Ordinarily, I don’t recommend betting against Bill Snyder as a home underdog. However, new coach Joe Moorhead welcomes QB Nick Fitzgerald back from suspension for Mississippi State. In his last two years, Fitz has thrown for 36 touchdowns. Moorhead did a superb job as the offensive coordinator at Penn State. Under his guidance, the Nittany Lions offense improved from 342 to 447 yards and from 22 to 39½ points per game. The Bulldogs also have one of the better defensive lines in the SEC, so this is a team that can go on the road.

The play: The fact Kansas State had to scramble to beat South Dakota in its opener makes this all the more attractive to take Mississippi State and lay the eight points.