Students, fans, and alumni alike have circled the 2018 Mississippi State football season for many different reasons. The dynamic duo in Nick Fitzgerald and Aeris Williams will be experienced seniors. Arguably, the best defensive line in the SEC resides in Starkville with Jeffery Simmons, Montez Sweat, and newcomer Chauncey Rivers. The special teams unit finally has a reliable leg in Jace Christmann. However, one play can alter a season. The Bulldogs saw a glimpse of that back in the 2017 Egg Bowl. As much as it hurts, let’s briefly set the scene.
The clock read 9:08.