The Bulldogs finished the 2018 regular season 8–4, 4–4 in SEC play to finish in fourth in the Western Division. They were invited to play in the Outback Bowl, where they lost against Iowa.
Preseason
SEC media poll
The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019 with the Bulldogs predicted to finish in fifth place in the West Division.[1]
Media poll (Western)
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Alabama
1,813 (253)
2
LSU
1,493 (5)
3
Texas A&M
1,268
4
Auburn
1,090 (1)
5
Mississippi State
769 (1)
6
Ole Miss
504
7
Arkansas
343
Media poll (SEC Championship)
Rank
Team
Votes
1
Alabama
209
2
Georgia
49
3
LSU
3
4
Auburn
1
Florida
1
Mississippi State
1
South Carolina
1
Tennessee
1
Preseason All-SEC teams
To be released
Schedule
Mississippi State announced its 2019 football schedule on September 18, 2018.[2] The 2019 schedule consisted of 7 home and 5 away games in the regular season.
Mississippi State led in almost every statistical category: more first downs (21-17); more total yards (352-269), more yards rushing (201-146), and more yards passing (151-123). Both teams committed 3 turnovers and 7 penalties and Mississippi State controlled the game clock, holding possession for 33:05 to K-States 26:55.[5]
Solid statistical production wasn't enough, as Kansas State ended up winning the game 31-24.[6]