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Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks and the rest of the team wear stickers on their helmets in honor of former coach Mike Leach during the first half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game against Illinois Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Leach passed away Dec. 13, 2022, from a heart condition. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Mississippi St rallies to win ReliaQuest Bowl, honors Leach

By Mark Didtler Jan. 02, 2023 04:14 PM EST

Current football players enter the memorial service for their late Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach, at Humphrey Coliseum on the university's campus in Starkville, Miss., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Leach died, Dec. 12, 2022, from complications related to a heart condition at 61. He was in his third year as head coach. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 24 Mississippi State faces Illinois with heavy hearts

By Mark Didtler Jan. 01, 2023 10:53 AM EST

Northwestern running back Evan Hull (26) is tackled by Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga and Illinois linebacker Dylan Rosiek during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
ReliaQuest Bowl: High-flying Mississippi St vs stingy Illini

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 07:54 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 (2) passes against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts as referee Scott Walker signals touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 02:31 AM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs back a 76-yard touchdown interception against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Mississippi, Miss. State face off in Egg Bowl rivalry

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Mississippi State defensive backs including cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) fight with East Tennessee State wide receiver Will Huzzie (9) for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The pass fell incomplete. Mississippi State won 56-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi St. sets records, blasts East Tennessee St. 56-7

By Robbie Faulk Nov. 19, 2022 03:41 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi St looks to bounce back vs. FCS E. Tennessee St

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 04:28 PM EST

Utah's quarterback Cameron Rising (7) and running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrate after their NCAA college football game against Stanford Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to rank Pac-12 contenders?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks to pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Top-ranked Georgia cruises to 45-19 win at Mississippi State

By Robbie Faulk Nov. 12, 2022 11:06 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) reacts to the crowd as he leaves the field following Georgia's victory over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia looks to avoid letdown vs. Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 03:08 PM EST

An assistant coach restrains Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, as he yells to his players on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia seeks strong SEC follow-up at Miss State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 01:32 PM EST

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with offensive lineman Charles Turner (69) after scoring a 2-point conversion during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
SEC: Border rivals Alabama, Mississippi meet in West matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) sprints past Auburn cornerback D.J. James (4) after a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State tops Auburn 39-33 in overtime

R0Bbie Faulk Nov. 05, 2022 11:59 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn rebooting with interim coach against Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Oregon's Bo Nix throws down field against UCLA during the first half in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company

By Eric Olson Oct. 24, 2022 05:58 AM EDT

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks to reporters after the team's 30-6 loss to Alabama in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Alabama's defense stymies No. 24 MSU, 30-6

By John Zenor Oct. 22, 2022 10:53 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws to a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Alabama, No. 24 Mississippi State meet on the rebound

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected the top defensive player in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 6 Alabama hosts No. 24 Mississippi State after loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 PM EDT