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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.
Scouting Report: What Jax Pope brings to Mississippi State's defense
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State's lengthy rebuild of its roster continued Saturday afternoon when 3-star safety Jax Pope announced his commitment to the program.
Mississippi State offers 2027 Wisconsin tight end prospect Korz Loken
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State has extended a football scholarship offer to Korz Loken, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight end from Iola-Scandinavia High School in Wisconsin.
Bulldogs' top-ranked transfer portal class fills major need at catcher
Mississippi State is having a great day. The Bulldogs’ football program has gotten multiple commitments and the Bulldogs’ new baseball coach has landed two players from the transfer portal.
Mississippi State continues to build top-ranked transfer portal class
Once Mississippi State baseball’s latest commitment takes to the mound at Dudy Noble Field, he’ll have played for two coaches whose combined wins total is 2,450.
Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 20
Lebby, Bulldogs will host star studded list of official visitors
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Coach Jeff Lebby and his coaching staff have one last weekend to impress official visitors this summer before a month-long dead period begins June 23.
Mississippi State lands commitment ahead of next official visit weekend
Mississippi State’s football coaching staff was busy last weekend with a batch of recruits making official visits to Starkville and they’ll be back at it again this weekend.
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.
Five Bulldogs earn All-American track and field honors after NCAA meet
Five Mississippi State track and field athletes have been named All-Americans after their performances at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Peyton Bair (decathlon) and Sam Navarro (800m) were named first-team All-Americans while Jessicka Woods, Abdullahi Hassan and Rémi Rougetet earned second-team honors.
Mississippi State Football Class of 2026 Recruit Tracker
There’s still six months left until high school players can sign with colleges, leaving plenty of time for Mississippi State’s second-year coach Jeff Lebby to continue building his class.
Mississippi State bets on Burlington’s Karon Watlington with early offer
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Things started moving quickly for Karon Watlington after getting a phone call from Mississippi State. “It’s a blessing and a dream come true,” the 6-foot-4 guard from Burlington, N.C., said, reflecting on receiving an official scholarship offer from the Bulldogs as soon as the NCAA calendar allowed.
Davon Young’s visit highlights Mississippi State’s June recruiting push
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Davon Young, a rising defensive tackle from Theodore High School in Ala., made a return visit to Mississippi State last weekend and came away impressed.
SEC announces 2025-26 conference opponents for Mississippi State
The SEC announced the 18 conference matchups for each of its schools Wednesday. Mississippi State will continue to face Alabama and Ole Miss is home-and-home series for the 11th consecutive season.
WNBA News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 17
Mississippi State facing new era under Sam Purcell in fourth season
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Entering his fourth year in Starkville, Purcell faces a different kind of spotlight with Mississippi State. He has the challenge of rebuilding a roster nearly from scratch, all while the ground beneath NCAA basketball continues to shift.
Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 16
Mississippi State Baseball Lands All-SoCon Pitcher from Transfer Portal
Mississippi State baseball continues to add to its 2025 roster with the addition of Maddox Webb, a First-Team All-Southern Conference pitcher from The Citadel.
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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