Reacting to MSU's Loss to Alabama

How many of you thought Mississippi State would upset #1 Alabama this weekend in Tuscaloosa? If you did, you are most certainly in the minority of college football fans, and the scoreboard tends to disagree with you.

Let's face it, the 51 to 3 drubbing by a team that could beat a handful of NFL teams was not only expected, but by some was welcomed. MSU football was in no position to upset Alabama. After all, an Alabama loss would have put a locked-in spot for a SEC team in jeopardy for the college football playoff. And it is not only the Crimson Tide who benefit from making the playoff, but all SEC schools, thanks to the almighty dollar.

However, the reality remains that watching a blowout loss like the one seen on Saturday afternoon can often be rivaled for entertainment value by watching paint dry. Here are just a smattering of reactions you might have felt during or after the game.

Turning on ESPN to see MSU play Alabama? Might as well just change the channel...

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Oh look, Alabama gave us the ball back!

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Never mind, another punt from MSU.

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They're running all over our defense. This is ugly.

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You can stop scoring now Bama...

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Well, this game is over. Maybe we can score next week.

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Here's hoping for a more competitive game against Arkansas. At least they let teams score some points.