Articles by Ben Portnoy
Moorhead Monday: Mississippi State not overlooking Abilene Christian
STARKVILLE — While Mississippi State faces FCS opponent Abilene Christian Saturday, coach Joe Moorhead isn’t taking the Wildcats for granted.
Analysis: Where does Mississippi State stand under Joe Moorhead?
STARKVILLE — As Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead addressed the media following Saturday’s 38-7 loss to Alabama, there was an heir of familiarity in his postgame sermon.
Injuries loom large in Alabama’s throttling of Mississippi State
Tua Tagovailoa’s hip injury — as Saban would reveal postgame — left a Heisman-sized stain on an otherwise dominant 38-7 win over the Bulldogs in Starkville.
Alabama rolls over Mississippi State, loses Tua Tagovailoa in the process
Mississippi State looked the part of a three-touchdown underdog as it was throttled 38-7 by No. 5 Alabama on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium.
Caledonia’s Carlee Dale signs with Northeast Mississippi Community College for softball
Friday, Dale’s lifelong dream became a reality.
Mississippi State sets school record for points in throttling of Murray State
STARKVILLE — While Mississippi State coach Vic Schaefer’s suit jacket lasted just a quarter and a half before he tossed it aside in frustration, his Bulldog squad turned in a 40-minute 124-43 demolition of Murray State Friday night at Humphrey Coliseum.
Three matchups to watch ahead of MSU’s showdown with No. 5 Alabama
STARKVILLE — The Tide are rolling into town once more. Saturday, Mississippi State will welcome No. 5-ranked Alabama to Davis Wade Stadium looking to snap an 11-game losing streak against coach Nick Saban.
‘He hasn’t looked back’: How Erroll Thompson left Alabama to leave his mark on Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State junior linebacker Erroll Thompson bore down on his target.
Starkville offense riding high heading into postseason
The buzz is real at Starkville High School as the Yellow Jackets prepare for Friday’s playoff game against Horn Lake.
Mississippi State women’s basketball signs two top-100 players in 2020 class
Coach Vic Schaefer welcomed in a new era in the Bulldogs’ history with the signing of two top-100 prospects in the Class of 2020 on Wednesday.
‘I’m young, and I’m learning’: How Aliyah Matharu is thriving in a new but familiar position for Mississippi State
The freshman has shown off plenty of offensive skill and a propensity for gritty defense through two games with the Bulldogs.
MSU women blow out UT Martin, but Rickea Jackson’s struggles persist
STARKVILLE — It hasn’t been the debut campaign Mississippi State freshman forward Rickea Jackson envisioned to this point.
Bre’Amber Scott leaving MSU women’s basketball program
STARKVILLE — Junior guard Bre’Amber Scott announced Monday afternoon via Twitter that she has officially left the Mississippi State women’s basketball program.
Moorhead Monday: Quarterback questions, injuries and military appreciation
STARKVILLE — Another week, another question mark at quarterback for Mississippi State.
‘It’s a pretty neat deal’: Schaefer, Lee-McNelis sound off on the growth of Mississippi basketball
STARKVILLE — How times have changed.
Aliyah Matharu, Chloe Bibby shine as Mississippi State women down Southern Miss
STARKVILLE — Jordan Danberry could only watch.
Heritage Academy runs away from Leake Academy in MAIS second round
The Patriots continued their unblemished run through the MAIS Class 5A playoffs with a win over 35-0 win over Leake Academy.
MSU women to open season with plethora of talent, inexperience
STARKVILLE — As Vic Schafer parozed the box score following Mississippi State’s 78-57 exhibition win over Lubbock Christian Monday night, junior forward Chloe Bibby peered toward him with a smirk.
Despite a trying season, Joe Moorhead continues to learn as a head coach
Fighting through a slew of injuries, an ongoing quarterback battle, and the suspensions of 10 players due to an academic misconduct scandal, year two in Starkville has been far from simple for Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead.
Reggie Perry, Iverson Molinar give Mississippi State added boost in win over FIU
Perry’s complementary play and an impressive offensive display from freshman Iverson Molinar aided the Bulldogs in their season-opening victory.
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