Mississippi State’s 4-0 start provided reasons to believe the Bulldogs were turning a corner during a critical third season for Jeff Lebby.

But after being shut out by LSU, trailing Oklahoma 10-0 at halftime and failing to score until midway through the third quarter, there are now reasons to be concerned for fans in Starkville.

Losses to the Crimson Tide and the Tigers exposed the distance between the Bulldogs and two of the conference’s stronger programs, but Oklahoma provided a major opportunity to respond at home.

Here are four reasons for concern as the 4-3 (2-3, SEC) Bulldogs enter the final stretch of the regular season.

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