Love emerges as leader for MSU defense

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State senior Jamerson Love admits that he cracked a smile when he saw an ESPN.com article that listed him as one of the top 10 cornerbacks in the Southeastern Conference.

MSU loses Robinson to ACL injury

STARKVILLE — One of the biggest questions facing Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen and his team entering this season has been who will take over at right tackle for two-year starter Aaron Siddoway.

MSU looks to McKinney to lead linebackers

STARKVILLE — When asked where the Mississippi State football team’s defense will turn for about leadership this season, junior quarterback Dak Prescott didn’t hesitate.

Louisville, West Point battle to tie in exhibition

STARKVILLE — Two of the state’s most storied football programs, West Point High and Louisville High, met as part of Saturday’s preseason jamboree at Mississippi State’s Davis Wade Stadium.

Columbus wins preseason debut under Montgomery

STARKVILLE — First-year Columbus High head football coach Randal Montgomery needed someone on his defense to make a big play in the waning moments of Saturday’s preseason jamboree game against Kosciusko.

Trio of West Point stars bolster MSU

STARKVILLE – When Justin Cox, an All-America safety at East Misssissippi Community College, signed with Mississippi State’s football team after his two years at Scooba, MSU defensive lineman Curtis Virges swelled with pride.

Sophomore Jones attracts attention on experienced MSU D line

STARKVILLE — As fall practice rolls on, one debate keeps cropping up among members of Mississippi State’s defensive line.

That debate centers around one question: Is Chris Jones a defensive end or a defensive tackle?

West Point unveils new scoreboard at McAllister Field

WEST POINT — Fans attending the “Meet the Green Wave” event Thursday night at McAllister Field experienced more than they bargained for.

Johnson, tight ends could play key role for MSU

STARKVILLE — At its peak under then-offensive coordinator Dan Mullen from 2005-08, the Florida football team’s offense featured scoring threats at each skill position, ranging from Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow to multi-purpose wide receiver Percy Harvin.

MSU unveils plans for renovation of Dudy Noble Field

STARKVILLE — Since its first major renovation in 1987, Mississippi State’s Dudy Noble Field set the standard in college baseball.

On Tuesday, that standard was shattered.

MSU, league excited about launch of SEC Network

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State safety Kivon Coman has no problem blocking out all distractions when he’s on the practice field.

But Coman admits a recent visit from the new SEC Network was hard to ignore.

Bulldogs look to take step forward on defense

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State defensive coordinator Geoff Collins just nodded when asked, as if he knew the question was coming.

Offensive line will try to replace Jackson, protect Prescott

STARKVILLE — Nearly every story written about the Mississippi State football team’s prospects for this season spotlights experience as one of the Bulldogs’ main strengths.

With 18 starters back and 30 players who have started at least one game returning, coach Dan Mullen has the most experienced team in the Southeastern Conference.

Lewis will lead talented group of receivers

Editor’s Note: This is one of 10 position previews that will run periodically leading up to the Mississippi State football team’s season opener against Southern Mississippi on Aug. 30.

Former prep QBs contributing in other ways at MSU

STARKVILLE — Is there a more versatile weapon in the Southeastern Conference than Mississippi State’s Jameon Lewis?

The statistics say no.

Prescott leads talented group of quarterbacks at MSU

STARKVILLE – It was an ordinary practice, cool for early August. And with morning meetings, afternoon meetings and workouts scheduled leading up to the practice, Mississippi State’s position players slowly trickled out of the team’s Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex on Saturday afternoon. Well, every player except one.

Stadium expansion coincides with expectations for MSU

STARKVILLE — Piece by piece, brick by brick, Mississippi State’s football future is coming together.

Jay Hughes is watching the whole spectacle.

Hughes, a senior safety from Hattiesburg, has been an interested spectator throughout the last year as MSU’s expansion of Davis Wade Stadium has taken shape. Now that the expansion is less than a month from being unveiled when MSU plays host to Southern Miss on Aug. 30, Hughes can’t hide his excitement.

Bulldogs bursting with depth in backfield

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State running back Nick Griffin can’t wait to have fun this season.

While it would seem Griffin, a senior from Perry Central High School who has battled injuries at MSU, is just referring to returning to the playing field, he has a more specific version of fun in mind.

Bulldogs’ initial workout pleases Mullen

STARKVILLE — If Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen feels any added excitement or pressure due to heightened expectations entering his sixth season at MSU, he didn’t show it on Thursday night.

Ray, Bulldogs get huge lift from commitment of Weatherspoon

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s latest recruiting class is shaping up to be coach Rick Ray’s best in Starkville, and that class received a boost late Wednesday night when Ray landed his most highly rated prospect yet.