Arkansas vs. Mississippi State: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons

WHEN Saturday, 11 a.m.

WHERE Reynolds Razorback Stadium (76,412) in Fayetteville

SURFACE Natural Grass

RECORDS Arkansas 2-5, 0-4 SEC; Mississippi State 3-3, 0-3 SEC

STREAK Arkansas lost 5; Mississippi State won 1

COACHES Arkansas: Sam Pittman — 21-22 in fourth season at Arkansas and overall in Division I; Mississippi State: Zach Arentt — 4-3 in first full season at Mississippi State and overall. 

SERIES Arkansas leads 18-14-1

LAST MEETING Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 40-17 on Oct. 8, 2022, in Starkville, Miss.

RADIO Razorback Sports Network can be accessed through local FM and AM affiliates, via the Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, via the Varsity Network app or on ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Blackouts may apply. The home broadcast will also be on Sirius XM Channel 133 or 190, and App 961.

TELEVISION The game will be televised by ESPN and can be accessed via the ESPN app or WatchESPN.com (carrier login required).

TV ANNOUNCERS Mark Jones (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Quinn Kessenich (reporter)

WEATHER According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be partly sunny with a high of 80 degrees in Fayetteville. 

BETTING LINE Arkansas is a 6 1/2-point favorite, according to FanDuel. 

NOTABLE The status of Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers and running back Jo’Quavious Marks is unknown after both players suffered injuries during the Bulldogs’ last game two weeks ago….Arkansas is playing its first SEC game in Fayetteville and first home game since Sept. 16….Arkansas running back Raheim “Rocket” Sanders will miss his fifth game with a knee injury….The game will feature the SEC’s two leading tacklers, Arkansas linebacker Jaheim Thomas (69) and Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson (66)….Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson missed last season’s 40-17 loss at Mississippi State while in apparent concussion protocol….Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has a 2-1 record against Mississippi State….Saturday’s game will serve as the Razorbacks’ Homecoming.

TEAM COMPARISON

Points Per Game: Arkansas 29.9; Mississippi State 30.2

Points Per Game Allowed: Arkansas 25.1; Mississippi State 29.5

Total Offense: Arkansas 321.0; Mississippi State 375.5

Total Defense: Arkansas 351.3; Mississippi State 395.2

Avg. Time of Possession: Arkansas 31:54; Mississippi State 28:15

Third-Down Conversions: Arkansas 42.3%; Mississippi State 36.0%

Opp. Third-Down Conversions: Arkansas 38.7%; Mississippi State 38.4%

Turnover Margin (Season): Arkansas +4; Mississippi State +1

Penalties-Yards: Arkansas 7-57; Mississippi State 5-46