Mississippi State's Malik Dear: Suspended for opener

Dear has been suspended for Mississippi State's season opener, Michael Bonner of the Clarion Ledger reports.

Analysis:

Dear, a sophomore who will be a contributor this season, will not take the field Saturday due to a suspension. Fred Ross, Donald Gray, and Gabe Myles figure to see most of the targets in the early goings Saturday while the game is still in the balance. Dear figures to return from his suspension in Week 2 against South Carolina.