LSU, Mississippi State Set for Noon ET SEC Matchup

The No. 22 LSU Tigers were scheduled to host the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, October 17, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, in a Southeastern Conference game set for noon ET on ESPN. The supplied reports preview the matchup but do not establish a result, so the game’s outcome is not reported here. Both teams entered with losing momentum after close or lopsided defeats. Mississippi State was listed at 4-1, having suffered its first loss of the season, 56-23 to Alabama. LSU was 4-2 after a 35-34 overtime loss at Kentucky. The Bulldogs had a bye following their game against Alabama, according to one preview. The scheduled kickoff time was reported as noon ET, equivalent to 11 a.m. CT. One listing gave the time as 9 a.m. PT, also noon ET. The game was listed for Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with ESPN as the television broadcaster. The reports described several streaming options, including Fubo, DIRECTV services, Sling and ESPN Unlimited; one also listed Disney as an option. Quarterback availability was a notable pregame question for Mississippi State. Kamario Taylor was described in one report as uncertain to play, and the available previews do not...