How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, and more for Mississippi State vs Arkansas

Here's what to know before State takes on Arkansas.
Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Zakari Tillman (16) reacts with teammates after an interception against the Texas A&M Aggies during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Zakari Tillman (16) reacts with teammates after an interception against the Texas A&M Aggies during the fourth quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images / Matt Bush-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State football (1-6, 0-4 SEC) hosts the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-3, 2-2 SEC) in an important game for both programs as they look to find some momentum into November. Here's what you need to know ahead of Saturday's meeting between the Bulldogs and Hogs...

Game time and TV channel for Mississippi State football vs Arkansas

Mississippi State football will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at 11:45 AM CT in Starkville. It's a bit of a unique kickoff time with the SEC's new staggered format for start times. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network. Dave Neal and Aaron Murray will be on the call.

Mississippi State vs Arkansas point spread

Mississippi State will be about a touchdown underdog at home against the Hogs. Per DraftKings sportsbooks, the Bulldogs are 7.0 point underdogs to Arkansas as of Thursday night. The over/under for the game is set at 56.5.

Injury report for Mississippi State vs Arkansas

Mississippi State will be without one of its top offensive weapons against Arkansas. Reports are that freshman wide receiver Mario Craver is OUT on Saturday. Defensive line depth could be a big problem as well, as both De'Monte Russell and Trevion Williams are listed as questionable for Saturday. State is already without a pair of DL in Kedrick Bingley-Jones and Kalvin Dinkins. For Arkansas, starting running back Ja'Quinden Jackson is OUT, which is a big blow to their own offense.

Weather forecast for Starkville on Saturday

It should be warm and sunny in Starkville on Saturday. Clear and calm conditions with temperatures in the 80s are expected.

FPI prediction for Bulldogs vs Razorbacks

As has been the case for most of the season, ESPN's Football Power Index has the Bulldogs as underdogs. FPI gives State a 39.8% chance of beating Arkansas on Saturday.

Score prediction for Mississippi State football vs Arkansas Razorbacks

The Bulldogs are playing solid football right now despite the losses, and the Razorbacks are certainly beatable. But I think the noticeable edge along both lines of scrimmage in favor of Arkansas will be the difference in the game.

Mississippi State loses 33-27

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