Articles by Theo DeRosa
Mississippi State RB Dillon Johnson to enter transfer portal in search of ‘more fit playing environment’
Johnson insinuated head coach Mike Leach questioned his toughness and said Leach is happy to see him depart the program after three seasons.
Mississippi State softball releases 2023 nonconference schedule; defending champion Oklahoma visits Starkville
The Sooners will face MSU twice as part of the Bulldog Invitational from March 9-12 at Nusz Park.
Emmanuel Forbes, Lideatrick Griffin among four Mississippi State players named to coaches all-SEC team
Senior linebacker Nathaniel Watson and edge rusher Tyrus Wheat garnered second-team honors.
Mississippi State safety Collin Duncan enters 2023 NFL draft
Duncan did not specify whether he will play in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 2.
The Tulu top 10: Ranking Mississippi State WR Lideatrick Griffin’s best transfer portal recruiting pitches
Dispatch sports editor Theo DeRosa ranked Griffin’s top 10 recruiting pitches so far.
Prep roundup: Starkville boys soccer pours on the goals in second half to beat Oxford
Tony Shin had a hat trick in the Yellow Jackets’ 4-1 win.
Mississippi State safety Jackie Matthews to enter NFL draft
Matthews said he will participate in the Jan. 2 ReliaQuest Bowl.
Mississippi State quarterback Daniel Greek enters transfer portal
Redshirt freshman Daniel Greek announced Sunday night he would enter the transfer portal after two years in Starkville, in which he saw no game action.
Mississippi State football to face Illinois in ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa
The game — formerly the Outback Bowl — kicks off at 11 a.m. Jan. 2.
DeRosa: ‘No grilling in the press box’ and three other lessons from MHSAA football championships
Here are three things I saw as three area teams — Noxubee County, West Point and Starkville — played for state titles.
Prep roundup: Starkville girls hold off New Hope; Yellow Jacket boys win big over Trojans
Zariyah Edwards scored 20 points to lead the Yellow Jackets in a 52-51 win.
Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson announces 2023 return
Johnson will use his final season of eligibility for the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State leading receiver Rara Thomas enters NCAA transfer portal
Thomas was the best of Mississippi State’s receivers in 2022, building on a breakout freshman season.
Chris Jans seeing buy-in from Mississippi State players, fans amid 7-0 start
Jans said the Bulldogs’ early buy-in has been a “pleasant surprise.” Now, it comes down to sustaining that.
Prep roundup: Columbus Christian Academy basketball splits a varsity doubleheader against Winston Academy
The Rams will travel to Oak Hill Academy on Friday.
Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes declares for 2023 NFL draft
The Grenada native turns pro after a standout three-year career in Starkville.
Jordan Davis becomes latest Mississippi State football defender to announce 2023 return
The graduate student from Memphis returned to action in 2022 after an ACL tear sidelined him for the entire 2021 season. He’ll be back for more next year.
Mississippi State defenders Nathaniel Watson, Jaden Crumedy to return for 2023 season
Both players will use the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver and will exhaust their eligibility at the end of next season.
Bulldog stats breakdown: Stopping the run leads to Egg Bowl win for Mississippi State
MSU held the Ole Miss run game in check, and it’s the main reason the Bulldogs emerged with a 24-22 win over the Rebels.
Mississippi State football: Where will Bulldogs go bowling? Jacksonville’s Gator Bowl appears top option
With bowl announcements set for Sunday, here’s where MSU might expect to wind up, according to eight experts.
