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The Sports Xchange

October 23, 2018 at 11:04 pm.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

–S Johnathan Abram was one of three Bulldogs who totaled 10 tackles against LSU. It established a new career-high for Abram, who also added a sack in that game.

–DE Montez Sweat leads all Power 5 players with 19 sacks since 2017. Sweat is currently tied for third in the FBS with 8.5 sacks this season.

–NG Jeffery Simmons tops all SEC defensive linemen with 36 tackles and is tied for fourth overall in the conference with 9.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage.

–QB Nick Fitzgerald now owns the school record for 100-yard rushing games with 18 in his career. Fitzgerald has eclipsed the century mark on the ground in each of the past two games and has done so four times already this season.

SERIES HISTORY: Mississippi State leads the overall series against Texas A&M 6-5, including a 2-1 edge in Starkville.

QUOTE TO NOTE: “I love our fans. I certainly understand and empathies with their frustration and I think their passion is what makes them great. I appreciate their patience in making this happen this year, immediately, and in the future, long term.” — MSU coach Joe Moorhead.

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