Mississippi State Football: 18 Thoughts on 2018 season

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)
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 – OCTOBER 21: Mississippi State Bulldogs mascot Bully greets fans after an NCAA football game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 21: Mississippi State Bulldogs mascot Bully greets fans after an NCAA football game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Speaking Of Kylin Hill And Nick Gibson, They’ll Be A Great Duo To Watch In 2019

Kylin Hill and Nick Gibson have both shown their potential in short bursts. And, right now, that potential looks really, really good. Hill, as a freshman in 2017, ran for 393 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 78 carries. Gibson, as a redshirt sophomore, produced 239 yards and a touchdown on 45 carries.

On top of that, both young running backs had solid performances in the Mississippi State football Maroon and White game on Saturday.

This duo will be crucial for the future of Mississippi State’s offense. Moorhead will rely heavily on what these two can do, especially in Keytaon Thompson’s first year as a starter in 2019. There’s no telling how good the Bulldogs can be then, but these three players will help define that.