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Mississippi State Enters the AP Top 25 at #17 Following Saturday’s Statement

One of the best performances in MSU history gives State their first appearance in the Polls of the 2017 season

By Will Larsen
NCAA Football: Louisiana State at Mississippi State Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

What an incredible win at one of the best atmospheres Davis Wade Stadium has ever produced. It cannot be overstated that was the largest margin of victory MSU has ever had over LSU. Mississippi State is LSU’s most played opponent. So what has all of that given Mississippi State? Check out the latest AP Top 25:

  1. Alabama
  2. Clemson
  3. Oklahoma
  4. Penn State
  5. USC
  6. Oklahoma State
  7. Washington
  8. Michigan
  9. Wisconsin
  10. Ohio State
  11. Georgia
  12. Florida State
  13. Virginia Tech
  14. Miami
  15. Auburn
  16. TCU
  17. Mississippi State
  18. Washington State
  19. Louisville
  20. Florida
  21. South Florida
  22. San Diego State
  23. Utah
  24. Oregon
  25. LSU

Mississippi State doesn’t have much time to celebrate. The Bulldogs have to go on the road to face the 2nd and 3rd highest ranked SEC Teams. Mississippi State just needs to split the games to have an incredible season. But after last night’s performance, splitting might not be on the table.

Top 25 Games for Week 4:

#16 TCU at #6 Oklahoma State 2:30 CT ESPN

#17 Mississippi State at #11 Georgia 7 PM ET ESPN

Mississippi State will once again have the SEC Game of the Week next week as they play a rare football game with #11 Georgia who many consider the best SEC East Team. With Georgia’s Rushing Defense and Mississippi State’s Rushing Offense, it’s going to be a football game that you won’t want to miss.

Follow FWtCT for all the latest coverage on anything and everything Mississippi State. It looks like it’s going to be a great season to be a Bulldog Fan.

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