Near-scoreless second half leads Lions to second loss of season
It was all going well for the No. 12 Lions of East Mississippi Community College, then suddenly it wasn’t.
‘Relentless’ play has Ole Miss’ defensive line turning the corner
If the last six quarters or so are any indication, Ole Miss’ defense may have righted the ship after a somewhat rocky start. And it couldn’t have come at a better time given who comes to town this weekend.
How does Ole Miss’ run offense match up with LSU’s vaunted defense?
For the third straight season, Ole Miss and LSU will meet as ranked opponents. And if the previous two games are any indication, Saturday’s contest at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium should be another gem.
What to watch for: Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Tennessee
Mississippi State starts its 2025 SEC campaign this weekend against No. 15 Tennessee in Starkville. It’s a gut-check game for the program after starting 4-0 for the first time since the 2014 season.
Midfield dynamism fueling MSU soccer’s continued success
Mississippi State soccer is back in the national conversation after a very short “wait and see” period.
Behind enemy lines: Q&A with Tennessee beat writer Ric Butler
Mississippi State begins its SEC campaign against No. 15 Tennessee at home on Saturday. To preview the matchup and gather an understanding of MSU’s opponent, The Dispatch exchanged questions with Ric Butler, a beat writer covering the Vols at Rocky Top Insider.
Three keys to an Ole Miss win over No. 4 LSU
No. 13 Ole Miss faces No. 4 LSU Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Here are three keys to a Rebels win over the Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
No. 6 Oregon at No. 3 Penn State is the main event on an attractive Top 25 schedule in Week 5
Four Associated Press Top 25 matchups headline the Week 5 college football schedule, and at least a half-dozen other games involving ranked teams are equally intriguing.
Bulldogs learn opponents amid SEC schedule shuffle
Mississippi State football learned its annual and future Southeastern Conference opponents through 2029 after the conference office released a restructured rotational schedule for all teams on Tuesday.
Three keys to victory for Mississippi State against No. 15 Tennessee
The first Southeastern Conference matchup in Starkville this season is one that could include plenty of fireworks.
Who has the edge? Mississippi State vs. No. 15 Tennessee
Mississippi State takes on Tennessee in its SEC opener on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium. Here’s a look at who has the edge at each position.
‘Hard to contain’: Trinidad Chambless remains unfazed as starting QB
The way Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has handled his newfound spotlight hasn’t gone unnoticed by teammates.
Bulldogs face biggest test yet against No. 15 Tennessee
It’s gut-check time for Mississippi State football.
Combination of coaching, personnel has LSU’s defense ‘playing great’
No. 4 LSU’s defensive improvement hasn’t come by accident, according to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
MSU’s Whateley wins Mason Rudolph championship
Mississippi State golfer Samantha Whateley won her first collegiate tournament on Sunday, finishing with a three-day total of 204 (9-under) at the Mason Rudolph Championship in Franklin, Tenn.
Sponsor patches on college uniforms would raise millions but some ADs are in wait-and-see mode
The leader of the largest multimedia rights holder in college athletics is confident sponsor patches will begin appearing on team jerseys sooner than later with schools under pressure to find new ways to make money in this new era of revenue-sharing with athletes.
Perry and ‘principles’ help Bulldogs salvage draw with Tigers
Mississippi State soccer looked down and out going into the final third of the match against Auburn on Sunday. The Bulldogs conceded a goal just before the hour mark on a sloppy defensive play, allowing the Tigers a second and third opportunity following an initial chance, and the ball was in the back of the net.
Saturday Standouts: Mississippi State 38, Northern Illinois 10
Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby had plenty to look at on Sunday when reviewing his team’s win over Northern Illinois. The Huskies fell far behind in the end, but had plenty of chances to make the game more interesting in the second half. The Bulldogs had to overcome their own mistakes to get to 4-0, but in doing so learned a bit more about themselves.
Bruce Pearl, winningest men’s basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday less than six months after wrapping up the Tigers’ best season in program history with a trip to the Final Four.
Moments that mattered in MSU’s win over NIU
Mississippi State football is 4-0 for the first time since 2014 after a 38-10 win over Northern Illinois at Davis Wade Stadium on Saturday. It wasn’t quite as comfortable of a win as the scoreline would suggest, and came with several frustrating setbacks on special teams and offense, but the team rallied in the second half to score 24 unanswered points and shut out the visiting Huskies.
