Speaking of polls - in the 10 years A&M has been in the SEC, they've been ranked in the top 10 at some point 7 out of 10 years. MSU has been ranked in top 10 only during 2014. We've split our games with them, 5 wins each.
If you ignore 2020, we have 32 SEC wins and they have 34. Does anyone really believe they have been that much better than us over the last decade, as polls would normally suggest?
All that to say - 17 the polls.
They want us to be look good for Bama.
SEC loves to see ranked teams lose to Bummer. It firms up the claim that they are the premier program in America for those that are blind to recruiting.
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Sunday Notebook: Mississippi State 41-34 South Carolina
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Mississippi State PFF Grades from the 41-34 win over South Carolina
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Standout Stats: Mississippi State 41-34 South Carolina
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Amaree Williams' breakout impact in Mississippi State's win at South Carolina
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"Be a Brotherhood": Mississippi State holds fast in comeback win at South Carolina