Florida football: Week 2 in the Southeastern Conference

Florida football: Week 2 in the SEC

COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 4: Cornerback CJ Henderson #5 of the Florida Gators tries to intercept the ball as wide receiver Johnathon Johnson #12 of the Missouri Tigers is charged with offensive pass interference in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 31: Running back Kylin Hill #8 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs gets pushed out of bounds by defensive back Michael Jacquet III #11 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns during the third quarter at Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 31, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images) /

Southern Mississippi (1-0) at Mississippi State (1-0)

When and where: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi

On the air: ESPNU with Kevin Brown and Andre Ware.

Outlook: Mississippi State has a very balanced offensive attack (236 yards passing and 261 yards rushing) in a 38-28 win over Louisiana-Lafayette. However, their defense gave up 430 yards total in the win. Southern Miss got a kickoff return for 89 yards to pace them to a 38-10 win against Alcorn State. Neither team really impressed in their season opener, but MSU quarterback Tommy Stevens did go 20-for-30 for 236 yards and two touchdowns.

The Last Line: This is an in-state rivalry (albeit, not as big as the Egg Bowl), so it could be very good. Then again, it could also be very bad. Watch with caution.

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