Articles by Ben Portnoy
How Jaden Walley became a blue-collar star at Mississippi State
A converted quarterback from his time at D’Iberville High School, Walley is in the midst of the best freshman campaign of any first-year Mississippi State receiver in program history.
Three matchups to watch in Mississippi State’s Armed Forces Bowl meeting with No. 24 Tulsa
STARKVILLE — For better or worse, Mississippi State is going bowling.
Recurring issues plague Mississippi State in sloppy rout of Central Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State followed its script Sunday.
Mississippi State to play in Armed Forces Bowl against No. 24 Tulsa
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is heading bowling.
In game marred by absurdity, Mississippi State long snapper Paul Blackwell proved the hero
STARKVILLE — In a year filled with absurdity and inconsistency, Mississippi State added perhaps its most outrageous entry into a season filled with randomness Saturday.
That’s a wrap: Mississippi State closes regular season with rout of Missouri
STARKVILLE — December football delivered Saturday.
Ice cold shooting start mars Mississippi State’s rout of Southern in Starkville
STARKVILLE — With the temperatures outside Humphrey Coliseum dipping into the mid-30s, Mississippi State’s first quarter shooting performance in its 79-55 win over Southern Friday mimicked arctic level frigidity.
Mississippi State adds Southern Miss transfer quarterback Jack Abraham
STARKVILLE — MIssissippi State added some much needed experience to its 2021 quarterback room Friday night when former Southern Mississippi signal caller Jack Abraham announced his commitment to MSU via a graphic on Twitter.
How Mississippi State’s Nathaniel ‘Bookie’ Watson has made the most of his recent opportunities
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State sophomore linebacker Nathaniel Watson rarely answers to his first name. Heck, even those closest to him barely recognize it. There’s no Nathaniel this, or Nate that. To those that know him best, it’s just “Bookie,” emphasis on the double-o.
Buddy Foster named interim athletic director at Mississippi University for Women after Jason Trufant’s reassignment
The Owls tabbed the head softball coach to replace Trufant, according to a Thursday news release.
Jason Trufant relieved of duties as athletic director at Mississippi University for Women, will serve as special adviser to president
Mississippi University for Women Athletic Director Jason Trufant has been relieved of his current duties and will be shifted into a role as a special adviser to President Nora Miller, the school confirmed Wednesday night.
Mississippi State loses three major pieces, inks 19 as early signing period opens
The flips of Malik Nabers, MJ Daniels and Navonteque Strong hurt the Bulldogs, but players like Sawyer Robertson kept MSU’s class solid.
Early Signing Period Primer: Who could MSU add to its 2021 class this week?
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach is putting the finishing touches on his first class at Mississippi State.
Zach Arnett, Tyson Brown receive contract extensions from Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach is locking up two integral parts to his program.
Sidney Cooks, Mississippi State torch Troy in dazzling shooting display
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State junior Sidney Cooks stepped to the top right corner of the key, set her feet and let a 23-foot jump shot fly.
Mississippi State’s Mike Leach unloads on uncertainties and struggles of 2020 season in lengthy rant
STARKVILLE — The 2020 college football season is wearing on Mississippi State’s lead man.
Analysis: Despite two wins on the docket, Mississippi State is almost assuredly a lock for a bowl game in 2020
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is likely headed bowling.
Zach Arnett continues to prove his worth despite Mississippi State’s loss to Auburn
For the time being, Arnett is giving MSU chances in games when its high-flying air raid offense falls to Earth.
Tiger tamed: Auburn downs Mississippi State on senior night in Starkville
After two weeks of relative offensive aptitude against No. 9 Georgia and Ole Miss, MSU promptly fell back to earth Saturday.
Mississippi State safety, West Point product Marcus Murphy to enter 2021 NFL Draft
STARKVILLE — Former West Point product and Mississippi State safety Marcus Murphy is heading to the NFL.
Ole Miss softball lands D-II Player of the Year Boyer
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