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Acosta: What to Look for in Mississippi State University Football Recruiting

Parker Acosta, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

Mississippi State University head coach Jeff Lebby is recruiting heavily in offensive players, leaving less focus on the defensive side. His approach is the opposite of last year’s head coach Zach Arnett,...

Maroon to millions: Prescott and Jones become some of NFL highest paid players

Maroon to millions: Prescott and Jones become some of NFL highest paid players

Holly Harrison, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

From maroon and white legends to some of the highest-paid players in the National Football League, Dak Prescott and Chris Jones once were leaders in Mississippi State football, dominating Davis Wade Stadium. Although...

Mississippi State Defensive End Sulaiman Kpaka (#8) during the game between the Toledo Rockets and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State falls to Toledo

Noah McCord, Sports Editor September 15, 2024

Mississippi State University football suffered a dismal 41-17 defeat at the hands of Toledo Saturday night in Davis Wade Stadium as mistakes and missed opportunities doomed the Bulldogs from the start....

Wide receiver Mario Craver has received three passes for a total of 76 yards and one touchdown.

Shapen impresses, Bulldogs dominate Eastern Kentucky in home opener

Noah McCord, Sports Editor September 2, 2024

Mississippi State University football opened their season with a 56-7 victory over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in Davis Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon, setting a strong tone to begin the Bulldogs' season. Senior...

A look into the Bulldogs upcoming football season

A look into the Bulldogs upcoming football season

Noah McCord, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

Mississippi State University fans have much to anticipate in the 2024-2025 football season, as the team embarks on a new journey under first-year head coach Jeff Lebby. After the trials of last season,...

The history of Mississippi State's cowbell

The history of Mississippi State’s cowbell

Noah McCord, Sports Editor May 2, 2024

Mississippi State University's cowbell is the long-standing auditory symbol of our athletics. From the massive cowbell seen around campus to the iconic ring at the football games, it is natural to question...

The Maroon team beat the White team 67-53 at the spring game.

‘The energy around here is different’: Spring football brings excitement to Starkville

Noah McCord, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Jeff Lebby’s introduction to Mississippi State University was nothing short of a spectacular success, bringing excitement from fans and team members alike. Lebby was hired as the Bulldogs' 36th head...

3 historic romances in Mississippi State athletics

3 historic romances in Mississippi State athletics

Colin James, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

It is Valentine’s Day in Starkville, and while love is in the air, complete with roses and chocolates offered to loved ones, the world of sports shows its love through scoring points and advancing the...

University Archives Photograph Collection | Mississippi State University Libraries

‘He was a pioneer;’ Remembering Frank Dowsing’s legacy

Colin James, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

"Separate but equal.” This was the rule established by the United States Supreme Court in 1896, allowing segregation to thrive in the American South for years, affecting water fountains, restaurants...

The game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, MS.

Mississippi State loses Golden Egg to Ole Miss Rebels

Colin James, Staff Writer November 22, 2023

The Battle for the Golden Egg was held in Starkville on Thanksgiving night, and despite the turbulent season for Mississippi State University, they were not going down without a fight. Greg Knox, who served...

Zach Arnett was relieved of his position as the head coach of Mississippi State University's football team.

Zach Arnett is out: Mississippi State begins hunt for new head coach

Colin James, Staff Writer November 14, 2023

After less than a season at the helm, Zach Arnett has been relieved of his position as head football coach of Mississippi State University, as announced by the university this morning. This decision came...

Wide receiver Jordan Mosley played in nine games under Arnett.

MSU football blown out by Texas A&M Aggies

Caleb Bowman, Staff Writer November 12, 2023

Mississippi State University fell to the Texas A&M Aggies in blowout fashion 51-10 this past Saturday in College Station, Texas. Mississippi State’s two-game winning streak against the Aggies...

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