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

Here's everything you'll want to know before the Bulldogs face the Gators.

By Andrew Miller

Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) looks to pass against the Toledo Rockets during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) looks to pass against the Toledo Rockets during the second 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 hosts Florida on Saturday for their SEC-opener. Here's what you need to know ahead of the matchup...

Game time and TV broadcast for Mississippi State football vs Florida

The Bulldogs and the Gators are set to kickoff at 11:00 AM CT. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvorceck will be on the call for the matchup.

Mississippi State vs Florida point spread

According to DraftKings Sportsbook as of Friday morning, Mississippi State football is a 6.0 point underdog to the Gators. The over/under for the game is set at 58.

Injury report for Mississippi State vs Florida

Mississippi State will be without several players on defense. Two of their top defensive tackles, Kalvin Dinkins and Kedrick Bingley-Jones are out. Backup cornerbacks Traveon Wright and DeAgo Brumfield as listed as "out" and "doubtful", respectively. Backup safety Chris Keys Jr. and kickoff specialist Marlon Hauck are also out. However, it does appear that safety Corey Ellington is set to make his season debut for the Bulldogs.

Florida will be down multiple starters as well. WR Eugene Wilson III, S Asa Turner, NB Aaron Gates, and DE Joey Slackman are all out for the Gators.

Weather forecast for Mississippi State vs Florida

A sunny and calm but hot day is expected in Starkville when State takes on Florida. At kickoff, temperatures will be in the upper-80s, topping out in the low-90s by the end of the game.

FPI prediction for Bulldogs vs Gators

ESPN's FPI ratings give Mississippi State a 47.2% chance of defeating Florida on Saturday.

Score Prediction for Mississippi State football vs Florida

This could be an ugly watch. Neither of these teams are good. Florida is ready to fire Billy Napier, and State is beginning a total rebuilt under Jeff Lebby. If the Gators have already quit on the season, I could see State getting the upset in Starkville. But for now, the biggest difference between these teams is that despite all of Florida's issues, there is still good talent on the roster. You can't really say that for the Bulldogs. The Gators will find success against a bad MSU defense while another slow start plagues MSU.

Mississippi State loses 31-24

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