Kentucky vs. Mississippi State: Numbers You Need to Know

Kickoff between Kentucky and Mississippi State is closing in. Prepare for the Top 25 matchup beneath the lights by diving into all of the stats, facts and numbers you need to know.

0 — Times these two teams have played as ranked foes. That changes tonight.

1 — Win by Kentucky will even the all-time series between these two schools at 25-25.

6 — Interceptions thrown by Mississippi State quarterbacks the last time Mike Leach traveled to Lexington. Kentucky followed it up by committing four turnovers in nine possessions last year.

7 — Yards per touch in the fourth quarter this season for Chris Rodriguez, but the Kentucky running back has only touched the ball six times in the final period this fall.

10.0 — Yards per attempt by Will Levis, ranked second in the SEC and fifth nationally.

12 — Missed tackles by Kentucky against South Carolina, a season-high for the Wildcats. If the Cats are not sound tacklers in the open-field, it could be a long day for the Wildcats.

29 — Straight games with a reception Miss. State running back by Jo’Quavious Marks. Be wary of the running backs’ ability to catch footballs out of the backfield.

30.2 — Percent chance for Kentucky to win, according to the advanced stats compiled by CFB Graphs. It calls for a 31-24 Mississippi State win.

31 — Passes defended by Kentucky, led by Carrington Valentine‘s 8, ties for No. 19 in America.

155 — Career wins by Mike Leach is second only to Nick Saban in the SEC.

174.2 — Passing yards allowed per game by the Kentucky defense, ranked third in the SEC and No. 15 in the nation.

351.7 — Passing yards per game by Will Rogers leads the FBS, however, his 7.5 yards per attempt is tied for 10th in the SEC.

Numbers You Need to Know

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