When it comes to hype and expectations, fans of Mississippi State football have a love-hate relationship. Fans often will say they want to fly under the radar, or they want the team to have a chip on their shoulder. But then those same fans will express their displeasure when Mississippi State isn’t picked to win a game or ranked as high as they feel they should be.
But in general, Mississippi State football fans often back down from expectations. We often look for reasons to complain and say that there is no way the Bulldogs can beat Alabama or Auburn or any other team because we find flaws in our team that are just too much to overcome.