Articles by Matthew Stevens
Mullen excited to have Egg Bowl back on Thanksgiving
STARKVILLE — Dan Mullen’s first memory of the Battle for the Golden Egg was a random occurrence.
Jackson’s decision to return pays off in selection
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State senior offensive lineman Gabe Jackson was one of 10 finalists announced Monday for the C Spire Conerly Trophy, which is given to the top college football player in the state of Mississippi.
Injured players return to lineup, give spark to Bulldogs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Mississippi State drew some inspiration Saturday from some players that suited up and found themselves less than 100 percent healthy.
MSU Notebook: Mullen still emotional about Egg Bowl rivalry
STARKVILLE – Dan Mullen has resigned himself to the fact that fans of Egg Bowl rivalry in the Magnolia state are just accustomed to his personality.
First win in Arkansas comes at great time for Bulldogs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mississippi State finally finished.
Warrior Russell helps Bulldogs in time of need
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Tyler Russell hasn’t gotten too many standing ovations in his senior year but he received one on his way to the bus outside War Memorial Stadium Saturday.
MSU notebook: Bulldogs working on quarterback position
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — If you trust his head coach, Mississippi State sophomore quarterback Dak Prescott isn’t playing in the Egg Bowl matchup against Ole Miss this week.
Starkville falls to South Panola
BATESVILLE — Starkville has now seen where the road will end in its move to Class 6A football if the program doesn’t continue to improve.
Starkville has something to prove vs. South Panola
STARKVILLE — This trip to Batesville is a personal fight for the Starkville High School football players.
It has become that way because Yellow Jackets coach Jamie Mitchell has realized this week not very many people give his team a chance at 7 tonight to upset defending state champion South Panola in the Class 6A North State semifinals.
Bielema brings Big Ten mentality to Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen sees on film the rebuilding project Bret Bielema has started at Arkansas.
Letter from Bielema means a lot to Mullen
STARKVILLE — The relationship between Bret Bielema and Dan Mullen goes beyond professional courtesy.
Ware has career-high in victory vs. MVSU
STARKVILLE — The message from Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Rick Ray on Tuesday night was opposite from the one he gave in the offseason: Feed Gavin Ware.
Ray pleased with point guard play without Ready
STARKVILLE — In its first game without freshman point guard IJ Ready, Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Rick Ray thought his team survived well enough with junior Trivante Bloodman and redshirt freshman Jacoby Davis.
MSU Notebook: Skinner not cleared to play against Alabama
STARKVILLE – Dan Mullen truly wishes he had better news about his quarterback’s injury situation.
Bulldogs shuffle lineup at point guard for MVSU
STARKVILLE – The injury curse has hit Rick Ray’s program again.
Jones makes mark in first season on MSU defense
STARKVILLE – Ask the Mississippi State defensive coaches to find a comparable talent to Chris Jones and there’s a definite silence.
Mullen ready to use any of QBs vs. Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen is optimistic about the injury status of quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Tyler Russell.
Bulldogs rolled again
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s marketing department made sure to get fans excited this week for a matchup against No. 1 Alabama.
None of that pomp and circumstance helped MSU make the fundamental plays it needed Saturday night to pull off a monumental upset.
MSU defense delivers stout effort vs. Alabama
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s defense figured out early and often Saturday night it belonged on the same field with the two-time defending national champions.


