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Blake Shapen returned after missing most of the third quarter due to injury and threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III with 48 seconds left, and Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 38-35 on Saturday in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / November 1

Instant Reaction: Mississippi State rallies for first SEC win since 2023

Does Mississippi State have a quarterback controversy despite getting its first SEC win of the season in a comeback 38-35 win against Arkansas? Blake Shapen was 7-for-15 yards in the first half for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the Bulldogs trailed Arkansas 13-7 at halftime.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / October 19

Jeff Lebby, Blake Shapen address controversial final play in Florida loss

Mississippi State did not lose to Florida because of one play. The Bulldogs had plenty of chances throughout the game to not be in a position of needing to kick a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.

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College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 15

How Mississippi State's Blake Shapen Presents Another QB Problem for Gators

Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen presents the Florida Gators with more of a problem than Texas A&M's Marcel Reed did. Playing in Starkville unfortunately excludes him from being considered among the top SEC quarterbacks, though this is through no fault of his own.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 10

'It's supposed to be quiet' - Tennessee DB Colton Hood drops quote that should have Vols fans feeling proud of themselves

Tennessee Vols cornerback Colton Hood made one of the most exciting plays of the season (so far) last month in UT's 41-34 overtime win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / October 4

Texas A&M's pass rushers' jobs against Mississippi State just got a lot easier

Saturday night may be a long one for Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen. A week after facing one of the best pass rushing defenses in the nation, the Bulldogs will face No.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / October 3

Texas A&M on Upset Alert vs. Mississippi State

When the Texas A&M Aggies' 2025 schedule first came out, not many had Saturday's Week 6 matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs circled on their calendar, but things can change in a hurry.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 13

Instant Reaction: No surprises as Mississippi State dominates Alcorn State

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Considering the expectations for Saturday’s game between Mississippi State and Alcorn State, Saturday’s game played out exactly how we thought it would.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13

Mississippi State scores early, often in rout of Alcorn State

Mississippi State is 3-0 for the first time since 2018 after beating Alcorn State 63-0 on Saturday at Starkville, Miss., behind Blake Shapen, who completed 10 of 14 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11

Fresh off spirited win, Mississippi State braces for Alcorn State

Mississippi State will try to avoid a letdown on Saturday when they host winless Alcorn State in Starkville, Miss. Blake Shapen completed a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to lift the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset win over then-No.

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

Bulldog Roundup: Thompson, Shapen pick up weekly honors

Blake Shapen and Brenen Thompson already got the biggest reward possible for their 58-yard game-winning touchdown against now unranked Arizona State. That one play gave a dreary fanbase hope and joy it hadn’t felt since a pirate roamed the sidelines of Davis Wade Stadium.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 8

Winning catch leads to fans storming field, $500K fine for Mississippi State

Brenen Thompson's game-winning touchdown catch may become known as the Half Million Dollar Grab in Mississippi State lore. The 58-yard connection from Blake Shapen to Thompson with 30 seconds left catapulted the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset victory over No.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 7

Shapen’s late TD, message to ESPN's McAfee headline Mississippi State upset

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Blake Shapen needed 70 seconds to flip the score, the mood and the national conversation. The Mississippi State quarterback hit Brenen Thompson for a 58-yard touchdown with 30 seconds remaining, lifting the Bulldogs to a 24–20 win over No.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 7

Win over Arizona State gives Mississippi State fans and players relief, belief

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State needed 77 yards with 1:33 left. Blake Shapen needed one more clean pocket. Brenen Thompson needed a sliver of space.

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College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / September 7

Mississippi State vs. Arizona State: Inside the touchdown that won the game

There are three or four plays that stand as critical, game-deciding plays. The most obvious, of course, is the game-winning 58-yard touchdown pass from Blake Shapen to Brenen Thompson.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 7

Stunning Last-Minute Touchdown Pass By Blake Shapen Leads Mississippi State Past Arizona State

For anyone watching the No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils clash with the Mississippi State Bulldogs, it was a gut-wrenching lesson in how quickly triumph can turn into agony.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Late 58-yard TD pass lifts Mississippi State past No. 12 Arizona State

Blake Shapen tossed a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds left to give Mississippi State a 24-20 victory over No. 12 Arizona State on Saturday night at Starkville, Miss.

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

Kamario Taylor gives fans a peak at the future, but the present belongs to Blake Shapen

Mississippi State footballs should be optimistic about their favorite team. We saw enough good things in a 34-17 season-opening win against Southern Miss to be hopeful the Bulldogs will win more than two games this season.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / August 30

Blake Shapen leads Mississippi State over Southern Miss

The butterflies were dancing in Hattiesburg on Saturday afternoon, but none more so than in the stomach of Blake Shapen. After 11 long months away from

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 30

Blake Shapen guides Mississippi State past Southern Miss

Blake Shapen passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and Mississippi State rushed for three third-quarter touchdowns to pull away from Southern Miss 34-17 on Saturday afternoon in Hattiesburg, Miss.

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.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / October 9, 2024