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Kentucky football vs. Mississippi State: Betting line, 3 things to know
Kentucky head soccer coach Mark Stoops was perplexed after the Wildcats’ loss at Mississippi State final fall.
“Fairly troublesome to have a gap assertion as a result of it’s been awhile since we performed a sport like that,” Stoops mentioned after the 31-17 beatdown on Oct. 30, 2021. “Not an excellent feeling.”
Almost a yr later, that feeling returned with UK’s 24-14 loss to unranked South Carolina on Saturday. Stoops was so upset by his staff’s lack of vitality in entrance of a sold-out crowd at Kroger Subject that he issued an apology to followers Monday earlier than addressing what wants to enhance earlier than dealing with the No. 16 Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Convention) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Lexington.
“When you do not ship for the fanbase, it form of bothers you as a head coach since you recognize them a lot,” Stoops mentioned. “Sorry we didn’t ship, and I can promise you our staff is working exhausting and we’re enthusiastic about this week.”
Final season’s lopsided loss to the Bulldogs was the second act of a three-game skid that spoiled Kentucky’s possibilities at reaching a a New Yr’s Six bowl. Having misplaced back-to-back SEC video games, the No. 22 Wildcats (4-2, 1-2) head into their 2022 matchup in opposition to Mike Leach and firm trying to proper the ship — and keep away from historical past repeating itself.
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Listed here are issues to know as UK vies to get again within the win column:
Kentucky’s Will: ‘Each day’ however trending in the correct course
Offensive coordinator Wealthy Scangarello on Tuesday mentioned quarterback Will Levis is sharing reps with backup Kaiya Sheron whereas the the projected first-round NFL draft choose stays “daily” with an undisclosed foot harm he suffered in an Oct. 1 loss at Ole Miss.
Levis was not made accessible to the media after apply. However the excellent news, in accordance with Scangarello, is the senior is “trending the best way we hope he tendencies” after being penciled in because the Wildcats’ QB1 in opposition to a Mississippi State protection that’s permitting 21 factors and 219.5 yards by the air per sport.
“They have been overwhelming offenses,” Scangarello mentioned of defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s unit. “In the event you allow them to, they’ll leap on you; and you need to match that depth, you bought to be sharp and you bought to have an awesome week of apply to arrange for one thing like this.”
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Levis returning to the beginning lineup ought to present a few of the depth Scangarello is searching for. Though Kentucky’s coaches mentioned the supporting forged didn’t play nicely sufficient round Sheron through the loss to South Carolina, the backup conceded after the sport that Levis “can do issues that I can not” and that coaches would not “give me the rein that Will has” in his first begin.
“It is superior having No. 7 again out right here,” freshman vast receiver Dane Key mentioned, “simply with the ability to know that he is gonna come out and he is gonna be able to play and he is gonna dominate whoever’s throughout the ball from him.”
Levis’s anticipated return from harm underscores the significance of his offensive line maintaining him upright in opposition to Mississippi State, which has tallied 14 sacks by six video games. The Wildcats rank 129th within the nation with 25 QB takedowns surrendered.
“We obtained to chop down on getting beat in one-on-one (matchups),” offensive line coach Zach Yenser mentioned. “It isn’t missed assignments.”
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Mississippi State’s Will: Making SEC historical past
Will Rogers has each proper to be licking his chops on the considered dealing with Kentucky’s protection.
As a sophomore, Rogers torched the Wildcats, finishing 36 of his 39 move makes an attempt for 344 yards and a landing throughout Mississippi State’s come-from-behind rout in Starkville final fall. All he is executed since is break the SEC record for career completions 24 video games sooner than the quarterback who beforehand held the title, former Georgia gunslinger Aaron Murray.
“Will Rogers is taking part in at a really, very excessive stage,” mentioned Stoops, noting the Brandon, Mississippi, native appears to be like “in whole command” of an offense that’s averaging 38.5 factors on 461.3 whole yards per sport.
Rogers leads the nation in passing yards (2,110) and ranks second in touchdowns by the air (22). He’ll attempt to add to these totals in opposition to a UK protection that regarded out of kinds through the second half of final week’s loss to South Carolina, which scored 17 factors on 266 yards of whole offense after the intermission.
“In the present day had all the pieces to do with simply execution and tackling,” defensive coordinator Brad White mentioned after the sport. “We have to be higher on the finish of the day.”
“It simply was missed performs,” Stoops mentioned Monday. “Actually no excuse for it.”
Dane Key, Kentucky pass-catchers eye bounce-back efficiency
After the loss to South Carolina, Stoops mentioned Kentucky’s vast receives didn’t convey down sufficient “aggressive catches.”
Whereas getting ready to face Mississippi State, Secret’s taking his head coach’s problem about as actually as one can — albeit not by alternative.
Key, who’s tied for the staff lead in landing receptions however hasn’t scored since Sept. 17 in opposition to Youngstown State, was sporting what he referred to as a precautionary wrap round his proper wrist and hand on Tuesday. Throughout the fourth quarter final week, he fell to the bottom and landed awkwardly on the realm whereas pursuing a ball was thrown his manner.
“It is just a bit bit extra focus,” Key mentioned of how the wrap is affecting his catching talents. “I can not catch it with my palm proper now. It is extra just a little fingertip catch on the correct hand, focusing and simply dialing in all through the apply.”
If all goes in accordance with plan, Key mentioned he could have the wrap eliminated earlier than taking the sector in opposition to the Bulldogs. And the added consideration to element the impairment has demanded throughout Key’s preparation may repay for one of many younger leaders of a place group searching for a return to kind in an important sport in opposition to a top-25 protection.
Scangarello, for his half, believes that may occur.
“I really feel assured with the beginning group and the ability gamers that, when the ball comes their manner, they’re gonna make the performs,” Scangarello mentioned. “I belief each considered one of them.”
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What’s the betting line on the Kentucky-Mississippi State sport?
Mississippi State is favored by 6.5 factors as of Wednesday morning, in accordance with the VegasInsider.com consensus line.
Prediction: Mississippi State 27, Kentucky 24
After watching South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler poke holes in Kentucky’s protection through the second half in Week 6, it is exhausting to think about a situation through which a extra environment friendly passer, Rogers, does not do the identical in Week 7. The Wildcats have intercepted opposing QBs 5 instances this season and can in all probability want to finish Rogers’ three-game clear sheet to sluggish Mississippi State’s offense down.
Levis ought to present a serious increase to UK’s offense, however the unit has issues that transcend who’s below middle. Stoops has not shied away from shouldering his beginning quarterback with a few of the blame for an alarming sack charge, too. All indicators level to the backfield stress persevering with in opposition to a worthy challenger, which may give the Wildcats matches whereas making an attempt to impose their tempo of play on Mike Leach’s staff.
For these causes, Kentucky’s two-game shedding streak will stretch to a few.
Attain recruiting and trending sports activities reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and observe him on Twitter at @brooksHolton.
Arizona State forces 3 turnovers in win over Wyoming to start 2024
All offseason, coach Kenny Dillingham preached getting turnovers. Forty seconds into the season’s first game, the defense produced its first one.
The Arizona State Sun Devils host the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a Week 2 non-conference college football game on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks and predictions for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on ESPN (stream with this free trial from FUBO).
Arizona State is coming off a 48-7 win against Wyoming. Mississippi State beat Eastern Kentucky in its season opener, 56-7.
ASU football is a 6.5-point favorite over Mississippi State in the game, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Sun Devils are -250 on the moneyline. The Bulldogs are +200.
The over/under for the game is set at 56.5 points.
This is the first meeting between the two college football programs.
Dimers.com: Arizona State 30, Mississippi State 24
It writes: “According to our analysis, Arizona State is more likely to beat Mississippi State in CFB action at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday.”
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It writes: “I’m going with Arizona State. This should be a fun matchup though, and you could make a case either way. The Sun Devils posted 499 total yards (241 rushing), 7.0 yards per play, 27 first downs and no turnovers in their blowout win Saturday. Defensively they were great as well with 118 yards allowed (78 passing), eight first downs, three turnovers and a 3-of-13 rate on third downs.”
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Picks and Parlays: Arizona State 35, Mississippi State 21
Cameron Ross writes: “Both teams come in a week two undefeated as each will look to continue to roll. Arizona State will have the edge however as they are on their home field and have a top tier defense. Look for the Sun Devils to keep it rolling as they pick up a win and cover at home against the SEC opponent.”
Clarion Ledger: Arizona State 27, Mississippi State 26
Sam Sklar writes: “This game kicks off at 9:30 p.m. CT against an Arizona State team that should be improved under second-year coach Kenny Dillingham. The Sun Devils offense averaged just 17.7 points per game in part due to injuries at quarterback and offensive line. Redshirt freshman transfer Sam Leavitt is ASU’s new quarterback.”
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ESPN: Sun Devils have a 56.5% chance to defeat Bulldogs in Week 2
The site’s matchup predictor gives Mississippi State a 43.5% chance to beat Arizona State at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Saturday.
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Up-to-date information on deer season 2024-25 in Mississippi including CWD, season dates, bag limits, antler restrictions and more.
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Deer season is almost here and will kick off this month with the early, buck-only archery season followed by the traditional archery season in October then the early primitive weapon season and gun season in November. For thousands in Mississippi, it’s the most exciting time of the year.
But, as has been the case in many years, there have been some changes. Here’s what hunters need to know about chronic wasting disease, bag limits, harvest reporting and season dates for the 2024-25 deer season.
Deer hunting season dates
North Central, Delta and Hills deer management units
- Archery: Sept. 13-15, One legal buck. Special permit, mandatory reporting and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands.
- Archery: Oct. 1-Nov. 22, Either sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs National Forest.
- Youth: Nov. 9-22, Either sex on private lands and authorized state and federal lands.
- Youth: Nov. 23-Jan. 31, Either sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow below legal deer criteria.
- Antlerless primitive weapon: Nov. 11-22, Antlerless deer only on private lands.
- Gun with dogs: Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Either sex on private land and Holly Springs National Forest. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Primitive weapon: Dec. 2-15, Either sex on private land, open public land, and Holly Springs National Forest. Weapons of choice may be used on private land with the appropriate license.
- Gun without dogs: Dec. 16-23, Either sex on private land and Holly Springs National Forest. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Gun with dogs: Dec. 24-Jan.22, Either sex on private land and Holly Spring National Forest. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Archery, primitive weapon: Jan. 23-31, Either sex on private land and Holly Springs National Forest. Legal bucks only on open public land. Weapons of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
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Southeast Deer Management Unit
- Archery: Sept. 13-15, One legal buck. Special permit, mandatory reporting and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands.
- Archery: Oct. 15-Nov. 22, Either sex on private or open public land.
- Youth: 15 years and under, Nov. 9-22, Either sex on private land and authorized state and federal land.
- Youth: 15 years and under, Nov. 23-Feb. 15, Either sex on private land. On open public land, youth must follow legal deer criteria.
- Gun with dogs: Nov. 23-Dec. 1, Either sex on private land. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Primitive weapon: Dec. 2-15, Either sex on private or open public land. Weapons of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.
- Gun without dogs: Dec. 16-23, Either sex on private land. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Gun with dogs: Dec. 24-Jan. 22, Either sex on private land. Legal bucks only on open public land.
- Archery, primitive weapon: Jan. 23-31, Either sex on private land. Legal bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with the appropriate license.
- Archery, primitive weapon: Feb. 1-15, Legal bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with the appropriate license.
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Deer bag limits
- Delta DMU: The bag limit for antlered deer is one per day, three per annual season. The antlerless bag limit is five.
- Hills DMU: The bag limit for antlered deer is one per day, three per annual season. The antlerless bag limit is five.
- North Central DMU: The bag limit for antlered deer is one per day, four per annual season. The limit for antlerless deer is 10 on private lands.
- Southeast DMU: The bag limit for antlered deer is one per day, three per annual season. The bag limit for antlerless deer is one per day, three per annual season.
- U.S. Forest Service National Forests: The bag limit for antlered deer is one per day, three per annual season. The bag limit for antlerless deer is one per day, five per annual season except in the Southeast DMU where the antlerless limit is one per day, three per annual season.
Antler requirements
- Delta DMU: 12-inch inside spread or 15-inch main beam
- Hills DMU: 10-inch inside spread or 13-inch main beam
- North Central DMU: No antler restrictions apply to this zone. Hunters may harvest bucks with any hardened antler.
- Southeast DMU: 10-inch inside spread or 13-inch main beam
- Youth hunters: For youth hunters 15 years of age and younger, hunting on private land and authorized state and federal lands, all of the buck bag limit may be any antlered deer.
- Buck of choice: In the Delta, Hills and Southeast DMUs, hunters may harvest one buck that does not meet antler requirements on private land and Holly Springs National Forest.
- Public lands: Antler requirements vary among public lands. Hunters should check regulations for the specific public land they plan to hunt before hunting.
Blaze orange
Hunters have traditionally been required to wear 500 square inches of unbroken blaze orange while deer hunting as a safety measure, but this year they have an alternative. A bill passed in the 2024 Legislative session allows hunters to choose between blaze orange or pink.
CWD testing
Testing deer for CWD, a disease that is considered always fatal for deer, is not mandatory other than during the early archery season, but the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks urges hunters to provide tissue samples of harvested deer for testing.
According to the department, knowing where the disease exists and how prevalent it is helps in managing and slowing the spread of the disease.
Although there has been no known case of it spreading to humans, the CDC warns against consuming infected deer. So hunters should know if their deer is infected as well.
Since the disease was first detected in Mississippi in 2018, there have been 318 cases found in the state as of September 2024.
For convenience, MDWFP has provided freezers at locations across the state where hunters can leave deer heads with six inches of neck attached for testing. The agency has also partnered with a number of taxidermy businesses that will have deer tested at the customer’s request.
CWD management zones
Counties in CWD management zones have changed with some added and a zone added this year. Within these zones, special regulations are in place to slow the spread of the disease such as a supplemental feeding ban and carcass transportation restrictions.
North CWD Management Zone
The North CWD Management Zone includes all portions of the following counties:
- Alcorn County
- Benton County
- Desoto County
- Lafayette County
- Marshall County
- Panola County
- Prentiss County
- Tate County
- Tippah County
- Tishomingo County
- Union County
Portions of Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica counties are also included and are defined as:
- Areas south of MS 4
- Areas east of Old Highway 61 to the intersection of US 49
- Areas east of US 49 to the intersection of US 278
- Areas north of US 278
- Areas west of MS 3
Issaquena CWD Management Zone
- Claiborne County
- Sharkey County, east of the Mississippi River and south of MS 14
- Warren County
Harrison CWD Management Zone
Portions of Hancock and Harrison counties are included and defined as:
- All portions of Harrison County west of US 49
- All portions of Hancock County east of MS 53, MS 603 and MS 43
- All portions of Hancock County east of Nicholson Avenue
What is banned in a CWD management zone?
- Salt licks
- Mineral licks
- Supplemental feeding
- Transportation of deer carcasses outside the zone
What parts of a deer can be taken out of a CWD zone?
- Cut/wrapped meat
- Deboned meat
- Hides with no head attached
- Bone-in leg quarters
- Finished taxidermy
- Antlers with no tissue attached
- Cleaned skulls or skull plates with no brain tissue
- Hunters may transport deer heads to permitted taxidermists participating in the CWD collection program. A CWD sample number must be obtained from a participating taxidermist prior to transporting a deer head outside of the CWD management zone.
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The Mississippi high school football rankings saw some drastic changes after an opening week which saw multiple ranked matchups in the Magnolia State.
Brandon, Madison Central and Louisville each won top-10 games while Oak Grove, West Jones, Clinton and Germantown also picked up ranked wins.
Below is the updated Mississippi On3 Massey Ratings top 25, as of Sept. 2.
The On3 Massey Ratings — which were officially used during the BCS era and have generated college high school sports team rankings since 1995 — rank sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule and margin of victory.
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Previous Ranking: No. 4 (+3)
Madison Central opened the season in style with a 27-20 top-10 win over Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs shut out Madison Central for nearly the entire first half — until Madison Central running back Glen Singleton rattled off four consecutive rushing touchdowns. The Jaguars are on the road again Friday in the Mississippi game of the week as they travel to face No. 2 Brandon.
Previous Ranking: No. 3 (+1)
Brandon featured in another Mississippi top-10 game in week one, thrashing then-No. 7 Picayune Memorial 60-34. Star junior defensive back Preston Ashley recorded a 45-yard scoop-and-score touchdown, Logan Drummond returned a punt 61 yards to the house and Trey McQueen returned an interception 38 yards for a score in a night filled with unconventional scoring for the Bulldogs. Brandon will host No. 1 Madison Central on Friday.
Previous Ranking: No. 2 (-1)
Starkville took down Noxubee County 43-22 in week one. Tyson Knox picked off Mississippi State commit KaMario Taylor on Starkville’s own 1-yard line to keep the Yellowjackets’ 14-point lead in the second half. Two plays later, quarterback Jaylen Ruffin hit Jaheim Deanes for a 97-yard touchdown. Starkville now gets to look forward to hosting No. 20 West Point this week.
Previous Ranking: No. 1 (-3)
Oak Grove fell in the rankings this week simply by virtue of other teams’ impressive performances — as the Warriors won their game over No. 15 Grenada 38-24. Oak Grove quarterback Kellon Hall was 19-of-27 passing for 306 yards with a touchdown. Next up is No. 11 Ocean Springs at home.
Previous Ranking: No. 5
Tupelo escaped upset-minded Whitehaven last week with a 26-19 opening win. Quarterback Noah Gillon and running back J.J. Hill each accounted for two touchdowns as the Golden Wave came away with an ugly win in ugly conditions following a 90-minute weather delay. Tupelo will play Southaven on the road next.
Previous Ranking: No. 9 (+3)
Yet another top-10 matchup on opening night in Mississippi. Louisville took down then-No. 10 West Point 15-14 in a nailbiter. Louisville scored the only points of the second half — a 21-yard field goal to put the Wildcats on top. Louisville will hit the road again this week at Neshoba Central.
Previous Ranking: No. 8 (+1)
West Jones knocked Laurel out of the Mississippi top 25 with a dominant 34-6 win on Friday. Senior running back Elijah Jones was unstoppable on the ground with 226 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries. West Jones will play Northeast Jones on the road this Friday.
Previous Ranking: No. 21 (+13)
Clinton pulled off the upset in week one with a 26-20 win over then-No. 11 Warren Central in the ‘Red Carpet Bowl’. Jakobe Williams rushed for two touchdowns while the Clinton special teams and defense scored on a blocked punt and recovered three fumbles. A road game against Northwest Rankin is on deck.
Previous Ranking: No. 16 (+7)
Oxford owned one of the few week one blowouts on this list, beating Lafayette 45-0 in the ‘Crosstown Classic.’ All six of the Chargers’ touchdowns came on the ground. Oxford will play No. 22 South Panola at home this Friday.
Previous Ranking: No. 12 (+2)
Madison-Ridgeland moved to 3-0 on the season after a 50-6 win over Oak Forest Academy that was never in question. Pulaski Academy — The No. 9 team in Arkansas — is on deck for the Patriots.
11. Ocean Springs (-5)
12. Gulfport (+2)
13. Pearl (+4)
14. Germantown (+10)
15. Hartfield Academy (+3)
16. Grenada (-1)
17. Picayune Memorial (-10)
18. Hattiesburg (NR)
19. Jackson Prep (+3)
20. West Point (-10)
21. D’Iberville (NR)
22. South Panola (-9)
23. Poplarville (NR)
24. Warren Central (-13)
25. Gautier (NR)
Dropped from rankings: Northwest Rankin, Meridian, Columbia, Laurel
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