Resisting pressure, Alabama governor extends mask order
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has faced political pressure and angry constituents over her state’s mask order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mississippi State hits new low in demoralizing loss at Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — There’s something eerie about seeing a season hit rock bottom in the center of an arena more befitting of an airplane hangar.
Mississippi State women’s basketball game against Auburn postponed due to inclement weather
STARKVILLE — For the third time in less than a week, Mississippi State women’s basketball has lost another game on its schedule.
Ole Miss stymies Mississippi State, cruises to 64-46 win in Starkville
STARKVILLE — When Mississippi State falls asleep Tuesday night, it will see the Ole Miss zone defense in its nightmares.
No. 14 Mississippi State blows 12-point first half lead in loss to Alabama
STARKVILLE — Just three days removed from a snowy sprinkling in Starkville, Mississippi State went ice cold from the field in Thursday’s second half as the Bulldogs (8-3, 3-2 SEC) dropped their second game in as many years against Alabama (11-1, 4-1 SEC).
No. 1 Alabama wins national title 52-24 over No. 3 Ohio St
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable. With a performance that was both surgical and explosive, No. 1 Alabama won the College Football Playoff national championship game 52-24 against No. 3 Ohio State on Monday night.
‘Like a bathtub filling up’: Alabama is slammed by the virus
With its dozen intensive care beds already full, Cullman Regional Medical Center began looking desperately for options as more and more COVID-19 patients showed up.
Mississippi State’s game against Missouri postponed in effort by SEC to ensure Alabama-LSU matchup
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s game against Missouri, originally scheduled for Dec. 5, will be moved to a later date.
Prep football roundup: West Lowndes knocked out at Biggersville
The Panthers entered the fourth quarter trailing just 20-14 against the undefeated Lions, but the home team pulled away.
Analysis: Four startling offensive stats that help explain Mississippi State’s four-game losing streak
STARKVILLE — How a month changes things.
‘This would not be the standard’: Mississippi State offense bottoms out in loss to Alabama
After notching 44 points in the season-opening win over LSU, MSU has since totaled just 30 points over three games — including zero Saturday.
Garrick Hodge: Alabama is miles ahead of Mississippi State
First-year coach Mike Leach said it himself: The Bulldogs aren’t close to capable of staying in a contest with a team like the Crimson Tide.
Bulldogs rolled by Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa for 13th straight loss to Alabama
DeVonta Smith had four scores as Alabama sent Mississippi State to its fourth straight loss.
Bulldog Bullets: Leach shut out for first time in career as Crimson Tide rout Bulldogs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — These Bulldog Bullets are going to be relatively short.
‘When World War II ended, it wasn’t as big a headline as we had today’: Revisiting Mississippi State’s 1980 upset of No. 1 Alabama
Those who were there to witness the only time the Bulldogs defeated Bear Bryant in his 25-year tenure in Tuscaloosa are constantly reminded of the afternoon David defeated Goliath.
Catching up with the Alabama Crimson Tide
STARKVILLE — Michael Casagrande covers Alabama for AL.com. He took some time to speak with The Dispatch ahead of Mississippi State’s matchup against Alabama on Saturday.
Mississippi State’s Mike Leach threatens more departures, confirms Tyrell Shavers, two others have left program
STARKVILLE — The recent Mississippi State football exodus in Starkville continued Wednesday.
Three matchups to watch between Mississippi State and No. 2 Alabama
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is in a tailspin.
Prep football roundup: Caledonia clinches playoff spot with home win over South Pontotoc
Darrius Triplett accounted for two scores as Caledonia punched its ticket to the postseason.
Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive
The Southeastern Conference had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive COVID-19 tests, and now Alabama coach Nick Saban and his athletic director have tested positive for the virus ahead of the league’s biggest regular-season showdown.