Articles by Brandon Walker
MSU overcomes uneven effort to stay No. 1
STARKVILLE — Bret Bielema was frustrated.
Bielema, the second-year Arkansas football coach, had just watched his Razorbacks dictate tempo, dominate time of possession, and hit every mark on the coaching staff’s checklist to beat No. 1 Mississippi State on Saturday night.
It still wasn’t enough.
Defense helps save No. 1 MSU vs. Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen was right.
Following No. 1 Mississippi State’s 45-31 win against Kentucky a week ago, MSU’s sixth-year coach praised his offense but predicted great things for his defense, saying “One of these games, it’s going to be low scoring, and our defense is going to win the game for us.”
Spann’s run helps New Hope finish second
WEST POINT — New Hope High School football coach Kris Pickle had a message for quarterback Stone Sisson.
Just before Sisson, who had thrown an interception on New Hope’s prior possession, took the field with his team trailing 15-14 with six minutes left in the Class 5A, Region 1 showdown against West Point, Pickle pulled the senior aside and imparted a few words of wisdom.
Ross’ TD catch makes difference for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — To Dak Prescott, it was far from a Heisman moment.
To Fred Ross, it was a second chance.
For Mississippi State’s football team, it was a game-winner.
Vivians shines in Maroon-White scrimmage
STARKVILLE – Victoria Vivians gathered in the pass, took a deep breath and let a shot fly from the corner in the first half of Mississippi State’s women’s basketball maroon-white scrimmage Thursday night.
Film study helps MSU’s Brown shine
STARKVILLE — It’s easy to notice Beniquez Brown before the ball is snapped.
Watch any defensive possession for the No. 1 Mississippi State football team and you’ll see Brown, a redshirt sophomore linebacker from Florence, Alabama, clapping, yelling, and/or pointing before the offense snaps the ball.
Robinson brings fun to the MSU backfield
STARKVILLE — No member of Mississippi State’s unbeaten football team gets a reaction quite like Josh Robinson.
MSU tops initial ranking from College Football Playoff committee
STARKVILLE – An incredible season of firsts continues for Mississippi State’s football program.
MSU’s Five Keys to beating Arkansas on offense
Five Keys for Mississippi State to defeat Arkansas on offense
Bulldogs rake in weekly honors
STARKVILLE – Two days after helping No. 1 Mississippi State remain undefeated with a 45-31 road win at Kentucky, a pair of Bulldogs earned honors from the Southeastern Conference Monday night for their performances in Lexington.
Mullen gives Arkansas high praise
STARKVILLE – When Mississippi State wrapped up its 45-31 victory over Kentucky on Saturday in Lexington, the Bulldogs walked off the field with a slice of school history in tow.
Second-half surge lifts No. 1 MSU past Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen admits he didn’t give his best halftime speech Saturday before his team went on to defeat Kentucky 45-31 at Commonwealth Stadium.
Then again, he didn’t have to.
Eulls leads strong defensive effort by Bulldogs
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mississippi State defensive lineman Kaleb Eulls thought he had overrun the play.
He was wrong.
The 6-foot-3, 290-pound starting defensive tackle stopped his momentum late in the second quarter and reached up with one arm to bring down Kentucky quarterback Patrick Towles for the Bulldogs’ first sack of the day. MSU delivered six more in the 45-31 victory to move from fourth in the Southeastern Conference in sacks to first with 28 in seven games.
Robinson, No. 1 MSU bowl over Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The game was over, but Mississippi State tailback Josh Robinson had a message for his coach.
Standing in the victory formation, MSU quarterback Dak Prescott prepared to take the Bulldogs’ final snap to secure a rugged 45-31 victory against Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday night. To Prescott’s left was Robinson, who frantically gestured in the direction of MSU coach Dan Mullen and held up two fingers.
Minutes after MSU’s victory, its 10th straight and seventh in a row to open the season, Robinson was asked about his signals to Mullen.
MSU will play first game as No. 1 team
STARKVILLE — Over a wild, remarkable four-week stretch earlier this season, Mississippi State’s football team earned its first No. 1 ranking.
Now the Bulldogs will defend their place in The Associated Press Top 25 and Amway Coaches Poll (USA Today).
Names have changed, but West Point’s offense clicking
WEST POINT — The names have changed. The faces have changed.
But the production hasn’t, which is why the West Point High School football team’s offense keeps rolling.
Now at No. 1, Mississippi State does not plan to change anything
STARKVILLE – Success can change a man.
