Mississippi State football score updates vs. Arizona in SEC, Pac-12 matchup

STARKVILLE — Week 2 has arrived, which means a tougher test awaits Mississippi State football. The Bulldogs welcome Pac-12 foe Arizona to Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday as part of an exciting slate of nonconference games for the SEC.

MSU, led by first-year coach Zach Arnett, won the first half of the home-and-home series last season 39-17 at Arizona, but it is going into Saturday as single-digit favorites.

The Wildcats opened the season with a 38-3 win against Northern Arizona, adding to the Pac-12’s perfect 13-0 start. Mississippi State won 48-7 against FCS team Southeastern Louisiana in Week 1, starting off Arnett’s first regular season as head coach in strong fashion.

A win for Mississippi State would mean a much-needed 2-0 start before it goes on a tough three-game SEC stretch featuring LSU, South Carolina and Alabama. For updates from Mississippi State vs. Arizona, follow along below.

Mississippi State game time, TV channel, betting spread today vs. Arizona

KICKOFF: 6:30 p.m.

TV: SEC Network

BETTING SPREAD: Mississippi State is favored by 9.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Mississippi State football score updates vs. Arizona

After a short review, the ruling on the field was confirmed after a 23 yard pass from quarterback Will Rodgers to wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin. After a PAT the Bulldogs lead the Wildcats 7-0 after almost ten minutes of back-to-back play.

Mississippi State sophomore receiver and punt returner Zavion Thomas is in uniform prior to the game after missing Week 1.