‘It’s OK to embrace this game’: How SEC Network’s Tom Hart is preparing for his first Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE — SEC Network play-by-play announcer Tom Hart begins each fall Sunday the same way.
How Mississippi State learned to out-punch its weight in loss to No. 13 Georgia
The Bulldogs have seemingly embraced the fighting spirit of eccentric head coach Mike Leach.
Garrick Hodge: Mississippi State’s fight against Georgia proves Dawgs won’t go down with a whimper
If Mike Leach ends up succeeding in Starkville, this game could be remembered as the turning point. Then again, the Egg Bowl is next week…
Near miss: Mississippi State falls just short at No. 13 Georgia in inspired offensive performance
The Bulldogs looked their best since their Sept. 26 season opener at LSU.
Bulldog Bullets: Shorthanded MSU can’t pull off upset against Georgia but gives gutsy effort
What else is there to say? As shorthanded as Mississippi State was Saturday against No. 13 Georgia on the road, the Maroon Bulldogs went into Athens and had a chance to tie or take the lead with just more than a minute left. Of course, they felt short in the end, dropping a 31-24 contest.
West Point exacts revenge on Grenada to punch ticket to north state title game
The Green Wave avenged an earlier overtime loss to the Chargers and will face Ridgeland next Friday.
John Mellencamp, Geronimo and jewelry thieves: Inside Mike Leach and Hal Mumme’s five-year run at Valdosta State
Selling tickets and an offensive system that has since become synonymous with the school, slews of Mumme and Leach disciples with connections to Valdosta State have ascended the college football coaching ladder.
Macardi Johnson leading on offense, defense as Noxubee County readies for road contest at North Panola
The Tigers’ only senior wide receiver, Johnson is a big part of an offense that is “clicking” of late. He’s made an impact at cornerback, too.
How West Point football has built a running back dynasty
Year after year, the Green Wave churn out talented rushers. Here’s how they do it.
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.
Overtime blues: Heritage Academy falls to Adams County Christian in MAIS semifinals
A two-point conversion in overtime fell short, and so did the Patriots.
Cameron Young, West Point keep drive for five alive with win at Holmes County Central
Young scored five touchdowns as the Green Wave won its Class 5A first-round playoff game to move one step closer to a fifth straight state championship.
Shanklin cousins help Noxubee County outlast Booneville in Class 3A second round
Bobby and Derrick Shanklin each had rushing scores as the Tigers advanced in the playoffs.
Prep football capsules: West Point opens playoffs on the road at Holmes County Central
Unlike past years, the Green Wave don’t have a home game to start the postseason.
Heritage Academy, ACCS face off in playoffs once again
The Rebels knocked the Patriots out in 2017 and 2018 and have a chance to keep them from their second straight state title berth Friday.
Analysis: Mississippi State fans called for Will Rogers, but Saturday proved he’s not the answer, at least not yet
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s revolving door of quarterbacks persisted Saturday as freshman Will Rogers earned his first career start in a 24-17 win over Vanderbilt.
Starkville drops out of final Mississippi high school football poll
A 35-7 loss at Clinton last Friday barred the Yellow Jackets from this year’s playoffs.
Mississippi State-Auburn game postponed due to COVID-19 positive tests and contact tracing
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will have to wait another month to play Auburn.
Sunken ship: Mississippi State finds brief offensive groove, struggles to close out Vanderbilt
The Bulldogs’ offense in the second half was worrisome, but a defense that forced five turnovers sealed MSU’s first win since Sept. 26 at LSU.
Mississippi State reveals new state flag at Davis Wade Stadium ahead of win over Vanderbilt
Tuesday, the new state flag was approved overwhelmingly via referendum. Four days later, it was carried onto Scott Field.