CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Mississippi State
Offensive efficiency (PPA)66th pct.
Offensive success rate76th pct.
Explosiveness49th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)31th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed12th pct.
Havoc rate59th pct.
South Carolina
Offensive efficiency (PPA)64th pct.
Offensive success rate62th pct.
Explosiveness54th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)22th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed45th pct.
Havoc rate24th pct.
Mississippi State · Returning production
Overall (PPA)33.9%
Passing-0.2%
Rushing87.3%
Receiving27.9%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 13-10 · O/U 13-10 · avg. margin -6.5
South Carolina · Returning production
Overall (PPA)69.0%
Passing65.4%
Rushing80.1%
Receiving67.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 15-9 · O/U 12-12 · avg. margin +5.8
Head-to-head
Last 3 meetings2026Mississippi State 41–34 South Carolina
2023Mississippi State 30–37 South Carolina
2016South Carolina 14–27 Mississippi State
Venue & conditions
Williams-Brice Stadium · Columbia, SC
92°F · 9.6 mph wind · 17% precip. chance