Articles by Ben Portnoy
Carter, Bulldogs down Lubbock Christian in final tune-up before regular season
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer couldn’t watch.
MSU’s Burnett enters transfer portal with eyes on graduate school
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State redshirt junior walk-on quarterback Logan Burnett has entered the transfer portal per a source close to the situation.
‘What is your why’: How a team exercise turned to inspiration in Saturday’s win over Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As Tommy Stevens departed the visiting media room beneath Donald W. Reynolds Razorback room, he looked for his brother, Aycen.
Tommy Stevens shines in relief of Garrett Shrader for Mississippi State
“It’s always nice to see the good guys get rewarded, and Tommy Stevens is one of the good guys in college football,” Bulldogs coach Joe Moorhead said.
Flying in Fayetteville: Kylin Hill, Mississippi State offense run over Arkansas
Hill exploded for 193 yards and three touchdowns in the first half alone — part of his 234-yard, 21-carry performance.
A tale of two coaches: How Joe Moorhead and Chad Morris found themselves at the bottom of the SEC
Both standout coordinators at past stops, Moorhead and Morris have noticeably failed to live up to fan base expectations as they both near the end of their second campaigns in charge.
Three matchups to watch as Mississippi State takes on Arkansas
Saturday’s contest against Arkansas (2-6, 0-5 SEC) has proven to be do-or-die for Mississippi State as it heads into the matchup at 3-5 and 1-4 in SEC play with four games remaining.
Starkville football hoping to clinch region title
After 10 wild and winding weeks, Starkville controls its own destiny.
Starkville boys basketball reloads in quest for second straight state title
With less than 48 hours until the season tips off, it will be a wait and see game for coach Greg Carter and his staff as they sort out a new set of players. But as is always the case in Starkville, expectations remain high.
Mississippi State football players sound off on new NCAA legislation
STARKVILLE — It’s been over six years since EA Sports released its last NCAA football video game.
Moorhead Monday: Slow starts, turnovers and injuries beginning to pile up
STARKVILLE — It’s no secret the pressure is mounting for Mississippi State and head coach Joe Moorhead.
Portnoy’s playbook: Bulldogs making progress on offense
STARKVILLE — Another week, another loss to digest.
MSU-trained architect admitted to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Sitting at her office desk at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Janet Marie Smith’s phone rang.
Normally on the move, it was unusual that she’d even be in her office. In retrospect, she was plenty enthused to stick around for the impending call.
Offense shows glimpses of competence in second half at Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead has long preached the Bulldog offense was close to finding itself.
Gig ‘Em-ed: MSU’s middling season reaches a screeching halt in College Station
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With coach Joe Moorhead as its conductor, the Mississippi State football team’s train wreck of a season finally went off the rails.
‘Just keep breathing’: How Matt Zajac conquered the odds to walk on the field at Davis Wade Stadium
STARKVILLE — As a chorus of cowbells enveloped Davis Wade Stadium during last Saturday’s game between Mississippi State and LSU, Sergeant Matt Zajac began to clap.
Three matchups to watch as MSU takes on Texas A&M
STARKVILLE — It’s been an eventful few weeks in Starkville.
MSU’s Jason enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State sophomore receiver Devonta Jason has entered the transfer portal per a university spokesman.
Starkville receiver Josh Aka embracing role after long-awaited opportunity
Now nearing the end of his senior season, Josh Aka has become a mainstay in the Starkville offense after nearly two years of preparation.
Mississippi State players sound off on Joe Moorhead’s rumored connection to Rutgers
While the rumors regarding the Bulldogs coach and the vacant head coaching job at Rutgers have begun to heat up of late, those within the walls of the Bulldog program are not concerned.




















