Behind Enemy Lines: Q&A with Ole Miss beat writer Michael Katz
Mississippi State hosts No. 6 Ole Miss for its final home game of the 2025 season, with both Egg Bowl bragging rights and bowl eligibility on the line for the 5-6 Bulldogs. To preview the matchup and gather an understanding of MSU’s opponent, The Dispatch exchanged questions with Michael Katz, a beat writer covering Ole Miss for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
Q&A with Mississippi State beat writer Colin Damms
The Daily Journal caught up with Mississippi State beat writer Colin Damms of The Dispatch to see what he considers the keys to the Ole Miss-Mississippi State matchup.
Owls’ soccer gets down to business with 11 Academic All-District selections
The W soccer teams have had a total of 11 individuals honored on the 2025 Academic All-District Soccer Team for their respective genders, including four who hail from the Golden Triangle. In all, six Owls’ men’s soccer players were recognized, as well as five from the women’s squad.
What to watch for: Mississippi State vs. No. 6 Ole Miss
Mississippi State’s 2025 season is drawing to a close with the 122nd edition of the Egg Bowl. The Bulldogs (5-6, 1-6 SEC) face College Football Playoff hopefuls, No. 6 Ole Miss, in need of just one more win to attain bowl eligibility.
Bulldogs wary of dual threat in Ole Miss backfield
The Battle for the Golden Egg returns to Starkville on Black Friday, marking the 122nd meeting between rivals Mississippi State and Ole Miss on the gridiron.
Three keys to victory for MSU over Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl
Mississippi State faces one of its toughest opponents of the year on Black Friday, and an opponent that is all too familiar among members of Bulldog nation. MSU (5-6, 1-6 SEC) faces No. 6 Ole Miss in the 122nd edition of the Egg Bowl rivalry. Here are three keys to victory for the Bulldogs in the Battle for the Golden Egg.
UConn’s narrow victory keeps Huskies No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas next
UConn passed its first test of the season to remain No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll on Monday.
UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates
A University of Alabama at Birmingham football player is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, accused of stabbing two teammates hours before a UAB home game last weekend, court documents showed Monday.
Lane Kiffin mum on future as Ole Miss preps for Egg Bowl
As if the week of the Egg Bowl needed any additional drama, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has given the historic rivalry an extra layer of intrigue in 2025.
Ali and Hubbard heroics help lift MSU to overtime win over New Orleans
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State forward Amier Ali had only made two shots in three games of his career as a Bulldog when he checked into
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 81, New Orleans 78 OT
STARKVILLE – Things nearly went from bad to worse for Mississippi State basketball on Monday. The Bulldogs (3-3) were at risk of the program’s worst
Florida or LSU? Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s coaching decision will be revealed after the Egg Bowl
OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will announce his next move — likely Florida or LSU — after the Egg Bowl against Mississippi
Ole Miss bye week report card: Defense
The Daily Journal continues its look at No. 6 Ole Miss’ (10-1, 6-1 SEC) progress in the six games since the team’s first bye week. Today will be a look at the defense at the second bye. Ole Miss is 5-1 since its first off-week following a win over LSU on Sept. 27. As always, these grades are subjective.
Ole Miss bye week report card: Offense
With just a Nov. 28 Egg Bowl matchup at Mississippi State remaining on the regular-season schedule, No. 6 Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 SEC) finds itself on the verge of its first College Football Playoff appearance. With last Saturday’s win over Florida, the Rebels secured the 11th double-digit win season in program history – and fourth in the last five years – and third in a row, a first for the program.
Rough week for MSU hoops continues with road losses in Big 12 country
MSU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the road for their first extended trips this season, traveling to Kansas City, Mo., and Lubbock, Tex., respectively, for early season nonconference tests. While the women held their own in a true road environment, the men struggled mightily in neutral site contests.
Lane Kiffin peppered with coaching job questions on SEC teleconference call
In case you didn’t know, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is a hot commodity in college coaching circles at the moment. Reportedly being courted by both LSU and Florida, the sixth-year Rebels head coach is currently overseeing a 10-1 team ranked No. 6 in the nation and is on the verge of making its first College Football Playoff appearance. Kiffin, who has always declined to comment on job speculation and contract talks, was asked several related questions on Wednesday’s SEC teleconference call. Here are a few highlights of what he said.
Jovanovic becomes first Bulldog since 2019 to advance to Elite 8 in singles
Mississippi State tennis saw a mix of results at the NCAA Championships on Thursday, highlighted by Petar Jovanovic’s advance to the Elite Eight in the men’s singles competition, and advance to the Round of 16 in the men’s doubles alongside partner Benito Sanchez Martinez.
‘We can’t stop the run’: Bulldogs burned by big gains on the ground
By the end of Week Six in College Station, Tex., Mississippi State looked to be in decent shape defensively despite back-to-back losses. The Aggies, and the Vols the week before, were both able to put up more than 30 points offensively, but the Bulldogs had continued a bend, not break style of defense that had helped them start 4-0 with a ranked win over Arizona State, and kept them in each of the opening SEC contests.
The SEC move to 9-game conference slate puts cupcake games on notice amid coach concerns
While competition heats up in the final weeks of the college football season, a handful of SEC teams are getting their annual gift: a late-season cupcake before rivalry week and the postseason.
MSU throttled by Wildcats in Hall of Fame Classic
KANSAS CITY, M.O. – Mississippi State men’s basketball has faced two Big 12 opponents through four games this regular season, and has suffered mightily to
