Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Brenen Thompson (0) runs after a catch for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Best social media reactions to Mississippi State's upset win

Originally posted on Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI
By Taylor Hodges | Last updated Sep 7, 2025 8:30 AM ET

The reactions to Mississippi State's 24-20 upset win against No. 12 Arizona State inside Davis Wade Stadium was electric.

The "pop" of the crowd when Brenen Thompson caught the game-winning touchdown was one of the loudest sounds this writer has heard that didn't come out of a speaker at a concert.

But the reactions from fans on social media have been just as good. Here are some of our favorites, starting with Brandon Walker's live reaction to watching Mississippi State win:

This is my favorite sports moment in a decade at least

pic.twitter.com/PLHcKSqpbj
— Brandon Walker (@BFW) September 7, 2025

Major kudos to the creative and social media teams for Mississippi State for creating this gem:

Unfortunately, there is No Vacancy in Starkville tonight.#HailState pic.twitter.com/BnXpeYShOx
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) September 7, 2025

Of course, plenty reactions poked fun at Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham's comments earlier this week about Starkville not having any hotels, only casinos,

You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

Starkville vs. Everybody.#HailState pic.twitter.com/vYXuweCWT8
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) September 7, 2025

I can’t imagine having to drive an hour and 15 minutes back to the hotel after a loss.
— SixPackSpeak (@sixpackspeak) September 7, 2025

Some former players took notice of Mississippi State's upset win, too:

I think it’s time to make a trip back to Starkvegas it’s lit I love to see it Lemme figure out which game I’m coming to It’s been about 3 years it’s time now ayeeeeee let’s Go ️
— Anthony Dixon (@Boobie24Dixon) September 7, 2025

LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Hail State!!
— Jeffery Simmons (@GrindSimmons94) September 7, 2025

#HailState
— Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) September 7, 2025

I believed!! HailState!! pic.twitter.com/FuC3F5KQe5
— Jonathan Papelbon (@TheRealJPap58) September 7, 2025

Yes, Mississippi State is going to get hit with a $500,000 fine for fans rushing the field after the game. The university will also probably get a cowbell fine. For most fans, it'l money well spent:

Okay, officially the loudest I've heard it. Actually the loudest I've heard any stadium.

Also, we're getting a fine next week
— Dudy Noble Field (@DudyNobleField) September 7, 2025

Of course, some of the best reactions came from salty Arizona State fans, who really don't like the cowbells:

The cowbells at @HailStateFB are total BS. It’s not fan noise - it’s artificial noise that is only made to disadvantage the opposing offense. And it makes the game practically unwatchable on TV.

In any other stadium, if the home team blasts music over the PA when the…
— Andrew Steele (@andrewlsteele) September 7, 2025

If you’re at the game and someone near you is ringing a cowbell with the offense over the ball, take their bell immediately
— Reid Garrett (@JustReidAboutMe) September 7, 2025

This article first appeared on Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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