How Mississippi State's special teams recruits are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

STARKVILLE -- Perched in the middle of the field in the midst of a workout, 2021 Mississippi State commit Marshall Nichols took off running.

Mississippi State softball's first-generation college students take pride in accomplishments, hope to inspire others

Senior Fa Leilua and freshman Celeste Soliz know they're in unique positions, and they want to be good role models to younger family members who might be looking to walk the trails they've blazed.

Five-star recruit Madison Hayes sticking with Mississippi State commitment

STARKVILLE -- Nikki McCray-Penson earned her biggest pledge of the offseason Tuesday as five-star guard Madison Hayes announced her intention to stick with her commitment to Mississippi State via Twitter.

'Every place has its own memory': How a cross-country road trip brought Mississippi State offensive line coach Mason Miller and his family together

Making his most recent trip from one job to the next, Miller, his wife, Megan, and daughters Madison, 10, and Mallory, 7, spent four days crossing 12 states as the family moved from Pullman, Washington, to Starkville for Mason's new post coaching the offensive line at MSU.

Mississippi State cornerback Jarrian Jones transferring to Ole Miss

STARKVILLE -- The 2020 Egg Bowl received a jolt of energy Saturday morning as Mississippi State rising sophomore corner Jarrian Jones announced his intention to transfer to Ole Miss.

SEC to allow voluntary in-person activities beginning June 8

STARKVILLE -- Sports are nearing their return.

MHSAA gives green light for June 1 return to play with restrictions

The decision comes with significant restrictions as the MHSAA tries to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Academics come to the forefront as coaches, counselors and athletes enter 'uncharted territory'

With sports canceled, schoolwork has become "the star of the show," Mississippi State Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Support Services Sawyer Bowering said.

MUW, EMCC athletic directors say no cuts are coming as schools navigate pandemic

Neither the Owls nor the Lions have any plans to discontinue athletic programs due to COVID-19, a step taken by several Division I schools in the past two weeks.

'I'm looking at it as an academic first kind of thing': How former Mississippi State walk-on Logan Burnett is managing the transfer portal during the COVID-19 pandemic

STARKVILLE -- Logan Burnett stood on the pavement outside his suburban Birmingham home and fired a pass down the street. There a neighbor corralled the ball from the one-time Mississippi State walk-on, tight spiral and all.

SOURCE: Mississippi State defensive back Jarrian Jones enters transfer portal

STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State's offseason football roster continues to shed weight.

Mississippi State sees APR scores surpass benchmark multiyear rate in all sports

STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State surpassed the multiyear benchmark set by the NCAA for all 16 of its athletic teams Tuesday as college sports' governing body released its annual Academic Progress Rate scores for the 2018-19 school year.

'He knows he's a good player': Mississippi State target Jadarrius Perkins not lacking size or confidence as Power 5 programs take notice

STARKVILLE -- While the spring football season was marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, recruiting interest in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College defensive back Jadarrius Perkins has persisted in bulk.

While his recruiting hasn't gone as planned, former EMCC quarterback Connor Neville staying hopeful

When Connor Neville transferred to East Mississippi Community College before the 2019 football season, he felt like he was standing on holy ground.

'I think it's where he should finish out his days': Why Ron Polk returned to Mississippi State

After 12 years away from the stadium that bears his name and the school in which he built a historic winner, Polk will finally make his long-awaited return.

Reports: Mississippi State offensive lineman Stewart Reese transferring to Florida

Reese is a Florida native, and his brother David is a sophomore linebacker for Dan Mullen's Gators.

Mississippi State offensive lineman Stewart Reese enters transfer portal

STARKVILLE -- Mississippi State suffered a blow to its offensive line depth Thursday according to a report from 247sports that senior offensive lineman Stewart Reese has entered the transfer portal.

A look ahead at Mississippi State softball's crowded 2021 roster

First baseman Fa Leilua leads a group of four returning seniors, junior catcher Mia Davidson headlines a talented core unit of underclassmen, and four newcomers will come to Starkville for the first time.

Ron Polk returns to Mississippi State in administrative role

STARKVILLE -- A legend has returned.

Analysis: Breaking down Mississippi State's quarterback room heading into the summer

With Stanford transfer K.J. Costello poised to start and Garrett Shrader readying to back him up, Mike Leach can expect solid quarterback play in his first season in Starkville.

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