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Mississippi State needs 2 of its final 3 to reach a bowl

Mississippi State's bowl math is down to this: after a 4-0 start, five straight losses, and quarterback Kamario Taylor out for the season, the Bulldogs need 2 wins from Auburn, Tennessee Tech and the Egg Bowl.

November 10, 2026

Sports · Starkville

Mississippi State's Kelley Jones named a Bednarik Award semifinalist

Mississippi State senior cornerback Kelley Jones of Clarksdale is a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award, given to the top defensive player in college football. Three finalists will be named November 24.

November 10, 2026

Sports · Starkville

Hubbard passes 2,000 career points as State rolls Jackson State

Mississippi State beat Jackson State 98-57 as Josh Hubbard reached 2,001 career points, and the Southern Miss women handled Mississippi Valley State 75-55 in Monday night's Mississippi college basketball.

November 10, 2026