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Five Must Win Games for MSU in 2016

By Jared Aldridge

Oct 10, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; The scoreboard shows a live fan shot as the Mississippi State Bulldogs hosted the Troy Trojans at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 17 - 45. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; The scoreboard shows a live fan shot as the Mississippi State Bulldogs hosted the Troy Trojans at Davis Wade Stadium. Mississippi State won 17 - 45. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; A dejected South Carolina Gamecocks bench sits during the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kentucky wins 26-22 over South Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; A dejected South Carolina Gamecocks bench sits during the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Kentucky wins 26-22 over South Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

State’s every year east opponent is Kentucky and you can usually chalk up the “W.” This year’s rotational opponent is South Carolina. SC may be in an even bigger transition than MSU after Steve Spurrier retired and the Gamecocks hired Will Muschamp as head coach. As the second game of the year, Mississippi State should be able to take advantage of a team still adjusting to a scheme. What makes this game so important is the opportunity to get a conference win and start the season 2-0.

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