re: State opens as 2.5 point favorite over A&M

A&M run defense against somewhat solid run offenses

115 yards on 32 carries- Clemson gained on A&M def
109 yards on 28 carries - Bama gained on A&M def
55 yards on 26 carries - Arkansas gained on A&M def
70 yards on 30 carries - Kentucky gained on A&M def
76 yards on 18 carries- South Carolina gained on A&M def

Average- 85 yards on 27 carries

Miss St's run offense against somewhat solid run defenses

56 yards on 26 carries - Kentucky allowed to Miss st
104 yards on 32 carries- Florida allowed to Miss st
349 yards on 57 carries - Auburn allowed to Miss st
201 yards on 37 carries - LSU allowed to Miss st

Average 178 yards on 38 carries