Mississippi State

RANK: #57

   

RECORD: 1-2

   

SEC RECORD: 0-0

   
2024 Schedule
08/31
EASTERN KENTUCKY
 
09/07
at Arizona State
 
09/14
TOLEDO
L 17-41
09/21
FLORIDA*
 
09/28
at Texas*
 
10/12
at Georgia*
 
10/19
TEXAS A&M*
 
10/26
ARKANSAS*
 
11/02
UMASS
 
11/09
at Tennessee*
 
11/23
MISSOURI*
 
11/30
at Ole Miss*
 
2023 Results
W
SE LOUISIANA
48-7
W
ARIZONA
31-24
L
LSU*
14-41
L
at South Caroina*
30-37
L
ALABAMA*
17-40
W
WESTERN MICHIGAN
41-28
W
at Arkansas*
7-3
L
at Auburn*
13-27
L
KENTUCKY*
3-24
L
at Texas A&M*
10-51
W
SOUTHERN MISS
41-20
L
OLE MISS*
7-17

No. 23 Mizzou takes 'finish strong' mindset to Mississippi State

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November 20 After falling out of the College Football Playoff chase, No. 23 Missouri shifts its focus to earning the best possible bowl assignment. FULL STORY

No. 7 Tennessee not overlooking Mississippi State

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November 06 Tennessee coach Josh Heupel sounded on Monday like someone who couldn't care less about the first College Football Playoff rankings that were released Tuesday night. FULL STORY

UMass vows to 'keep fighting,' visits struggling Mississippi State

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October 30 Mississippi State will look for significant improvement on defense as it attempts to end a seven-game losing streak when Massachusetts visits Starkville, Miss., for a non-conference game on Saturday afternoon. FULL STORY

Arkansas tries to avoid overlooking struggling SEC foe Mississippi State

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October 23 Despite Mississippi State's six-game losing streak, Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said he won't take the Bulldogs lightly when the schools meet Saturday afternoon in Starkville, Miss., in a Southeastern Conference clash. FULL STORY

No. 14 Texas A&M aims to continue 'growth' vs. Mississippi State

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October 15 Texas A&M is riding high after a quality win, but the 14th-ranked Aggies don't want to slip up Saturday afternoon when they visit Mississippi State in Southeastern Conference action in Starkville, Miss. FULL STORY

No. 5 Georgia aims to avoid upset by Mississippi State

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October 08 On paper, No. 5 Georgia shouldn't have a tough time with Mississippi State in Athens, Ga., on Saturday afternoon. FULL STORY

Report: QB Quinn Ewers (abdominal) likely out for No. 1 Texas

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September 28 Quarterback Quinn Ewers is unlikely to start for No. 1 Texas in its Southeastern Conference debut against visiting Mississippi State on Saturday as he recovers from injury, ESPN reported. FULL STORY

Mississippi State aims to ruin No. 1 Texas' SEC debut

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September 26 Don't expect top-ranked Texas to move off its "business as usual" mantra just because the stakes increase as it opens Southeastern Conference play against Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon in Austin, Texas. FULL STORY

No. 1 Texas won't name starting QB until Friday

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September 26 Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he won't decide until Friday whether Quinn Ewers or Arch Manning will quarterback the nation's No. 1 team on Saturday against Mississippi State. FULL STORY

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen (shoulder) to miss rest of season

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September 22 Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will need season-ending shoulder surgery after getting injured in Saturday's 45-28 loss to Florida. FULL STORY

DEPTH CHART

Offense
QB 2
Blake Shapen
6-1
210
Sr.
RB 24
Keyvone Lee
6-0
225
Sr.
WR 1
Kelly Akharaiyi
6-1
200
Sr.
WR 6
Kevin Coleman
5-11
180
Jr.
WR 18
Jordan Mosley
6-0
200
Jr.
TE 82
Seydou Traore
6-4
225
Jr.
LT 66
Makylan Pounders
6-5
305
Jr.
LG 76
Albert Reese IV
6-7
320
Jr.
C 67
Ethan Miner
6-2
305
Sr.
RG 70
Marlon Martinez
6-5
330
Sr.
RT 55
Leon Bell
6-8
325
Jr.
Defense
DE 9
De'Monte Russell*
6-4
280
Sr.
NT 35
Kalvin Dinkins
6-2
315
So.
DT 23
Trevion Williams
6-4
295
So.
LB 36
Donterry Russell
6-4
220
So.
LB 5
John Lewis
6-3
240
Sr.
LB 7
Stone Blanton
6-2
230
Jr.
CB 14
Brice Pollock
6-1
190
So.
CB 6
Traveon Wright
6-0
180
Fr.
S 10
Corey Ellington*
6-3
200
Sr.
S 20
Isaac Smith
6-0
205
So.
FS 3
Brylan Lanier
6-1
185
Jr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
K 80
Kyle Ferrie*
6-1
205
So.
P 83
Zach Haynes
6-1
195
Sr.
*Returning Starters
2023 RANKINGS
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
21.8
105
Rushing
146.8
79
Passing
181.8
109
Total
328.6
101
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
26.6
66
Rushing
145.9
51
Passing
204.7
34
Total
350.6
40
TO MARGIN
PER GAME
RANK
-2
-0.17
85
2022 RANKINGS
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
31.6
42
Rushing
81.7
129
Passing
311.2
10
Total
392.9
61
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
23.1
39
Rushing
134.2
40
Passing
210.3
41
Total
344.5
34
TO MARGIN
PER GAME
RANK
+4
+0.31
T-40
2021 RANKINGS
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
29.1
T-59
Rushing
63.2
130
Passing
378.3
4
Total
441.5
29
OFFENSE
PER GAME
RANK
Scoring
25.9
63
Rushing
113.0
12
Passing
231.8
71
Total
344.8
30
TO MARGIN
PER GAME
RANK
-2
-0.15
80