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STARKVILLE, Miss. — There is a mix of anticipation and apprehension as Mississippi State prepares for the new season. Get ready because things will start picking up fast.

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Bulldogs gain commitment from talented safety from Pascagoula

STARKVILLE, Miss. — On a day Mississippi Stat lost out on a couple of its top remaining targets to close out the 2026 class, the Bulldogs coaching staff secured a commitment after all.

College Football News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 4

Ranking the best defensive lines Mississippi State will face in 2025

Yesterday, we ranked the best offensive lines Mississippi State would be facing in 2025. Just like in that story, football is a game of inches usually gained and lost in the trenches.

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

Purcell inks contract extension as Mississippi State secures future

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State women's basketball coach Sam Purcell didn’t just revive Mississippi State women’s basketball, he’s raising the ceiling.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 3

Bulldogs loading up: Ranking Mississippi State’s top baseball transfers

Has there ever been a more optimistic feeling about Mississippi State’s baseball program than right now? OK, let’s remove the feelings before that College World Series final where it felt like the Bulldogs were destined to beat Vanderbilt for its first national championship.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Mississippi State baseball adds hitter with .400-plus BA

In the most recent college baseball season, 16 players ended the season with batting averages at or above .400 and now one of those players is coming to Starkville.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Remembering a Bulldog that left a lasting impact

The Mississippi State baseball community is in mourning today. Caleb Reed, a Mississippi State alumnus and key member of the Bulldogs’ 2012 team that went a NCAA Super Regional, passed away Wednesday after a battle with lymphoma.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Why Mississippi State should feel good going into 2025

STARKVILLE, Miss. — There wasn't much to cheer about for Mississippi State fans last year with a 2-10 record, 0-8 against SEC opponents. The vibes are a little bit different around the Bulldogs program this summer as the team prepares for its second season under coach Jeff Lebby.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / July 2

Transfer portal closes and now Mississippi State awaits MLB Draft

Well, that was fun wasn’t it? The NCAA baseball transfer portal window is officially closed. Players can only enter the portal now if their coach leaves or loss of financial aid, roster spot or school shuts down the program.

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

Mississippi State lands five-star kicker from Alabama for 2026 class

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Hayden Chambers, Fort Payne High School’s five-star kicker, committed to Mississippi State, for the 2026 recruiting class and landing the guy they wanted for special teams.

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

Mississippi State's Ace Reese reportedly (again) to return to Starkville

If Mississippi State’s new baseball coach didn’t already know it, he definitely knows how passionate the baseball program’s fans can be. For the last few days, the rumor mill has been spinning at full speed as whispers began trickling out about other programs trying to lure Ace Reese away from Starkville.

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

Ranking the best running backs Mississippi State will face in 2025

A year ago, running backs facing Mississippi State’s defense had to be excited about the performance they could have. The Bulldogs weren’t very good at stopping the run.

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

Mississippi State women's basketball adds 6-3 Nigerian forward

Mississippi State women’s basketball is trying to return to its status at the top of rankings and made an announcement Monday night that’ll certainly help with that.

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

Mississippi State eyes Kentucky’s LLC model amid college sports shakeup

STARKVILLE, Miss. — When Mississippi State athletics director Zac Selmon first read about Kentucky’s bold leap into uncharted territory, he paused. “We’ve looked at a handful of different models but haven’t activated anything yet as far as privatization,” Selmon said.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Mississippi State Adds Power Arm Through Transfer Portal

Mississippi State baseball fans hoping for a dominant return to national relevance just got another reason to believe. One of the most electric arms in the NCAA transfer portal is headed to Dudy Noble Field.

Blake Shapen 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.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 30

Bulldogs add seventh pitcher to top-ranked transfer portal class

Folks making their “way too early eight for Omaha” lists need to seriously start considering adding Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have one of the best coaches in the nation, who has built a great coaching staff, has flipped some prize high school recruits to Mississippi State and has built the nation’s best transfer portal class.

Jeff Lebby News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 29

Bulldogs' Lebby has to prove light at end of tunnel not oncoming train

STARKVILLE, Miss. — As we are starting to dive head-first into talking season, Phil Steele's annual magazine is out and Mississippi State fans aren't anxious.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 29

Jans needs improvement in two areas for Bulldogs build off last season

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State coach Chris Jans has been around the block a time or two and has learned exactly what it takes to be competitive in March.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 28

New Mississippi State coach flips another Virginia recruit

Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O’Connor has flipped another high school commitment from his old school at Virginia to his new one. Virginia-native Daniel Nienaber announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Saturday, joining Hunter Strohm as players previously committed to Virginia when O’Connor was the coach.

Mississippi State Bulldogs News / Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI / June 28