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MSU’s preparation pays off against Auburn
As the sun set over Davis Wade Stadium, the Saturday night lights wrapped Scott Field in victory. The Mississippi State University (4-2) football team beat Auburn University (4-2) 23-9 and lit the field with bold pink socks and undeniable effort after a two-game losing streak. From day one, head coach Joe Moorhead was adamant on…
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Football facing adversity together after two straight conference defeats
On Saturday night, Mississippi State University’s football team faced the University of Florida in Starkville. The familiar sounds of cowbells filled the stadium and could be heard in parts of Starkville. Gerri Green, a senior defensive lineman from Greenville, said it was incredible. “It’s amazing, it’s one of the great things about playing in Davis…
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MSU looks to block Kentucky on road to first SEC game
Numbers are significant in football, 89 is the number of starts the No. 14-ranked Mississippi State University offensive line have collectively. The bonds of the front five can often determine the outcome of the game. Offensive line coach Marcus Johnson explained he tries to instill consistency in the players both in the classroom and in…
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Mixon, Fitzgerald prove they are well recovered in game against Louisiana Lafayette
In Mississippi State University’s 56-10 win over the University of Louisiana Lafayette, Keith Mixon Jr., a junior wide receiver from Birmingham, Alabama, had 80 receiving yards. This nearly matched his career high from last year’s game against LSU, marking his overcoming of obstacles due to a previous ankle injury. “I went from starting to third string.…
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Offense looks to build off success heading into week two
After Mississippi State University’s season-opener victory at home where they won 63-6, MSU’s (1-0) football team began preparing for their next game against Kansas State University (1-0). This upcoming game indicates what fans can expect from the Bulldogs this season. Starting quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, a senior from Richmond Hills, Georgia, will play again, following his…
