Auburn vs. Mississippi State Predictions: X-Factors, Bold Picks and Final Scores

The Auburn Tigers will travel to Starkville on Saturday for an SEC showdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Coming off a comeback win over Arkansas, the Tigers can pick up their sixth win of the season and become bowl-eligible for the first time under head coach Alex Golesh.

We partnered with the staff at Auburn Daily to discuss some bold predictions, key matchups, and trends to watch as the Tigers look to build on last week's victory and keep their momentum going.

Auburn is coming off a much-needed 26-23 comeback victory over Arkansas, snapping a two-game losing streak and giving the Tigers some momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Now, Alex Golesh and his team have an opportunity to become bowl-eligible with a victory over Mississippi State. Can the offense build on last week's second-half performance? Can the defense create enough pressure to disrupt the Bulldogs? And who will step up when Auburn needs a big play? These are all questions the staff considered when picking this week's X-Factor.

Kyle Rush: Cody Sigler

Darrell Dapprich: Auburn's wide receivers vs. Mississippi State secondary

Brad Law: Keshaun Singleton

Christian Rauh: Christian Neptune

Mississippi State has struggled to protect its quarterback in recent weeks, allowing 17 sacks over its last four games without Kamario Taylor.

That's more than four sacks per game, something Auburn's defensive front will look to take advantage of on Saturday.

The Tigers have a chance to create problems for the Bulldogs, especially if they can consistently get pressure in the backfield. Can Auburn take advantage of Mississippi State's struggles and record at least four sacks this weekend?

Kyle Rush: Over

Darrell Dapprich: Under

Brad Law: Over

Christian Rauh: Over

Auburn's offense showed signs of life in the second half against Arkansas, and the Tigers will look to carry that momentum into Saturday's matchup with Mississippi State. Can they take advantage of a weak pass rush?

Kyle Rush: Under

Darrell Dapprich: Under

Brad Law: Over

Christian Rauh: Over

The Auburn Tigers have an opportunity to become bowl-eligible with a victory over Mississippi State on Saturday, but it won't necessarily be an easy task. Can Byrum Brown and the Tigers' offense put together a complete performance? Will Auburn's defense make enough plays to secure another SEC victory? The staff shares their final score predictions for Saturday's matchup.

Kyle Rush: Auburn 21-17

Darrell Dapprich: Auburn 23-17

Brad Law: Auburn 27-24

Christian Rauh: Auburn 28-20