No. 22 Mississippi State playing to its strength: Running

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) runs for a 27-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi State won 23-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead, left and quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) both react to the replay on the video board while game officials reviewed the play making sure Fitzgerald had indeed crossed the goal line and scored a touchdown during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lyle)

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) and cornerback Chris Rayford (24) celebrate with fans after the team's 23-9 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)