The Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4) battle the Illinois Fighting Illini (8-4) in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 2.
Both teams have identical 8-4 records, with the Bulldogs finishing third in the SEC West and the Illini finishing second in the Big Ten West. This game could come down to game style, with Mississippi State favored by one point at SI Sportsbook.
The Bulldogs employ their air-raid offense that ranks eighth in passing yards per game (314.3) and first in pass attempts per game (49.1%). Mississippi State enters this contest with a complete and healthy team.