Mississippi State Bulldogs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mississippi State sets big neutral-site game with Iowa State to open season

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State now has a marquee early-season basketball matchup. The Bulldogs are set to face Iowa State on Nov. 10, at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Mississippi State AD set up to make a home run baseball hire

It’s a good time to be a Mississippi State fan, isn’t it? Both men and women basketball teams made it into their NCAA Tournaments. The softball team is headed to its second consecutive NCAA Tournament this weekend.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 13

How Does Mississippi State stack up against Washington?

In the last 13 months, Mississippi State has played five postseason games and has lost all but one of them. The Bulldogs lost their first SEC tournament last season and this season, and went 1-2 in the NCAA Regional including a season-ending 7-0 loss to Cal State Fullerton.

How Mississippi State's RPI helps its NCAA Tournament resume

As predicted, Mississippi State is back in many NCAA Baseball Tournament Predictions. But how does a team go from firing its coach because it might not make the tournament, to being a near-lock?

Mississippi State's midweek game against North Alabama cancelled

Turns out Mississippi State won’t have to worry about a midweek upset after all. Mississippi State’s final game at Dudy Noble Field this season has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Mississippi State pitcher wins weekly SEC award after dominating Ole Miss

There are plenty of players that deserve praise for Mississippi State’s series win against now-unranked Ole Miss and Evan Siary may be the most deserving.

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

Mississippi State spring renewed focus, build chemistry

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The arrival of spring in Starkville signals more than blooming dogwoods. It’s a season of anticipation and renewal for Mississippi State football.

Where does Mississippi State in final week of regular season?

There are just four games left in the season for Mississippi State and the maroon and white faithful should be feeling good about their team. Since the Bulldogs’ coaching change, they are 6-1 with a series sweep against Kentucky and a series win over Ole Miss (with a midweek win against Memphis mixed in).

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 11

Mississippi State headed to Lubbock for 2025 NCAA Regional

Mississippi State softball is headed out to the open planes of nothingness of west Texas for its 2025 NCAA Regional. The Bulldogs are the No. 2 seed in the Lubbock Regional, with host Texas Tech (45-12, 20-4 Big 12) the No.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 11

Sunday Funday: Bulldogs get day off while SEC chaos continues elsewhere

It should be a great day for the folks in maroon and white. Mississippi State just won a series against No. 24 Ole Miss on a what has been a stormy weekend.

Mississippi State holds on to beat No. 24 Ole Miss after late-game comeback

Déjà vu doesn’t mean we’re living in a computer simulation, but it is certainly a feeling we’re all familiar with. Especially Mississippi State baseball fans.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 10

Bulldogs latest to offer productive 2027 defensive end

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler is the latest program to offer 4-star defensive end Zane Rowe. The 6-foot-5, 240 pound disruptive pass rusher has been named an All-American by multiple high school media outlets such as MaxPreps and Under Armour.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 10

Bulldogs manage to split doubleheader against Ole Miss

STARKVILLE– Evan Siary saved Mississippi State's doubleheader, slicing up Ole Miss on Friday night in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Friday night at Dudy Noble Field.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 10

Mississippi State's Zac Selmon weighs in on expanding playoffs

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon isn't leaving any doubt where he's weighing in on all of the expansion talk around college football.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 10

Talented in-state linebacker locks in official visit with Bulldogs

STARKVILLE, Miss. — The rest of the country might have missed out on 2026 linebacker Caleb Triplett but Mississippi State coaches made sure to take notice of him.

Schedule Change: Bulldogs, Rebels to play double header Friday

With rain and storms in the forecast for most of Saturday and parts of Sunday, Mississippi State has announced a change to the schedule for this weekend’s series against No.

Who should be Mississippi State's 9th SEC Opponent?

A year ago, the SEC tossed around the possibility of adding a ninth conference game to teams’ schedule, but those talks were put on hold. There were enough changes happening last year already, with the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams and the SEC welcoming Oklahoma and Texas into the conference.

Mississippi State, Ole Miss announce starting pitchers for rivalry series

Neither Mississippi State or No. 24 Ole Miss had midweek games to play giving both sides enough time to rest and have their entire pitching staffs available for this weekend.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / May 8

Bulldogs' backcourt could be one of the best in SEC next season

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State's backcourt is at near completion for the 2025-26 season as Chris Jans' squad awaits the NBA Draft decision of star guard Josh Hubbard.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Chris Lemonis breaks silence after Mississippi State firing

It’s not every day a national title-winning coach gets shown the door, but for Chris Lemonis, Mississippi State’s tough decision has brought one final, heartfelt message.

William Hardrick News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Former Mississippi State defensive back killed in DUI crash at 22

Former Mississippi State football player William Hardrick died on Tuesday night, according to a release from Austin Peay Athletics. He was 22. According to multiple reports, Hardrick was involved in a deadly crash on I-65 in Alabama.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Mississippi State fires baseball coach Chris Lemonis

One month away from the start of the NCAA tournament and Misssissippi State will be searching for a new baseball head coach. Chris Lemonis, who led the Bulldogs to their first and only national championship in 2021, has been fired, the university announced.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / The Spun / April 28

Major College Baseball Coach Fired On Monday Afternoon

An SEC baseball program has made a coaching change Monday afternoon. Mississippi State has fired head coach Chris Lemonis after six-plus seasons, the school announced today.