In Week 1 last season, Mississippi State dominated Southern Miss 49-0. The Bulldogs racked up 550 yards of total offense, which set the stage for a historic 10-win season that included the first No. 1 national ranking in school history. The Eagles have shown slow, but steady improvement over the last few seasons and finished 3-9 in 2014.
State lost several of its best players from last year’s team, especially on the defensive side of the football. However, head coach Dan Mullen has built a deep and talented roster capable of competing again in the SEC West.