I look for Miss St to be fueled to win this for the late Mike Leach. Illinois is without 2 of the best defensive backs when you are going against one of the best passing offenses is not going to be a good start for Illinois. Illinois also lost a primary source of offense in RB Brown and his intense power rushing game. Then you have to factor in the emotion of the Bulldogs playing their first game with Leach.

I think Mississippi State plays with some major emotion and motivation in memory of their coach.

Take the Miss State Bulldogs.