Mississippi State lost to Oklahoma on Saturday, and the Bulldogs still left Davis Wade Stadium with more good news than the scoreboard suggests. A healthy running back looked like himself again, and a tight end threw the best pass of the day.

The bad news showed up close to the goal line and in the middle of the defense. Here are three Mississippi State players rising and three falling after Oklahoma.

Oct 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Sanfrisco Magee (13) runs after a catch as Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Trystan Haynes (14) attempts to make the tackle during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Rising: Running back Fluff Bothwell

Running back Fluff Bothwell had not played since the Alabama game in early October, and he looked like a back who had been counting down the days.…