STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi States Nick Fitzgerald had one of the most productive performances for a quarterback in SEC history last weekend.But those 417 yards passing, 119 yards rushing and seven total touchdowns came with a bit of a caveat: The game was against lower-level Samford , which plays in the Football Championship Subdivision.Still, it was a performance that got the attention of Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin.Anybody in this league -- I dont care who youre playing -- who can throw for 400 and rush for 100 as a quarterback whos that big, youd better start preparing for all kinds of stuff, Sumlin said. Because he can spin it, he can put it down and run it and hes a load when he runs.No. 7 Texas A&M (7-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 4 CFP) travels to face Mississippi State (3-5, 1-3) on Saturday. Sumlin said figuring out a way to at least slow down Fitzgerald is paramount.The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Fitzgerald has been inconsistent this season, but has had some really good moments like the Samford game. Sumlin said he sees a quarterback who is improving quickly.Its another one of those deals where you get later in the season and quarterbacks who are young and inexperienced are starting to see more things and theyre getting better, Sumlin said.Texas A&M would seem to be better equipped than most when it comes to slowing down an imposing quarterback. The Aggies formidable defensive line, which includes Myles Garrett and Daeshon Hall, has combined for 18 quarterback hurries and 19 tackles for loss so far this season.Those guys can just cause havoc up front with a bunch of potential NFL players and possibly first rounders or first picks in the draft, Mullen said. You see why they are one of the top teams in America.---Some other things to watch when Texas A&M travels to Mississippi State:DONALDS ENCORE: Fitzgeralds big day passing against Samford led to some big numbers for his receivers. Donald Gray caught four passes for 207 yards and three touchdowns in the 56-41 win. The junior is the teams second-leading receiver and could have a bigger role in the offense during the seasons final month.STATES SORRY DEFENSE: Mississippi States great performance on offense against Samford couldnt mask some serious issues on defense. The Bulldogs gave up a whopping 627 total yards one week after giving up 554 total yards in a loss to Kentucky. Mullen said most of the teams problem is that there has been poor tackling.TACKLING TREVOR: Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight has been very productive with the Aggies since coming to the school as a graduate transfer. Knights thrown for 1,868 yards and 13 touchdowns while also running for 529 yards and nine touchdowns.TRAYVEONS BIG YEAR: Texas A&M freshman running back Trayveon Williams has quickly turned into one of the SECs top backs. Hes run for 776 yards and six touchdowns while averaging 7.8 yards per carry. He could become the first true freshman in school history to run for 1,000 yards in a season.PRODUCTIVE AGGIE DEFENSE: Texas A&M leads the nation with 77 tackles for a loss. Thats 13 more than Alabama, which is No. 2 on the list. The Aggies have had at least 7 TFLs in every game this year, with a season high of 13 against Auburn.---Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP .---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org . Basket Nike Sb Pas Cher . Brandon Morrow allowed five runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. Edwin Encarnacion had a two-out, bases loaded two-RBI double in the third inning. 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Werth hit an RBI double Thursday night at Atlanta to extend the string and can set the team record vs. the Braves.REMEMBER ME?Red Sox ace Rick Porcello faces his former team when Boston takes on the Tigers at Comerica Park. Porcello pitched for Detroit from 2009-14 and is 16-3 with a 3.30 ERA this season. Rookie Michael Fulmer (10-3) starts against him.ON THE ROADWinners in 18 of their last 21 games and owners of the best record in the majors, the Chicago Cubs are set to spend some time away from Wrigley Field. They open a nine-game trip in Colorado, where Kyle Hendricks (11-7, 2.dddddddddddd9) starts vs. the Rockies at Coors Field. Chicago plays 18 of its next 25 on the road.SLIDERSAstros righty Collin McHugh and Orioles lefty Wade Miley are both overdue for a victory going into a matchup of playoff contenders at Camden Yards. McHugh is 0-4 with a 7.65 ERA in his last four starts. Miley makes his fourth start since being traded from Seattle -- hes 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA with the Orioles.TRY AGAINJames Shields has a 20.25 ERA in his last three starts for the White Sox. Hell try to reverse that slide when he pitches at home against Oakland. Shields is 5-14 overall this season -- hes 3-7 with a 7.34 ERA since Chicago got him in a trade with the Padres. ' ' '
