Mississippi State slogged through the first half, got down by 27, came back, but fell just short in a 30-23 loss Saturday night at Arizona State. Now, the Bulldogs are back home, in what they hope is a recovery game.

On Saturday, Mississippi State will host Toledo for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff on ESPNU. The Rockets are 2-0 after they held off UMASS last weekend 38-23 despite being outgained 384 yards to 258.

Ahead of this weekend, wide receivers Kelly Akharaiyi and Jordan Mosley, linebacker Stone Blanton and defensive lineman Trevion Williams talked with members of the media on Tuesday: