The Mississippi State Bulldogs will play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday afternoon in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 8-4 this season after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 24-22 in their last game. Mississippi State out gained Ole Miss by one yard and went 8-16 on third down attempts in the win. Mississippi State won three of their last four games, but will be playing without their head coach, who passed away December 12th. The Mississippi State offense is averaging 32.3 points per game with 314.3 passing yards per game and 78.8 rushing yards per game. Will Rogers has thrown for 3,713 yards, 34 touchdowns, and six interceptions for the Bulldogs this season. Jo’quavious Marks has rushed for 532 yards and nine scores, while Rufus Harvey has caught 50 passes for 472 yards and three touchdowns for Mississippi State. The Mississippi State defense is giving up 24.2 points per game and 350.3 yards per game.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are 8-4 this season after they defeated Northwestern by a score of 41-3 in their last game. Illinois was out gained by Northwestern, but was able to force six turnovers in the win. Illinois lost three of their last four games to end the regular season. The Illinois offense is averaging 25.4 points per game with 208.3 passing yards per game and 178.3 rushing yards per game. Tommy DeVito has thrown for 2,397 yards, 15 touchdowns, and four interceptions for the Fighting Illini this season. Illinois’ starting running back, Chase Brown, has opted out of this game, so Reggie Love III is in line to get the start. Love III has rushed for 277 yards and two touchdowns, while Isaiah Williams has caught 72 passes for 595 yards and five scores for Illinois. The Illinois defense is allowing 12.3 points per game and 263.8 yards per game.
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