How to Watch Mississippi State vs. UMass: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – November 2, 2024

Updated Nov. 2, 2024 3:31 a.m. ET

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Michael Van Buren Jr. and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-7) will take on the UMass Minutemen (2-6) on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET.

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How to Watch Mississippi State vs. UMass

When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. ET
Location: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Mississippi State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Eastern Kentucky	W 56-7
9/7/2024	at Arizona State	L 30-23
9/14/2024	vs. Toledo	L 41-17
9/21/2024	vs. Florida	L 45-28
9/28/2024	at Texas	L 35-13
10/12/2024	at Georgia	L 41-31
10/19/2024	vs. Texas A&M	L 34-24
10/26/2024	vs. Arkansas	L 58-25
11/2/2024	vs. UMass	-
11/9/2024	at Tennessee	-
11/23/2024	vs. Missouri	-
11/29/2024	at Ole Miss	-

Mississippi State 2024 Stats & Insights

With 477.5 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS, Mississippi State has had to rely on its 70th-ranked offense (390.5 yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
With 264.3 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS, Mississippi State has had to rely on their 42nd-ranked passing offense (259.4 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
The Bulldogs have the 75th-ranked scoring offense this season (27.1 points per game), and they've been less effective defensively, ranking 10th-worst with 36.4 points allowed per game.
The Bulldogs own the 94th-ranked rushing offense this year (131.1 rushing yards per game), and they've been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-worst with 213.3 rushing yards allowed per game.
Mississippi State owns the 68th-ranked third-down offense this year (39.8% third-down conversion rate), but has been less effective on defense, ranking 13th-worst with a 45.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
With 10 forced turnovers (65th in the FBS) against 12 turnovers committed (78th in the FBS), the Bulldogs (-2) have the 86th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Mississippi State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Kevin Coleman Jr.	WR	52 REC / 636 YDS / 5 TD / 79.5 YPG
Davon Booth	RB	396 YDS / 2 TD / 49.5 YPG / 4.3 YPC 8 REC / 111 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 13.9 REC YPG
Blake Shapen	QB	974 YDS (68.5%) / 8 TD / 1 INT 36 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 7.2 RUSH YPG
Michael Van Buren Jr.	QB	1,101 YDS (57.2%) / 8 TD / 4 INT -10 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / -1.3 RUSH YPG
Stone Blanton	LB	53 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Isaac Smith	DB	46 TKL / 0 TFL
Corey Ellington	DB	26 TKL / 0 TFL
Brice Pollock	DB	28 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

UMass' 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Eastern Michigan	L 28-14
9/7/2024	at Toledo	L 38-23
9/14/2024	at Buffalo	L 34-3
9/21/2024	vs. Central Connecticut State	W 35-31
9/28/2024	at Miami (OH)	L 23-20
10/5/2024	at Northern Illinois	L 34-20
10/12/2024	vs. Missouri	L 45-3
10/26/2024	vs. Wagner	W 35-7
11/2/2024	at Mississippi State	-
11/16/2024	vs. Liberty	-
11/23/2024	at Georgia	-
11/30/2024	vs. UConn	-

UMass 2024 Stats & Insights

UMass has been struggling offensively, ranking 24th-worst with 330.1 total yards per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, surrendering 328 total yards per contest (36th-ranked).
UMass' pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 157.5 passing yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, it is compiling 193.9 passing yards per game, which ranks 99th.
The Minutemen have been sputtering on offense, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 19.1 points per game. They have been better on defense, giving up 30 points per contest (103rd-ranked).
The Minutemen rank 90th in the FBS with 136.3 rushing yards per game on offense, and they rank 100th with 170.5 rushing yards given up per contest on defense.
UMass' defense has been a bottom-25 unit on third down this season, allowing a 44.3% third-down conversion percentage, which ranks 23rd-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 96th with a 44.3% third-down rate.
With six forced turnovers (119th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (22nd in the FBS) this season, the Minutemen rank 79th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.

UMass 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Taisun Phommachanh	QB	1,541 YDS (57%) / 8 TD / 5 INT 282 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 35.3 RUSH YPG
Jakobie James	WR	33 REC / 597 YDS / 3 TD / 74.6 YPG
T.Y. Harding	WR	10 REC / 216 YDS / 4 TD / 27 YPG
CJ Hester	RB	287 YDS / 2 TD / 35.9 YPG / 4.2 YPC
Louce Julien	DL	28 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Jalen Stewart	LB	45 TKL / 0 TFL / 0.5 SACK
Te'Rai Powell	DB	28 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Tyler Rudolph	DB	29 TKL / 1 TFL