Eighteen Questions For Mississippi State Football In 2018

By Ethan Lee | May 29, 2018

STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 21: Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs carries the ball in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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STARKVILLE, MS – OCTOBER 14: Jamal Couch #17 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs catches the ball for a touchdown as Troy Warner #1 of the Brigham Young Cougars defends during the second half of a game at Davis Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Who Will Step Up At Wide Receiver For The Mississippi State Football Team?

During the 2016 Mississippi State football season, Nick Fitzgerald’s passing stats were solid and he was able to connect with senior receiver Fred Ross for over 900 yards and 12 touchdowns. During the 2017 Mississippi State football season, Nick Fitzgerald didn’t have a Fred Ross to turn to.

As such, the Bulldogs struggled a bit to get the ball moving through the air. Fitzgerald’s completion percentage increased from 54.3 percent to 55.6 percent, but his yardage was notably down in his redshirt junior season.

He needs some help from his wide receivers this year. Mississippi State has a few options at wide receiver, but who will step up this season and get the ball moving?

Will it be one of the newcomers such as Devonta Jason or Austin Williams? Or, will one of Mississippi State’s receivers from years past finally take a step forward and be a reliable pass catching option for the Bulldogs?

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