There's no doubt that MSU is playing its best football heading into the bye week. A lot of fans are hoping that leads to a strong finish in November, including an upset of Alabama and a win over rival Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl.
A 10-2 finish would lead to a top-tier bowl berth, and if a few breaks went the Bulldogs way -- such as Ole Miss and Bama beating LSU -- they might even get back in the hunt for the SEC West crown.
But before any of that becomes relevant, MSU has to take care of its own business and win out.