years ago. Their 7-0 start was the Bulldogs' first since 1999, which is also the last time a Bulldog team beat LSU. The Tigers have won the past 12 meetings between the two, and 19 of the past 20 Unlike past years, the Bulldogs boast a better passing attack than LSU has shown. Quarterback Tyler Russell has passed for 1,954 yards and 16 touchdowns with only three interceptions. Wide receiver Chad Bumphis has caught 35 passes for 536 yards and seven scores. And running back LaDarius Perkins had 804 yards rushing with eight touchdowns. "They dial you up," Minter said. "We have to buckle down and be prepared for another physical game. Mississippi State always comes to play. They're not intimidated by anybody. We can't go into the game thinking they're going to roll over." Defensive end Barkevious Mingo said spending two weeks getting pumped up for Alabama "took a mental toll" that is harder to get over. But he said playing a team with SEC credentials actually helps the healing process. "It's not a Western Kentucky, it's a top SEC team and we're going to prepare like the SEC team that they are," he said.