5 Questions for Mississippi State Football During 2015 Spring Practice

By Tim Letcher

5 Questions for Mississippi State Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Dan Mullen Mississippi State Bulldogs — The Mississippi State Bulldogs had an outstanding 2014 season. Dan Mullen’s team spent a number of weeks ranked at the top of the national polls and appeared to be in a position to play in the College Football Playoff until a couple of late stumbles. Still, it was a great year in Starkville. Now, can the Bulldogs build on their momentum? Here are five questions Mississippi State must answer heading into spring practice.

5. Who Will Carry the Load at Running Back?

Ashton Shumpert Mississippi State Bulldogs

5. Who Will Carry the Load at Running Back?

Ashton Shumpert Mississippi State Bulldogs — The loss of Josh Robinson will be significant. Mullen will turn to Brandon Holloway and Ashton Shumpert to try and match Robinson’s production from last season.

4. Has Mississippi State Hit Its Ceiling?

De'Runnya Wilson Mississippi State Bulldogs

4. Has Mississippi State Hit Its Ceiling?

De'Runnya Wilson Mississippi State Bulldogs — The Bulldogs were a middle of the pack SEC team for most of their existence until last season. This team must build on the 2014 campaign, or risk falling back into a familiar position.

3. How Long Will Mullen Stay in Starkville?

Dan Mullen Mississippi State Bulldogs

3. How Long Will Mullen Stay in Starkville?

Dan Mullen Mississippi State Bulldogs — Mullen has been a hot coaching commodity for a number of years, but has elected to stay at Mississippi State, at least to this point. If he has another big season and big offers come his way, will he stay?

2. Can Mississippi State Win the SEC West?

Will Redmond Mississippi State Bulldogs

2. Can Mississippi State Win the SEC West?

Will Redmond Mississippi State Bulldogs — It appears to be a wide open race for 2015. All seven teams seem to have a legitimate shot at winning the title. With Dak Prescott at quarterback, MSU will certainly be in the mix.

1. Can Dak Prescott Win the Heisman Trophy?

Dak Prescott Mississippi State Bulldogs

1. Can Dak Prescott win the Heisman Trophy?

Dak Prescott Mississippi State Bulldogs — If the award had been given out in October of 2014, Prescott likely would have been the winner. If he can have another big season, along with a successful season by the Bulldogs, Prescott should be in the mix.

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