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SEC power rankings after Spring Practice: It’s complicated in Gainesville

By Benjamin Henderson

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators looks on before the start of a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators looks on before the start of a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) /
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Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) . Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

. . Bulldogs . 11. team. 893.

SEC Power Rankings: Sail on pirate

2022 Record: 9-4

2023 FPI Rating: 7.8

ESPN Win Projection: 6

Draft Kings Win Projection: 6.5

Best Recruiting Class Last Four Years: 26th (2022)

Transfer Portal: 11th in SEC

Mississippi State fans probably have the biggest right to complain about their power ranking heading into 2023. Following a 9-4 season, it is harsh the peg the Bulldogs as low as we have them.

But none of the metrics seem to think that Mississippi State will recapture its magic from last season. Their roster just isn’t as talented up and down the board, they didn’t grab much out of the transfer portal, and they will have a new head coach following the passing of Mike Leach.

This will be Zach Arnett’s first season as a head coach. He’s a defensive-minded guy that led the Bulldogs to an average defense last season, ranked 43rd in points allowed per game and 38th in yards per play.

But without the Pirate’s magic to run the offense, will the Bulldogs be able to keep it up in 2023?

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