Mississippi State football kicks off the 2025 season down in Hattiesburg against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday. How can the Bulldogs open the year with a win? Here are three keys to victory...
Mississippi State must dominate the line of scrimmage
No key to the game is bigger than this one. MSU still has some questions in the trenches entering this season, but they should have a significant edge along the lines in this game. Size, talent, and depth all favor the Bulldogs, and they've got more experience there too. There's no reason MSU shouldn't be able to run the ball successfully against the USM front, and the MSU defensive line should create plenty of problems for the Golden Eagles.