Emmanuel Forbes
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
No. 15 A&M tries to rebound after 1st loss against Bulldogs

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU at Mississippi State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers comes off the field after warming up before an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi State at Memphis 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach looks at his players during Mississippi State's Maroon and White spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. Leach didn't get to install things the way he wanted with the Bulldogs, but still made the expected offensive impact in a tumultuous first season. The focus now is building off the positives with a more normal schedule. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State seeks strong start vs Louisiana Tech

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 02, 2021 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - Mississippi State's Maroon quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes during Mississippi State's Maroon and White spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach ready for Year 2 after rough Mississippi State debut

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 17, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Fields threw a Sugar Bowl-record six touchdown passes and accumulated 385 yards passing in the third-ranked Buckeyes’ 49-28 College Football Playoff semifinal victory over No. 2 Clemson. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Alabama's Smith, Ohio State's Fields lead all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 07, 2021 01:35 PM EST

Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Brawl mars Mississippi State's Armed Forces win over Tulsa

Dec. 31, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Tulsa cornerback Allie Green IV (12) defends as Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce (12) catches a pass during the first half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
No. 22 Tulsa gets 3-win Mississippi St. in Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 30, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Tulsa, Mississippi St to meet in Armed Forces Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 07:43 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Missouri during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri at Mississippi State 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 04:25 PM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson, left, tackles Georgia wide receiver George Pickens during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mississippi State at Georgia 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 09:13 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands off to running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 11 Texas A&M beats Mississippi State 28-14

By R.j. Morgan Oct. 17, 2020 07:36 PM EDT