Will Mississippi State Make the 2026 College Football Playoff?

Mississippi State cornerback Kelley Jones (1) reacts to a play against Missouri during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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Mississippi State has exploded onto the scene as a playoff contender in 2026 thanks to quarterback Kamario Taylor.

With expectations raised in Starkville, cowbell fans are thinking about two things: Taylor’s Heisman Trophy odds and the College Football Playoff.

Mississippi State College Football Playoff Odds

At BetMGM, Mississippi State is currently +725 to make the 2026 College Football Playoff.

Mississippi State Football: Key Remaining Games

  • Week 7: at LSU
  • Week 9: at Texas
  • Week 13: at Ole Miss

Mississippi State College Football Playoff Prediction

I am predicting Mississippi State will miss the 2026 College Football Playoff.

MSU is a fun team that’s worthy of national media attention, but a murderer’s row of October opponents will likely end this feel-good story – at least as far as the major team accolades like playoffs are concerned.  

Yes @ +725 No @ -1200

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Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.

Chase Kiddy is a senior writer for BetMGM who primarily covers college sports. He takes two things very seriously: board games and Las Vegas picks contests. He has previously written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports.