No. 24 Mississippi State leans on its elite defense
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) forces Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) to fumble as he attempts to pass during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. No. 24 Mississippi State has some problems to fix during its off week, but they're mostly on the offensive end. The Bulldogs' defense has been elite and is giving up just 12.7 points per game, which ranks No. 1 in the country. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) forces Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) to fumble as he attempts to pass during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. No. 24 Mississippi State has some problems to fix during its off week, but they're mostly on the offensive end. The Bulldogs' defense has been elite and is giving up just 12.7 points per game, which ranks No. 1 in the country. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Oct. 11, 2018 11:50 AM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6 2018, file photo, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) celebrates with fans following the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss. No. 24 Mississippi State has some problems to fix during its off week, but they're mostly on the offensive end. The Bulldogs' defense has been elite and is giving up just 12.7 points per game, which ranks No. 1 in the country. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6 2018, file photo, Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat (9) celebrates with fans following the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss. No. 24 Mississippi State has some problems to fix during its off week, but they're mostly on the offensive end. The Bulldogs' defense has been elite and is giving up just 12.7 points per game, which ranks No. 1 in the country. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Oct. 11, 2018 11:50 AM EDT