Montez Sweat leads MSU in tackles for loss (9.0) and sacks (6.5).
Gameday: No. 16 MSU Aims For Eighth Win On Road At Arkansas
November 17, 2017 | Football
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- No. 16 Mississippi State football looks to bounce back as it aims for its fourth eight-win season in six years when it travels to face Arkansas at 11 a.m. CT Saturday in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
The Bulldogs (7-3, 3-3 SEC) are the SEC's fourth-highest ranked team and currently sit in fourth place in the Western Division with two games in six days remaining. The Razorbacks are 4-6 overall and 1-5 in league play, though the series has seen some intriguing games in Fayetteville.
A week removed from a tough defeat to top-ranked Alabama in the final minute, State has been eager to return to the field and put itself in position for a possible New Year's Day bowl.
"We can't let one loss become two losses," MSU head coach Dan Mullen said. "I like the attitude of our team and the way we have prepared this week. Our guys couldn't wait to get back out there to practice. It will be a tough environment."
The Bulldogs continue to play physical football on both sides of the ball. MSU is up to 12th nationally in rushing with 250.6 yards per game on the ground. Aeris Williams and Nick Fitzgerald are fifth and sixth, respectively in the SEC in rushing. Both are on the cusp of 1,000-yard seasons.
Defensively, State has put pressure on the quarterback, notching 12 sacks in the last four games combined. The Bulldogs racked up a season-high five against Alabama, which was the most allowed by the Tide since Clemson had five in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Four MSU players have at least 50 tackles this season led by safety Mark McLaurin's 60. Montez Sweat leads the squad in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (9.0).
Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on CBS with Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), Rick Neuheisel (analyst) and John Schriffen (sideline) calling the action. Live streaming video is available on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. It represents MSU's first CBS appearance since the 2015 season.
Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. CT Neil Price, Matt Wyatt and Jay Perry will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app. For fans inside Razorback Stadium, the feed will be available on 100.7 FM.
Cowbells/Dawg Walk
Cowbells will not be permitted in Razorback Stadium. There will not be a Dawg Walk but fans can watch the buses pull in through the driveway off of Meadow Street (adjacent to the Arkansas football practice field).
Social Media/Live Stats
Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (click the links). Fans can also follow behind-the-scenes content via SnapChat by searching for HailStateSnap. Live Stats are available here.
Weather
It will be a brisk day with temperatures in the upper 40s and wind chills in the upper 30s. The winds will be out of the northwest at 20 mph.
Series History
MSU and Arkansas are meeting for the 28th time with the Razorbacks holding a 16-10-1 all-time advantage. The road team has won the last two meetings, and State has claimed four out of the last five meetings overall.
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