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What to expect when Mississippi State-ing – Week 4: South Carolina

By John King

STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Will Rogers #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs walks onto the field before the game against the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
STARKVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - SEPTEMBER 16: Will Rogers #2 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs walks onto the field before the game against the LSU Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Starkville, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /
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South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (91) pressures Furman Paladins quarterback Tyler Huff (6)
Sep 9, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway (91) pressures Furman Paladins quarterback Tyler Huff (6) during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /

What’s realistic for the Mississippi State Bulldogs?

After last week, I’m afraid to say anything here. I’ll just be honest, my “realistic expectations” this week are filled with more hope than usual.

I hope we can find enough offense to keep up with South Carolina. I hope our defense can force Spencer Rattler into errors and interceptions. I hope we can win and keep our bowl aspirations alive.

The truth is, if we get blown out against the Gamecocks, its hard to see how our schedule could play out to 6 wins. If we keep it close, I might be able to convince myself we can get there.

A win would go a long way in building confidence for the rest of the season.

What do I think?

I think we win. We have too many veteran players that won’t take the loss last week lightly. Everyone from walk-ons to coaches knows what this game means in setting the tone for the rest of the season. I expect the Bulldogs to bounce back against South Carolina.

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