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9-29-26: Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett's Chemistry is Fueling Mississippi State's Success

Two coaches that had never worked together, two men who have held the same job, two alpha dogs who don't accept anything but the best from their players, that's the descr

9-28-26: What's True After Mississippi State's Huge Home Victory Over Missouri?

Mississippi State didn't play its best, made a lot of mistakes, missed some big chances, and still walked off the field with a 31-24 win over #19 Missouri at Davis Wade S

T&L Postgame LIVE: Mississippi State 31 Missouri 24

A great game of college football, Mississippi State finds a way back from a 24-17 deficit to claim a 31-24 win over Missouri, moving to 4-0 on the season. Brian Hadad rep

9-25-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Missouri

Mississippi State hosts Missouri in the first top 25 match up at Davis Wade Stadium in 9 seasons. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the preview ready as the Bulldogs and

9-24-26: What Has Made Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor College Football's Most Exciting Player?

Kamario Taylor has quickly become the shiny new toy of college football, with his deep throws and laser accuracy catching the eye of everyone who covers the sport. Brian

T&L Exclusive: On3's Brooks Austin Explains Why He Isn't Surprised by Kamario Taylor

Brooks Austin has earned his rep as The Film Guy, as he has become a YouTube staple for his channel breaking down games and players. Brian Hadad welcomes Austin to the po

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-09-23

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Coveri

9-23-26: Rethinking the Expectations For Mississippi State Football After Its Strong Start

Four weeks ago, the consensus among the people who cover Mississippi State regularly was that this was a 6-6 football team. Three impressive wins later, it's time to take

T&L Opponent Preview: Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune Previews Missouri and Week 4

Mississippi State hosts Missouri in the first matchup between top 25 teams in 9 years in Starkville. Brian Hadad welcomes back Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to t

9-22-26: Mississippi State Being Ranked Doesn't Hold Much Sway for Jeff Lebby

For the first time since the final poll of the 2022 season, Mississippi State finds themselves back among the nation's top 25 teams. So what does that achievement mean to

9-21-26: What's True After Mississippi State Handles South Carolina With a Dominating Second Half?

It's tough to win on the road, it's tougher still when you go down three scores in the first half. Nobody told Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State that evidently, as Sta

9-18-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-South Carolina

Mississippi State travels to South Carolina for an SEC opener and a chance to reaffirm the positive start to the season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at this

9-17-26: Mississippi State's Improvement in the Trenches Has Been Key to Their Early Success

It's one of the oldest cliches in football for a reason, games are won and lost on the line of scrimmage. A season ago, Mississippi State wasn't good enough up front, thr

T&L Opponent Preview: Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News Previews South Carolina & Week 3

Mississippi State and South Carolina meet Saturday in what very well could be a swing game for both team's seasons. Brian Hadad welcomes Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2026-09-16

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Coveri

9-16-26: Mississippi State Fans Should Enjoy The Ride and Ignore The Faulty Narratives

Mississippi State fans are having as much fun this football season as they have been able to have in many years, but too many of them are wound up too tightly seeking out

9-15-26: Mississippi State's Strong Start Has the Nation's Attention

It's been a long time since the nation has turned its attention to Starkville during football season, but Mississippi State's strong start powered by Kamario Taylor's spe

T&L Extra: CBS Sports's John Talty Discusses His New Book Lane Being Lane and Why Lane Kiffin is College Football's Most Polarizing Figure

There simply is no middle ground when you are talking about LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin, you either love him or hate him. Mississippi State fans have been on the

9-14-26: What's True After Mississippi State Dominates The Trenches Against Minnesota?

They say football games are won in the trenches, so it should be no surprise that with Mississippi State controlling both lines of scrimmage against Minnesota, the Bulldo

T&L Postgame Live: Mississippi State 38 Minnesota 13

Mississippi State traveled to Big 10 country with one goal, show the nation that this Bulldog team is one to be taken seriously. Jeff Lebby and his squad did just that wi