Gameday: MSU, No. 20 LSU Square Off In SEC West Matchup

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State seeks to continue its recent road success as the Bulldogs open Southeastern Conference Western Division play at No. 20/22 LSU at 6 p.m. CT Saturday from Tiger Stadium. For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.

It will be the first of six road contests for State (1-1, 1-0 SEC) this season. The Bulldogs went 5-1 away from Davis Wade Stadium last year – their best road record since 1994 – and were 3-1 in SEC road tilts.

MSU is coming off a dominating 27-14 victory over South Carolina, outscoring the Gamecocks 24-0 in the first half. LSU (1-1, 0-0) beat Jacksonville State, 34-13, last Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Sophomore quarterback Nick Fitzgerald leads State in passing and rushing, throwing for 178 yards and accumulating 206 yards on the ground. Fitzgerald is the SEC leader in average yards per carry (10.8).

J.T. Gray and Richie Brown are tops on the squad in tackles with 16. Senior defensive end A.J. Jefferson, the current SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week, leads the SEC in tackles for loss (6) and is tied for the league lead in sacks (3).

MSU aims to become just the third team since the start of the millennium to defeat LSU in Tiger Stadium in consecutive games. Florida did it in 2001 and 2003, while Alabama achieved the feat in 2012 and 2014.

Tickets
The LSU Ticket Office opens at 10 a.m. and all gates open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at LSUsports.net.

Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on ESPN2 with Mike Patrick (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst) and Dr. Jerry Punch (sideline) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.

Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 4 p.m. Jim Ellis, Matt Wyatt and John Correro will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app.

Social Media/Live Stats
Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter (HailStateFB), Instagram (HailStateFB) and Facebook (click the links). Fans can also follow behind-the-scenes content via SnapChat by searching for HailStateSnap. Live stats are available at HailState.com.

Clear Bag Policy
Tiger Stadium utilizes a clear bag policy similar to that of Davis Wade Stadium. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12" x 6"" x 12" or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in the stadium. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" will be permitted. Complete details are available on LSUSports.net/geauxclear.

Weather
At kickoff, the forecast calls for temperatures in the low 80s with a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms.

"Relentless": Episode III
View this week's episode "Angry", which recaps the SEC-opening win over South Carolina and previews Saturday's matchup against LSU. HailState.com/Relentless

#HailState Highlight
View this week's #HailState Highlight produced by HailState Productions.

Times of Interest
Time of Day Event
10 a.m. LSU Ticket Office opens
3:30 p.m. Tiger Stadium gates open
4:05 p.m. "Dawg Walk" when team arrives at SE corner of stadium
5:53 p.m. National Anthem
6:01 p.m. LSU takes the field
6:02 p.m. Mississippi State takes the field
6:02 p.m. Coin Toss
6:05 p.m. Kickoff: Live on ESPN2

Gameday: MSU, No. 20 LSU Square Off In SEC West Matchup

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Players Mentioned

Richie Brown

Nick Fitzgerald

A.J. Jefferson

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