Backdoor Cover’s college football model projects Mississippi State to finish 5-7 in 2026, with 5.2 expected wins. That’s up 0.8 wins from our preseason number.
Our statistical model projects Mississippi State to finish 5-7 in 2026, with 5.2 expected wins. The model gives Mississippi State a 0% chance to win the SEC outright.
Model called 1 of 1 of Mississippi State’s games right so far this season.
Played games show the result and whether the model called it (✓/✗). Upcoming games show win probability.
| Week | Opponent | Result / win prob |
|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | vs UL Monroe | Won 62–13 ✓ |
| Wk 2 | @ Minnesota | 22% |
| Wk 3 | @ South Carolina | 16% |
| Wk 4 | vs Missouri | 48% |
| Wk 5 | vs Alabama | 25% |
| Wk 7 | @ LSU | 15% |
| Wk 8 | vs Oklahoma | 6% |
| Wk 9 | @ Texas | 13% |
| Wk 10 | vs Vanderbilt | 70% |
| Wk 11 | vs Auburn | 74% |
| Wk 12 | vs Tennessee Tech | 93% |
| Wk 13 | @ Ole Miss | 37% |
Everything above is the free model. Mississippi State has a 0% shot at the SEC title game in the model. Subscribers get the full picture — and the picks we actually bet.
New members’ first week is 99¢ — and the first losing week’s on us. 2026 picks verified on Juice Reel.
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