In one of the most stunning upsets of Week 0, Mississippi State fell to FIU 27-21 despite a record-setting performance from quarterback Jacob Clark. Clark threw for an absurd 435 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulldogs' defensive struggles.

Jeff Lebby's squad put up gaudy offensive numbers but couldn't get stops when they needed them most. Mike MacIntyre's FIU team executed a near-perfect game plan, controlling the clock and capitalizing on Mississippi State's mistakes.