Articles by Ben Portnoy
How Mike Leach and Gus Malzahn finished the 2007 season atop college football’s offensive charts
It hasn’t always shined through in 2020, but both Mississippi State and Auburn have offensive innovators with a history of success at their helms.
‘We never thought this day would come’: How Mississippi State’s fifth-year seniors represent a shift from the Bulldogs’ past to present
STARKVILLE — College football is in a state of flux.
Analysis: Three matchups to watch between Mississippi State and Auburn
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is entering crunch time.
Mike Leach Monday: MSU’s bowl game chances, the 2021 recruiting class and KJ Costello’s future
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach is rearing for a postseason appearance.
Mississippi State drops first game of the Nikki McCray-Penson era in ugly loss to USF
Nikki McCray-Penson’s honeymoon at Mississippi State ended Saturday in Tampa.
New Hope’s Micaela Hudgins follows in mother’s footsteps, signs with MUW
NEW HOPE — Micaela Hudgins is following in her mother’s footsteps.
Mississippi State adds Randy Charlton to 2021 class after being kicked off team at UCF
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State has added another defensive lineman to its 2021 class.
Mississippi State’s top-rated 2021 signee KN’isha Godfrey to be eligible this spring
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson is getting reinforcements at the semester break.
‘I think she’s on her way to doing something special’: Inside Rickea Jackson’s inner circle and her drive toward college basketball superstardom
A group of confidants including family and coaches has driven Jackson, now one game into her second season at MSU, to the precipice of becoming a star at Mississippi State.
Bizarre visuals, empty stadium mark eerie season-opening win for Nikki McCray-Penson, Mississippi State over Jackson State
STARKVILLE — Nikki McCray-Penson exited the northeast tunnel at Humphrey Coliseum and waved to the Mississippi State student section.
Jaden Walley cements himself as a star despite Egg Bowl loss in Oxford
The freshman wide receiver from D’Iberville has had his moments, including an acrobatic sideline catch against the Rebels on Saturday.
Kiffin 1, Leach 0: In battle of first-year head coaches, Ole Miss secures Egg Bowl win
In a game in which Mississippi State passed for a program record 440 yards, the Bulldogs fell a touchdown shy against rival Ole Miss Saturday night.
Ole Miss offense outpaces Mississippi State in 93rd Battle for the Golden Egg
Ole Miss and MSU combined for 1,029 yards of offense, while the Bulldogs’ 440 yards through the air marked the program’s most ever in an Egg Bowl.
Mississippi State’s game against Missouri postponed in effort by SEC to ensure Alabama-LSU matchup
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s game against Missouri, originally scheduled for Dec. 5, will be moved to a later date.
‘Bring the Golden Egg back to its rightful resting place’: Revisiting Mississippi State’s 1936 win over Ole Miss
In a rivalry marred by absurd endings, Saturday brings the latest chapter of the annual Battle for the Golden Egg.
Analysis: Three matchups to watch in Saturday’s Egg Bowl between Mississippi State and Ole Miss
In a rivalry that thrives on absurdity, the 93rd edition of the Battle for the Golden Egg is set for 3 p.m. Saturday in Oxford.
‘It’s OK to embrace this game’: How SEC Network’s Tom Hart is preparing for his first Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — SEC Network play-by-play announcer Tom Hart begins each fall Sunday the same way.
Leach talks Egg Bowl history, Lane Kiffin and youth ahead of first meeting with Ole Miss Saturday
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach is new to the Egg Bowl, but his familiarity with it spans decades.
Monday Profile: Louisiana Shrimp Shack owner brings Cajun cuisine to Columbus
From his deep bayou-based drawl to the varying fishing accessories coating the walls of the Louisiana Shrimp Shack, owner Kenneth Helmer is as genuine as it gets.
Ole Miss softball lands D-II Player of the Year Boyer
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