10 Things to Know – Mississippi State

Arkansas goes on the road to take on No. 23 Mississippi State in a battle between a pair of SEC West foes. Kickoff between the Hogs and Bulldogs from inside Davis Wade Stadium is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, on SEC Network. 

10 Things to Know

1. – This year’s schedule, which has featured four ranked FBS opponents in the first six games, is Arkansas’ “toughest” schedule since last season, when the Razorback also faced four ranked FBS opponents in their first six games. Since 2020, 21 of Arkansas’ 27 FBS opponents have either been ranked or received votes in the national polls.

2. – Arkansas holds an 18-13-1 series edge over Mississippi State. The two programs first met in 1916 with the Bulldogs defeating the Razorbacks 20-7 in Memphis. The Hogs have defeated Mississippi State in the last two meetings in 2020 and 2021. In Arkansas’ last trip to Starkville, Miss., in 2020, the Razorbacks took down the Bulldogs, 21-14. Arkansas won nine consecutive games over Mississippi State from 1999-2007.

3. – Dwight McGlothern, an LSU transfer, has accounted for all three of the Razorbacks’ interceptions this season. His three interceptions are tied for most among all SEC defenders. McGlothern has started all five games at cornerback.