Garrick Hodge: Howland hopes to ‘win it all’ before hanging it up

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the middle of SEC Media Days in mid-October, Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland just wanted some fresh air.

Garrick Hodge: Bulldogs get some mojo back in win over Razorbacks

Mississippi State’s 54-24 thrashing of a hapless Arkansas team Saturday didn’t completely erase the stench of a four-game losing streak, but it did give MSU fans plenty of things to feel good about for the first time in about a month.

Bulldog Bullets: What road woes? MSU thrashes Arkansas 54-24

Despite the many problems that have plagued Mississippi State the last few weeks, I think a good number of us, yours truly included, forgot how truly terrible Arkansas is.

West Point wins district with 49-3 win over New Hope

The Green Wave delivered a dominant performance in their final regular-season home game en route to wrapping up the Class 5A, Region 1 title following a 49-3 victory over New Hope.

Bulldogs hold on for exhibition win against South Alabama

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland took a deep breath.

MSU men’s basketball notebook: Weatherspoon to miss exhibition, forward depth evident, Feazell says no to fried foods

STARKVILLE — A few weeks ago when the Mississippi State men’s basketball team announced an exhibition with South Alabama, MSU coach Ben Howland planned on having junior guard Nick Weatherspoon play in the contest.

Bulldog Bullets: MSU delivers another poor road showing in loss to Texas A&M

Saturday did nothing to dispel the narrative Mississippi State is incapable of winning on the road.

Garrick Hodge: Moorhead claims MSU football going in ‘the right damn direction’ despite third straight loss

STARKVILLE — It had already been a difficult week for Mississippi State football coach Joe Moorhead.

Bulldog Bullets: No. 2 LSU cruises by Mississippi State

STARKVILLE — Well, at least the game was fun for a quarter and a half, right?

Tyron Orr’s pick-six secures win for West Point

Despite trailing 13-6 at halftime, the Green Wave rallied in the second half for a 20-13 win that has huge playoff implications.

Garrick Hodge: A behind-the-scenes look at the Mississippi State men’s basketball team at SEC Media Days

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ben Howland, Reggie Perry and Tyson Carter’s Wednesdays began with a brisk 25-minute flight from Starkville to Birmingham, Alabama.

The Mississippi State men’s basketball trio had an appointment.

Perry named to preseason All-SEC first team; Bulldogs picked to finish seventh in SEC

Mississippi State sophomore forward Reggie Perry has been selected to the Southeastern Conference’s preseason All-SEC first team, the league announced Tuesday.

Garrick Hodge: Loss to Tennessee completely changes MSU season outlook

At the beginning of the Mississippi State football season, the optimistic, yet still seemingly realistic, expectation was eight to nine wins.

Bulldog Bullets: Disaster in Knoxville

Forget that 56-23 drubbing in Auburn two weeks ago. This was the worst loss of Mississippi State’s season.

No. 1 Heritage Academy cruises to 39-7 victory over Lamar

You wouldn’t think Heritage Academy football coach Sean Harrison would have much to complain about in the midst of his team’s undefeated season.

Getting to know the Tennessee Volunteers

Blake Toppmeyer is in his third season covering the Tennessee Volunteers for the Knoxville News Sentinel and the USA Today Network.

Flexing his muscles: How Mississippi State’s Robert Woodard II plans to take a step forward

The Bulldogs have high expectations for the Columbus product’s second year. “I’m doing whatever I need to do to prepare myself,” Woodard said. “It’s a matter of putting in the work.”

Starkville trounces Germantown

STARKVILLE — Starkville High School’s first quarter Friday couldn’t have been more efficient from an offensive standpoint.

MSU men’s basketball notebook: Weatherspoon suspended for first 10 games, Perry’s progress, Howland comments on Fair Pay to Play Act

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland provided clarity about Nick Weatherspoon’s availability to start the year on Thursday.

Garrick Hodge: Bulldogs deliver worst performance of Joe Moorhead era

AUBURN, Ala. – To fully understand what happened to the Mississippi State football team Saturday, you have to go back to Auburn’s first touchdown of the night.