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Shapen returns, Holecek rebuilds Mississippi State quarterbacks
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State quarterbacks coach Matt Holecek is overseeing an almost entirely new group of signal-callers but the first guy in
40 in 40: Former Virginia tackle key to Mississippi State's new look offensive line
This is the third in a series counting down the 40 most important coaches, players, staff, administrators, etc. to the Mississippi State football program’s success in 2025.
Shapen’s return fuels Mississippi State’s hopes with new faces
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen is back for a final college football season after a shoulder injury cut short his 2024 campaign.
The 'No. 3 overall NFL draft picks since 2000' quiz
How many of the No. 3 overall picks since the 2000 NFL Draft can you name in five minutes?
Everything Mississippi State safety Isaac Smith said at SEC Media Days
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Everything QB Blake Shapen said at SEC Media Days
Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen saw his first season in Starkville come to an early end, but will be back on the field for the Bulldogs in 2025.
Three transfers poised for breakout season at Mississippi State in 2025
STARKVILLE, Miss. — There are plenty of questions surrounding just how good Mississippi State can be this season. Of course, the Bulldogs return injured quarterback Blake Shapen from a shoulder injury, missing the final eight games of last season.
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.
College Football 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' quarterback taking steps to avoid taking so many hits
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.
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 / 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
NCAAF futures, Baylor win totals: Can Bears flourish in 'new' Big 12?
The Big 12 is in transition, and the Baylor Bears will have to overcome a lot of obstacles. There is money to be made on the Bears' win total futures market, says Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld.
College football Week 13: Picks and preview
It's the final full weekend of college football's regular season. Some conference races have been decided, while others will come down to this. Not to mention, perhaps an even clearer look at the College Football Playoff picture.
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