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Mississippi State Bulldogs preaching execution after sluggish start vs Southern Miss

Despite a comfortable win, the Bulldogs had some rough stretches against Southern Miss. Their coach and QB see a very simple reason for those struggles and how to correct them.

Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) runs the ball against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the first quarter at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Aug. 30, 2025. | Matt Bush/Special to Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mississippi State football opened up the 2025 season with a victory, pulling away from Southern Miss in Hattiesburg for a 34-17 win.