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Mississippi State waiting for MLB Draft to learn prospects' decisions

It’s been fairly quiet on the Mississippi State baseball front. The Bulldogs have already built the top-rated transfer portal class and, at this point, it’ll be difficult to change that.

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Mississippi State announces SEC Football Media Day attendees

SEC Football Media Days are scheduled to begin next week at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Mississippi State is scheduled to appear on Wednesday of next week.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 8

Ratings for every Mississippi State player in EA CFB 26

College football season is right around the corner. Camps open at the end of the month and conference media days are starting this week. There’s still nearly two months until any games are played or at least not in real life.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 8

2025 Mississippi State football opponent preview: Florida

Last season was a weird one for Florida. At one point early in the season all we were waiting on was an official announcement that coach Billy Napier had been fired.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 7

Will Mississippi State’s AD be a candidate for same job at Oklahoma?

In this job, there’s a fine line between clickbait articles and articles actually worth our time. This article is going to attempt to stay on the right side of that line.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Two Mississippi State Stars Named to Team USA Baseball Roster

Mississippi State fans, get ready to wave the Stars and Stripes, as two of your own are taking their talents across the Pacific. Rising sophomores Ryan McPherson and Ace Reese have been named to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, a prestigious honor that puts them among the top 26 non-draft eligible players in the nation.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 5

Pair of Mississippi State players to represent Team USA in Japan

The whole world is about to see why there was such an uproar of rumors and speculation around Mississippi State’s Ace Reese. Reese, along with fellow Bulldog teammate Ryan McPherson, will represent Team USA in the 45th USA vs.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 4

Bulldogs gain commitment from talented safety from Pascagoula

STARKVILLE, Miss. — On a day Mississippi Stat lost out on a couple of its top remaining targets to close out the 2026 class, the Bulldogs coaching staff secured a commitment after all.

Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 4

Mississippi State projections, rankings, Lebby’s vision

STARKVILLE, Miss. — There is a mix of anticipation and apprehension as Mississippi State prepares for the new season. Get ready because things will start picking up fast.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 4

Ranking the best defensive lines Mississippi State will face in 2025

Yesterday, we ranked the best offensive lines Mississippi State would be facing in 2025. Just like in that story, football is a game of inches usually gained and lost in the trenches.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 4

Purcell inks contract extension as Mississippi State secures future

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State women's basketball coach Sam Purcell didn’t just revive Mississippi State women’s basketball, he’s raising the ceiling.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 3

Bulldogs loading up: Ranking Mississippi State’s top baseball transfers

Has there ever been a more optimistic feeling about Mississippi State’s baseball program than right now? OK, let’s remove the feelings before that College World Series final where it felt like the Bulldogs were destined to beat Vanderbilt for its first national championship.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Mississippi State baseball adds hitter with .400-plus BA

In the most recent college baseball season, 16 players ended the season with batting averages at or above .400 and now one of those players is coming to Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Remembering a Bulldog that left a lasting impact

The Mississippi State baseball community is in mourning today. Caleb Reed, a Mississippi State alumnus and key member of the Bulldogs’ 2012 team that went a NCAA Super Regional, passed away Wednesday after a battle with lymphoma.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Why Mississippi State should feel good going into 2025

STARKVILLE, Miss. — There wasn't much to cheer about for Mississippi State fans last year with a 2-10 record, 0-8 against SEC opponents. The vibes are a little bit different around the Bulldogs program this summer as the team prepares for its second season under coach Jeff Lebby.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Transfer portal closes and now Mississippi State awaits MLB Draft

Well, that was fun wasn’t it? The NCAA baseball transfer portal window is officially closed. Players can only enter the portal now if their coach leaves or loss of financial aid, roster spot or school shuts down the program.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State lands five-star kicker from Alabama for 2026 class

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Hayden Chambers, Fort Payne High School’s five-star kicker, committed to Mississippi State, for the 2026 recruiting class and landing the guy they wanted for special teams.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State's Ace Reese reportedly (again) to return to Starkville

If Mississippi State’s new baseball coach didn’t already know it, he definitely knows how passionate the baseball program’s fans can be. For the last few days, the rumor mill has been spinning at full speed as whispers began trickling out about other programs trying to lure Ace Reese away from Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Ranking the best running backs Mississippi State will face in 2025

A year ago, running backs facing Mississippi State’s defense had to be excited about the performance they could have. The Bulldogs weren’t very good at stopping the run.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State women's basketball adds 6-3 Nigerian forward

Mississippi State women’s basketball is trying to return to its status at the top of rankings and made an announcement Monday night that’ll certainly help with that.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 1

Mississippi State eyes Kentucky’s LLC model amid college sports shakeup

STARKVILLE, Miss. — When Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon first read about Kentucky’s bold leap into uncharted territory, he paused. “We’ve looked at a handful of different models but haven’t activated anything yet as far as privatization,” Selmon said.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Mississippi State Adds Power Arm Through Transfer Portal

Mississippi State baseball fans hoping for a dominant return to national relevance just got another reason to believe. One of the most electric arms in the NCAA transfer portal is headed to Dudy Noble Field.

Blake Shapen News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Mississippi State’s Blake Shapen Breaks Silence on Shoulder Injury

When Blake Shapen hit the turf in The Swamp last September, Mississippi State fans held their breath. What they didn’t know was that the injury would sideline their starting quarterback for the rest of the season, and forever change the way he prepares for the game.

Mike Leach News / Yardbarker / May 29