Mississippi State running back LaDarius Perkins (27) runs past South Alabama defensive lineman Andy Dalgleish (98) for short yardage in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama tight end Greg Hollinger (10) pulls away from Mississippi State linebacker Cameron Lawrence (10) for a 19-yard pass reception in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) throws a pass against South Alabama linebacker Jake Johnson (42) in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama quarterback Ross Metheny (2) throws a pass against Mississippi State in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State defensive lineman Kaleb Eulls (92) tries to fight off the block by South Alabama offensive linesman Drew Dearman (72) in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) is hit by South Alabama cornerback Anthony Harris (8) as he releases an incomplete pass in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell (17) throws a first-quarter pass against South Alabama during their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama quarterback Ross Metheny (2) is sacked by Mississippi State defensive lineman Preston Smith (91) in the first quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott (15) scores on a 2-yard run against South Alabama in their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama tight end Greg Hollinger (10) holds the ball aloft as he sprints past Mississippi State linebacker Chris Hughes (12) for a 18-yard touchdown pass reception in the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State defensive back Johnthan Banks (13) runs past the blocking of teammate linebacker Cameron Lawrence (10) after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Banks returned the interception 47-yards but did not score. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott (15) runs for short yards in the third quarter before being tackled by South Alabama safety Terrell Brigham (18) in their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Jameon Lewis (4) is wrestled down by South Alabama linebacker Jake Johnson following an 8-yard pass reception in the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

A determined Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen walks back to the sideline in the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Jameon Lewis (4) runs out of an attempted tackle by South Alabama linebacker Clifton Crews (25) following a short yard reception in the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama safety Terrell Brigham (18) knocks away a Mississippi State pass to wide receiver Chad Bumphis (1) in the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Brigham was called for interference. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama quarterback C.J. Bennett (15) looks for an open receiver in the third quarter of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama football coach Joey Jones speaks into his headset as he paces the sideline in the third quarter of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

South Alabama football coach Joey Jones gestures as he speaks into his headset as he paces the sideline in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back LaDarius Perkins (27) takes a handoff from quarterback Tyler Russell (17) as he runs for short yardage in the first quarter in the quarter of their NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won. 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Brandon Heavens (3) runs past South Alabama cornerback Charles Watson (3) for a 22-yard pass reception in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. No. 23 Mississippi State won 30-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2012, file photo, Mississippi State defensive back Johnthan Banks (13) runs past the blocking of teammate linebacker Cameron Lawrence (10) after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against South Alabama in Starkville, Miss. The backbone of No. 19 Mississippi State's success is a defensive secondary that's among the nation's most experienced. The starting four have combined for 37 career interceptions, including eight returned for touchdowns. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)