Allow me to explain my AP ballot: Week 5
OXFORD — With Georgia and Alabama both off this past weekend, there wasn’t a ton of room for movement in the AP top 10. But
‘Just playing fast’: Ole Miss’ aggressive defense is limiting opponents but drawing extra attention from the officials
Penalties are part of the price you pay when you aim to play as physically as Ole Miss does, particularly on defense.
Coping strategies
You’ve probably heard some version of the phrase, “Things will get worse before they get better.” I’ve always considered it apocryphal, a bit of pseudo-logic
Bulldogs shut out No. 11 Texas in SEC home opener
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State soccer dealt another welcome to Southeastern Conference newcomers on Sunday night. Texas native Ally Perry scored her fourth goal in as
Owls Roundup: Cross country runs in Memphis, volleyball and soccer take lumps on the road
COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women saw several of its teams on the road last week. The Owls volleyball team began St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic
Tre Harris’ career night leads Ole Miss to big win over Georgia Southern
OXFORD — Ole Miss senior quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 382 and four touchdowns Saturday night against Georgia Southern, and senior wide receiver Tre Harris
Kentucky will offer Ole Miss a test it hasn’t seen yet in 2024
OXFORD — Ole Miss’ margins for error are about to get a lot smaller. And, with all due respect to the first four opponents on
Monday musings: Sometimes football is more than just a game
Player safety always takes precedence, even in rivalries The entire New Hope football stadium stood still for about 20 minutes on Friday night, not in
Freshman Michael Van Buren to start at quarterback for Mississippi State
STARKVILLE — Following a season-ending shoulder injury to Blake Shapen, true freshman Michael Van Buren will start for Mississippi State when the Bulldogs visit No.
Moments that mattered in Mississippi State’s SEC-opening loss to Florida
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State answered Florida’s first touchdown with one of its own late in the first quarter, then followed that up with a rare
Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen out for season with shoulder injury
Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury that will require surgery, the team announced Saturday evening.
Mississippi State’s downward spiral continues in SEC-opening loss to Florida
STARKVILLE — The real gauntlet hasn’t even started yet, and Mississippi State’s season already looks sunk. The Bulldogs moved the ball well for most of
Rapid Recap: Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
STARKVILLE — Turns out, the best cure for a football team in turmoil is to face Mississippi State’s defense. Florida moved the ball at will
Outdoors feature: Ruger 10/22 is the little rifle that could
When it comes to small game hunting, few firearms have earned as much praise and popularity as the Ruger 10/22.
Green Wave make it two in a row with road win over Neshoba Central
West Point did what they do best.
Outdoors column: Working on the water original open office plan
The men pulled into the landing’s parking lot in a big, sweeping half circle, piled out of the truck and stepped quickly to their pre-launch tasks.
Heritage wins homecoming thriller, 34-32
Heritage Academy celebrated a thrilling homecoming victory against Leake Academy on Friday, edging out the Rebels with a last-minute touchdown in a game filled with tense moments and key defensive stands.
Mississippi State soccer: No. 24 Bulldogs spoil Sooners’ SEC debut
Mississippi State women’s soccer played the role of party crashers on Thursday night, winning 2-0 at Oklahoma in the school’s first-ever Southeastern Conference game.
Lions drop heartbreaker to Itawamba in seesaw affair
In a tightly contested MACCC North Division battle that featured four fourth-quarter lead changes, the home-standing Lions of East Mississippi Community College dropped a heartbreaking 36-34 decision to the Itawamba Indians during Thursday night action played at EMCC’s Sullivan-Windham Field.
SHS baseball boosters to host golf tournament fundraiser
The Starkville High School Baseball Booster Club is set to host a four-person scramble golf tournament fundraiser on October 17 at the Mississippi State University Golf Course in Starkville. The event includes a complimentary lunch at noon before the 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Blake Shapen embracing leadership under center and in the QB room
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