College football: How our staff is picking Texas-Mississippi State, other top games

American-Statesman staff selections for the top college football matchups in Week 9, including Texas vs. Mississippi State.

4 Texas Offensive Players That Will Prove Crucial vs. Mississippi State

The Texas Longhorns will need a more productive offensive performance than last week to beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville.

Steve Sarkisian's NFL interest isn't new, but the timing raises fresh questions at turbulent Texas

There is belief in NFL and college football circles Sarkisian could be looking for an exit ramp, but the NFL may not reciprocate that interest
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No. 22 Texas vs. Mississippi State opponent preview: Bulldogs look to end 15-game SEC losing streak

The SEC losing streak actually at 15 games now dating back to the Zach Arnett era, which ended with four straight conference losses. Tuesday was the two-year anniversary of the last SEC win for the Bulldogs — by Saturday’s game, the losing streak will be at 735 days.

Steve Sarkisian Hints at Plan for CJ Baxter vs. Mississippi State

Baxter and Wisner split work out of the backfield in the season-opening loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes in a game where the Texas rushing attack was productive against an elite defense. Wisner had 16 carries for 80 yards while Baxter had 10 attempts for 40 yards.
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