REPLAY: Mississippi State's defense limits Arkansas to a field goal in 7-3 battle

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Mississippi State football plays at Arkansas on Saturday in a matchup that ultimately could decide last place in the SEC West.

MSU (3-3, 0-3 SEC) enters the matchup coming off an open week after a win against Western Michigan on Oct. 7. The victory snapped a three-game skid for the Bulldogs, with all three losses coming in conference play.

Senior quarterback Will Rogers was hurt in the win and is expected to be out against Arkansas, a source told the Clarion Ledger on Saturday morning. Mike Wright, a former Vanderbilt transfer, will start in his place.

Arkansas (2-5, 0-4) is in the midst of a five-game losing streak that started with a Sept. 16 loss at home against BYU. The Razorbacks' latest defeat came last Saturday when they left Alabama with a 24-21 loss.

Arkansas, which hasn't played at home since the loss to BYU, is led by coach Sam Pittman in his fourth season at the helm. Struggles this season have taken his career coaching record below .500 at 21-22.

Mississippi State is led by first-year coach Zach Arnett. Following the death of Mike Leach in December, Arnett was promoted from defensive coordinator. He led MSU to a ReliaQuest Bowl win in January before opening this season with a pair of wins. However, the Bulldogs have won just one game since.

Mississippi State football game time, TV channel, betting odds today vs. Arkansas

KICKOFF: 11 a.m.

TV: ESPN

BETTING ODDS: Mississippi State by six, according to BetMGM.

Mississippi State football final score updates, highlights vs. Arkansas

Final Score: Mississippi State 7, Arkansas 3

Fourth Quarter

Mississippi State 7, Arkansas 3: Not an end zone in sight

With both defenses putting a handle on each other, Mississippi State was able to protect a four point lead for over half of the SEC matchup. The Bulldogs racked up one interceptions, four sacks and 76 total tackles.

Third Quarter

Mississippi State 7, Arkansas 3: Score stands heading into the final quarter

With the Razorbacks and Bulldogs stopping each other in every moment possible, there has been no score change for either opponent. Arkansas totaled up 9 minutes and 25 seconds of the quarter.

Second Quarter

Mississippi State 7, Arkansas 3: Bulldogs end the silence

After quite some time after the first scoring play of the game, Mississippi State finally lands on the scoreboard with a 2 yard reception from quarterback Mike Wright to running back Jo'Quavious Marks for a touchdown. After the PAT, the Bulldogs lead the Razorbacks 7-3 with 13 minutes left in the quarter.

First Quarter

Arkansas 3, Mississippi State 0: Razorbacks strike first

In a two minute drive, the Razorbacks get on the board first with a 24 yard field goal by kicker Cam Little. 12:30 left in the first quarter and Arkansas hold the first lead of the game in Fayetteville.

Mississippi State injury news vs Arkansas

Rogers is expected to be out with Wright starting.

Running backs Jo'Quavious Marks and Jeffery Pittman, wide receiver Justin Robinson, kicker Kyle Ferrie and defensive end De'Monte Russell made the trip, per source. Marks and Goede could be limited but are expected to play barring any setbacks pregame.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: REPLAY: Arkansas offense struggles in 7-3 loss to MSU defense