Articles by Ben Portnoy
Finally healthy, Hill anchoring MSU offensive explosion
STARKVILLE — As Mississippi State junior running back Kylin Hill rolled around the turf, wincing in pain during last week’s 38-15 win over Southern Mississippi, the crowd at Davis Wade Stadium held fast with bated breath.
Moorhead Monday: Stevens day-to-day, Walker eligible, Williams earns award, more
STARKVILLE — And so the quarterback turnstile has begun to rotate at Mississippi State.
Garrett Shrader offers promise in Tommy Stevens’ absence
Garrett Shrader did an admirable job when he replaced starter Tommy Stevens when the latter went down with an upper-body injury at the tail end of the first half in Mississippi State’s win over Southern Miss on Saturday.
With Tommy Stevens sidelined, Kylin Hill shines in MSU victory over Southern Miss
Mississippi State lost starting quarterback Tommy Stevens to an upper-body injury as the Bulldogs marched to a 38-15 victory over Southern Mississippi Saturday afternoon.
West Point wins streaky shootout with Starkville
Despite 21 unanswered second half points from Starkville (1-2), running back Brandon Harris carried West Point (2-1) to a 41-35 victory Friday night.
The 4thDownDawgs: How a Twitter account has become the comedic outlet for the MSU specialists
STARKVILLE — It’s an early spring afternoon on the fields behind the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex.
Three matchups to look for in MSU’s home opener
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State home opener has arrived.
West Point hoping to bounce back against Starkville
This week’s contest against Starkville High School may be a rivalry game, but for West Point football coach Chris Chambless, it’s business as usual.
MSU women’s basketball releases SEC schedule
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State women’s basketball team released its 2019-2020 SEC schedule Wednesday afternoon.
Mississippi State’s receivers are sharing the wealth in 2019
“We’re trying to establish an identity in the wide receiver room being physical and making sure that we don’t take any plays off,” Juwan Johnson said. “And I think that’s starting to show a little bit.”
Starkville boasts potent offense ahead of matchup with West Point
Now dialed in following breakout performances in Week 2, quarterback Luke Altmyer, wide receiver Rufus Harvey and the rest of the Starkville offense will face a West Point defense that has allowed just 235 yards on 7-of-22 passing this season.
Portnoy’s Playbook: How Williams’ touchdown catch turned the tide
NEW ORLEANS — Before I dive into this week’s decisive play, a quick programming note.
Moorhead Monday: Thompson is back, kicking competition and other news and notes
STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State weekly depth chart was a late arrival to coach Joe Moorhead’s press conference Monday.
Wacky special teams day mars Bulldog win
NEW ORLEANS — In a city known for its funky undertones of bayou magic, Mississippi State’s special teams unit looked as if its own voodoo doll was poked and prodded throughout the first half of Saturday’s 38-28 win over Louisiana in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Seven Bulldogs out of season opener
NEW ORLEANS — Seven Mississippi State football players are out of Sunday’s season opener against Louisiana for violations of team rules.
Pennsylvania born, Mississippi made: How Joe Moorhead’s upbringing is reminiscent of the state he now represents
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Perched on a barstool outside Cahaba Brewing Company in the Pepper Place/Lakeview district of Birmingham, Mississippi State football coach Joe Moorhead peered into his phone.
Bulldogs set for season opener with Ragin’ Cajuns
STARKVILLE — Entering Week One, Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead had a movie on his mind.
