Mississippi State Football: 18 Thoughts on 2018 season

By Ethan Lee | Apr 25, 2018

STARKVILLE, MS - NOVEMBER 11: Aeris Williams #22 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs dives in for the touchdown as Keith Holcombe #42 and Rashaan Evans #32 of the Alabama Crimson Tide try to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA football game at Davis Wade Stadium on November 11, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – NOVEMBER 4: Aeris Williams #22 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA football game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at Davis Wade Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

Aeris Williams Should Run For 1000 Yards Again This Season

A season ago, Aeris Williams was the leading rusher for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. And, well, he was pretty dang good at running the ball right down the throats of opposing defenses. In 2017, Williams ran for 1107 yards and 6 touchdowns on 4.7 yards per carry. While defenses were worried about Nick Fitzgerald running the ball, Williams moved it right up the field in front of them.

It’s very possible that Williams will break 1000 yards again.

Last year, Mississippi State struggled to throw the ball deep. Defenses were then able to key in and slow down the Bulldogs’ rushing attack and catch the short passing game. Joe Moorhead looks to diversify how the Bulldogs attack through the air. That’ll allow for wider running lanes for Williams.

Defenses are going to have to contend with more than just a two headed running attack too. Mississippi State might just have a few more runners carrying the ball, which will keep Williams fresh.

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