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Here is what Dan Mullen had to say after Mississippi State outplayed Louisiana Tech 45-20:
Mullen is here, concedes, “We started slow,” adds, “We turned it around and played well in all phases.”
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
As Mullen points out, no more non-conference games for MSU. All SEC play for @HailStateFB until the postseason. — Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Mullen on Dak’s balance between run-pass: “He’s finding that balance of when to pull it down and start running.”
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Mullen: “After the 3:51 mark of the first quarter, absolutely it was our most complete game.” — Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Mullen said when Tech scored to go up 14-0, that was the first time he’d ever really seen Dak Prescott angry on the field. Then: a 45-6 run.
— Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Injuries: Mullen expects Jamal Peters back next week. WRs Gabe Myles and Joe Morrow are “close,” judgment calls this week. — Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Mullen says Jamal Peters didn’t practice all week.
— Ben Wait (@bcwait) October 17, 2015
Fred Ross was cleared to go back into the game today, and did re-enter. He’s expected to be fine moving forward. — Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Mullen says Ashton Shumpert’s back locked up earlier in the week. Didn’t feel it in pregame.
— Ben Wait (@bcwait) October 17, 2015
Mullen on next week: “They’re a much, much improved Kentucky football team. They’re gonna be a challenge for us.” — Bob Carskadon (@bobcarskadon) October 17, 2015
Christine Wang is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. She covers Auburn, Arkansas and Ole Miss.