Mississippi State vs Louisville 12/30/19 - NCAA Football Picks & Predictions

The Mississippi State Bulldogs meet the Louisville Cardinals on Monday December 30 in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Mississippi State completed its regular season 6-6 following a 21-20 victory over Ole Miss in its season finale. The Bulldogs were saved by a Ole Miss missed extra from 35 yards after a touchdown celebration by the Rebels resulted in a penalty.

Garrett Shrader has thrown for 1,170 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions for Mississippi State. The leading rusher is Kylin Hill with 1,347 yards and 10 touchdowns. Deddrick Thomas is the leading receiver with 390 yards and two touchdowns. Erroll Thompson leads the Bulldogs in tackles with 84.

Louisville completed its regular season at 7-5 following a 45-13 loss to Kentucky. The Cardinals Malik Cunningham threw for 78 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the loss, while Javian Hawkins rushed for 142 yards and one touchdown. Louisville committed two turnovers and allowed Kentucky to gain 521 total yards of offense including 284 yards of rushing to Lynn Bowden Jr.

The leading passer for Louisville is Malik Cunningham with 1,786 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. Javian Hawkins leads all rushers for the Cardinals with 1,420 yards and eight touchdowns. Tutu Atwell is the leading receiver with 1,129 yards and 12 touchdowns. C.J. Avery leads the Cardinals in tackles with 84.