” [Mississippi State has a] high-powered offense and does a nice job of balancing things,” Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said on Monday. “Got two good runners, have two explosive receivers on the perimeter, and Blake Shapen, who is playing good football for them.”

Mississippi State was beaten by Florida 23-21 on Saturday, Oct. 18. Shapen threw for 324 yards on 24-of-36 attempts (66.7%) with no touchdowns and one interception. Davon Booth had 105 rushing yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns, adding two receptions for 14 yards. Thompson put up 155 yards on seven catches.

With just six days until kickoff, the time and channel for next Saturday's Texas at Mississippi State game set.

The Bulldogs will try and end a three-game losing streak against the preseason No. 1 overall team that hasn't lived up to the hype.

The Mississippi State Bulldogs face the No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies, led by quarterback Marcel Reed, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

What coach Jeff Lebby said regarding RB Fluff Bothwell's injury status for Mississippi State football's next game against Texas.

The Longhorns' leading man spent more time answering questions about the trials and tribulations of his own team than the Bulldogs.