Garrick Hodge: Mississippi State’s offense has been as boring as it has been inefficient

Mike Leach admitted after the Bulldogs’ 28-14 defeat to Texas A&M on Saturday he’s never seen one of his teams struggle this much offensively in a three-week period.

Bulldog Bullets: Mississippi State suffers yet another letdown

STARKVILLE — Take one comically lucky touchdown away from Mississippi State on Saturday and you wouldn’t have missed much if you napped through the Bulldogs’ 28-14 loss to Texas A&M at Davis Wade Stadium.

Columbus High shut out by Lake Cormorant

Turnovers hurt the Falcons as they fell to 1-3 in district play.

Garrick Hodge: Two weeks after upset victory, Mississippi State’s offense is a mess

After one incredible upset victory that looks less and less impressive as LSU’s defense continues to be exposed, Mike Leach’s air raid has since devolved into a mess.

Bulldog Bullets: Mississippi State’s offense anemic in 24-2 loss to Kentucky

Zach Arnett and the Mississippi State defense deserved better.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection helps Columbus woman weather breast cancer without chemo

Tee Pittman remembers the day all too well.

After a regular check up with her obstetrician gynecologist in May 2003, Pittman was pestered by her doctor about getting a mammogram. That very same day, if possible.

Lake Cormorant upsets West Point; Green Wave suffer second loss in a season for first time since 2015

The loss also snaps a streak of 36 straight Region 1-5A victories dating back to 2015.

Catching up with the Kentucky Wildcats

STARKVILLE — Josh Moore covers Kentucky for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He took some time to speak with The Dispatch ahead of Mississippi State’s matchup against Kentucky on Saturday.

Garrick Hodge: Bulldogs are as perplexing as they are interesting

Only two weeks into his tenure at Mississippi State, Bulldog fans are quickly learning what most Texas Tech and Washington State fans have known for years: Mike Leach can giveth, and Mike Leach can taketh away.

Bulldog Bullets: No. 16 Mississippi State has letdown against Arkansas

STARKVILLE — Seems like being a ranked team in 2020 is overrated.

Heartbreak in Caledonia: Shannon rallies for victory in overtime

A Caledonia touchdown in overtime was called back, and Shannon scored to walk off with the victory.

Catching up with the Arkansas Razorbacks

STARKVILLE — Bob Holt has covered Arkansas and the Southeastern Conference for the Arkansas Democrat Gazette for many years. He took some time to speak with The Dispatch ahead of Mississippi State’s home opener against Arkansas on Saturday.

Javian Davis granted immediate eligibility for Mississippi State men’s basketball

Mississippi State men’s basketball forward Javian Davis has been cleared to play immediately by the NCAA following his transfer from Alabama, a MSU source confirmed to The Dispatch Thursday.

Garrick Hodge: Bulldogs play spoiler to LSU banner celebration, create special day of their own

After a 44-34 win over the defending national champion, it’s clear these aren’t your father’s Bulldogs.

Bulldog Bullets: Costello, Bulldogs pull off miracle in Baton Rouge, take down No. 6 LSU

BATON ROUGE, La. — Most Mississippi State fans didn’t even know if they’d even see their team play football in 2020.

West Point holds off late Lafayette rally

With the win, the Green Wave have won 35 straight Region 1-5A contests dating back to 2015. It’s the fifth victory over Lafayette in three years, with all five wins being one-possession games.

A note from the sports editor ahead of college football season

In the last two weeks, college football has returned to television screens on Saturdays.

Takeaways, JaKobe Pate help West Point to victory over Noxubee County

Pate had two scores as the Green Wave put up 31 unanswered points to beat the Tigers.

Mississippi State men’s basketball notebook: Season start date; Bulldogs plan to play 27 games; fan capacity undecided

“I’m just excited for basketball again,” head coach Ben Howland said at Thursday’s media availability session.

No. 1 Green Wave set to clash with No. 3 Tigers Friday

From a statewide perspective, Friday night’s contest between Noxubee County and West Point needs little buildup.