Mississippi State vs. Arizona – Game Preview – September 10, 2022 – ESPN

Mississippi State (1-0) at Arizona (1-0), Saturday, 11 p.m. ET (FS1)

Line: Mississippi State by 11½, in accordance with

Sequence file: First assembly.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

It is an enchanting Pac-12/SEC showdown that includes groups that appeared spectacular Week 1. Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is in his third season and his Air Raid offense was in full impact throughout a 49-23 win within the season opener in opposition to Memphis. Arizona had probably the most stunning wins of the opening week when it went on the street and beat San Diego State 38-20. The win signified appreciable progress in coach Jedd Fisch’s second season in Tucson.

KEY MATCHUP

Mississippi State QB Will Rogers put up monster numbers in opposition to Memphis, ending with 450 yards passing for 5 touchdowns and one interception. Arizona’s protection gave up simply 62 passing yards within the win vs. San Diego State, however Leach’s offense will carry a wholly totally different take a look at.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Mississippi State: WR Rara Thomas is on a roll courting again to final season, catching six landing passes over his previous six video games. He completed with a career-high 81 yards receiving on 5 catches, together with 71 yards after the catch.

Arizona: WR Jacob Cowing had a terrific debut for the Wildcats, catching three landing passes within the win over San Diego State. The UTEP switch seems to have fashioned a fast bond with QB Jayden de Laura, who can be a switch from Washington State.

FACTS & FIGURES

The Wildcats are 1-5-1 all-time in opposition to opponents from the Southeastern Convention. … Leach has a 4-2 file in opposition to Arizona courting to his time teaching Washington State. … De Laura threw for 299 yards and 4 touchdowns in opposition to San Diego St. The quarterback is 6-0 in video games he throws not less than three landing passes. … It is 1,474 miles between Starkville and Tucson. That is the longest street journey for Mississippi State since touring 1,710 miles to BYU in 2016. … Mississippi State accomplished passes to 12 totally different receivers in opposition to Memphis. … Rogers led the SEC with 364.5 passing yards per sport final season.

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