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Mississippi State LB Willie Gay Jr. entering NFL draft

Jan. 06, 2020 12:54 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State linebacker Willie Gay Jr. says he’s bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) tries to stay in bounds as he carries the ball against Mississippi State in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Louisville beats Mississippi State 38-28 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2019 08:54 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) passes against Abilene Christian during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Stevens leads Mississippi State over Abilene Christian 45-7

By Paul Jones Nov. 23, 2019 11:24 PM EST

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 cornerback Martin Emerson (1) breaks up a pass intended for LSU tight end Stephen Sullivan (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Slumping Mississippi State playing more freshmen on defense

By Paul Jones Oct. 24, 2019 05:00 AM EDT

Mississippi State tight end Farrod Green (82) gets wrapped up by a Kentucky defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kelly Donoho)
Hill Leads Mississippi State to 28-13 win over Kentucky

By R.j. Morgan Sep. 21, 2019 08:31 PM 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

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown run with quarterbacks Garrett Shrader (6) and Logan Burnett (17) during an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Cook)
Stevens leads Miss State past Louisiana Lafayette 38-28

By Les East Aug. 31, 2019 03:53 PM EDT

SEC commissioner wants 'healthier environment' for Egg Bowl

Nov. 26, 2018 06:08 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey wants the athletic directors from Mississippi and Mississippi State to meet him in the...

Mississippi State players celebrate following a win over Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 22 Mississippi State beats Mississippi 35-3 in Egg Bowl

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2018 10:56 PM EST

Mississippi State tight end Farrod Green (82) pulls in a pass reception against Mississippi defensive back Zedrick Woods (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
4 players ejected from Ole Miss-Miss St Egg Bowl after fight

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2018 10:25 PM EST

LSU defender Kristian Fulton (22) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Cheyenne O'Grady during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 25 Mississippi State will lean on defense vs Arkansas

By David Brandt Nov. 16, 2018 07:17 PM EST

No. 25 Mississippi State tries to spark offense vs. Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 10:22 AM EST
Arkansas (2-8, 0-6 SEC) at No. 25 Mississippi State (6-4, 2-4, No. 21 CFP), noon EST (ESPN) Line: Mississippi State by 21. Series Record:...