Five Must Win Games for MSU in 2016

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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Nov 9, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive linesman Mike Matthews (56) hikes the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive linesman Mike Matthews (56) hikes the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas A&M falls into the same category as Auburn. If State wants to take the next step and move up the pecking order, A&M is a team you have to beat. This year the Aggies come to Starkville on November 5th. At this point in the season, the Bulldogs could be anywhere between 7-1 and 5-3. Beating A&M could very well be the difference in a 7-8 win season and a 10 win season.

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