In the era of the College Football Playoff, one loss won’t ruin your season.
But go on a bad run and you’re done.
With that in mind, we’re examining the most challenging stretches of games for all 14 teams in the SEC.
Next up in our series are the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Toughest stretch: Sept. 16-30
It’s a good thing Mississippi State opens with a couple of relative cupcakes in Charleston Southern and Louisiana Tech, because what comes next won’t be for the faint of heart.
After a pair of tune-up games, Mississippi State hosts an LSU team that has been re-energized since the hiring of head coach Ed Orgeron.