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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Don't be surprised if Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen is on the ground a little more often this year by his own choice, not the defenders.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 11

One-time Oregon commit, Miss. State QB Michael Van Buren Jr. hits portal

Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. hit the transfer portal after one season in Starkville, igniting another likely string of dominoes on the college QB carousel.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 11

Mississippi State QB returning for 2025 amid Jackson Arnold buzz

Mississippi State football quarterback Blake Shapen missed a large portion of the Bulldogs’ 2024 season due to injury. However, he will not be going anywhere for the 2025 season, as Shapen announced on his X page.

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College Football News / Rock M Nation / November 20

Mizzou vs Mississippi State Q&A with Andrew Miller from Maroon and White Nation

The Missouri Tigers look for their first SEC road win vs a Bulldogs team that hasn’t won a conference game yet. We previewed Mizzou vs Mississippi State with a Q&A.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 9

The Future for Shapen and the Bulldogs

When the 2024 football season began, Blake Shapen became Mississippi State’s dual-threat quarterback poised to take them into a new era. That era was framed by first-time head coach Jeff Lebby, with a new high-powered offense, led by Shapen.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 24

Blake Shapen's 2025 Role at Mississippi State: A Key to Future Success

Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen sustained an injury last Saturday that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby released a statement and confirmed that he will apply for a medical hardship redshirt.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 23

Michael Van Buren Could Prove Himself for Mississippi State in 2024

Mississippi State football has struggled to start the season, and it got even worse when starting quarterback Blake Shapen was announced to be undergoing season-ending surgery.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 22

Will Blake Shapen Return to Starkville in 2025?

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Blake Shapen’s injury is disappointing for Mississippi State and its fans. That feeling is amplified considering how well Shapen had been playing under Jeff Lebby’s system.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / September 22

Mississippi State Suffers Major Injury Ahead of Texas Game

AUSTIN -- The Mississippi State Bulldogs will have a different quarterback at the controls for their matchup against the Texas Longhorns next week. In Saturday’s 45-28 loss to Florida, Mississippi State starting quarterback Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury that will sideline him against Texas and will require surgery.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 22

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen (shoulder) to miss rest of season

Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will need season-ending shoulder surgery after getting injured in Saturday's 45-28 loss to Florida. Shapen completed 13 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Gators before leaving the game early in the fourth quarter.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 21

Mississippi State football QB Blake Shapen out for rest of 2024 season after brutal injury

The losses continue to pile on for Mississippi State football after their loss against the Florida Gators. Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 18

Blake Shapen: The Bright Light in a Dim Season for Mississippi State Football

Mississippi State football is undoubtedly in a tough spot this season after starting 1-2. First-year head coach Jeff Lebby is trying to build a program for the future, but a player who is playing well now is a good sign.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 12

Mississippi State vs. Toledo: Bold Predictions for an Exciting Matchup

Mississippi State suffered its first loss of the season last week to Arizona State but looks to get back on track against Toledo. Before conference play begins next week, Mississippi State must improve in a few areas.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 12

Mississippi State vs. Toledo: Key Factors for Victory in Saturday’s Showdown

STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State and Toledo’s coaches know there’s always more than one way to win a game. Sure, both staffs will have their game plans they think will give them the best chance to win.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 11

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen Earns High PFF Rating

Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen has been impressive so far through the season's first two weeks. Pro Football Focus agrees with that, as Shapen was the sixth-highest graded of all college quarterbacks so far this season.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 10

SEC Passing Leaders: Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen's Ranking

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen is off to a solid start in his first season since transferring from Baylor. He's gotten comfortable running Jeff Lebby's system and is putting up good numbers, despite not yet having playmaking WR Kelly Akharaiyi at full strength.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 8

Cam Skattebo (262 rushing yards), Arizona St. top Mississippi St.

Arizona State withstood a late rally to win its first game against an SEC opponent, beating Mississippi State 30-23 on Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz., behind Cam Skattebo's career-high 262 rushing yards on 33 carries.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / August 31

Blake Shapen Shines in Bulldog Debut

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State fans were promised a flashy style of football when new head coach Jeff Lebby was brought in. The former Oklahoma offensive coordinator relied on college football veteran Blake Shapen, a first-time starter at MSU, to lead his offense. The Shreveport, La.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / August 15

Blake Shapen Updates Preseason Camp Progress

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State football is over two weeks into preseason camp under its new head coach, Jeff Lebby. In addition to the new head coach, the new starting quarterback, Blake Shapen, has been at the center of the MSU discussion.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 10, 2023

LB Chris Paul, Jr., QB Blake Shapen, and the Latest Transfer Portal News

By Tony Thomas Going into week 3 of the imperfect storm that is the transfer portal, a swath of scorched earth has been laid across the college football landscape.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 9, 2023

Mississippi State Lands Talented Quarterback Out Of The Transfer Portal

The Mississippi State Bulldogs got an exciting new head coach in Jeff Lebby. He was known for designing great offenses with the Oklahoma Sooners and now brings his prowess to the Bulldogs program.

College Football News / Husker Big Red / December 5, 2023

Does Nebraska football need two QB transfers?

Transfer portal quarterbacks are the hot topic for Nebraska football fans, but will one be enough for the Huskers? There is no debate about the biggest need for Nebraska football in the transfer portal — quarterback.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 27, 2023

Baylor Football QB Blake Shapen to Enter Transfer Portal; OUT After Poor 3-9 Season

The college football transfer portal received another high-end gunslinger on Tuesday. Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Baylor football’s Blake Shapen intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Baylor Bears News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2023

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