A dud in the desert
You likely didn’t see much of the second half of Mississippi State’s lackluster performance against Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona, Saturday night. And, who could
Allow me to explain my AP ballot: Week 3
OXFORD — Life comes at you fast, college football world. I’m staring directly at you, Notre Dame. A week after notching a premiere win at
‘It’s one story. It’s tackling’: Mississippi State looks back on poor run defense in loss
STARKVILLE — Now that Mississippi State has had time to review the footage from Saturday night’s 30-23 loss at Arizona State, head coach Jeff Lebby
Owls volleyball defeats Belhaven for first time in team history
Mississippi University for Women saw its volleyball team improve to 2-1 over the weekend, defeating in-state rival Belhaven for the first time since sports were
Monday musings: November football in September
STARKVILLE — In the Golden Triangle, the preseason hype for the return of football is usually exceeded. Apart from bragging rights, nothing is ever decided
Going on the road means having to ‘just weather storms,’ Lane Kiffin says
OXFORD — Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin compares road games to the difference between sleeping at home in your own bed and a hotel.
Mississippi State volleyball drops home-opening matches to Michigan, Notre Dame
Mississippi State was competitive in all three sets of its home opener Friday evening against Michigan, losing each by no more than three points. Two
Moments that mattered in Mississippi State’s loss at Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. — It was third-and-9 from Mississippi State’s own 26-yard line, and Arizona State brought heavy pressure. The Sun Devils brought six players after quarterback
Mississippi State can’t stop Skattebo as comeback falls short against Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. — Against all odds, Mississippi State was back in Saturday night’s game in the closing minutes, having trimmed what was once a 27-point
Rapid Recap: Arizona State 30, Mississippi State 23
TEMPE, Ariz. — Mississippi State received a harsh dose of reality Saturday night, with Arizona State dominating the line of scrimmage on both sides of
Austin Simmons’ first-career touchdown pass ‘felt like a dream’
It’s been quite the year or so for Ole Miss two-sport star Austin Simmons.
Hairston pick-six seals Jacket win over Green Wave
Starkville and West Point produced another classic matchup in the 99th edition of the local rivalry on Friday night. The Jackets won a 33-26 thriller thanks to a pick-six in the final seconds by Davarrious Hairiston, who took it 99 yards to seal the game as West Point was knocking on the door.
New Hope falls behind early, can’t catch Choctaw County
The New Hope Trojans had what head coach Allen Glenn said was an “inconvenient night” for his team, taking a 45-20 loss to the Choctaw County Chargers.
Outdoors Feature: Predator pursuit: Duke family legacy continues mission
Selling traps and buying fur have been a mission for Bill Duke’s family since the 1930s. Their operation on Brame Avenue continues right here today. As they approach a hundred years in business, the opportunity to help wild turkey populations by managing nest predator populations has come to the forefront of the job.
Fisher and Fair hat-trick heroes for Vols
The Starkville Academy girl’s soccer got back to winning ways in style on Thursday, defeating district opponent Lamar School in a remarkable 7-1 performance.
Stout defense, opportunistic offense leads EMCC over Hinds
After last week’s loss at home, the main question was how would East Mississippi respond?
Answer: Just fine.
Heritage holds serve at home, rolls Biggersville, 32-6
The Heritage Academy Patriots rolled to a convincing 32-6 win over Biggersville on Friday night, showcasing their formidable defense and well-executed offense. The Patriots controlled the game from start to finish, seizing opportunities and stifling Biggersville’s efforts throughout the contest.
Mississippi State at Arizona State: Who has the edge?
Mississippi State (1-0) visits Arizona State (1-0) on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Central Time (7:30 local) at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. Here’s who has the edge at each position between the Bulldogs and the Sun Devils.
Outdoor Column: Echoes still ringing through the hallways of time
We walked into the wind as we crossed atop a small hill, passing an old house place someone had once worked hard to make, likely scraped and saved to keep, been proud of and called home. Nature had reclaimed most of it and no walls remained by then, though the foundation was still there. Like some memories, old foundations can be a long time fading.
Five keys for Mississippi State’s Week 2 game at Arizona State
Following a commanding 56-7 win over Eastern Kentucky to open the season, Mississippi State hits the road for the first time in 2024, battling Arizona
Blake Shapen embracing leadership under center and in the QB room
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