Mississippi State Rebuilds Lineup Under O'Connor
Mississippi State baseball wrapped its fall season with six starting position players to replace from last year's super regional team.
Starkville Sports News
Sports in Starkville runs on athletic competition, championship results, team and player coverage, and the business of sports, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting includes milestones, coaching changes and the impact of major games on the area.
Football
Live Poll
Should Mississippi State pay coach Jeff Lebby a $7.65 million buyout to leave?
Mississippi State Falls to Vanderbilt 25-23
The loss extends Mississippi State's losing streak to five games and drops Jeff Lebby's record at the school to 11-23.
Basketball
Mississippi State Routs North Alabama 68-27
North Alabama's 27 points set a school-record low in a season-opening loss at Mississippi State.
Baseball
Mississippi State to Open 2027 Baseball Season at Home
The Bulldogs will host Stony Brook on February 19 to begin a 35-game home schedule at Dudy Noble Field.
Soccer
Mississippi State Upsets No. 6 Alabama, 1-0
Chiara Tappe's second-half-of-the-first-half corner-kick goal gives Mississippi State a regular-season finale win over the nationally ranked Crimson Tide.
Swimming
Live Poll
Should your local school district prioritize extracurricular aquatic programs for students with special needs?
Mississippi State Students Lead Adapted Swim Lessons
The program provides water safety instruction and support for local students with special needs at the Sanderson Center.
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