Mississippi State Preston Smith Named SEC Defensive Lineman Of The Week

Mississippi State defensive end Preston Smith was named the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Southern Miss on Saturday.

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• Smith picked off his first career pass early in the first quarter that halted a Southern Miss drive and then blocked a 30-yard field goal attempt in the third quarter to preserve MSU's first shutout since 1999.- The blocked FG was picked up by Jay Hughes and returned 70 yards for a touchdown.
• Smith also added two tackles, one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup. It was Smith's second career blocked field goal.
• Smith was part of an MSU unit that limited USM to just 2.2 yards per carry and 71 yards on the ground.

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