It’s going to be a a game that will be big in the SEC West, but Auburn and Mississippi State still have other games to worry about before they play in two weeks. Both teams return home for their openers in front of their own fans.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs have the tougher game of the two, as they welcome SEC West Division foe LSU. Last season, it was a win in Death Valley that vaulted the Bulldogs in the polls, eventually landing at the #1 spot. This year, it’s a game that could prove to fans and critics that they are still legit candidates for the SEC title, and the team released an amazing hype video to promote the game:
Meanwhile, over in the eastern part of Alabama, the Auburn Tigers have a slightly easier game as they welcome FCS “power” Jacksonville State to Jordan-Hare Stadium.