Fitzgerald is 2-0 against the Aggies. If the Aggies hope to come out of Starkville with a win, the defense will need to take away his passing game while containing his running ability. This season, Fitzgerals has thrown for 768 yards with 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He is also the team’s leading rusher with 644 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Life in the SEC means facing talented defensive lines week in and week out. Mississippi State is no different. The Bulldogs are led by Montez Sweat, who has 6 sacks on the season. Sweat has proven to be a disruptive edge rusher for the Bulldogs for two seasons.