Mississippi State ranks 26th in total defense so far, although this will be their first SEC test. The Bulldogs held Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt to just 82 yards passing a few weeks ago, but also gave up over 250 yards on the ground.

Bulldogs open 4-0, but what’s working and what needs fixing? Mississippi State’s first quarterly report breaks it down.

Tennessee football defensive lineman Jaxson Moi should be available to play against Mississippi State this weekend.

Find single game tickets to the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs college football Week 5 matchup on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Tennessee visits Bulldogs in sold-out SEC clash in Starkville. Here are three reasons Vols don’t need to worry about an upset.

ESPN’S FPI gives the Volunteers a 73.7% chance to win the matchup. In the week-by-week modeling, FPI sees the Volunteers favored by 7.5 to 8.5 points over the Bulldogs. While Tennessee is favored – reliably so – the prediction is not a blowout, according to ESPN.