Mississippi State has perhaps the best quarterback in the SEC and should have a potent offense. But the Bulldogs’ schedule is a tough one, which should temper the enthusiasm somewhat.
Here’s a look at that schedule, from the easiest game to the toughest.
12. Charleston Southern (September 2 in Starkville)
The buzz: Mississippi State opens the 2017 season with FCS foe Charleston Southern, which lost in the first round of the playoffs last season.