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Mississippi State prepares for matchup against Missouri in SEC opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:03 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Mississippi State prepares for matchup against Missouri in SEC opener

Summary

Mississippi State will face Missouri on Saturday in Starkville to open SEC play. Coach Jeff Lebby highlighted the significance of a potential win, which would mark the Bulldogs' first back-to-back SEC victories under his leadership. Last season, Missouri rushed for 358 yards against Mississippi State, and Lebby emphasized the need to contain their run game. Lebby also noted injuries to key defensive players for the Bulldogs. The matchup is particularly notable as Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz has previously secured victories against Lebby’s Bulldogs.

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•Mississippi State lost to Missouri in the previous two seasons
•Missouri's Austin Simmons has had a strong start as quarterback
•Bulldogs' Trevion Williams is out for the season due to injury
•Mississippi State needs to contain Missouri's strong run game
•Game set for Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — What Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby, players said about Missouri football

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Ahead of Missouri football’s SEC opener in Starkville on Saturday, here is what Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby said about facing the Tigers.
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