Inside the SEC Showdown: Uncover the Dark Horse Destined to Dominate College Football’s Fiercest Conference!

15. Mississippi State
- 2024 final TRACR rank: 16th (12th OFF, 16th DEF)
- 2025 preseason TRACR rank: 15th (10th OFF, 16th DEF)
One scary thing: After Blake Shapen got hurt early last season, both he and Jeff Lebby decided to run back their relationship for one more year – Shapen’s sixth in college football. I’m not sure he has that much development left to do, or that he’s that good. I suggest that State run the ball a lot.
One exciting thing: The addition of South Alabama running back transfer Fluff Bothwell, a bowling ball-style back who torched the Sun Belt as a true freshman. With Davon Booth and Johnnie Daniels back, State has an unusually good tailback trio for a team that’s likely to lose eight games.

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