Mississippi State football plays it's home-opener this weekend. The Bulldogs (1-0) host No. 12 Arizona State (1-0) in Starkville Saturday night, looking to spring a big upset. Here's how to watch the game plus some notes on the matchup...
How to watch the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs the Arizona State Sun Devils
- Date: Saturday, September 6
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Streaming: fubo TV
TV announcers for Mississippi State vs Arizona State
Dave Flemming will be the play-by-play announcer for the broadcast. Joining him on the call will be Brock Osweiler as color commentator and Stormy Buonantony handling sideline duties. Interestingly, Osweiler is an Arizona State alum, playing quarterback for the Sun Devils from 2009-2011.
Mississippi State vs Arizona State odds, point spread and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook as of Tuesday, September 2. Odds are subject to change.
Spread
- Arizona State -6.5 (-115)
- Mississippi State +6.5 (-105)
Moneyline
- Arizona State -240
- Mississippi State +195
Total
- 58.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Injury report for Mississippi State vs Southern Miss
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have a handful of injuries to contest with going into Saturday. After missing last week's action, the status of starting offensive guard Luke Work and starting cornerback Jett Jefferson is unclear, though there is some optimism for Work in particular. Starting tackle Blake Steen was injured in the first half of the season-opener and did not return. His status is also unclear. They are also waiting to see if backup defensive lineman Jamil Burroughs will be available after not traveling with the team last week.
Four Sun Devil starters are being monitored ahead of the matchup. Center Ben Coleman left ASU's season-opener, but is expected to be good to go against MSU. However, that status for right tackle Max Iheanachor, wide receiver Jalen Moss, and defensive lineman Justin Wodtly remains unknown at this point.
Weather forecast for Starkville, MS on Saturday
It looks like a warm but mostly pleasant day in Starkville on Saturday. Skies should be mostly sunny with only a slight chance of an afternoon shower. High temperatures will peak at about 90 with mid-80s expected at kickoff. Those temperatures could cool off to the low-70s by the end of the game.
Mississippi State Bulldogs vs Arizona State Sun Devils series history
Saturday's matchup will be just the second time these two maroon-wearing programs. Last year, Arizona State defeated Mississippi State 30-23 in Tempe in the first game of a home-and-home series.