Game 2 Preview: Mississippi State vs. NC State

NC State’s QBs are prepping for the cowbells.

Two cowbells are really cute. Hope that prepared them for the 65,000 that will be ringing tonight.

Mississippi State’s O-line has to play better than last week.

The Bulldogs O-line gave up three sacks last week ... only in the first half. This had to be a significant piece of practice this week.

The Bulldogs’ D-line must stop the NC State running game.

The Wolfpack rushed for nearly 300 yards vs. South Florida last week. If that happens today, the Bulldogs can sketch an L on the right-hand side of the schedule.

Anytime anything positive happens, Mississippi State cannot respond with a penalty.

MSU finished last week’s game with 12 penalties for a total of 96 yards. This won’t provide the Bulldogs fans with a win if they can’t clean up the penalties.

NC State’s quarterback has a strong arm.

Although NC State’s running game was strong, their offense was extremely balanced last week. I tend to believe the Wolfpack offense will lean towards the pass tonight because of MSU’s success defending the run.

Keys to victory (NC State):

• Get to Will Rogers.
• Run the ball.
• Balance the offense.

Keys to victory (Mississippi State):

• Give Will Rogers time to think.
• Stop the run.
• Davis Wade needs to be rock’n.