Mississippi State Univeristy football held its second scrimmage of the spring last Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium.  
The defense took the field with more energy and attitude in the start of Saturday’s scrimmage after communication issues in last week’s scrimmage. 
“I think we are getting a little bit better,” Head Coach Dan Mullen said. “It’s all the subtle changes.” 
Four defensive players recorded seven tackles to lead the defense – Chris Rayford, J.T. Gray, Kelan Chairs and Kivon Coman.
Quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Nick Fitzgerald ran around 100 plays. Fitzgerald found redshirt freshman Aeris Williams on third down on the sideline for the first touchdown of the day, a 21 yarder that capped a 15-play, 76-yard drive. 
“I thought he (Fitzgerald) did a good job mentally of not making, not forcing things, just managing things,” Mullen said. 
Redshirt freshman Dontavian Lee delivered the highlight of the scrimmage, running down the far sideline for a 39-yard touchdown. 
“He runs the ball hard,” Mullen said. “He is going to see some things a little bit better out there on the field, but that comes with time and experience.” 
The Bulldogs begin their final week of spring training. Only two practices remain before returning to Davis Wade Stadium for the annual Maroon and White Spring Game at 11 a.m. Saturday.