Mississippi State Announces 2026 Homecoming Court
The university has revealed this year’s court members ahead of scheduled festivities in Starkville.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in College Life
Mississippi State University has officially named its 2026 Homecoming Court. The announcement includes the selection of the Homecoming King, Queen, Mr. MSU, and Miss MSU, along with eight undergraduate maids.
Why it matters
The announcement marks the beginning of the annual tradition for the Starkville community, which honors student leaders representing each undergraduate class. These selections serve as a focal point for the university’s broader homecoming celebrations.
The 2026 court includes Homecoming King J.J. Latham, Queen Annie Long, Mr. MSU Jacob Moore, and Miss MSU Madelyn Berry. Eight additional undergraduate maids represent the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
The players
J.J. Latham
He was selected to serve as the 2026 Mississippi State University Homecoming King.
Annie Long
She was chosen as the 2026 Mississippi State University Homecoming Queen.
Jacob Moore
He holds the title of Mr. MSU for the 2026 academic year.
Madelyn Berry
She holds the title of Miss MSU for the 2026 academic year.
Mississippi State University
The public land-grant research university located in Starkville hosts the annual homecoming events.
The details
The newly named court will serve as a central part of the upcoming festivities organized around the theme There is No Place Like State. Students will be formally recognized during the halftime performance at the university's football game.
Timeline
Homecoming activities are scheduled for Nov. 1-8, 2026.
The official Homecoming Court presentation occurs during the football game halftime on Nov. 7, 2026.
Culture Shift
The naming of the 2026 court follows the established pattern set by the traditional Mississippi State University homecoming football halftime ceremony. This event continues to serve as the university's primary platform for recognizing student leadership and campus engagement.
Residents and students should prepare for increased activity across the Starkville campus during the week of Nov. 1-8. The scheduled halftime presentation on Nov. 7 is expected to draw significant crowds to the stadium.
The takeaway
Homecoming serves as a significant touchstone for campus spirit and student representation at the university. Families and students can look forward to the week of celebrations culminating in the halftime presentation.
Further reading
Learn more about campus traditions by visiting the College Life section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RedHillsMSNews.
