Minnesota game framed as pivotal for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State

The game against Minnesota has been characterized as a pivotal contest for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State, with the outcome potentially shaping the Bulldogs’ path to bowl eligibility and Lebby’s future with the program.

A loss would leave the Bulldogs at 1-1 with nine Southeastern Conference games remaining, along with another nonconference game described by the source as a cupcake game. The source also describes Mississippi State’s conference schedule as arguably the toughest around.

Under that scenario, reaching six or more wins would become difficult. Lebby is 1-15 in SEC games over the last two seasons, and the Bulldogs would need to go 4-5 in their remaining conference games to reach six wins, according to the source.

A victory would put Mississippi State at 2-0 before another cupcake game. The source says that record would mean the Bulldogs could reach six wins by going 3-6 in SEC play, while a win over Minnesota would demonstrate that the team can compete with solid programs.

Source: Blake Levine Sports Reporter.