Mississippi State Bulldogs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How it happened: Mississippi State defeats Long Island

Mississippi State leaned on late-game poise and a season-best scoring effort from Josh Hubbard to hold off Long Island, 87-83, on Tuesday night at Humphrey Coliseum.

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All-American honor latest sign progress being made at Mississippi State

Anyone looking for signs of improvement with Mississippi State’s football program can look at the win-loss record. The Bulldogs won three more games in 2025 than they did in 2024.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 17

Is Mississippi State poised to bring back one of its best defenders in 2026?

It's fairly quiet in Starkville this week as the Mississippi State football team prepares for its surprise bowl game. At 5-7, the Bulldogs weren't expecting to go bowling.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 16

Mississippi State women continue preparing for upcoming SEC games

The start of SEC women’s basketball games is coming up in a little more than two weeks. That means some of the best teams in the nation are going to faceoff.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 16

List of outgoing Bulldogs continues to grow

As is the case this time of year on the college football calendar, it's another day and another name is added to the list of outgoing Bulldogs. 247Sports' Steve Robertson is reporting that 2025 signee safety Lo'Kavion Jackson "is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal" when it opens on January 2.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 15

Mississippi State looking to maintain momentum against Long Island

Sometimes all a struggling team needs is an emotional, hard-fought win to set them on the path to success. For Mississippi State men’s basketball team, that game might’ve come last Saturday night all the way out west in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 15

With a smile and growth mindset, Favour Nwaedozi is thriving at Mississippi State

Sometimes when coaches and players talk about one another or other teammates, there’s some hyperbole or exaggerations made. Like, with Mississippi State coach Sam Purcell talking before the season about Favour Nwaedozi having a positive attitude and always smiling.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 14

Mississippi State keeps Golden Eagles grounded in 87-64 victory

Mississippi State coach Sam Purcell has talked recently about wanting Destiney McPhaul to be the main dog on the team. Sunday’s game against Southern Miss showed she can fill that role.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 14

Ill Ja'Borri McGhee powers Bulldogs through slow start in win over Utah

Mark Twain was really on to something when he said that history doesn’t repeat, but rhymes instead. Playing on the same court Michael Jordan had his famous “flu game” in the 1997 NBA Finals, Mississippi State’s Ja’Borri McGhee had his version of a flu game.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / December 14

Mississippi State set to face Southern Miss after week-long break

It’s been a long week of rest for Mississippi State women’s basketball. The Bulldogs last played seven days ago against Charlotte. They won 89-59, extending their win streak to five games.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6

Mississippi State rehires former head coach to new position

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are taking the unusual step of bringing a former head coach back to the school, but this time with a new role.

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Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn

Auburn has lost the commitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

No. 7 Ole Miss takes down Mississippi State in Egg Bowl

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

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