Mississippi State's offense and defense faltered in a 33-14 loss to Tennessee, as freshman QB Michael Van Buren faced a tough night against a top defense.

Mississippi State (2-8, 0-6 SEC) has two games remaining in Jeff Lebby’s first season as the Bulldogs’ head coach. Mississippi State will have its second and final open date of the regular-season in Week 12 after suffering a, 33-14, loss at Tennessee on Saturday.

Jeff Lebby installed Mississippi State’s offense in spring ball and fall camp with the expectation that the Bulldogs would be an explosive group with the ability to