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Kentucky vs. Mississippi State: Analysis, expert picks and prediction

Kentucky’s brutal loss to the Florida Gators last Saturday was tough to stomach, but there’s no time to sulk with the SEC grind just getting started.

Now standing at 2-1 without their starting quarterback for the rest of the season, Kentucky will travel to Mississippi State for their first road test of the 2019 season.

Analysis

Kentucky’s backup quarterback Sawyer Smith found a rhythm early against Florida, putting his team up 14-7 at halftime before their second-half collapse. Smith’s second half woes were most likely due to Kentucky going away from an up-tempo offense and instead to a more conservative style of play.