Expectations were low for coach Jeff Lebby's first season with Mississippi State football, and after a 1-2 start they feel even lower. It's fair to wonder how Mississippi State will do in the SEC after last week's brutal 41-17 home loss to Toledo.

Florida and host Mississippi State both seek major rebounds after home losses that have turned up the heat on their head coaches.

M State football plays its first SEC game of the season Saturday against Florida. Here's our score prediction and scouting report.

Florida coach Billy Napier won’t have his best wide receiver when the Gators face Mississippi State this weekend, but there are still plenty of talented players. The Bulldogs will open SEC play against a Florida team that is on the cusp of playing with an interim head coach.