Texas Longhorns vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/25

College Football Preview

The Texas Longhorns are set to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season. This game will be held at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a start time of 4:15 PM. Fans can catch the action on SECN.

The Longhorns hold a record of 5-2 this season and are ranked 22nd in the AP Poll and 18th in the Coaches Poll. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have a 4-3 record with a 3-1 mark at home. Both teams are part of the Southeastern Conference, adding an extra layer of competition to this game. The betting odds favor Texas with a moneyline of -265 and a spread of -7.0.

Texas Team Preview

The Texas Longhorns have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a narrow win over Kentucky, 16-13, where they managed only 8 first downs compared to Kentucky’s 26. Their defense played a key role, recovering 4 fumbles and allowing just one interception.

In their previous game against Oklahoma, Texas won 23-6 at the Cotton Bowl. The team had a balanced approach with 166 passing yards and 138 rushing yards. Texas’s defense stood out with 3 interceptions and limited Oklahoma’s rushing to 48 yards.

Texas’s offensive stats for the season show room for improvement. They are ranked 106th in passing yards and 79th in rushing yards. Injuries might affect their performance, with several key players listed as questionable or out.

Texas vs Mississippi State Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs
  • Venue: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS
  • Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Texas Moneyline -265, Mississippi State Moneyline +215, Texas Spread -7.0 (-105), Mississippi State Spread +7.0 (-114), Total Over 44.5 (-116), Total Under 44.5 (-104)

Mississippi State Team Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have faced challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Florida Gators 23-21, where they gained 324 passing yards but had one fumble and one interception. Their game against Texas A&M Aggies ended in a 31-9 loss, with only 142 passing yards and 77 rushing yards.

Despite these setbacks, the Bulldogs had a strong showing earlier in the season. They defeated Northern Illinois Huskies 38-10 and Alcorn State Braves 63-0. In these games, their rushing game was strong, gaining 292 yards against Northern Illinois and 282 yards against Alcorn State.

Injuries could affect their upcoming games, with several players listed as questionable. Key players like Fluff Bothwell and Brennan Smith are uncertain due to injuries. The team will need to adjust and rely on their depth to find success moving forward.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Texas is favored by 7 points with odds of -105. Texas has a strong defense, ranking 8th in sacks and 9th in interceptions this season. Given Mississippi State’s lower-ranked defense at 72nd in points against, Texas is likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Texas 28, Mississippi State 17.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 44.5 points. Texas and Mississippi State have shown the ability to score, with Mississippi State ranked 35th in points for. However, Texas’s defense ranks 36th in points against. This suggests a lower-scoring game, making the under 44.5 a reasonable choice. The projected total is 45 points, close to the line, but Texas’s defensive strength leans towards the under.