Mississippi State represents Memphis' biggest test of season
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 11, 2021 08:01 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) confers with coach Mike Leach during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) confers with coach Mike Leach during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 11, 2021 11:36 PM EDT
Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) scores a touchdown on a 100-yard kickoff return against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) scores a touchdown on a 100-yard kickoff return against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 11, 2021 08:03 PM EDT