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FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2011, file photo, fans fill Ohio Stadium as Ohio State takes on Akron in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will limit home crowds to about 20,000 and prohibit tailgating if the football season is played this fall. Fans inside Ohio Stadium will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing to help stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
The Latest: Colorado State pauses football after 8 positives

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) goes low as he dives into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State ready for FCS program Abilene Christian

By Paul Jones Nov. 22, 2019 08:00 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to fight off a tackle by Texas A&M defensive back Clifford Chattman (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mond accounts for 5 TDs as Aggies beat Mississippi St. 49-30

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 26, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) scrambles away from several Mississippi state defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Hill Leads Mississippi State Past Southern Miss 38-15

By Paul Jones Sep. 07, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Tim Jones (5) scrambles away from Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Hill Leads Mississippi State Past Southern Miss 38-15

By Paul Jones Sep. 07, 2019 08:24 PM 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

Mississippi State running back Nick Gibson (21) and offensive lineman Greg Eiland (55) celebrate Gibson's 5-yard touchdown run during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Coach Moorhead puts focus on Mississippi State's offense

By David Brandt Apr. 18, 2019 01:14 PM EDT

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips the ball from Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) causing a fumble during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Iowa recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Iowa rallies past No. 18 Mississippi State in Outback Bowl

By Steven Wine Jan. 01, 2019 03:56 PM EST

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...

Louisiana Tech running back Jaqwis Dancy (23) tries to gain additional yards as Mississippi State safety Mark McLaurin (41) tackles him during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Fitzgerald throws 4 TDs, Mississippi St beats La Tech 45-3

By David Brandt Nov. 03, 2018 10:52 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Unidentified Mississippi State fans line up after their NCAA college football game to congratulate Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) on the 28-13 win over Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
No. 21 Mississippi St hopes to continue momentum vs La Tech

By David Brandt Nov. 02, 2018 08:00 AM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammates Carson Green (54), and Trayveon Williams (5) during the first half of their college football game against Mississippi State Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Mississippi State upsets No. 16 Texas A&M, 28-13

By David Brandt Oct. 27, 2018 10:51 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT