Mississippi State rolls into Commonwealth Stadium ranked #1 for the first time in school history Saturday as a 13.5 point favorite over Kentucky.
For Kentucky to have a chance upset MSU, UK’s defense is going to have to step up and stop Dak Prescott. Prescott (6-2 230) is averaging 246 yards passing and 96 yards rushing per game.
Kentucky can’t have a start like they did against LSU with a stupid onside kick. The Cats need to come out focused.
Patrick Towles and the Kentucky offense are going to have to keep the defense off the field.
Here is how the guys from Saturday Down South have the game going.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (-13.5) at KENTUCKY
Christopher: Kentucky will labor to score much more than 14 points in this game after manufacturing 3 at LSU an 17 against Vanderbilt. The Kentucky defense already has given up 36, 38 and 41 points in SEC play. (One of those games went to multiple overtimes and the Wildcats did shut out Vandy’s offense.) I don’t think the Wildcats are as bad as last week’s 38-point shellacking at LSU, but I don’t see UK, which I believe is a 6-6 team, staying within two touchdowns of the No. 1 team in the country at this point. Dak Prescott cements his status as a Heisman Trophy candidate as the Bulldogs roll toward a date with Alabama. Mississippi State 42, Kentucky 17.
Brad: My inbox was flooded with angry messages from Kentucky fans two weeks ago when I picked the Wildcats to finish 6-6 this season after a 5-1 start. I’m not ready to say I told you so yet, but Big Blue Nation’s first-half was inflated by wins over stinky teams which energized a dormant fanbase. I think Mark Stoops’ team has a better chance of beating Georgia in two weeks at Commonwealth Stadium than winning this weekend against an unbeaten No. 1 that’s had an extra week to prepare. Mississippi State 35, Kentucky 14
Kentucky covers the spread, but can’t contain Prescott to hold on for the win.
Prediction: MSU 27 Kentucky 20
— Chad Pugh (@ChadPugh_NOB) October 25, 2014
