Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season

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Mississippi State favored by 28.5 points to open Jeff Lebby's third season

5 sourcesUpdated Sep 4, 2026

Mississippi State is set to begin its 2026 season opener Saturday night against Louisiana-Monroe, with analysts describing the Bulldogs as a clear statistical favorite to win. One preview highlighted key expectations for the matchup, pointing to analytics that project an easy start for Mississippi State as it enters the third season of coach Jeff Lebby’s tenure. Another game preview also notes Mississippi State’s historical edge over the Warhawks and lists the Bulldogs as a 28.5-point favorite for the ESPN/ESPNU-broadcast kickoff. Beyond the on-field outlook, Mississippi State’s staff and fans are looking for tangible progress early in the campaign, and the game is expected to draw both local and out-of-state recruiting attention.

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