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SEC Football: Week 9 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Oct 29, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks players celebrate with students following their 24-21win over the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks players celebrate with students following their 24-21win over the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) dives over the goalie for the score against Samford Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Bulldogs 56-41. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) dives over the goalie for the score against Samford Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated the Bulldogs 56-41. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Well, the Mississippi State Bulldogs may have given up 41 points to an FCS team, but at least they won the football game.

Nick Fitzgerald had a mostly good game for the Bulldogs; while he did have seven total touchdowns, he also threw two interceptions, but he kept the offense going and never surrendered the lead. However, offense was not the problem for Mississippi State, the defense was. While the Bulldogs do still have a shot to make it to a bowl game, it is awfully hard to believe that this team will be able to compete against the more talented teams in the SEC that they have yet to face.

Next game: November 5, vs Texas A&M, 12:00pm ET SEC Network

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