Mississippi State faces Georgia on Saturday in Athens. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Mississippi State
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | EKU | 7 | Mississippi State | 56 | ESPN+ | 6:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Mississippi State | 23 | Arizona State | 30 | ESPN | 10:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Toledo | 41 | Mississippi State | 17 | TBA | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Florida | 45 | Mississippi State | 28 | TBA | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Mississippi State | 13 | Texas | 35 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Mississippi State | Georgia | SEC | 1:15 PM | ||
| Oct. 19 | Texas A&M | Mississippi State | SEC | 1:15 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Arkansas | Mississippi State | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Mass-Amherst | Mississippi State | SECN | 4:15 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Mississippi State | Tennessee | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Missouri | Mississippi State | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 29 | Mississippi State | Ole Miss | ABC | 3:30 PM |
Georgia
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Clemson | 3 | Georgia | 34 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 7 | Tennessee Tech | 3 | Georgia | 48 | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Georgia | 13 | Kentucky | 12 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Auburn | 13 | Georgia | 31 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Mississippi State | Georgia | SEC | 1:15 PM | ||
| Oct. 19 | Georgia | Texas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Florida | Georgia | ABC | 3:30 PM | ||
| Nov. 9 | Georgia | Ole Miss | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Tennessee | Georgia | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Mass-Amherst | Georgia | SECN | 12:45 PM | ||
| Nov. 29 | Georgia Tech | Georgia | ABC | 7:30 PM |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Mississippi St | Georgia |
| Sagarin | 68 | 4 |
| Sagarin | 79 | 3 |
| Massey Composite | 81 | 3 |
| PiRate Ratings | 73 | 1 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Mississippi St. Georgia |
37 88 |
8 14 |
0.458 0.377 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
60 121 |
12 16 |
0.359 0.470 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Georgia Mississippi St. |
4 72 |
1 10 |
0.889 0.538 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
35 73 |
4 11 |
0.429 0.556 |
| Blocked Kicks | Mississippi St. Georgia |
9 27 |
1 3 |
2 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Georgia Mississippi St. |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | Mississippi St. | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Georgia Mississippi St. |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Georgia Mississippi St. |
25 57 |
6 10 |
0.671 0.633 |
| Defensive TDs | Mississippi St. | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Mississippi St. Georgia |
69 91 |
5 10 |
34 38 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Mississippi St. Georgia |
78 103 |
7 12 |
6.80 7.60 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Mississippi St. Georgia |
79 106 |
7 13 |
299 375 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Mississippi St. Georgia |
87 117 |
9 14 |
59.80 75.00 |
| First Downs Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
25 111 |
6 15 |
84 116 |
| First Downs Offense | Mississippi St. Georgia |
66 78 |
9 10 |
108 104 |
| Fumbles Lost | Georgia Mississippi St. |
6 93 |
1 12 |
1 4 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Mississippi St. Georgia |
24 72 |
3 8 |
4 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Mississippi St. Georgia |
4 45 |
2 10 |
9.50 17.45 |
| Kickoff Returns | Mississippi St. Georgia |
16 79 |
1 10 |
25.50 18.80 |
| Net Punting | Georgia Mississippi St. |
8 18 |
4 9 |
44.41 42.50 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Mississippi St. Georgia |
4 36 |
2 7 |
1 3 |
| Passes Intercepted | Georgia Mississippi St. |
103 122 |
12 16 |
2 1 |
| Passing Offense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
22 58 |
4 11 |
289.8 243.6 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Georgia Mississippi St. |
23 83 |
5 14 |
169.6 225.0 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Mississippi St. Georgia |
37 54 |
9 11 |
13.10 12.49 |
| Punt Return Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
1 128 |
1 16 |
-4.00 20.67 |
| Punt Returns | Mississippi St. Georgia |
13 70 |
3 10 |
16.71 8.27 |
| Red Zone Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
56 76 |
9 13 |
0.818 0.857 |
| Red Zone Offense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
13 103 |
3 15 |
0.952 0.778 |
| Rushing Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
53 120 |
13 16 |
128.4 213.0 |
| Rushing Offense | Mississippi St. Georgia |
91 95 |
13 14 |
136.6 131.6 |
| Sacks Allowed | Georgia Mississippi St. |
46 130 |
5 15 |
1.40 3.80 |
| Scoring Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
13 109 |
5 16 |
14.4 31.6 |
| Scoring Offense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
47 82 |
8 15 |
32.0 27.4 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Georgia Mississippi St. |
22 111 |
3 14 |
4.00 6.80 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Georgia Mississippi St. |
34 43 |
9 10 |
156.83 149.46 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
49 125 |
9 16 |
123.07 158.07 |
| Team Sacks | Georgia Mississippi St. |
49 116 |
9 16 |
2.20 1.00 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Georgia Mississippi St. |
37 127 |
7 16 |
6.6 3.8 |
| Time of Possession | Georgia Mississippi St. |
78 117 |
10 15 |
29:36 26:24 |
| Total Defense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
23 121 |
7 16 |
298.0 438.0 |
| Total Offense | Georgia Mississippi St. |
54 79 |
9 12 |
421.4 380.2 |
| Turnover Margin | Georgia Mississippi St. |
67 67 |
12 12 |
0.00 0.00 |
| Turnovers Gained | Mississippi St. Georgia |
95 108 |
12 14 |
5 4 |
| Turnovers Lost | Georgia Mississippi St. |
19 33 |
4 6 |
4 5 |
| Winning Percentage | Georgia Mississippi St. |
20 111 |
4 16 |
0.800 0.200 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Mississippi State
QB Blake Shapen, RB Jeffery Pittman, WR Kevin Coleman, WR Kelly Akharaiyi, TE Seydou Tracre, C Ethan Miner, OL Marlon Martinez, OL Makylan Pounders, DL De’Monte Russell, DL Eric Taylor, LB Stone Blanton, LB JP Purvis, CB DeAgo Brumfield, CB Brice Pollock, S Corey Ellington, S Jordan Morant, K Kyle Ferrie, P Zach Haynes
Georgia
QB Carson Beck, RB Trevor Etienne, WR Dillon Bell, WR, TE Oscar Delp, OL Xavier Truss, OL Dylan Fairchild, OL Tate Ratledge, DE Mykel Williams, DT Nazir Stackhouse, LB Smael Mondon, LB Chaz Chambliss, CB Daylen Everette, S Malaki Starks, S Dan Jackson, K Peyton Woodring, P Brett Thorson, KR Jalil Farooq
INJURIES
Mississippi State
S. Davis RB Out
J. Harrell WR Questionable
Georgia
Player POS Status
D. Harris DB Questionable
M. Williams DL Out
W. Brinson DL Out
R. Robinson RB Out
J. Hall DL Out
X. McLeod DL Questionable
Source: Covers.com
Mississippi State vs. Georgia Football Series History
Georgia leads 20-6-0
COMMENTS
The upcoming game between Georgia and Mississippi State on October 12, 2024, looks heavily tilted in favor of the Bulldogs from Georgia. Ranked No. 5, Georgia holds a 4-1 record and has been strong both offensively and defensively, recently defeating Auburn 31-13. Mississippi State, however, is struggling at 1-4 and will need a near-perfect performance to compete in this SEC matchup. Georgia is expected to dominate, as Mississippi State’s offense has been inconsistent, and the odds reflect this, with Georgia favored by 34 points
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Georgia 38, Mississippi State 24
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Georgia 45, Mississippi State 17
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Georgia 38, Mississippi State 24
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Georgia 45, Mississippi State 17
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 1:15 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
