Gameday Roundup: Everything to know about No. 22 Texas at Mississippi State

The Bulldogs are still looking for their first SEC win under Jeff Lebby and face a Longhorn team that hasn't lived up to its preseason hype.

Mississippi State Defensive Lineman Kalvin Dinkins (#35) during the game between the Florida Gators and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL. | Mississippi State Athletics

Another week is in the books and now the fans clad in maroon and white can welcome No. 22 Texas into the cowbell-fueled sensory deprivation chamber known as Davis Wade Stadium.

Below you'll find everything to know about today's Mississippi State game, including updated weather report, injury updates, odds and projections and much more.

Preview Stories

• Bulldogs dodge big injury blows, but key absences loom against Texas defense

• Weekend weather forecasts paint dreary picture for one Mississippi State team

• Weekend Watch Guide: A Mississippi State's fan to Week 9 of college football

• What the EA Sports simulation says about No. 22 Texas at Mississippi State

• Random midweek thoughts about Mississippi State football and college baseball

• Three reasons why Mississippi State fans should be worried about Texas

• Three reasons why No. 22 Texas fans should be worried about facing Mississippi State

• Everything Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said about Mississippi State

• Everything Jeff Lebby said at Monday's press conference after loss to Florida

Student-Athlete Availability Report

One new addition in Friday’s report is Jett Jefferson being listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game against Texas. Running back Fluff Bothwell is still listed as questionable.

Friday's Student-Athlete Availability Report | SEC

Depth Charts

Here is Mississippi State’s official depth chart for today’s game:

Week 9 Depth Chart vs. No. 22 Texas | Mississippi State Athletics

Updated Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for Saturday in Starkville hasn't changed much overnight. The National Weather Service's forecast is "Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph."

Mississippi State’s Uniforms

This Saturday will mark the 𝟔𝐭𝐡 ever meeting between Mississippi State and Texas - and only the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 ever in Starkville.

State has won twice against Texas - including the first meeting in Starkville in 1991 - wearing a different variation of an 𝐌𝐒𝐔 logo!#HailState🐶🏈 pic.twitter.com/vUkJYGFtxv

— HailStateUnis (@hailstateunis) October 24, 2025

Mississippi State Captains

The Bulldogs’ captains will be offensive lineman Jacoby Jackson, safety Brylan Lanier and wide receiver Brenen Thompson.

Game 8 Captains ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/IzndaLYAeA

— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) October 25, 2025

How to Watch: No. 22 Texas at Mississippi State

Who: No. 22 Texas Longhorns (5-2, 2-1 SEC) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-3, 0-3 SEC)
When: 3:15 p.m., Saturday
Where: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Miss.
TV: SEC Network
Radio: Live Radio
Stats: Live Stats
Series History: Texas leads the all-time series 3-2
Last Meeting: Texas 35, Mississippi State 13 (September 28, 2024)
Last time out, Bulldogs: lost to Florida, 23-21
Last time out, Longhorns: def. Kentucky, 16-13 OT

Predictions, Projections, Odds

Taylor’s Prediction

Mississippi State 21, No. 22 Texas 17

I fully expect a defensive battle in this one and first team to 20 points will probably win.

EA CFB Simulation Results

Mississippi State 14, Texas 13

Spread, Line, Totals

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread
Texas: -7.5 (+100)
Mississippi State: +7.5 (-122)

Moneyline
Texas: -270
Mississippi State: +220

Total
Over: 46.5 (-110)
Under: 46.5 (-110)

SP+ Prediction
Projected winner: Texas
Projected margin: 7.2
Win probability: 67%
Projected score: 27-20