Articles by Ben Portnoy
No. 14 Mississippi State blows 12-point first half lead in loss to Alabama
STARKVILLE — Just three days removed from a snowy sprinkling in Starkville, Mississippi State went ice cold from the field in Thursday’s second half as the Bulldogs (8-3, 3-2 SEC) dropped their second game in as many years against Alabama (11-1, 4-1 SEC).
Source: Mississippi State receiver, former Noxubee County standout Kyziah Pruitt enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is down another receiver.
Early losses aside, Nikki McCray-Penson and Mississippi State outpacing 2019-20 squad offensively
As the growing pains of a new coaching staff coupled with a young ball club continue to mesh, the Bulldogs’ offensive identity is starting to take shape.
Mississippi State kicker Brandon Ruiz announces his return
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State received a major boost to its 2021 fortunes Wednesday night.
Source: Mississippi State’s Jace Christmann, James Jackson set to transfer
STARKVILLE — Two Mississippi State players are potentially on their way out.
Zach Arnett no longer in the mix for LSU defensive coordinator job after initial interest Tuesday
STARKVILLE — The Zach Arnett sweepstakes heated up Tuesday.
How the Mississippi State-Ole Miss women’s basketball rivalry evolved Sunday
STARKVILLE — As Ole Miss guard Donnetta Johnson flung up a last-second attempt in the waning seconds of Mississippi State’s 60-56 win over its in-state rival Sunday, those gathered at Humphrey Coliseum held their collective breath.
Aliyah Matharu, Mississippi State outlast Ole Miss in Starkville
STARKVILLE — The woman in black stepped to the top right corner of the 3-point arc at Humphrey Coliseum and banged home a 21-foot jumper as the shot clock buzzer echoed throughout the empty arena.
Mississippi State adds, then loses San Jose State transfer receiver Tre Walker
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State added another receiver to its already dynamic room.
Mississippi State defensive end, former Starkville standout Kobe Jones to enter NFL draft
STARKVILLE — MIssissippi State is down a second defensive end.
Jessika Carter dominates as Mississippi State ekes out road win over Florida
Jessika Carter is Mississippi State’s forgotten all-American.
Mississippi State’s defensive adjustments against Kentucky give glimpse of potential heading into heart of SEC play
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson’s message Tuesday was simple.
Mississippi State defensive end Marquiss Spencer to enter NFL draft
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is losing another key cog in its defense.
Mississippi State receiver, former Starkville standout Cam Gardner to transfer
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State saw a second player intend to transfer Wednesday afternoon.
Mississippi State running back Lee Witherspoon enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is potentially down a running back.
Mississippi State linebacker Erroll Thompson to enter NFL draft
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State linebacker Erroll Thompson is headed to the professional ranks.
Analysis: In a year of ebbs and flows, Mississippi State’s future feels bright
STARKVILLE — In a season that saw more ebbs and flows than the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi State capped off its first season under Mike Leach with an Armed Forces Bowl victory over No. 24 Tulsa last week. And while a postgame brawl marred the immediate aftermath of the contest, the Bulldogs’ win put a bow on a year that boasted incredible highs and dismal lows.
Rhyne Howard outduels Rickea Jackson as No. 12 Mississippi State falls to No. 13 Kentucky
STARKVILLE — Sunday’s meeting between two of the Southeastern Conference’s prized fighters in reigning conference player of the year Rhyne Howard and Rickea Jackson went ten rounds and then some.
Mississippi State, Tulsa players partake in massive brawl following Bulldogs’ Armed Forces Bowl win
Thursday should have been reason for celebration.
Parting shots: Mississippi State downs No. 24 Tulsa in chippy Armed Forces Bowl
Will Rogers siphoned through his reads quicker than a lawman at the O.K. Corral.
Ole Miss softball lands D-II Player of the Year Boyer
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