{"id":2599,"date":"2016-10-20T18:40:33","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T22:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordoncollegefootball.com\/?p=2599"},"modified":"2025-09-13T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T19:19:06","slug":"mississippi-state-at-kentucky-preview-and-sec-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2016\/10\/20\/mississippi-state-at-kentucky-preview-and-sec-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi State at Kentucky Preview and SEC Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Time for your <strong>Mississippi State at Kentucky Preview and SEC Predictions<\/strong> here at Last Word on College Football.<\/p>\n<h2>Mississippi State at Kentucky Preview<\/h2>\n<p>After a week off, the <strong>Wildcats<\/strong> return to action for a battle against the <strong>Bulldogs.<\/strong> For Kentucky, the off-week couldn&#8217;t have come at a better time as several players are dealing with injuries. Most notably quarterback <strong>Stephen Johnson,<\/strong> who had been struggling with a wrist injury since the <strong>Florida<\/strong> game but says he is &#8220;almost 100 percent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark Stoops<\/strong>&#8216; club currently sits at 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the SEC East, which is quickly becoming a dumpster fire, and who knows how things will end up. While some fans may not be thrilled with the record, here is a pretty amazing stat for you.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Last time UK (3-3) had a better record than Michigan State (2-4), Notre Dame (2-4), and Oregon (2-4) through 6 games of a season? 1985<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Corey Price (@coreyp08) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coreyp08\/status\/787499349727150080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 16, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In what seems like a recurring theme this year on Stoops&#8217; weekly radio show, he once again had to deal with a difficult caller.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Caller asks Mark Stoops if Dan Mullen could come to Kentucky if Mississippi State&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cXfnp6QcjO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/cXfnp6QcjO<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BBN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#BBN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BmMureFuMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/BmMureFuMS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SEC Country Kentucky (@SECCountryUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SECCountryUK\/status\/788161532731555841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>At some point you have to wonder if some of these &#8220;fans&#8221; aren&#8217;t plants, because it is getting ridiculous. Stoops doesn&#8217;t deserve this but that is a story for another time.<\/p>\n<h3>Mississippi State at Kentucky (7:30 SEC Network)<\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>While no where near the length of the 30-game losing streak to Florida, the Wildcats have lost seven straight to the Bulldogs.<strong> Dan Mullen<\/strong> is undefeated against Kentucky, and in only one game have the Cats even led at the half. When you lose seven in a row against your permanent <strong>SEC West<\/strong> opponent, that puts you in a real bind in trying to make a bowl game.<\/p>\n<p>However, this is not the same<strong> Mississippi State<\/strong> team we have seen in years past. They are coming into the game on a two game losing streak and have lost three out of four overall.<\/p>\n<p>In order to win this contest, the Cats must stop quarterback<strong> Nick Fitzgerald.<\/strong> The sophomore trails only <strong>Trevor Knight<\/strong> in rushing yards by a quarterback. In previous years, dual threat quarterbacks have give the Kentucky defense fits, however this unit has played well this season.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the ball, the Cats need to control the tempo with the &#8220;Benny and Boom Show.&#8221; The talented duo has combined for 881 yards, seven touchdowns and sit in pretty good company in UK history.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Benny Snell and Boom Williams have most combined rushing yards (881) of any UK duo since Tony Dixon and Rafael Little in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jen Smith (@ByJenSmith) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ByJenSmith\/status\/788038246727094273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 17, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>When you throw in <strong>JoJo Kemp&#8217;s<\/strong> three touchdowns, the Wildcats have one of the best running attacks in the league.<\/p>\n<p>Since throwing for 310 yards and three touchdowns against <strong>New Mexico State,<\/strong> Johnson has no touchdowns and only 273 yards total in the last three games. The Bulldogs will try to make the Cats beat them through the air.<\/p>\n<p>A win would give Kentucky three wins in the SEC for the first time since 2009. In previous seasons, this is a game the Cats would lose, but this seems like a different Wildcat team.<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky will beat a Mullen-coached team for the first time and continue its march towards a bowl game.<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky 24-17<\/p>\n<h2>SEC Prediction Time<\/h2>\n<p>Last week was a pretty good one for the <strong>Old Krystal Ball<\/strong> going 4-2 with <strong>Georgia<\/strong> and <strong>Ole<\/strong> <strong>Miss<\/strong> the two losses. That makes the season record 52-9. Some big games in the league this Saturday, and we will start in<strong> Tuscaloosa.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Texas A&amp;M at Alabama- (3:30 CBS)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Crimson Tide<\/strong> will be facing a Top 25 ranked club for the third week in a row on Saturday. <strong>Nick Saban&#8217;s<\/strong> club seems unstoppable at this point, rolling up 45 points a game but the defense has been just as impressive.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlabamaFTBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlabamaFTBL<\/a> has scored 11 touchdowns on defense and special teams this season.<\/p>\n<p>Its defense has allowed 11 touchdowns all season. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y3UhXFHgAf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/y3UhXFHgAf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNStatsInfo\/status\/787421664812425216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">October 15, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>Aggies<\/strong> to have any chance,\u00a0<strong>Trevor Knight<\/strong> will have to have a career game, and even that might not be enough. <strong>Kevin Sumlin&#8217;s<\/strong> club ranks eighth in football in total offense but 99<sup>th<\/sup> in total defense. Big plays and turnovers have helped win games for the Aggies, but <strong>Alabama<\/strong> rarely turns the ball over. The Tide will march to their 20<sup>th<\/sup> straight win.<\/p>\n<p>Alabama 42-24<\/p>\n<h3>Massachusetts at South Carolina- (NOON SEC Network)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Gamecocks<\/strong> have lost three in a row and are coming off a much needed bye week. This will be the third game the <strong>Minutemen<\/strong> have played against an SEC team. This will also be the third game the Minutemen have lost against the SEC.<\/p>\n<p>South Carolina 24-10<\/p>\n<h3>Middle Tennessee at Missouri- (4:00 SEC Network)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Tigers<\/strong> are coming off back-to-back blowout losses and desperately need a win. The <strong>Blue Raiders<\/strong> dropped a tough one to <strong>Western Kentucky<\/strong> in overtime last week.<strong> Drew Lock<\/strong> should have a nice bounce back game and lead <strong>Mizzou<\/strong> to a win.<\/p>\n<p>Missouri- 31-20<\/p>\n<h3>Arkansas at Auburn- (6:00 ESPN)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Razorbacks<\/strong> picked up their first SEC win over <strong>Ole Miss<\/strong> last week and will try to pick up a huge road win.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers blitzed <strong>Mississippi State<\/strong> two weeks ago behind a strong running game. Playing at home <strong>Gus Malzahn&#8217;s<\/strong> team should pick up a fairly easy victory.<\/p>\n<p>Auburn- 27-17<\/p>\n<h3>Tennessee State at Vanderbilt- (7:30 ESPNU)<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Commodores<\/strong> picked up the biggest win in <strong>Derek Mason&#8217;s<\/strong> career with an upset of <strong>Georgia<\/strong> last week. The <strong>Tigers<\/strong> from the <strong>Ohio Valley Conference <\/strong>are one point away from being 6-0 on the season. In this battle of <strong>Nashville,<\/strong> Vandy will inch close to six wins and a possible bowl game.<\/p>\n<p>Vanderbilt- 28-17<\/p>\n<h3>Ole Miss at LSU- (9:00 ESPN)<\/h3>\n<p>The Tigers have caught fire since<strong> Ed Orgeron<\/strong> took over for <strong>Les Miles<\/strong> in <strong>Baton Rouge<\/strong>.\u00a0 The <strong>Rebels<\/strong> are one of the biggest disappointments in all of college football this season.<strong> LSU<\/strong> will have<strong> Leonard Fournette<\/strong> back on Saturday and should roll to a win.<\/p>\n<p>LSU 38-24<\/p>\n<p>Florida, Georgia and Tennessee have the week off. 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