ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime Season 15 Episode 110 Mississippi State at LSU
- November 10, 2012
Mississippi State travels to Baton Rouge to take on LSU in an exciting SEC matchup on ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime. With both teams looking to bounce back from tough losses, this game promises to be a highly competitive and entertaining battle.
Mississippi State comes into this game with a 6-3 record and is looking to return to their winning ways after a heartbreaking loss to Alabama last week. The Bulldogs have been led by their dynamic offense, which is averaging over 30 points per game this season. Senior quarterback K.J. Costello has thrown for 1,951 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, while sophomore running back Jo'quavious Marks has been a reliable option out of the backfield.
LSU, meanwhile, is sitting at 3-4 and is in desperate need of a win to salvage their season. The defending national champions have struggled to find their footing this year, but their high-powered offense could still pose a threat to the Bulldogs on Thursday night. Junior quarterback Max Johnson, who took over as the starter midway through the season, has thrown for 1,069 yards and eight touchdowns, while freshman running back Ty Davis-Price leads the team in rushing with 311 yards and three touchdowns.
The LSU defense, which has been a weakness for the team this year, will need to step up if they hope to contain Mississippi State's potent offense. The Tigers have struggled to stop the run this season, giving up over 167 rushing yards per game. However, they do have a talented group of linebackers led by senior Jabril Cox, who has recorded 44 tackles, two sacks, and an interception this season.
On the other side of the ball, Mississippi State's defense has been solid this year, allowing just over 25 points per game. They'll need to contain LSU's explosive passing attack, which is averaging over 290 yards per game. Along with Cox, the Bulldogs have a talented secondary led by senior cornerback Martin Emerson, who has two interceptions and six pass breakups this season.
Both teams will be looking to establish their dominance early in this game, and it could come down to who makes the fewest mistakes. Turnovers and penalties could prove costly for either team and could ultimately decide the outcome of this game.
As always, the atmosphere in Baton Rouge will be electric, and the LSU faithful will be out in full force to cheer on their Tigers. However, Mississippi State has shown that they can compete with the best teams in the SEC, and they'll be looking to prove that once again on Thursday night.
Don't miss this exciting SEC showdown between Mississippi State and LSU on ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime.