Vandy hosts Mississippi State trying to end 16-game SEC skid

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea communicates from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach reacts to a replay on the stadium monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright (5) attempts a pass under pressure from South Carolina defensive end Kingsley Enagbare (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) looks back at Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Chris Pierce Jr. (19) catches a pass against South Carolina defensive back Darius Rush (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)