Mississippi State vs LSU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
LSU 71, Mississippi State 63: the Tigers' 4.3★ D-line against a 3.0★ Bulldog O-line decides it.
When Mississippi State has the ball: The 3.0★ O-line draws LSU's 4.3★ D-line — Princewill Umanmielen at 5★ is the problem.
When LSU has the ball: Three 4★ receivers against a 3.0★ Bulldog secondary — Jayce Brown and company win outside.
Swing factor: Sam Leavitt, 5★ with three years, outclasses Kamario Taylor, 4★ and one season in.
X-factor: Week 7 Saturday in Baton Rouge — Death Valley's crowd is the edge no roster metric captures.