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SEC Football: Week 1 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates a touchdown with receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates a touchdown with receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) during the third quarter against the USC Trojans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Damian Williams (11) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Davis Wade Stadium. South Alabama won 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Damian Williams (11) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the South Alabama Jaguars at Davis Wade Stadium. South Alabama won 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Number 13. Mississippi State 

Week 1 result: (0-1) 21-20 Loss to South Alabama

Mississippi State coaches and fans knew that life after Dak Prescott was going to be tough, but this tough?

Mississippi State AD Scott Striklin might want to get the Dallas Cowboys on the phone and see if he can get Dak back after the loss to South Alabama last Saturday. The Bulldogs stormed out to a 17-0 halftime lead but quickly found themselves unable to score, and unable to stop the momentum that the Jaguars had in the second half.

Bulldog fans have a right to be concerned, the defense was flat and the offense just doesn’t seem to have the firepower it once had. Dan Mullen will try to get his players to regroup and come back strong in week two.

Next Game: Saturday, September 10, vs. South Carolina 7:00 ET ESPN2

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