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Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 09:01 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs past Abilene Christian players on his way to an 88-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Egg Bowl matchup features two productive rushing attacks

By Paul Jones Nov. 27, 2019 02:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2018 file photo, Mississippi State football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, talks about senior players' leadership with reporters during the Mississippi State Media Day, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop will see familiar faces Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 when the Bulldogs visit Tennessee. Shoop was Tennessee’s defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi State's Shoop ready to face his former team

By Paul Jones Oct. 10, 2019 02:49 AM EDT

Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Joe Moorhead before their NCAA football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Cook)

Draft losses, suspensions hinder Mississippi State defense

By Paul Jones Sep. 05, 2019 02:19 AM EDT

FILE - This is an April 21, 2018, file photo showing Mississippi State football helmets on the sideline during the second half of Mississippi State's Maroon and White spring NCAA college football game, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State has received three years’ probation from the NCAA after an investigation determined a part-time student tutor completed coursework for 10 football players and one men’s basketball player in an online class. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi St. gets first look at new QB vs. Cajuns

Aug. 30, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

In this April 13, 2019, file photograph, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) fakes as he runs upfield against the defense during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hill, who was injured for part of the 2018 season, is fully recovered and expected to play an important part in Mississippi State's offense. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi State pushes for better offense under Moorhead

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead chews on a sharpie while watching the video board during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, in Starkville, Miss. Moorhead has received a contract extension through the 2022 season that will pay an average base salary of $3.2 million. The school announced the extension on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle, File)

Mississippi State extends Moorhead's contract through 2022

By David Brandt May. 21, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

NFL Draft: Top defensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Some of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft): DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHER ...

Former Mississippi State defensive players Jeffery Simmons, left, and Montez Sweat, joke around during Pro Day at the university, as other players were being tested by NFL football scouts and coaches, Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. Sweat ran some agility drills, while Simmons stayed on the sidelines as he recovers from a leg injury. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Simmons, Sweat among NFL prospects at Mississippi St pro day

By David Brandt Mar. 27, 2019 03:52 PM EDT

Bulldogs face Iowa with shot at biggest bowl win in 8 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:28 AM EST
Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), Tuesday, noon, Eastern (ESPN2) Line: Mississippi State by 7. Series Record: first...