Articles by Theo DeRosa
Bulldog grab bag: Georgia’s tight end troop a challenge for Zach Arnett, Mississippi State
UGA’s tight ends are a cut above in both blocking and receiving, and Arnett must scheme to defend them Saturday night.
Opposing beat writer Q&A: Jordan D. Hill, Georgia
Mississippi State welcomes the nation’s top team to Starkville this week. For more on the defending national champions, The Dispatch spoke with Hill, who covers Georgia for Dawgs247.
Bulldog stats breakdown: Lideatrick Griffin, Mississippi State kickoff return game back at the top
Griffin’s 92-yard kickoff return touchdown Saturday against Auburn helped him reclaim the national lead for average return yardage.
‘Don’t get too caught up in it’: Mississippi State coach Mike Leach knows how to beat No. 1
With No. 1 Georgia visiting Starkville at 6 p.m. Saturday, Leach has a general blueprint for dethroning college football’s best.
Tuesday Replay: Mississippi State’s offense reawakens when needed for fourth-quarter TD drive
Here’s how MSU put together a 65-yard scoring drive to right the ship late against Auburn.
‘A sigh of relief’: Mississippi State men’s basketball wakes up in second half, wins Chris Jans’ debut
It took more than a half, but the Bulldogs eventually got things going to beat the Islanders on Monday at Humphrey Coliseum.
Time, broadcast information announced for Mississippi State football game vs. East Tennessee State
The Bulldogs will face the Buccaneers at 11 a.m. Nov. 19, the SEC announced.
Ice-cold offensive stretch gives Bulldogs a scare against Auburn
Despite a victory on Saturday night against Auburn, there are many questions to be asked of Mississippi State, who needed overtime at home to defeat the Tigers, giving up a 21-point lead at one point in the game.
Bulldogs hang on: Mississippi State outlasts Auburn in overtime
The Bulldogs’ special teams unit came up huge to give Mississippi State a 39-33 overtime win over Auburn on Saturday night at Davis Wade Stadium.
Mississippi State hires executive search firm to find next athletic director
John Cohen officially departed MSU on Monday after six years as AD to take the same position at Auburn.
Live updates: Mississippi State football returns home to host Auburn
The Dispatch will have live updates from the SEC clash, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Caledonia rallies to beat New Albany in Class 4A playoff opener
“Caledonia’s living to play another week,” coach Michael Kelly said.
Friday’s prep football scores (Nov. 4)
Caledonia, Heritage Academy and Noxubee County all won playoff games Friday.
‘It’s still Auburn’: Mississippi State not taking struggling Tigers lightly
The Bulldogs know the Tigers’ 3-5 record, four-game losing streak and coaching change can’t sway MSU’s performance Saturday night.
Matchups: Who has the edge between Mississippi State, Auburn?
Here’s who has the edge at each position between the Bulldogs and the Tigers.
How to watch, prediction, more for Mississippi State football game vs. Auburn
Here’s more information on Saturday night’s contest at Davis Wade Stadium.
See MHSAA first-round playoff matchups for Golden Triangle teams
Here’s a look at the opening playoff matchups for area teams.
West Lowndes keeps rolling with rout of Vardaman, earns home playoff game
West Lowndes scored on its first three drives, added two touchdowns in the third quarter and didn’t allow a point after the opening drive.
See new 2023-25 MHSAA regions, alignment for Golden Triangle schools
Here’s who each Golden Triangle-area public school will be facing off with in region play for the next two years.
MHSAA reclassification: Starkville to move up to new Class 7A; Columbus returns to 6A
The realignment takes effect next fall.
