Mississippi State vs Alcorn State: how to watch, odds, injuries, weather, and more

Game time, TV channel, announcers, point spread, injury report, weather forecast, and series history for the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Alcorn State Braves.
Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Brenen Thompson (0) reacts after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Brenen Thompson (0) reacts after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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+?

ESPN+ is a subscription-based service separate from a base TV plan. Some Hulu or Disney+ subscribers may have access to ESPN+ through their plans. ESPN+ can be accessed through the ESPN app.

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.