Alcorn State vs. Mississippi State Picks and Prediction for Saturday September 13, 2025
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Alcorn State vs Mississippi State Game Preview
On Saturday, the Alcorn State Braves (0-2) face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-0) at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. This game will be aired on ESPN+ and SECN+. Keep up to date with all the College Football action, with our College Football predictions.
Game Information
- September 13, 2025, 6:00pm EST, Davis Wade Stadium, ESPN+/SECN+
- 83° at start time
Mississippi State Form & Recent Results
Mississippi State comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak to start the season. Last Saturday, the Mississippi State Bulldogs pulled off a surprising 24-20 victory over 12th-ranked Arizona State. Quarterback Blake Shapen led the offense with an impressive showing, completing 19 of his 33 pass attempts and throwing for three touchdowns. So far this season, Shapen has accumulated 551 passing yards. In the ground game, running back Davon Booth has managed to rack up 113 rushing yards, while fellow running back Fluff Bothwell has contributed 77 yards. Wide receiver Brenen Thompson has emerged as the team’s leading receiver, with 225 receiving yards through the early part of the season. Across their first two games, the Bulldogs have averaged 29 points per contest, demonstrating improved offensive production as they look to build momentum from their dramatic upset against Arizona State. For comparison, Mississippi State averaged 23.1 points per game last season, suggesting that their offense has shown significant progress early this year.
Alcorn State Preview
Alcorn State comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak to start the season. In last Saturday's 41-31 defeat against Alabama A&M, Alcorn State’s quarterback Jaylon Tolbert completed 23 of his 33 pass attempts, tallying 168 passing yards and throwing a touchdown. On the ground, running back Jacorian Sewell led the way for the Braves, racking up 115 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jarvis Rush also contributed to the running attack, adding 53 yards. Defensively, Alcorn State has struggled early this season, allowing an average of 30.5 points over their first two games. As they prepare to face Mississippi State in Starkville, the Braves are looking for their defense to make significant improvements. Last season, Alcorn State's offense averaged 21.8 points per game.
Key Players
- Alcorn State QB Jaylon Tolbert in his last game: 23/33, 1 TD, 168 passing yards
- Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen in his last game: 19/33, 3 TD
Alcorn State vs Mississippi State Picks and Prediction
Alcorn State faces a significant challenge as they try to prevent a three-game losing streak to open the season. The Braves will be on the road, traveling to Starkville to take on Mississippi State, a team riding high after their upset home victory over Arizona State last weekend. Mississippi State will aim to build on their recent defensive success and hope to strike early on offense, setting the tone and establishing a comfortable lead as the game unfolds. For Alcorn State, the matchup represents both a tough test and an opportunity to turn their young season around against a confident opponent. Final Score Prediction, Mississippi State Bulldogs win 42-6.
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