I get what you're saying. But this is the 2018 season we're talking about. Miss State will have a very good team this year. Mullen left them in good shape. In fact, I'd be surprised if we don't get blown out. Here's why: they (the players) really, really want to beat Dan Mullen - they'll be highly motivated.....and so will the fans; it will likely be a night game; the place will be rocking (to get "revenge" on the guy who left them because they weren't "good enough" for him); THEY are a top 25 team....and we aren't (yet); THEY have a good QB returning (we don't); Joe Moorehead is actually a good coach (and he's kicking ass on the recruiting trail....or at least he's kicking Dan Mullen's ass); their D will be very good. I could go on and on.
Like I said, I'm talking about the 2018 season. I'm not saying 3 years from now they'll beat us. I'm talking 2018. Mullen was handed a box of dog sh*t. It's going to take more than 6 or 7 games to get it turned around. I've predicted a 6 win season this year....which is a 50% improvement over last year. This thing is going to take time.