Mississippi State holds on to No. 1 against Kentuc

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Mississippi State holds on to No. 1 against Kentuc

Mi si sippi State found out what the No. 1 comes with Saturday.Its not that the Bulldogs didnt earn it. Three wins against top-10 SEC West teams earned that distinction.But as Saturdays 45-31 win against Kentucky proved, everybodys gunning for No. 1.MORE: | | Can Mi si sippi State hold on to it? Here are four factors moving forward: DAK CAN'T LOOK BACK: For the Bulldogs to win the SEC Jim Abbott Jersey championship, Dak Prescott cant haven an off night. Heisman candidates get nitpicked, and Prescott struggled went 5-of-12 pa sing in the first half after Mi si sippis first driveand 18-of-33 for the game. He also appeared to be limping throughout much of the second half, and after the game Jace Fry Jersey he, Prescott was spotted with a boot on his left foot, which he said was "precaution."Prescott did everything nece sary to get the win. He hit five different receivers for 10-yard gains in the first half. He totaled 216 pa sing yards, 88 rushing yards and three total TDs. He continues to be the best all-around quarterback in the country. But even the best can't do it alone.RELY ON ROBINSON: Josh Robinson ran through seven Kentucky defenders on one play on a third-quarter TD drive. He capped the Bulldogs first drive with a 12-yard touchdown run. He closed the Yermin Mercedes Jersey game with a 73-yard score in the fourth quarter. Hes the key to keeping the pre sure off Prescott, and so far Robinson has 599 Bobby Jenks Jersey rushing yards in four SEC games. He's the hidden key for Mi si sippi State.WATCH: TIGHTEN UP ON DEFENSE: Kentuckys Patrick Towles (24-of-43, 390 yards, 2 TDs) matched Prescott with big plays. That included a 67-yard TD to Demarco Robinson in the first half and 58-yard TD to Jave s Blue in the third quarter. The Bulldogs countered with six sacks, but the defense will have to be better - especially in road games at Alabama and Ole Mi James Shields Jersey s.BE READY FOR MORE: Kentucky took a one-score game in the fourth quarter and cut it to seven with 2;31 remaining. Arkansas, Tenne see-Martin and Vanderbilt come to Starkville. Their collective seasons would be made with a win against No. 1. Thats not even counting those trips to Oxford and Tuscaloosa. Mi si sippi State will hold on to the top spot in the AP Poll, but welcome to life on the top. It wont get easier.
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