The Mississippi State Bulldogs (8-4, 4-4 SEC) came into the Egg Bowl against Ole Miss (6-6, 3-5 SEC) as heavy favorites, only to suffer a 31-28 loss to the Rebels. The Bulldogs won the toss at deferred and within 39 seconds, trailed Ole Miss 7-0. The Rebels scored on a Jordan Wilkins 22-yard run after a