It’s almost game day on the 40 Acres again, and this time around, the No. 11 Texas Longhorns are set to host the Mississippi State Bulldogs, a team that has quickly crumbled over the last few weeks.
Unsurprisingly, as the home team and a top-15 squad (once again), the Horns are heavily favored over the beaten and battered Bulldogs.
However, there’s a lot more you need to know before kickoff than which team is expected to win. So here is your all-in-one guide for Texas versus Mississippi State.
How to watch No. 11 Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Horns and quarterback Arch Manning got back to their winning ways at home last week, defeating the Ole Miss Rebels. Now, it’s time to restart the winning streak at DKR.
- Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- TV/Streaming: ESPN, fuboTV
- Radio (Austin): AM 1300 The Zone
While last weekend may have featured perfect fall football weather, the forecast for this Saturday isn’t quite as ideal…
Weather forecast for Texas vs. MSU on Saturday, Oct. 31
While the projected temperature at halftime is a perfect 75º, a rainy week in Austin could bring overcast skies and damp conditions to DKR on Saturday.
- Low: 67º
- High: 81º
- 80% chance of rain
The wind will be nearly negligible around game time, set at just 4 MPH currently, and humidity will be around 70% for the game.
Texas Longhorns injury report vs. Mississippi State
- OUT: Trevor Goosby (OL), Richard Wesley (EDGE)
- QUESTIONABLE: Colin Simmons (EDGE)
- PROBABLE: Hollywood Smothers (RB), Cam Coleman (WR), Kaliq Lockett (WR)
The Horns saw a few starters go down last week: left tackle Trevor Goosby and wide receiver Cam Coleman. While the wideout is expected to return, the same can’t be said for the star offensive lineman.
Mississippi State Bulldogs injury report vs. Texas
- OUT: Kamario Taylor (QB), Jalen Smith (LB), Ayden Williams (WR), Trevion Williams (DL), Diesel Moye (DL)
- QUESTIONABLE: Isaac Smith (S), DJ Chester (OL)
The biggest story out of Starkville this season has been quarterback Kamario Taylor, nicknamed “Super Kamario” for his innate abilities on the field. However, he will miss the rest of the season with a severe toe injury.
Updated odds for Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
While the initial spread and point total for the game have remained the same, the moneyline has actually shifted even more heavily in the Horns’ favor.
- Spread: -20.5 Texas
- Moneyline: -1450 Texas, +890 Mississippi State
- Over/Under: +/-50.5 points
One would have to wager $1,450 on a Texas win to walk away with a $100 profit (if the Longhorns won). Conversely, one would only have to wager $100 on Mississippi State winning to walk away with $890 to their name (if Mississippi State won)…