This weekend, Mississippi State University and the city of Starkville will host what some may consider the largest population as camera crews and fans gather for ESPN’s College Game Day celebration and game against the Auburn Tigers.
The Bulldogs winning season will be put to the test once again as they take on the undefeated Tigers. Win or lose, some fans say they will enjoy the game day festivities regardless.
The excitement the students and alumni feel will have a chance to take center stage during the game day activities that began yesterday. 
DawgTalk with Dan Mullen took place Thursday. The Head 
Coach talked about what to expect from the Bulldogs during the Auburn match up. 
Today, the junction opens it’s arms receiving the 
spirit of tailgating.
Tailgating setup will begin at 4 p.m. 
Maroon madness and Cowbell Yell will top off the night, beginning at seven o’ clock p.m. 
Alumni, students and fans can assemble in downtown 
Starkville where the MSU basketball team will be serving up points and autographs. 
The Maroon Madness celebration is in conjunction with Starkville’s fall festival, Pumpkinpalooza.
Cowbell Yell will conclude the night, giving students a chance to win a Stark Vegas t-shirt. 
The icing on the maroon and white cake, will be the festivities set to take place Saturday, on MSU’s campus.
ESPN’s traveling college football morning show is set to start at 8 a.m. from the Junction.
Jamie Edwards, junior kinesiology major, said he knows MSU is making history.
“I don’t think a lot of people realize this, but this is the highest ranking ever in Bulldog football history,”Edwards said. 
MSU for the first time is tied at No. 3 alongside longtime rival University of Mississippi.
“It’s historic what we’re watching. I think it’s just a testament to Dan Mullen and the atmosphere he’s created here,” Edward said. 
Mullen, who is 1-4 against Auburn, joined a teleconference call with other SEC coaches and expressed the Dogs are good to go. 
“Our guys are fired up. We’ve had a couple of good days of practice so far,” Mullen said. “I think our guys have done a great job and understand all the work we still have ahead of us and what a challenge it is playing Auburn.”
Danyelle Gibbs-Rice, a local elementary school teacher, recalls her football seasons at MSU. 
“I was at State from ‘93-98. The sports were just as exciting, and the team was just as supported by the students and fans,” Rice said.
Rice also  said the Bulldogs  always went to Egg Bowl games. 
Unfortunately, the excitement and support of the students and alumni can sometimes change if the team does not live up to expectations of winning every game. 
This game day weekend gives all Bulldog fans the opportunity to show their support for the team.
 “In life, every person in every position feels success when they are successful, but the players should always feel appreciated and that they are an asset to the team,” Rice said.
Game day weekend concludes Saturday after the Dogs take on the Tigers at Davis Wade Stadium.