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5 Takeaways From Mississippi State Football’s Week 7 Win

5 Takeaways From Mississippi State's Week 7 Win

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Mississippi State knocks off yet another top 10 team and now they're really starting to generate a lot of buzz in college football. Just how good are they? They're really good, and we learned these five things about them after their huge win over Auburn this week.

5. They're For Real

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5. They're For Real

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If there was still any doubt about how legit Mississippi State is entering this week, there isn't anymore. They handled a very good Auburn team and jumped all over yet another elite team. Nobody else has as impressive of wins as the Bulldogs have this year.

4. They Are The Best Team In The SEC

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4. They Are The Best Team In The SEC

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The SEC West is the best division in college football and Mississippi State is working their way right through it. They've beaten some of the league's best teams and have to be considered the best team in the conference right now.

3. They Are The Best Team In The Country

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3. They Are The Best Team In The Country

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Nobody is as battle-tested as Mississippi State this season, especially not Florida State. Due to their lack of schedule difficulty, it's very hard to say the Seminoles are better than the Bulldogs. Until they prove themselves against better competition, Florida State can't be given the benefit of the doubt over Mississippi State.

2. Dak Prescott Is The Clear Heisman Favorite

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2. Dak Prescott Is The Clear Heisman Favorite

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In case Todd Gurley's impending suspension didn't help Prescott's Heisman chances enough, Prescott's performance against the defending SEC champions pushed him to the top. It's really a two-man race between him and Marcus Mariota, but he's the favorite.

1. They Are National Title Favorites

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1. They Are National Title Favorites

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They've beaten three-straight top 10 teams in college football and it's clear Mississippi State can hang with anybody in college football. Until Florida State shows they can beat elite teams, the Bulldogs have to be considered the favorites to win the first ever College Football Playoff.

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