Mississippi State football (2-0) hosts the FCS Alcorn State Braves (0-2) in Starkville Saturday evening. Here's what to know ahead of the matchup...
How to watch the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Alcorn State Braves
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Time: 5:00 p.m. CT
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN+/SEC Network+
- Streaming: fubo TV
What is ESPN+?
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What is SEC Network+?
SEC Network+ is a complimentary streaming extension of the SEC Network. Customers who have access to the SEC Network through their TV provider can watch SEC Network+ content for free by entering their TV plan credentials in the ESPN app.
TV announcers for Mississippi State vs Alcorn State
Richard Cross will provide the play-by-play for Saturday's game with Charles Arbuckle serving as an analyst. Stephanie Otey will be the sideline reporter.
Mississippi State vs Alcorn State odds, point spread and total
As this is an FBS vs FCS matchup, odds have not yet been released for Saturday's meeting between the Bulldogs and the Braves. Typically, odds for FBS vs FCS matchups are released the day before the game.
Injury Report for Mississippi State vs Alcorn State
Mississippi State announced earlier this week that starting defensive end Will Whitson and starting right tackle Blake Steen are both out for the season with injury. The Bulldogs are still waiting to see if cornerback Jett Jefferson will be available to make his debut for MSU.
Weather forecast for Starkville, MS on Saturday
It's expected to be hot and sunny in Starkville this weekend. High temperatures on Saturday will top out in the low-90s under clear skies with little wind. It'll stay calm and clear during the game with upper-80s anticipated around kickoff, cooling slightly to the lower-80s by the end of the game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Alcorn State Braves series history
Despite being in-state opponents, Mississippi State and Alcorn State have played just twice in their football histories. The Bulldogs are 2-0 against the Braves with both games being played in Starkville. In 2010, they won 49-16, and in 2013, they won 51-7.