Staff Predictions for Alabama vs Mississippi State

Coming off a statement win over LSU a week ago, Alabama will hit the road for the first time in more than a month to take on a Mississippi State team that is probably better than the 4-5 record would indicate.

The Bulldogs have a dynamic quarterback in Dak Prescott but his health remains questionable heading into the game. If he can't got, the offense will turn to Tyler Russell, who is experienced but less productive than Prescott. The Crimson Tide has won straight in the series with an average margin of victory of 24+ points meaning Mississippi State will have to play exceptional football to have a chance to pull an upset.

Last week we had our second perfect prediction of the season as Ben George nailed the LSU score exactly and joined Ryan Fowler from the Arkansas game. Let's see what everyone thinks about this weekend's game.

Baron Huber (Host of Houston & Huber)

Mississippi State's hope to win this game can be summed up in two words: Dak Prescott. If State hopes to even have a chance, Dak will have to have a college football record setting performance. AJ throws for 4 TDs, TJ and Drake get loose, and the cowbells lie silent. It's always personal with Mississippi State but at the end of the day they aren't Alabama. Alabama 42, Mississippi State 13

Martin Houston (Host of Houston & Huber)

The dynasty continues as the Tide enters their 51st straight game as the favored!  We may be witnessing the greatest run ever in College Football history and there is no end in sight!  With the announcement of Da'shawn Hand coming to play for the Tide, the current and future gap between this program and all others continues to widened. Look for the more talented and better prepared Tide team to handle business and make quick work of the Bulldogs!  Alabama 55 Mississippi State 10

Chris Stewart (Host of The Chris Stewart Show)

Alabama is clearly the dominant team, and Miss. State has been struggling a great deal. That being said, this will likely be a great atmosphere (if you like the sound of cowbells) early on. State is a more dangerous team offensively than Kentucky, and if the Tide makes some of the same early miscues that they did in their last road game, there could be issues. I don't think there will be any, though. Alabama 42, Mississippi State 13 

Ryan Fowler (Host of The Game)

Mississippi State presents some challenges on offense, the bulldogs are on pace to break several school records on offense. However, this will be their 1st true test facing a superior defensive team. I predict Alabama will try to score early and often and win going away. Alabama 42, Mississippi State 7

Ryan McMunn (Producer of The Game and The Chris Stewart Show)

This is the dictionary definition of a “trap game,” but I can’t see it tripping up the Tide. The Dogs have found their quarterback in Dak Prescott, but they’ll need more than him to hang with Alabama. This game will look similar to every other game this year: run the ball, run the ball, throw to the tight end a couple times, then take your shots downfield. Oh, and then just play exceptional defense and run the clock out. This game will get out of hand quick, fast, and in a hurry. Alabama cruises to their 10^th victory in Starkville. Alabama 48, Mississippi State 10

Ben George (Digital Managing Editor)

There's not much to add to the analysis you've already seen. I expect Alabama to play pretty vanilla with a balanced offensive attack. State is a slightly better than you'd anticipate but won't be much of a threat without Prescott in the lineup. It'll be over as soon as the crop duster finishes the flyover. Alabama 41, Mississippi State 3