This is a potential letdown spot for the Aggies against a Mississippi State club that is better than its 3-5 record suggests. The Bulldogs lost to BYU and Kentucky despite outplaying both most of the way, and a leaky defense that allowed 627 yards and 41 points to FCS foe Samford last week remains a concern. But rising dual-threat QB Nick Fitzgerald should lead the offense to some success, and motivation could be a factor for a Texas A&M club that might be patting itself on the back after receiving an undeserved spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings.