All too often the third phase of the game is omitted from the equation when handicapping a football game. Special teams struggles are no stranger to either Kentucky or Mississippi State, particularly in what’s perceived as the easiest to execute: extra points.
After burying a 53-yarder against Bowling Green, Mississippi State kicker Ben Raybon has missed field goals in consecutive games. This fall the Bulldogs have failed to convert a pair of PATs. Mike Leach attributes it to a combination of mistakes from the snapper, holder and kicker.
“I don’t think they’ve finished in the right spot,” the Mississippi State head coach said Monday.