re: Help me out here...why is state going to be better?

If your name is not Alabama or LSU, the only other way I know of to be successful is to have an outstanding QB. Neither AU nor State has one of those.

I believe this game could go either way. I give State the nod at QB simply because Russell has a bit more experience. Frazier probably has a bigger upside, but isn't there yet. That could play a huge role.

As far as being better, I would point to maybe another year of players learning Mullen's offensive system, good development of players, and consistent coaching? There was not much to be learned for Jackson State, so we'll see how much better we really are (or how we are not) on Saturday.