Bulldogs’ Cox moving up NFL draft boards
STARKVILLE — Fletcher Cox is quickly rising up the draft boards of most National Football League executives.
MSU defense will try to rebound
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State offensive coordinator Les Koenning sent out a tweet Sunday night following the Bulldogs first loss.
“Film doesn’t lie,” Koenning tweeted.
The “film” Koenning is referring to is the game tape from MSU’s 41-34 loss to Auburn on Saturday in which quarterback Chris Relf was stopped at the goal line in the waning seconds.
Bulldogs still underdogs in their minds
STARKVILLE — It’s time to embrace to new role in Mississippi State football under coach Dan Mullen: Road favorite.
Five MSU players suspended for opener vs. Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five Mississippi State football players, including one projected starter, were suspended for the team’s season opener Thursday night at the University of Memphis.
Carmon prepared for key role on offense
STARKVILLE — James Carmon has soaked up every piece of advice and studied tirelessly to complete his offseason transition from backup defensive tackle to starting offensive tackle.
MSU’s Cox knows he will play bigger role
HOOVER, Ala. — Fletcher Cox may be the best defensive lineman on his team.
He’s just fine with that.
Arkansas, Alabama lead preseason All-SEC picks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The University of Arkansas led the way Thursday with 14 selections to the Southeastern Conference preseason coaches’ teams, while the University of Alabama had 13 and Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi had four apiece.