Mississippi State vs Western Michigan - Matchup Preview
Records
| Team | Overall W-L | Conf. W-L |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 2-3 | 0-3 |
| Western Michigan | 2-3 | 1-1 |
Opening Odds and Betting Trends
| Team | Spread | O/U | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | -20 | 57.5 | -1414 |
| Western Michigan | +20 | 57.5 | +768 |
| Team | ATS Record | Cover % | ATS +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 1-4-0 | 20% | -3.5 |
| Western Michigan | 3-2-0 | 60% | 1.1 |
| Team | O/U Record | PPG | O/U +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 3-2-0 | 23 | 4.7 |
| Western Michigan | 3-2-0 | 22.5 | 9 |
| Mississippi State Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight | WR-X | Justin Robinson | RS JR/TR | 0.9 | 4 | 6' 4'' | 220 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-Z | Zavion Thomas | SO | 0.89 | 3.93 | 5' 11'' | 190 |
| WR-H | Lideatrick Griffin | SR | 0.91 | 4.09 | 5' 10'' | 180 |
| LT | Kwatrivous Johnson | GR | 0.9 | 4.02 | 6' 7'' | 330 |
| LG | Nick Jones | SR/TR | 0.84 | 3.36 | 6' 3'' | 300 |
| OC | Cole Smith | GR/TR | 0.88 | 3.84 | 6' 3'' | 305 |
| RG | Steven Losoya III | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 4'' | 320 |
| RT | Kameron Jones | GR | 0.84 | 3.42 | 6' 5'' | 315 |
| TE | Ryland Goede | GR/TR | 0.91 | 4.15 | 6' 6'' | 260 |
| QB | Will Rogers | SR | 0.87 | 3.69 | 6' 2'' | 215 |
| RB | Jo'Quavious Marks | SR | 0.94 | 4.47 | 5' 10'' | 210 |
| Average | 0.87 | 3.72 | ||||
| Western Michigan Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Name | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDE | Marshawn Kneeland | RS JR | 0.78 | 2.78 | 6' 3'' | 275 |
| NT | Mason Nelson | RS SO | 0.77 | 2.7 | 6' 1'' | 310 |
| DT | Tyson Lee | RS SO | 0.8 | 2.97 | 6' 2'' | 270 |
| RDE | Corey Walker | RS SO | 0.83 | 3.32 | 6' 5'' | 270 |
| WLB | Donald Willis | RS SR/TR | 0.87 | 3.66 | 6' 2'' | 220 |
| MLB | Boone Bonnema | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 235 |
| SLB | Jacob Wahlberg | RS SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.57 | 6' 4'' | 235 |
| STAR | Damari Roberson | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 1'' | 205 |
| LCB | DaShon Bussell | RS SR | 0.85 | 3.5 | 6' 1'' | 185 |
| SS | Tate Hallock | RS SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.58 | 6' 4'' | 210 |
| FS | Aaron Wofford | RS SO | 0.8 | 3.04 | 5' 11'' | 170 |
| Average | 0.8 | 3.01 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.9 | 6' 0.3'' | 196.7 |
| Off. Linemen | 0.83 | 6' 4.4'' | 314 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.84 | 6' 1.3'' | 188.3 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.8 | 6' 2.8'' | 281.3 |
| Western Michigan Offensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR-X | Anthony Sambucci | JR | 0.81 | 3.1 | 6' 1'' | 190 |
| WR-Z | Malique Dieudonne | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 0'' | 170 |
| WR-H | Kenneth Womack | RS JR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 180 |
| LT | Michael Shanahan | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 5'' | 320 |
| LG | Trevor Campbell | GR | 0.83 | 3.32 | 6' 3'' | 315 |
| OC | Jacob Gideon | JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 2'' | 295 |
| RG | Addison West | RS JR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 305 |
| RT | Ted Kushi | RS SR/TR | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 7'' | 305 |
| TE | Blake Bosma | RS SO | 0.7 | 2 | 6' 3'' | 230 |
| QB | Jack Salopek | RS SO | 0.83 | 3.35 | 6' 3'' | 186 |
| RB | Jalen Buckley | RS FR | 0.7 | 2 | 5' 11'' | 210 |
| Average | 0.73 | 2.34 | ||||
| Mississippi State Defensive Starters | ||||||
| Pos | Starters | Class | Rating | Stars | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | De'Monte Russell | RS SR | 0.93 | 4.33 | 6' 4'' | 280 |
| NT | Nathan Pickering | SR | 0.97 | 4.85 | 6' 4'' | 305 |
| DT | Jaden Crumedy | GR | 0.89 | 3.94 | 6' 5'' | 305 |
| WLB | Jett Johnson | GR | 0.85 | 3.52 | 6' 2'' | 230 |
| MLB | Nathaniel Watson | GR | 0.87 | 3.68 | 6' 2'' | 245 |
| SLB | DeShawn Page | RS SR/TR | 0.86 | 3.65 | 6' 2'' | 235 |
| FCB | Decamerion Richardson | SR | 0.87 | 3.67 | 6' 2'' | 195 |
| FS | Hunter Washington | RS SO/TR | 0.91 | 4.12 | 5' 11'' | 190 |
| DOG | Shawn Preston Jr. | GR | 0.85 | 3.54 | 6' 0'' | 205 |
| BS | Marcus Banks | SR/TR | 0.94 | 4.56 | 6' 0'' | 190 |
| BCB | Esaias Furdge | GR | 0.87 | 3.67 | 6' 0'' | 185 |
| Average | 0.89 | 3.96 | ||||
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wide Receivers | 0.74 | 6' 0'' | 180 |
| Off. Lineman | 0.73 | 6' 4'' | 308 |
| Position Group | Avg. Rating | Avg. Height | Avg. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Backs | 0.91 | 6' 0.3'' | 191.7 |
| Def. Linemen | 0.93 | 6' 4.3'' | 296.7 |
Mississippi State Off. vs. Western Michigan Def.
| Category | Mississippi State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Western Michigan Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 215.8 | 84 | 234.1 | 88 | 255 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 7.1 | 69 | 7.5 | 98 | 8.4 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 57.9% | 83 | 60.7% | 71 | 61.5% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 9.7% | 110 | 6.5% | 23 | 9% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 106.8 | 106 | 146.9 | 105 | 181 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.6 | 87 | 4.1 | 102 | 4.8 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 62.8 | 116 | 69 | 86 | 71 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 25.6 | 57 | 26 | 35 | 25.1 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 44.6% | 119 | 50% | 54 | 48.8% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Western Michigan Off. vs. Mississippi State Def.
| Category | Western Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Mississippi State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Yds/G | 208.5 | 88 | 234.1 | 121 | 289.8 | Opp. Pass Yds/G |
| Pass Yds/A | 6.4 | 96 | 7.5 | 128 | 9.9 | Opp. Pass Yds/A |
| Compl. % | 55.4% | 102 | 60.7% | 133 | 78.6% | Opp. Compl. % |
| Sack % Allowed | 7.1% | 84 | 6.5% | 32 | 8.6% | Sack % |
| Rush Yds/G | 144.3 | 67 | 146.9 | 68 | 147.8 | Opp. Rush Yds/G |
| Rush Yds/A | 3.8 | 84 | 4.1 | 56 | 3.8 | Opp. Rush Yds/A |
| Plays/G | 73 | 30 | 69 | 81 | 70.5 | Opp. Plays/G |
| Seconds/Play | 24.9 | 47 | 26 | 121 | 28.3 | Opp. Seconds/Play |
| Time of Poss % | 51.2% | 54 | 50% | 119 | 55.4% | Opp. Time of Poss % |
Down Analysis: Mississippi State Off. vs. Western Michigan Def.
| Category | Mississippi State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Western Michigan Def. | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 42.6% | 83 | 44.3% | 113 | 38.1% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % | |
| 1st Down Rush % | 57.4% | 51 | 55.7% | 22 | 61.9% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % | |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 32.7% | 132 | 49.9% | 72 | 50% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % | |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 55.4% | 36 | 50.9% | 80 | 50% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % | |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 7.8% | 122 | 13.2% | 128 | 18.3% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % | |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 45.7% | 106 | 50.7% | 84.5 | 50% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % | |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 54.5% | 37 | 49% | 35 | 55.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % | |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 45.5% | 97 | 51% | 99 | 44.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % | |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 58.2% | 11 | 45.6% | 98 | 46.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % | |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 47.8% | 69 | 48.2% | 63 | 44.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % | |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 14.9% | 40 | 12.7% | 130 | 18.8% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 53.5% | 20 | 47% | 79 | 45.9% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % | |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 69.4% | 27 | 61.9% | 87 | 61.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % | |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 30.6% | 107 | 38.1% | 47 | 38.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % | |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 27.9% | 105 | 35.2% | 64 | 33.3% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % | |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 42.1% | 104 | 52.4% | 83 | 52.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % | |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 17.7% | 13 | 11.7% | 88 | 12.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % | |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 31.4% | 113 | 39.5% | 72 | 40% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Down Analysis: Western Michigan Off. vs. Mississippi State Def.
| Category | Western Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Mississippi State Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Down Pass % | 35.3% | 115 | 44.3% | 114 | 37.7% | Opp. 1st Down Pass % |
| 1st Down Rush % | 64.7% | 19 | 55.7% | 20 | 62.3% | Opp. 1st Down Rush % |
| 1st Down Pass Success % | 39.6% | 122 | 49.9% | 133 | 67.3% | Opp. 1st Down Pass Success % |
| 1st Down Rush Success % | 42% | 116 | 50.9% | 74 | 48.8% | Opp. 1st Down Rush Success % |
| 1st Down Explosiveness % | 7.4% | 125 | 13.2% | 108 | 15.2% | Opp. 1st Down Explosiveness % |
| 1st Down Overall Success % | 41.2% | 127 | 50.7% | 120.5 | 55.8% | Opp. 1st Down Overall Success % |
| 2nd Down Pass % | 41.2% | 109 | 49% | 69 | 50.5% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass % |
| 2nd Down Rush % | 58.8% | 25 | 51% | 65 | 49.5% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush % |
| 2nd Down Pass Success % | 44.7% | 74 | 45.6% | 107 | 50% | Opp. 2nd Down Pass Success % |
| 2nd Down Rush Success % | 53.7% | 38 | 48.2% | 66 | 45.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Rush Success % |
| 2nd Down Explosiveness % | 16.7% | 18.5 | 12.7% | 55 | 10.3% | Opp. 2nd Down Explosiveness % |
| 2nd Down Overall Success % | 50% | 40.5 | 47% | 96 | 47.7% | Opp. 2nd Down Overall Success % |
| 3rd Down Pass % | 50% | 122 | 61.9% | 55 | 66.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass % |
| 3rd Down Rush % | 50% | 10 | 38.1% | 80 | 33.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush % |
| 3rd Down Pass Success % | 25% | 117 | 35.2% | 79 | 35.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Pass Success % |
| 3rd Down Rush Success % | 59.4% | 41 | 52.4% | 80 | 52.2% | Opp. 3rd Down Rush Success % |
| 3rd Down Explosiveness % | 7.8% | 107 | 11.7% | 81 | 11.8% | Opp. 3rd Down Explosiveness % |
| 3rd Down Conversion % | 34.5% | 99 | 39.5% | 93 | 42.6% | Opp. 3rd Down Conversion % |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Mississippi State Off. vs. Western Michigan Def.
| Category | Mississippi State Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Western Michigan Def. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 39.5% | 61 | 38.8% | 76 | 38.3% | Opp. Redzone Pass % |
| Redzone Rush % | 60.5% | 72 | 61.2% | 57 | 61.7% | Opp. Redzone Rush % |
| Redzone Pass Success % | 41.2% | 55 | 39.9% | 106 | 50% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % |
| Redzone Rush Success % | 57.7% | 40 | 52% | 63 | 48.3% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % |
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 3 | 62 | 3.9 | 49 | 5 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) |
| Redzone Plays/TD | 5 | 51 | 5.8 | 123 | 3.9 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD |
| Goal to Go Pass % | 20% | 100 | 29.7% | 68 | 30.8% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % |
| Goal to Go Rush % | 80% | 32 | 70.3% | 65 | 69.2% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % |
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 33.3% | 67 | 39.2% | 107 | 62.5% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % |
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 75% | 15 | 55.8% | 44 | 44.4% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % |
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 2.4 | 28.5 | 3.6 | 113 | 2.3 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
Redzone and Goal to Go: Western Michigan Off. vs. Mississippi State Def.
| Category | Western Michigan Off. | Rank | FBS Avg. | Rank | Mississippi State Def. | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redzone Pass % | 36.8% | 78 | 38.8% | 107 | 32.6% | Opp. Redzone Pass % | ||
| Redzone Rush % | 63.2% | 55 | 61.2% | 27 | 67.4% | Opp. Redzone Rush % | ||
| Redzone Pass Success % | 28.6% | 108 | 39.9% | 100 | 46.7% | Opp. Redzone Pass Success % | ||
| Redzone Rush Success % | 55.6% | 47 | 52% | 122 | 64.5% | Opp. Redzone Rush Success % | ||
| Redzone FG Atts (Season) | 2 | 33 | 3.9 | 49 | 5 | Opp. Redzone FG Atts (Season) | ||
| Redzone Plays/TD | 5.9 | 83.5 | 5.8 | 97 | 4.9 | Opp. Redzone Plays/TD | ||
| Goal to Go Pass % | 25% | 84 | 29.7% | 118 | 17.4% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush % | 75% | 47 | 70.3% | 15 | 82.6% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush % | ||
| Goal to Go Pass Success % | 12.5% | 111 | 39.2% | 47 | 25% | Opp. Goal to Go Pass Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Rush Success % | 54.2% | 77 | 55.8% | 101 | 63.2% | Opp. Goal to Go Rush Success % | ||
| Goal to Go Plays/TD | 4.6 | 109 | 3.6 | 97.5 | 2.9 | Opp. Goal to Go Plays/TD |
