Arkansas football vs. Mississippi State: Our final score predictions are in.

Arkansas soccer will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a convention matchup on Saturday.

The No. 25 Razorbacks, who suffered consecutive losses in opposition to Texas A&M and Alabama and fell to the underside of the USA TODAY Sports activities AFCA Coaches Ballot, will look to bounce again with win in opposition to the No. 23 Bulldogs. In the meantime, Mississippi State is trying to begin a profitable streak at residence after dominating the Aggies 42-24 final week.

Nonetheless, if the Razorbacks must play with out quarterback KJ Jefferson, issues can get ugly.

Will the Razorbacks bounce again in opposition to the Bulldogs? Here is what our consultants needed to say.

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Christina Lengthy, Arkansas beat reporter

Mississippi State 42, Arkansas 35 — Arkansas’ protection is more likely to battle in opposition to Mississippi State’s high-scoring passing assault. Gamers like Drew Sanders and Jordan Domineck will get strain on Rogers, however he’ll mix his arm with the run sport to beat the Arkansas secondary. The Razorbacks’ operating backs will current a problem for Mississippi State’s protection, however Arkansas will fall in its first true street sport of the season.

Stefan Krajisnik, Mississippi State beat reporter

Mississippi State 35, Arkansas 17: A banged up KJ Jefferson, if he performs, received’t have a enjoyable return to the sphere in opposition to Zach Arnett’s protection. The MSU defensive coordinator isn’t afraid to be aggressive, and in opposition to Texas A&M, the Bulldogs lastly acquired residence on sacks. Scoring 35 factors is lots in opposition to a top quality Arkansas protection, however this MSU offense is rolling and it’s scoring touchdowns as a substitute of subject objectives. It’ll be one other dominant weekend for Mike Leach and Co.

Blake Toppmeyer, SEC columnist

Mississippi State 34, Arkansas 21: Arkansas’ move rush is the very best a part of its protection, however regardless of main the SEC in passing makes an attempt, MSU quarterback Will Rogers doesn’t get sacked typically. That’s partially a product of the Air Raid system, designed to get the ball out of the quarterback’s hand shortly. I’d predict a more in-depth sport if I used to be extra assured Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson would play, however he acquired banged up in opposition to Alabama. With out him, I see slim hope for the Hogs.

John Adams, senior sports activities columnist

Mississippi State 30, Arkansas 27: In case you respect quarterback variety, you couldn’t hope for a greater matchup. Arkansas’ KJ Jefferson comes from the Tim Tebow faculty of quarterbacking. He’s as apt to run over a defensive again as throw over him. Distinction that with how Mississippi State’s Will Rogers features in coach Mike Leach’s Air Raid offense. He’ll counter Jefferson’s energy with finesse and can enterprise exterior the move pocket solely beneath excessive circumstances. However Rogers passes with uncanny accuracy and is phenomenal at shortly recognizing probably the most open receiver. You probably have observed Arkansas’ move protection not too long ago, there shall be open receivers.