Mississippi State’s Blueprint to an Upset

Mississippi State faces another tough test tonight at LSU, but the recipe for an upset really isn’t that complicated. Wilton Jackson did a great dive into the numbers earlier this week, and they paint a clear picture. The Bulldogs need to run the ball and control the clock if they want to continue to turn their season around.

Looking at LSU first, here’s the cliff notes information. The Tigers have been far from dominant on the offensive side of the ball this year ranking 69th in the nation in total offense, and 51st in scoring with 32.