Mississippi State vs Arizona State Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Mississippi State Bulldogs carry an undefeated record into Week 2 with a game in Arizona against Arizona State. The Bulldogs picked up their first victory of the season after a 49 point blowout against Eastern Kentucky. Defensively Mississippi State did the work holding Eastern Kentucky under 300 yards and gave up just seven points after forcing 1 turnover in the game. Offensively the Bulldogs rolled pouring in 56 points after a 35 point first half on 450 yards in the game. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Blake Shapen led the way for the Mississippi State offense completing 15 passes for 247 yards and three scores and ran the ball 7 times for 44 yards and one touchdown as well. Creed Whittemore was second on the roster with 41 yards and one touchdown despite just one carry. Jordan Mosley led the team with 104 yards and one touchdown on five grabs. Kevin Coleman junior also reeled in five passes for 88 yards and one touchdown.

The Arizona State Sun Devils stay at home this week undefeated following a 41 point rout against Wyoming. Defensively Arizona State was top tier giving up just seven points on 118 yards and forced 3 turnovers in the game. Offensively Arizona State dominated scoring 48 points through 3/4 on 499 total yards of offense.

Sam Leavitt carried the load for the Arizona State offense completing 14 passes for 258 yards and two scores periods Cam Skattebo led the team with 49 yards and one score on 11 carries, while DeCarlos brooks chipped in 47 yards and one touchdown on 6 carries. Tyson brown led the team with 73 yards and one touchdown on two receptions.

Both teams come in a week two undefeated as each will look to continue to roll. Arizona State will have the edge however as they are on their home field and have a top tier defense. Look for the sun devils to keep it rolling as they pick up a win and cover at home against the SC opponent. Final Score Prediction, Arizona State Sun Devils win and cover 35-21.