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

Here's what to know before the Bulldogs face the Minutemen.

By Andrew Miller

Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) reacts after a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) reacts after a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the third 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 (1-7, 0-5 SEC) looks to finally find a win and snap a seven-game losing streak this weekend when the UMass Minutemen (2-6) come to Starkville. Here's what to know ahead of the matchup...

Game time and TV Channel for Mississippi State football vs UMass

Mississippi State football will be playing as a part of the afternoon slate on Saturday. The Bulldogs are set to kickoff their game with UMass at 3:15 PM CT in Starkville. State will once again be playing on the SEC Network, and Dave Neal and Aaron Murray will be on the call for the broadcast.

Mississippi State vs UMass point spread

For the first time in several weeks, the Bulldogs are favored by oddsmakers. Mississippi State is an 18-point favorite over the Minutemen as of Wednesday morning per DraftKings. The over/under for the game is set at 60.

Injury report for Mississippi State football

With this being an out of conference game, Mississippi State does not have to release an official injury report for the week. So unfortunately, we won't have an exact idea of who will be taking the field for the Bulldogs. However, head coach Jeff Lebby did confirm what many of us were assuming earlier this week. That being that defensive lineman Kalvin Dinkins is out for the season. State's defensive line depth has been in rough shape, and with Dinkins done for the year, they need the likes of Trevion Williams, Kedrick Bingley-Jones, and De'Monte Russell to get healthy.

Weather forecast for Starkville in Saturday

Mostly pleasant conditions should be in store Saturday in Starkville. Temperatures will max out in the low-80s under partly sunny skies with calm conditions.

FPI prediction for Bulldogs vs Minutemen

For as much as this season as been bad for the Bulldogs, they're facing a truly terrible team in UMass. ESPN's FPI ratings give State a 92.2% chance of getting their second win of the season.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs UMass Minutemen score prediction

While I can't blame anyone for no longer having any confidence in this team to win a football game, even against a team like UMass, there's no reason the Bulldogs shouldn't win this game and win easily. At a minimum, the Bulldog offense has played well enough lately to trust them to put enough points on the board for a comfortable win.

Mississippi State wins 48-26

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