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SEC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) is tackled by Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. The Gators defeat the Tigers 16-10. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Aeris Williams (27) jumps over Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker DeAndre Ward (28) during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Aeris Williams (27) jumps over Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker DeAndre Ward (28) during the first half at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Mississippi State gave it their all on Saturday, but their loss to Arkansas ensures that the Bulldogs will miss out on a bowl game for the first time since the 2010 season.

At this point, the only thing the Bulldogs really have to play for is pride, and to keep their arch-rival, Ole Miss, from reaching a bowl game of their own in the Egg Bowl this weekend. Mississippi State has the offense to score, they scored plenty on Arkansas, but their defense is too susceptible to the big play, and they’ll have to be sound on defense against Ole Miss. While the Rebels are young, they have plenty of offensive playmakers. As always, Mississippi State will be highly motivated for this game.

Next game: November 26, at Ole Miss, 3:30pm ET SEC Network

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