The Texas Longhorns will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in an exciting Week 9 game of the 2025 regular season. This game is set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4:15 PM ET. The game will be held at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS, and will air on ESPN.

Texas vs. Mississippi State Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Texas Longhorns -263. Texas has a strong record as a favorite, winning 23 of their last 26 games. They also have a good road record, winning 13 of their last 16 away games.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 44.5. Mississippi State has a trend of high-scoring home games, with 22 of their last 29 going over the total.

Team Trends

• The Texas Longhorns have a road record of 1-2 this season.
• Mississippi State Bulldogs have a home record of 3-1 this season.
• Texas Longhorns rank 22nd in the AP Poll and 18th in the Coaches Poll.
• Mississippi State Bulldogs have scored 223 points this season, ranking 35th in the nation.
• The game will take place at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS, and will be aired on ESPN.

Texas vs Mississippi State Preview

The Texas Longhorns will travel to Starkville to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 9 of the 2025 season. Texas holds a 5-2 record and ranks 22nd in the AP poll. They are on a 2-game win streak and have a conference record of 2-1. Their road performance has been less consistent with a 1-2 record.

Mississippi State enters the game with a 4-3 record and is looking to break a 3-game losing streak. They have struggled in conference play, sitting at 0-3. However, the Bulldogs have been strong at home with a 3-1 record. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, adding extra importance to this game.

Mississippi State Bulldogs: Key Players and Stats

The Mississippi State Bulldogs play in the Southeastern Conference. They have a current season record of 4-3, with a strong home record of 3-1 at Davis Wade Stadium. In conference games, they have yet to secure a win, sitting at 0-3.

Quarterback Blake Shapen has played in all seven games this season. He leads with 1,528 passing yards and nine touchdowns. Running back Fluff Bothwell has 465 rushing yards and six touchdowns in six games, but he is currently questionable due to a leg injury.

On the receiving end, Brenen Thompson tops the charts with 533 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The defense has allowed 142 points and recorded 10 sacks this season. Mississippi State is coming off a close 21-23 loss to Florida.

Texas Longhorns: Players and Performance

Texas Longhorns, ranked #22 by the AP and #18 by Coaches Poll, have a 5-2 record this season. Their road performance has been mixed with a 1-2 record. They are part of the Southeastern Conference and play their home games at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Quarterback Arch Manning is a key player for Texas. He has played all seven games, with 1,186 passing yards and ten touchdowns. On the ground, running back Quintrevion Wisner has 211 rushing yards and one touchdown in four games.

The Longhorns’ defense has been strong, allowing only 79 points and earning 21 sacks. Mason Shipley has been effective as a kicker, making 11 field goals. Texas recently won a close 16-13 game against Kentucky, and they are favorites in their upcoming game.

Final Betting Pick

The Texas Longhorns are a solid pick for the money line at -263. They have a strong record when playing as the favorite, winning 23 of their last 26 games. Their road performance is also notable, with 13 wins in their last 16 away games. This makes them a reliable choice for this game.

The over 44.5 is a good bet given Mississippi State’s home game trends. They have had high-scoring games at home, with 22 of their last 29 games going over the total. Texas has shown the ability to score, and with Mississippi State’s tendency for high-scoring home games, the over is a reasonable prediction.

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