Bleav in Mississippi State

Victory in the Battle for the Golden Egg has pushed Mississippi State into the College Football Playoff rankings at #24. The Bulldogs played an imperfect game but still beat arch-rival Ole Miss on the Rebels' home field and at their own running game too. The Dog defense was excellent all evening with clutch plays including the knocked down two-point pass to preserve the 24-22 final margin. Will Rogers struggled in stretches but made three key drives for touchdowns and checked the air raid offense into the ground game in the decisive period. State will be bowling in Florida this year but where? If conference title games go as expected the Bulldogs are battling South Carolina for either the Tampa or Jacksonville bowls, and a chance to probably play biggest name of all Notre Dame for the first time ever.

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It's the week football fans in Mississippi most love and hate as Mississippi State takes on Ole Miss. Both teams are bowl-bound, this game will determine which has the better post-season opportunity. Has familiarity among players as well as short-term transfers taken some of the rivalry edge from players? Wet weather is expected in Oxford right around 6:00 kickoff time. How will field conditions affect the completely differing offenses? Mike Leach's air raid isn't supposed to be weather-sensitive, while the Rebel ground game is good on any surface. Some star underclassmen will play their final regular season college game Thursday including State record-setting cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.

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Mississippi State hosts East Tennessee State for 2022 Senior Day. The bowl-eligible Bulldogs should add a seventh win to raise post-season status. This game's goals are tune up what State is doing well in the late season while fixing some issues with the offense in general ahead of the Egg Bowl. This sets up as opportunity to work on the stalled run game, then start mixing in backups and reserves for some November snaps in case of bowl season need. State welcomes the 11:00am kickoff slot as it allows the Bulldogs to get in from the expected cold conditions early and start the short practice week ahead of Thanksgiving Night's game in Oxford.

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Mississippi State won bowl eligibility last week by surviving an overtime scare from Auburn. The Bulldogs blew an intermission lead with a soft second half on both sides of the ball. They got it together to force overtime and survive but came away with renewed questions about team maturity and mindset. State now hosts a top-ranked Georgia team headed back to the College Football Playoff. The athletic director search will move into a fresh phase next week as candidates are finalized and distance interviews done before finalists are chosen. Bulldog soccer is hosting NCAA Tournament play for the first time Friday, and both basketball teams opened up in a Humphrey Coliseum under renovation.

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Behind the scenes Mississippi State looks for the next athletic director. On Scott Field the Bulldogs are hosting Auburn this Saturday evening. The visiting Tigers suddenly have a mystery aspect with an interim coach and play callers. Mike Leach's team is coming off an open date which should have the offensive line back to strength while the backfield is uncertain. Quarterback Will Rogers will hand off to someone but also continue his assault on SEC passing records. Last year he threw for a MSU-record six touchdowns in a comeback win at Auburn. The Bulldog defense should keep the ball out of Tank Bigsby's hands and make young Tiger quarterback quarterback make pressured decisions. With a win Mississippi State will be bowl eligible.

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A frantic weekend finds Mississippi State starting November in need of the next athletic director. John Cohen leaves his alma mater where he played and coached before six years as AD for the same post at SEC rival Auburn. An initial list of potential candidates was published Monday and more names will be added in coming days as University president Dr. Mark Keenum and staff seek the next Bulldog sports boss. Will the data-driven and analytical Cohen be a good fit with Auburn's passionate fan base? And what new AD will understand the unique challenges Mississippi State faces playing in the land's toughest all-sports conference?

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The lone open date of this 2022 season is an important one for this Bulldog season as well as the future. Coach Mike Leach's staff is taking advantage of recruiting opportunities while also working the varsity in a limited practice schedule. After consecutive losses the Bulldogs are 5-3 and out of the rankings. Now they have four games to determine their bowl status for winter, beginning with a struggling Auburn team. The November 5 matchup is first in a three-game homestand for Mississippi State. But there is much to do about an offense which has gone cold their last two contests, and some injured Dogs who missed the Alabama trip need to return asap.

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Mississippi State's three-win streak ended in an unfocused evening at Kentucky. The Bulldogs lost as favorites and gave away priceless bowl status in the process. State's defense was beaten all over the field without the big plays of previous wins. The offense lost focus early and did not recover. Now 5-2 and 2-2 SEC, an even tougher matchup awaits. Alabama is not just upset but angry after a tight loss to Tennessee. The Crimson Tide has no margin left in the SEC West or in College Football Playoff terms. The Bulldog program is also suddenly shaken by the Wednesday death of offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland, who would have turned 19 Friday.

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Three home wins with SEC West victories have pushed Mississippi State up the top-twenty rankings and over .500 in league play. But the Bulldogs are headed to #23 Kentucky where State has not won since Dak Prescott was quarterbacking. SEC-leading passer Will Rogers directs this Dog offense while Kentucky's pro prospect Will Levis is coming off a foot injury. A better ground game is making Mike Leach's air raid more potent, and State is one of the nation's best in both red zone scoring and fourth down conversions. Another matchup to watch is the gambling Dog defense going after the Wildcat offensive front. Both teams are dealing with kicking game issues.

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After whipping one SEC West rival Mississippi State tries to take down another Division victim as Arkansas comes to campus. The Bulldogs are ranked #23 in both polls after an all-three phases win over Texas A&M. It is a team game and that was the kind of team effort State is capable of when the defense makes stops, the offense puts up points, and special teams make special plays. Confidence is peaking but Arkansas is a dangerous guest even after consecutive SEC losses. State's defense doesn't know which quarterback to prepare for this week and the Razorbacks have nothing to lose now. A good crowd is expected but ticket are still available and State is asking everyone to come to campus for the 11:00am central kickoff.

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