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Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) follows the block of offensive lineman Cole Smith (57) for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State hires DC Zach Arnett to replace Leach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 14, 2022 05:08 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Remembering the Pirate: Reaction to death of Mike Leach

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2022 06:08 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech coach Mike Leach waits as a play is reviewed during the first quarter of their NCAA college football game against Texas in Austin, Texas, Sept. 19, 2009. Mike Leach, the gruff, pioneering and unfiltered college football coach who helped revolutionize the passing game with the Air Raid offense, has died following complications from a heart condition, Mississippi State said Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was 61. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Mississippi St faces tough decisions following Leach's death

Dec. 13, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach talks with Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin before an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2022 09:10 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day questions a referee's call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Study: Racial gap in grad rates drops again for bowl teams

By Aaron Beard Dec. 07, 2022 03:12 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo (20) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) after catching a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 24-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa LB Campbell honored as college football's top scholar

Dec. 07, 2022 02:38 AM EST

FILE - Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom yells to the team near the end of a 19-14 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Sept. 15, 2007. Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at Alabama, and was among the first Black players to become a star and team leader under coach Bear Bryant. Three decades later, Croom became the Southeastern Conference's first Black head football coach with Mississippi State. That was 2004. Since then, there have only been four others and currently there are no Black head football coaches in the SEC. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Hall of Famer Croom: 'Not enough progress' for Black coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2022 06:52 PM EST

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

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

Today in Sports History-Gretzky scores his 3,000th point

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 1 1936 — End Larry Kelley of Yale is named the Heisman Trophy winner. 1951 — Arnold “Showboat” Boykin of Mississippi scores seven...

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM 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

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

Mississippi State Gridiron Club members and their guests congratulate players following the team's win in an NCAA college football game against East Tennessee State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. The end zones are not necessarily where you will find the cheap seats anymore at college football games. Several colleges have tried making end-zone seating more attractive by turning it into a premium experience that includes such amenities as access to indoor clubs with expanded food and beverage options. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
South Dakota Coyotes at Mississippi State Bulldogs 11/17/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 12:03 AM 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

Lankford's 3 late TDs lead Alabama A&M past Texas Southern

Nov. 19, 2022 06:15 PM EST
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Xavier Lankford ran for two touchdowns and passed for another in the final 11 minutes as Alabama A&M rallied to beat Texas Southern 24-20...

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