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Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Auburn Tigers

Current Records: Mississippi State 4-3, Auburn 3-4

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium -- Auburn, Alabama
  • TV: SEC Network
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.00

What to Know

Auburn and Mississippi State are an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. The pair will face off in a SEC West battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn is limping into the match on a four-game losing streak.

While it was all tied up 14-14 at halftime, Auburn was not quite Ole Miss' equal in the second half on Saturday. Auburn took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ole Miss.

Jarquez Hunter put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns. Hunter was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 53 yards.

Meanwhile, Mississippi State was not the first on the board last Saturday, but they got there more often. They welcomed the New Year with a 7-3 victory over Arkansas. The win made it back-to-back wins for Mississippi State.

The team won by holding Arkansas to a paltry 200 yards. A big part of that defensive dominance came down to Mississippi State's ability to keep the quarterback under pressure: the team laid him out four times before it was all said and done. Leading the way was Nathaniel Watson and his two sacks.

Auburn now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Mississippi State, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Going forward, Auburn is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. Both teams have had problems against the spread this season as they are both 2-5.

Auburn came up short against Mississippi State in their previous matchup back in November of 2022, falling 39-33. Thankfully for Auburn, Rara Thomas (who picked up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check CBSSports.com after the match to find out.

Odds

Auburn is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Mississippi State, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 5.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 40.5 points.

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Series History

Auburn and Mississippi State both have 4 wins in their last 8 games.

  • Nov 05, 2022 - Mississippi State 39 vs. Auburn 33
  • Nov 13, 2021 - Mississippi State 43 vs. Auburn 34
  • Dec 12, 2020 - Auburn 24 vs. Mississippi State 10
  • Sep 28, 2019 - Auburn 56 vs. Mississippi State 23
  • Oct 06, 2018 - Mississippi State 23 vs. Auburn 9
  • Sep 30, 2017 - Auburn 49 vs. Mississippi State 10
  • Oct 08, 2016 - Auburn 38 vs. Mississippi State 14
  • Sep 26, 2015 - Mississippi State 17 vs. Auburn 9

Injury Report for Auburn

  • Mosiah Nasili-Kite: Out for the Season (Biceps)

Injury Report for Mississippi State

  • Geor'quarius Spivey: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
  • Mike Wright: out (Undisclosed)
  • Will Rogers: out (Arm)
  • Jo'Quavious Marks: out (Undisclosed)
  • Seydou Traore: out (Transfer Portal)
  • Ja'Kobi Albert: Out for the Season (Knee)
  • Kalvin Dinkins: out (Undisclosed)
  • Trevion Williams: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)