The UMass Minutemen (2-6) visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-7) at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
This matchup will be available on SEC Network.
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When is Mississippi State vs. UMass and when does it start?
This matchup between the Bulldogs and Minutemen will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024. You should expect the kickoff at 4:15 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Mississippi State vs. UMass
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Mississippi State Stats & Insights
The Bulldogs fell to the Arkansas Razorbacks 58-25 in their most recent outing.
Despite having a bottom-25 defense that ranks sixth-worst in the FBS (477.5 yards allowed per game), Mississippi State has had more success on offense, ranking 70th in the FBS offensively putting up 390.5 yards per game.
With 264.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS, the Bulldogs have been forced to rely on their 42nd-ranked passing offense (259.4 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
Mississippi State has the 94th-ranked rushing offense this year (131.1 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 11th-worst with 213.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
With 36.4 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 10th-worst in the FBS, the Bulldogs have been forced to rely on their 74th-ranked offense (27.1 points per contest) to keep them in games.
UMass Stats & Insights
The Minutemen’s last game ended in a 35-7 win over the Wagner Seahawks.
UMass ranks 23rd-worst in total yards per game (330.1), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 37th in the FBS with 328.0 total yards surrendered per contest.
The Minutemen rank 98th in the FBS with 193.9 passing yards per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks sixth-best by allowing just 157.5 passing yards per contest.
UMass is accumulating 136.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (91st-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 170.5 rushing yards per game (100th-ranked) on defense.
The Minutemen’s offense has been bottom-25 this season, generating 19.1 points per game, which ranks 14th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 103rd with 30.0 points surrendered per contest.
Mississippi State Key Players to Watch
Michael Van Buren Jr. has 1,101 passing yards (137.6 ypg) to lead Mississippi State, completing 57.2% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes and four interceptions this season.
Davon Booth has carried the ball 93 times for a team-high 396 yards (49.5 per game), with two touchdowns this year.
This season Johnnie Daniels has piled up 80 carries for 354 yards (44.3 per game) and two touchdowns.
Kevin Coleman Jr.’s 636 receiving yards (79.5 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 52 receptions and five touchdowns.
Mario Craver has hauled in 16 passes for 355 yards (50.7 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
Seydou Traore’s 26 receptions have turned into 301 yards (37.6 ypg).
UMass Key Players to Watch
Taisun Phommachanh has been a dual threat to lead UMass in both passing and rushing. He has 1,541 passing yards (192.6 ypg), completing 57% of his passes and throwing eight touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 282 yards (35.3 ypg) on 101 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
CJ Hester’s team-high 287 rushing yards (35.9 per game) have come on 68 carries, with two touchdowns this year.
Jakobie James’ team-high 597 receiving yards (74.6 yards per game) have come on 33 receptions with three touchdowns.
T.Y. Harding has reeled in 10 passes for 216 yards (27.0 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
Jacquon Gibson’s 17 grabs have netted him 200 yards (25.0 ypg).
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