Lideatrick Griffin
FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Mississippi linebacker Khari Coleman (23) forces Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs

By Chris Burrows Nov. 24, 2022 11:33 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers sets up to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 23 Mississippi State hosts struggling Arkansas in SEC

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
No. 17 A&M looks to keep rolling in SEC at Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 12:53 PM EDT

Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) catches a touchdown pass against Bowling Green during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Texas A&M seeks 2-0 SEC start at Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl

By Chris Burrows Nov. 25, 2021 11:45 PM EST

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 (2) throws a pass against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State represents Memphis' biggest test of season

By Clay Bailey Sep. 16, 2021 11:04 AM EDT

Griffin’s kick return leads Mississippi St. over NC St.

By Theo Derosa Sep. 11, 2021 11:12 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Last week, Lideatrick Griffin’s 70-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter sparked a 20-point comeback for Mississippi State in an...

Part of a U.S flag is painted in the school's emblem midfield at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Miss.,. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, for the NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and Mississippi State, on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
North Carolina State at Mississippi State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs upfield against Louisiana Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (1) runs with a reception past Mississippi State defenders for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Mississippi State 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 08:49 PM EST