Articles by Ben Portnoy
Analysis: With bowl eligibility secured, where could MSU find itself playing?
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is headed to the postseason
Joe Moorhead will return as Mississippi State head coach next year
Moorhead is now 14-11 in his first two years at MSU, matching previous coach Dan Mullen’s mark at this same juncture.
Starkville upset by Oxford in Little Egg Bowl rematch
OXFORD — Less than 24 hours after their collegiate counterparts did battle one hour and 45 minutes south Thursday, Starkville and Oxford’s Little Egg Bowl Part II delivered the dramatics in the MHSAA 6A North-half Championship Friday night.
Bulldogs claim Egg Bowl trophy with 21-20 victory over Ole Miss
With a 57-yard completion on fourth-and-24, a pass interference call that left the Bulldog faithful exasperated and a unsportmanlike conduct penalty against Ole Miss that ultimately led to a missed extra point that would have tied the game, Mississippi State escaped with a 21-20 Egg Bowl victory on Thanksgiving night.
Rumors or not, Joe Moorhead says he isn’t going anywhere
As rumors swirled that his tenure was in doubt regardless of the outcome of Thursday’s Egg Bowl against in-state rival Ole Miss, Moorhead was fiery and direct in his address toward the rumblings.
‘I’m damn proud of this team’: Mississippi State downs Ole Miss as Rebels falter in final seconds of Egg Bowl
In a game that is known for the uncommon becoming all too common, the 92nd edition of the Battle for the Golden Egg delivered as a 40-minute slugfest of epic insanity.
Bang for the buck: As a smaller-budget SEC school, Bulldogs must do ‘more with less’
STARKVILLE — While Thursday’s Egg Bowl should offer Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead and the Bulldogs a chance to silence their doubters, MSU has already come out on top of Ole Miss in the state’s football spending battle.
Three matchups to watch as Mississippi State battles Ole Miss in Thursday’s Egg Bowl
As both teams battle through middling seasons, the Thanksgiving Day contest has taken on a renewed importance this season.
Mississippi State players sound off on importance of the Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — For Mississippi State offensive tackle Tyre Phillips, the Egg Bowl is everything.
Vic Schaefer earns 200th career win in MSU’s road victory over Marquette
Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer earned his 200th career victory Monday night as the Bulldogs defeated Marquette 74-68 in Milwaukee.
Coaching hot seats and brawl fallout add intrigue to Thursday’s Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — To Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead a win in the Egg Bowl means one thing — an extended season.
Win over Abilene Christian overshadowed by looming Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — As the clock struck zero at the conclusion of Mississippi State’s 45-7 win over Abilene Christian, reality set in.
Mississippi State passing game remains stagnant in win over Abilene Christian
As Mississippi State slogged through a 45-7 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night, its anemic passing attack persisted once more.
Mississippi State downs Abilene Christian despite slow start
STARKVILLE — As a light drizzle coated Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday night, an even lighter crowd of a generously estimated 54,638 fans looked on as Mississippi State (5-6, 2-5 SEC) downed FCS foe Abilene Christian (5-7, 4-5 Southland) 45-7.
Interceptions by Gee, Robinson lead Starkville to playoff win over Olive Branch
STARKVILLE — On a night in which rain limited both spectators and offense, it was the Starkville defense that carried the Yellow Jackets to a 20-3 win over Olive Branch in Friday’s MHSAA Class 6A second-round matchup.
Anatomy of an upset: How Joe Moorhead led FCS Fordham to wins over two FBS opponents
STARKVILLE — Fordham wide receiver Brian Wetzel raced across the back of the end zone at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Rickea Jackson’s big second quarter helps MSU to win over Jackson State
JACKSON — It was Rickea Jackson’s night in Mississippi’s capital city Thursday night.
MSU preparing for FCS opponent Abilene Christian
STARKVILLE — Homecoming week is nearing its conclusion.
Schaefer remaining patient with young squad following postgame outburst
STARKVILLE — Less than 24 hours after Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer offered a sermon on his team’s effort following Monday’s 122-82 win over Troy, he hopped behind the podium once more.
‘It was embarrassing’: Vic Schaefer maligns Mississippi State’s ‘immaturity’ following rout of Troy
STARKVILLE — Expecting his entire 14-woman roster at the arena for 1:30 p.m. pregame shootaround Monday, just four players graced the floor as Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer entered the playing surface at Humphrey Coliseum Monday afternoon.
