill has thrown for 1,745 yards this year with 17 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Defensive lineman Myles Garrett has 19 tackles and is fifth in the country with six sacks.

Mississippi State was able to move way up the rankings by beating LSU 34-29 on the road last weekend. The Bulldogs rushed for 302 yards in that win while LSU was only able to convert 2-for-13 on their third down opportunities.

Mississippi State have averaged 41.3 points per game this season and they have given up only 16.5 points per game. Running back Josh Robinson has been fantastic so far this season by rushing for 485 yards and four touchdowns in four games. Sophomore wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson has caught 10 passes for 175 yards and leads the team with four touchdown receptions.

Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends

Texas A&M Aggies are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

Texas A&M Aggies are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Trends

Mississippi State Bulldogs are 3-1-0 Against the Spread

Mississippi State Bulldogs are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Texas A&M Aggies

09/20/14 LB A.J. Hilliard Ankle out indefinitely
08/21/14 DB Victor Davis Suspension out indefinitely

Mississippi State Bulldogs

09/28/14 OL Dillon Day Suspension expected to miss Saturday vs. Texas A&M
08/29/14 WR Shelby Christy ACL out for season
08/19/14 OL Damien Robinson ACL out for season
08/15/14 DB Cedric Jiles Hamstring out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Texas A&M

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