- Mike Leach and the Mississippi State Bulldogs travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take on Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers on Saturday afternoon.
- This matchup marks Kelly's first SEC game as LSU's head coach, and his team enters as short underdogs.
- Read on for Anthony Dabbundo's full betting breakdown and pick.
Mississippi State vs. LSU Odds
Saturday, Sept. 17 6 p.m. ET ESPN
| Mississippi State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| -2.5 -120 | 53.5 -108o / -112u | -142 |
| LSU Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| +2.5 -102 | 53.5 -108o / -112u | +118 |
Odds via'FanDuel.'Get up-to-the-minute'college football odds here.
Last time the entire country watched LSU, its special teams unit was the laughing stock in primetime on Labor Day weekend.
Special teams cost the Tigers the victory in their Week 1 game against Florida State, and that unit will get a chance to redeem itself as LSU opens SEC play at home against Mike Leach and Mississippi State on Saturday night in Baton Rouge.
The Bulldogs have looked very impressive in their first two games of the season, beating both Memphis and Arizona by multiple scores.
This isn’t their first true road game because they won in Tucson last week, but few things in all of college football compare to a road trip to Death Valley in Baton Rouge for a night game.