Toledo is gearing up to face Mississippi State in a college football showdown on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, with ESPNU broadcasting the game. Mississippi State is favored by 13 points according to BetMGM College Football Odds, and it marks the first meeting between the two teams.
Toledo is aiming for their first 3-0 start since 2017 and only their second victory in six matchups against SEC teams. Their high-scoring offense, led by QB Tucker Gleason, will face off against Mississippi State’s defense that showed vulnerabilities in their last game, allowing 30 points by the third quarter before tightening up.
Key players to watch include Toledo’s Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a standout safety performing well in the MAC, and Mississippi State’s quarterback Blake Shapen, who has an impressive completion rate and has been efficient in his passes so far.
Some interesting facts and figures ahead of the game include Toledo’s impeccable record of no turnovers and their solid turnover margin. Mississippi State, on the other hand, has been disciplined in terms of penalties, being the least penalized team in the SEC.
This game will serve as a crucial non-conference matchup for Mississippi State before they kick off SEC play, while Toledo will look to assert themselves with a victory to continue their strong start to the season.