Nic Mitchell seems determined to finish his Mississippi State career the same way he’s played it: calm, steady and with just enough sarcasm to keep the room awake.
Life doesn’t hand out too many second chances, but Mississippi State was given a second chance to end its season on a high note. The Bulldogs are hoping to take full advantage of a surprise bowl game invitation after finishing the season 5-7 in a 38-19 loss in the Egg Bowl.
More and more bowl games are creating gimmicks to make the experience more fun for players, coaches and fans. There’ the Pop-Tarts Bowl with everything from a giant toaster to an edible mascot to buckets of mini Pop-Tarts poured on the winning coach in place of Gatorade or water.
Mississippi State fans got an early Christmas gift Sunday when the Duke’s Mayo Bowl invited the Bulldogs for one more game. With two Big 12 schools and Notre Dame declining their bowl invitations, Mississippi State’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) was high enough to be chosen for a bowl game despite having only five wins.
Don’t be surprised if you see a lot more stories like this one this week. Two Mississippi State players received SEC weekly honors Monday after the Bulldogs’ epic 24-20 win over then-No.
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State linebacker Nic Mitchell has experienced five years of change, adversity and growth, culminating in a senior season he hopes will mark a turning point for the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State’s players and coaches deserve some credit. They don’t avoid talking about the disastrous 2024 season. If a question is asked, it’s answered.
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State will go into the 2025 season with a rather experienced linebacker room with Jalen Smith, Nic Mitchell, Zakari Tillman and Texas A&M transfer Malick Sylla in the fold.