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Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott is halfway through his final season as a Bulldog. The day is fast approaching when MSU will hit the gridiron without the guy that for more than two years has served as a leader and face of the program.
When that time finally arrives, whether by graduation or injury, it’d be safe not to make any assumptions about who takes Prescott’s spot, despite backup Nick Fitzgerald seeing so much playing time so far this season.
“I think (Nick Fitzgerald) goes into the game right now as the backup,” MSU head coach Dan Mullen said.