Thomas Wells | Buy at photos.djournal.comMississippi State receiver Fred Ross hauled in a 53-yard pass from Dak Prescott, but it wasn’t enough. By Logan Lowery Daily Journal OXFORD – Mississippi State will no longer have to wait to find out if it will be part of the first College Football Playoff. The fourth-ranked Bulldogs suffered their second defeat of the season on Saturday, which will ultimately end their five-week run in the CFP’s top four when the standings are released on Tuesday. But the effects of the 31-17 loss will extend beyond MSU’s postseason plans. Dropping the Golden Egg Trophy to instate rival Ole Miss for the second time in the last three years hurt even worse than missing out on the playoff. “This is as tough as it gets,” said MSU coach Dan Mullen.