Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State: Matchup Breakdown
Vanderbilt vs Mississippi State head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 10, Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The Breakdown
Mississippi State 63, Vanderbilt 62 — a coin flip, tilted by the Bulldogs' 3.8★ D-line.
When Vanderbilt has the ball: A 2.8★ O-line against Mississippi State's 3.8★ D-line — Jared Curtis takes hits early.
When Mississippi State has the ball: Marquis Johnson and a 4.0★ receiver group against Vanderbilt's 3.5★ secondary — small but real edge.
Swing factor: Five-star Jared Curtis, zero college seasons, versus 4★ Kamario Taylor, one. Talent against reps.
X-factor: November road game in Starkville — Vanderbilt's Week 10 Saturday trip into a hostile SEC environment.