It’s been a tough start for Tennessee. Not many people out there saw a 1-4 start coming for the Volunteers, but that’s exactly where they sit after five games. Jeremy Pruitt needs a spark, and he may have found one last week in freshman quarterback Brian Maurer. With a bit of a lighter opponent in Mississippi State coming into town this week ahead of a trip to No. 1 Alabama, Tennessee really needs to capitalize on Saturday.
Here’s a quick look at some key players, stats and a matchup to watch during the game.
Mississippi State is a run first team and it all starts with Hill.