ESPN.com · Sep 3, 2016
Miss. St. to start Fitzgerald, will use other QBs
Nick Fitzgerald will start at quarterback in Mississippi State's season opener against South Alabama, a school spokesperson told ESPN.
Multiple quarterbacks will play, the spokesperson said, adding that veteran backup Damian Williams will see the field during the first quarter.
Fitzgerald, a third-year sophomore, was the primary backup to Dak Prescott last season. Prescott, a fourth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, broke a litany of school records in his two-plus years as starter.
Fitzgerald completed 11 of his 14 attempts last season with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries.
