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On YouTubeBlake 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.
Bulldogs add seventh pitcher to top-ranked transfer portal class
Folks making their “way too early eight for Omaha” lists need to seriously start considering adding Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have one of the best coaches in the nation, who has built a great coaching staff, has flipped some prize high school recruits to Mississippi State and has built the nation’s best transfer portal class.
Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 29
Bulldogs' Lebby has to prove light at end of tunnel not oncoming train
STARKVILLE, Miss. — As we are starting to dive head-first into talking season, Phil Steele's annual magazine is out and Mississippi State fans aren't anxious.
New Mississippi State coach flips another Virginia recruit
Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O’Connor has flipped another high school commitment from his old school at Virginia to his new one. Virginia-native Daniel Nienaber announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Saturday, joining Hunter Strohm as players previously committed to Virginia when O’Connor was the coach.
Weekend Update: Recapping Mississippi State baseball's transfer news
The NCAA baseball transfer portal window closes at midnight on Monday and, for some people, time isn’t moving fast enough. Players must be in the portal by July 1 or they’ll stay with their current team.
Bulldogs have chance to steal commitment of 4-star QB from SEC rivals
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississppi State finds itself in the last leg of a high stakes recruiting race for the services of 2027 4-star quarterback prospect Jayce Johnson.
Mississippi State announces two more non-conference matchups
Mississippi State is returning to Tupelo, Miss. for the third-straight season and will look to remain undefeated in games at Cadance Bank Arena. The Bulldogs are 6-0 all-time in games at the Tupelo arena.
Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 27
Mississippi State face tough road under Jeff Lebby in pivotal season
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State knows what they're upset against and coach Jeff Lebby probably knows what he's got to do to stay here. The SEC’s new era, with Texas and Oklahoma joining the merry band, offers little margin for error and even less for hope.
What Mississippi State players are likely to be picked in MLB Draft?
Most of the attention in Starkville is being paid towards the baseball program’s transfer portal class. For good reason, too. The Bulldogs, under new coach Brian O’Connor, have the top-rated transfer portal class, according to 64 Analytics.
More All-American awards roll in for Mississippi State
Mississippi State third baseman Ace continues to rack up All-American honors. Earlier this week, Reese was selected to Baseball America’s All-America second team as a third baseman and, now, D1Baseball.com has selected him as a second-team All-American, too.
Mississippi State adds second former South Carolina RHP from portal
Mississippi State new coach Brian O’Connor continues to build his first-ever transfer portal class in Starkville that’s ranked as the best in the nation.
Mississippi State's Hall of Fame Classic opponent announced
Last week, Mississippi State learned its conference opponents for the upcoming 2025-2026 season and the Bulldogs learned a little more about their schedule Thursday morning.
Mississippi State offers 6-9 offensive lineman from Georgia who is just 14
STARKVILLE, Miss. — In the mind-boggling world of college football recruiting Mississippi State extending an offer to a 14-year-old probably shouldn't be that shocking.
Bulldogs look to close door shut on competition, land playmaking safety
STARKVILLE, Miss. — One of Mississippi State's top targets to close out the 2026 class appears to have trimmed his list to four schools. Tomareo Johnson will choose between Charlotte, Tulane, UNLV and Mississippi State on July 4.
Another Ex-Cavalier follows Brian O'Connor to Mississippi State
The assumption several of new Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connors former players would be following him to Starkville have proven correct. The fifth former Virginia player has committed to Mississippi State on Tuesday.
Latest verbal commitment gives Mississippi State four OL in its class
Mississippi State received its fourth verbal commitment from an offensive line Monday night when Dalton Toothman made his commitment. Toothman, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive lineman from Vancleave, Miss., chose the Bulldogs over offers from other SEC and Power 4 schools such as Auburn, Ole Miss, Clemson and Florida.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 24
Mississippi State Baseball Reloads with Transfer Portal Power
When Mississippi State baseball fans cried out for answers behind the plate, the Bulldogs responded with thunder. In a recruiting win that sent waves through
Mississippi State missing out on top-ranked ex-Virginia players in portal
If the latest reports are true, Mississippi State won’t have one of the top-ranked players in the transfer portal follow Brian O’Connor to Starkville.
Recapping Mississippi State's busy week on the recruiting trail
Welcome to the NCAA dead period. Coaches are not permitted to have face-to-face communication with prospective recruits until the end of July. All communication must be limited to emails or text messages and no visits are allowed to take place until the season starts.
Athlon Sports predicts final SEC standings for next season
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby had a great Sunday. The Bulldogs wrapped up an official visit weekend and received seven commitments in a single day.
Bulldogs gain second commitment of day from in-state linebacker
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State picked up its second addition of the day as 2026 linebacker announced his commitment Sunday, according to his X account.
Bulldogs gain commitment from in-state 4-star receiver
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby received great news as 4-star wide receiver Zayion Cotton as announced his commitment to Mississippi State over Arkansas, North Carolina State, Auburn, Florida State and many others.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 20
Mississippi State Lands Power Bat Blake Bevis
Mississippi State baseball fans longing for a return to Omaha just got a jolt of power, and intrigue. On June 18, the Bulldogs secured a major bat from the transfer portal, landing Ball State slugger Blake Bevis, a first-team All-MAC outfielder in 2025 who’s also flashed serious power from first base.
Mike Leach News / Yardbarker / May 29
Why Mike Leach should soon be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
At the time of his death in December 2022, the former Texas Tech/Washington State/Mississippi State head coach had a record of 158-107.
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