Mississippi State Bulldogs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mississippi State Trending with 4-Star DL, Track Standout

Some recruits hit the spring with a full slate of campus visits. Azhan Bacote is spending his spring throwing a shot put. That is the reality right now for the 2027 defensive lineman from Cornerstone Christian, who is juggling track meets, football training, and a growing list of college suitors.

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Bulldogs Building Momentum with Emerging Defensive Back Target

Mississippi State picked up a late addition to its 2026 recruiting class with Dre Otey’s commitment on Monday. But the Bulldogs are still looking for more help in the secondary, which is why 2027 safety Alex Scott recently made an unofficial visit during spring practices, according to 247Sports' Rion Young.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 24

Mississippi State Sees First Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal Departure

The NCAA Women’s Tournament just solidified its Sweet 16 field Monday night and now those teams will prepare for their biggest games of the season. For everyone else, it’s the offseason and that means the craziness of the transfer portal is right around the corner.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 23

Mississippi State Continues Award Streak With SEC Freshman of the Week Honor

Mississippi State keeps stacking weekly awards, and this time it is Jacob Parker’s turn. The freshman outfielder was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday, giving the Bulldogs back‑to‑back conference honors and another reminder of how valuable Parker has already become.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 23

Four-Star Quarterback Sets Commitment Date With Mississippi State in the Mix

Andre Adams has been busy this spring, but some big news dropped Sunday. The Nashville Antioch quarterback told Rivals’ Chad Simmons he will announce his commitment on April 11.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 23

Mississippi State Lands Cornerback Commitment With Reclassification to 2026

Mississippi State just picked up a commitment that could pay off sooner than anyone expected. Riverdale cornerback Dre Otey is not only joining the Bulldogs, he is also reclassifying from the 2027 class to 2026.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 23

Mississippi State Drops Series to Georgia After 7-4 Loss on the Road

Some games get away from you before you ever find your footing, and Mississippi State spent most of Sunday trying to climb out of a hole that never really shrank.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 22

Mississippi State Powers Past Vanderbilt in 24-Run Slugfest

Fans looking to catch a home run should’ve been in outfield at Dudy Noble Field on Sunday. No. 6 Mississippi State and Vanderbilt put on an in-game home run derby in the SEC series finale, hitting four home runs apiece in a game that ended with 24 total runs scored.

Preview: Vanderbilt at No. 6 Mississippi State, Game Three

Saturday night felt like one of those classic Dudy Noble evenings where everything tilts Mississippi State’s way. Nearly 15,000 fans packed the place and watched No.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 22

From Early Interest to Commitment: Why Javarious Griffin Chose Mississippi State

Mississippi State has been circling Javarious Griffin for a long time, and now the 2027 receiver from Cleveland Central has decided he’s ready to be part of what Jeff Lebby is building in Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 22

Mississippi State Rides Sixth-Inning Power, Faircloth’s Gem to Victory

Mississippi State didn’t overpower Georgia on Saturday. It just waited for the right moment and let two swings change everything. Down a run in the sixth, Kiarra Sells stepped in, worked a full count, and tied the game with her eleventh homer of the year.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / March 21

Mississippi State Rides Pitching Gem to Take Series from Vanderbilt

Saturday night was a very good night for those in maroon and white at Dudy Noble Field. A crowd of nearly 15,000 people saw about as dominant of a pitching performance as you can get and a unique home run as No.

Preview: Vanderbilt at No. 6 Mississippi State, Game Two

No. 6 Mississippi State won a low-scoring series opening game against Vanderbilt and Friday night. Now the two sides will meet again for a Saturday evening game.

Mississippi State Golf Recruits Punished By NCAA For Playing Golf

If you thought golfing with golf recruits on an official golf visit is okay with the NCAA, think again. Because a round of golf cost $150, Mississippi State recruits who played for free on an official visit were required to donate $90, the amount exceeding the NCAA’s $60 entertainment limit, to charity.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 3

Mississippi House passes bill exempting NIL money from state income tax

In a move that could reshape recruiting for Mississippi universities, state lawmakers have passed legislation that would exempt NIL earnings from state income taxes.

A 24-team CFP would mark the official death of bowl season