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Mississippi State football: Five first half thoughts on leading Dan Mullen and Florida

By Ethan Lee

STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and defensive end Gerri Green #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs walk out of the tunnel prior to their game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs and defensive end Gerri Green #4 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs walk out of the tunnel prior to their game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /
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STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Joe Moorhead of the Mississippi State Bulldogs speaks with quarterback Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter of their game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MS – SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Joe Moorhead of the Mississippi State Bulldogs speaks with quarterback Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter of their game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns on September 15, 2018 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Nick Fitzgerald has played smart football so far but hasn’t done enough in the first half

Last week, Nick Fitzgerald struggled at times. Kentucky was able to halt the Bulldogs’ offense and rattled their quarterback. This week, against the Florida Gators, Nick Fitzgerald has played efficiently and made wise decisions that have kept the Bulldogs moving forward.

His stats aren’t going to inspire really anyone. Fitzgerald has completed 6 of his 9 passes for a meager 65 yards in the first half. Along with that, he’s carried the ball 12 times for 25 total rushing yards.

That’s not great, but it’s working so far. However, Mississippi State will need more from him in the second half.

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