BYU football: Way-too-early predictions for the 2017 schedule

at Mississippi State

Date: Saturday, October 14

Mississippi State record last year: 6-7

Mississippi State might not be at the top of the SEC, but the Bulldogs have plenty of talent – a given considering their conference. Plus, playing in Starksville is no easy task. This game is one of the toughest to project – simply because of its importance. If BYU wins this game (then avoids any upsets down the stretch) a New Year’s Six bowl is a given. A loss to the Bulldogs, and the waters get severely muddied. But BYU knows this, and takes care of business.

Prediction: BYU 28 Mississippi State 21