The connections between the University of Arkansas and Mississippi State football teams -- when it comes to their current affairs and losing streaks past and present -- is almost uncanny heading into Saturday's homecoming matchup at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Mississippi State and Arkansas both face must-win stakes Saturday, but the Bulldogs have more to lose as they chase their first SEC win in two years.

SEC opponents meet when the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-6) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-4) square off on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. For our pick on which team will come away with the win, read on.

University of Arkansas interim Coach Bobby Petrino and second-year Mississippi State Coach Jeff Lebby don't know each other personally, but their reputations precede both of them.

Mississippi State is getting back a key offensive player for Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Running back Fluff Bothwell was not included in Thursday night’s updated Student-Athlete Availability Report, meaning he’ll be available to play this weekend.

Arkansas. The Hogs might be 2-6, but four of them were by one score and could’ve all easily gone the other way. Interim head man Bobby Petrino has the offense going, but last week’s 33-24 loss to Auburn hurt. Lose here, and that’s the season - the Hogs would be ensured of a losing campaign.

Preview the Nov. 1 matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and Mississippi State Bulldogs with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Arkansas and Mississippi State are one of four teams this weekend that have struggled mightily this season. Between the Razorbacks, Bulldo