By the numbers: 30 points the magic number for Mike Leach, Mississippi State

Mississippi State is 14-0 under Mike Leach when scoring at least 30 points. The team is 4-17 when it scores less than 30. This year, the team has won just four of its seven games when the score is less 30, and it has lost all of them.

Will Rogers is playing well in Mississippi State's wins, but not so well against the opposition's top-35 defenses. He's throwing for 366.4 yards per game in the wins and 29 touchdown passes in losses. Rogers has faced some strong teams in his losses, including Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Kentucky.

East Tennessee State couldn't convert on third down during Saturday's game against Mississippi State. The Bulldogs' defense has improved this season. They are currently ranked 22nd in the country.