Top 10 Essential Facts About Mississippi State

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On November 1, 2025, the Arkansas Razorbacks will face off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on SEC Network.

Top 10 Essential Facts About Mississippi State

1. Key Players to Watch

RB Mike Washington Jr. – With 712 rushing yards this season, Washington is just 13 yards away from matching his career-high of 725 yards, which he achieved in the previous season at New Mexico State. He is ranked 19th in the nation and third in the SEC for total rushing.
TE Rohan Jones – The senior tight end has recorded 408 receiving yards with three touchdowns on just 12 catches, averaging an impressive 34.0 yards per reception. Jones leads all tight ends nationally with five receptions of over 40 yards.

2. Historical Matchup

This game marks the 35th meeting between Arkansas and Mississippi State. Arkansas holds a slight edge in the all-time series with a record of 18-15-1. The last encounter resulted in a 58-25 victory for Arkansas on October 26, 2024, in Starkville, Mississippi.

3. Red Zone Efficiency

The Razorbacks are tied for 16th nationally in red zone conversion percentage, successfully scoring 93.75% of the time within the red zone. Furthermore, they have achieved touchdowns on 81.25% of their red zone trips, ranking them second among the top 20 teams nationwide.

4. Defensive Standouts

DL Quincy Rhodes Jr. – Nailed down the 10th spot nationally for sacks per game with an average of 0.88. Recently, he excelled with two sacks against Auburn.
DB Kani Walker – Ranked fifth nationally in passes defended per game (1.43). He notably returned an interception for a touchdown, marking the longest interception return for the Razorbacks since 2014.

5. Offensive Leaders

Quarterback Taylen Green has taken the lead in total offense this season, with 2,781 yards and averaging 347.6 yards per game. He is also among the top 20 nationally for passing touchdowns.

6. Extra Points Streak

The Razorbacks have an impressive streak of 216 consecutive successful extra points made, the second-longest in the nation. This streak began on December 5, 2020.

7. Third-Down Conversions

Offensively, Arkansas leads the SEC and is fourth nationally with a third-down conversion rate of 54%. They also rank 11th in total first downs with 193 this season.

8. Recent Performances

LB Stephen Dix Jr. achieved his fifth career double-digit tackle game recently, recording 12 tackles against Auburn, a season high for him.

As Arkansas prepares for this critical matchup against Mississippi State, fans eagerly anticipate a competitive game showcasing impressive talents on both sides of the field.