2018 Mississippi State Football Media Guide by Mississippi State University Athletics

4 GERRI GREEN

7 NICK FITZGERALD

HCJOEMOORHEAD 2016 & 2017 NATIONAL OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

THE 33RD HEAD COACH IN MSU HISTORY, TAKES THE REINS OF THE PROGRAM AFTER PLAYING A PIVOTAL ROLE IN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT HIS LAST FOUR COACHING STOPS, INCLUDING PENN STATE, FORDHAM, CONNECTICUT AND AKRON SPORTS ILLUSTRATED AND YAHOO’S NO. 1 RISING ASSISTANT IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL IN 2017 AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, TRANSFORMED PENN STATE OFFENSIVELY AND SPEARHEADED THE NITTANY LIONS TO A COMBINED 21-5 RECORD, A 17-3 MARK IN BIG TEN REGULAR SEASON PLAY AND THE 2016 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP PENN STATE SCORED AT LEAST 30 POINTS IN 21 OF THE 26 GAMES HE COACHED, AND THEY AVERAGED 39.4 POINTS PER GAME DURING THAT SPAN POSTED A 38-13 RECORD AS HEAD COACH AT FORDHAM, LEADING THE RAMS TO THE 2014 PATRIOT LEAGUE TITLE AND THREE STRAIGHT FCS PLAYOFF APPEARANCES DURING HIS TENURE, FORDHAM PRODUCED THE HIGHEST RANKING IN PROGRAM HISTORY (NO. 5 IN 2013), HIGHEST FINAL RANKING IN PROGRAM HISTORY (NO. 9 IN 2013 AND 2014), THE FIRST TWO WINS OVER FBS SCHOOLS IN PROGRAM HISTORY AND THE FIRST TWO WINS OVER TOP 10 OPPONENTS IN SCHOOL HISTORY

“MISSISSIPPI STATE IS NO LONGER ‘THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD.’ EVERYTHING WE DO IN THIS PROGRAM WILL BE TO A CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD WITH DISCIPLINE, ACCOUNTABILITY, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND SELFLESSNESS.” @BALLCOACHJOEMO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

2018 MISSISSIPPI STATE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE INTRODUCTION

HISTORY

Table of Contents ____________________ 1 Quick Facts _________________________ 2 Roster Breakdown ____________________ 3 Numerical Roster __________________ 4-5 Alphabetical Roster _________________ 6-7 2018 Outlook ____________________ 8-10

Year-by-Year Results ______________ 92-98 Year-by-Year History/Homecoming _____ 99 Head Coaching Records _____________ 100 Miscellaneous Records ______________ 101 Streaks ___________________________ 102 Series History _________________ 103-109 All-Time Assistant Coaches __________ 110 Letterwinners _________________ 111-118 All-Americans _____________________ 119 National Award Winners ____________ 120 All-Southeastern Conference _________ 121 SEC Award Winners ________________ 122 Academic Honors ______________ 123-124

MEET THE BULLDOGS Player Profiles ___________________ 11-52

COACHING STAFF Head Coach Joe Moorhead _________ 53-56 Brian Baker ________________________ 57 Andrew Breiner _____________________ 58 Terrell Buckley _____________________ 59 Luke Getsy_________________________ 60 Mark Hudspeth _____________________ 61 Charles Huff _______________________ 62 Marcus Johnson ____________________ 63 Joey Jones _________________________ 64 Tem Lukabu _______________________ 65 Bob Shoop ________________________ 66 Anthony Piroli _____________________ 67 Support Staff ____________________ 68-69

2017 SEASON IN REVIEW Notebook_______________________ 70-71 Final Statistics ___________________ 72-73 Final Defensive Statistics ______________ 74 Game-by-Game Starters ______________ 75 Participation ____________________ 76-77 Team Game-by-Game Statistics/Polls ____ 78 Game Recaps ___________________ 79-91

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PRO BULLDOGS NFL Draft History__________________ 125 Bulldogs in the NFL ____________ 126-127 NFL Combine/Pro Bowl ____________ 128 Super Bowl Participants/Winners ______ 129

BOWL HISTORY Bowl History ______________________ 130 Bowl Records _________________ 131-132 1937 Orange Bowl __________________ 133 1941 Orange Bowl __________________ 134 1963 Liberty Bowl __________________ 135 1974 Sun Bowl_____________________ 136 1980 Sun Bowl_____________________ 137 1981 Hall of Fame Bowl _____________ 138 1991 Liberty Bowl __________________ 139 1993 Peach Bowl ___________________ 140 1995 Peach Bowl ___________________ 141 1999 Cotton Bowl __________________ 142 1999 Peach Bowl ___________________ 143 2000 Independence Bowl ____________ 144 2007 Liberty Bowl __________________ 145 2011 Gator Bowl ___________________ 146 2011 Music City Bowl _______________ 147

2013 Gator Bowl ___________________ 148 2013 Liberty Bowl __________________ 149 2014 Orange Bowl _________________ 150 2015 Belk Bowl ____________________ 151 2016 St. Petersburg Bowl ____________ 152 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl _______________ 153

RECORDS Team Game Records ____________ 154-156 Team Season Records ___________ 157-158 Individual Records _____________ 159-166 High Rushing Games _______________ 167 Miscellaneous Rushing Records _______ 168 High Passing/Receiving Games________ 169 Yearly Defensive Leaders_____________ 170 Yearly Offensive Leaders _________ 171-172 Yearly Special Teams Leaders _________ 173 Yearly Team Offensive Statistics _______ 174 Yearly Team Defensive Statistics ______ 175

FACILITIES Welcome to Stark Vegas _________ 176-177 Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field ___ 178-180 Attendance Records ________________ 181 Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex _____ 182-183

THIS IS MSU Campus Life ______________________ 184 2017-18 Athletic Success _____________ 185 History of Bulldogs _________________ 186 The Cowbell/Songs of MSU __________ 187 University President Dr. Mark Keenum _ 188 Director of Athletics John Cohen ______ 189

MEDIA INFORMATION Media Policies _____________________ 190 Communications Staff/Opponents _____ 191 2018 SEC Schedule _________________ 192

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QUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Founded: Nickname: Enrollment: Official Athletics Website: President: Faculty Athletics Representative: Conference: Colors: Stadium (Capacity): Constructed: Playing Surface: DWS Record:

FOOTBALL HISTORY Starkville, Miss. February 28, 1878 Bulldogs 21,884 HailState.com Dr. Mark Keenum Dr. Steven Turner Southeastern (Western Division) Maroon (PMS 202) and White Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field (61,337) 1914 Hybrid Bermuda Grass (Certified Tifway 419) 256-141-13 (.640)

COACHING STAFF Head Coach (Alma Mater): Joe Moorhead (Fordham, 1996) Record at Mississippi State: 0-0 (1st season) Career Record: 38-13 (5th season) ASSISTANT COACHES (YEAR AT MSU): Brian Baker Defensive Line (3rd season) Andrew Breiner Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks (1st season) Terrell Buckley Cornerbacks (3rd year) Luke Getsy Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers (1st season) Mark Hudspeth Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends (3rd season) Charles Huff Assistant HC/Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs (1st season) Marcus Johnson Offensive Line (1st season) Joey Jones Special Teams Coordinator (1st season) Tem Lukabu Linebackers (1st season) Bob Shoop Defensive Coordinator/Safeties (1st season) COACHING QUALITY CONTROL (YEAR AT MSU): Bill Legg Senior Offensive Consultant (1st season) Eddy Morrissey Offensive Quality Control (1st season) Tim Zetts Offensive Quality Control (1st season) Andrew Jackson Defensive Quality Control (1st season) Van Malone Defensive Quality Control (1st season) Will Reimann Defensive Quality Control (1st season) Chris Boniol Senior Special Teams Adviser (3rd season) Allen Tucker Special Teams Quality Control (1st season) COACHING GRADUATE ASSISTANTS (YEAR AT MSU): Jack Abercrumbie Offensive Graduate Assistant (1st season) Chase Haslett Offensive Graduate Assistant (1st season) Mark Powell Defensive Graduate Assistant (1st season) Nyeem Wartman-White Defensive Graduate Assistant (1st season) OPERATIONS (YEAR AT MSU): Andrew Warsaw Director of Football Operations (1st season) Jay Perry Director of Player Development (2nd season) Peter Weiden Assistant Director of Football Operations (1st season) RECRUITING (YEAR AT MSU): Mike Villagrana Director of Recruiting (1st season) Brad Peterson Director of High School Relations (3rd season) Matt Wilson Director of Player Personnel (1st season) Rod Gibson Assistant Director of Recruiting Communications (3rd season) Niel Stopczynski Director of Scouting (6th season) Andrea Hollis Director of On-Campus Recruiting (2nd season) Ali Meeler Director of Creative Media (1st season) Jon Guynes Recruiting Assistant (1st season) STRENGTH & CONDITIONING (YEAR AT MSU): Anthony Piroli Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (1st season) Cory Bichey Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (1st season) Fred Murphy Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (2nd season) Tim Rehm Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (1st season) Michael Stacchiotti Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (1st season)

FOOTBALL INFORMATION 2017 Overall Record 9-4 2017 SEC Record/Finish 4-4/tied for fourth in West, tied for sixth overall 2017 Bowl TaxSlayer (def. Louisville, 31-27, on Dec. 30) 2017 Final Rankings No. 19 AP, No. 20 Coaches, No. 23 CFB Playoff Offensive System Multiple Defensive System Multiple 2018 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: Total 48/15 (17 returning starters) Offense 22/6 (9 returning starters) Defense 23/7 (8 returning starters) Specialists 3/2

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1895 555-573-39 (.492, entering 119th season) 192-361-12 (.350) 13-8 (.619)

2018 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT Sept. 1 Stephen F. Austin Sept. 8 at Kansas State Sept. 15 Louisiana-Lafayette Sept. 22 at Kentucky * Sept. 29 Florida * Oct. 6 Auburn * Oct. 20 at LSU * Oct. 27 Texas A&M * Nov. 3 Louisiana Tech (HC) Nov. 10 at Alabama * Nov. 17 Arkansas * Nov. 22 (Thu.) at Ole Miss * * - denotes SEC game

LOCATION Starkville, Miss. Manhattan, Kan. Starkville, Miss. Lexington, Ky. Starkville, Miss. Starkville, Miss. Baton Rouge, La. Starkville, Miss. Starkville, Miss. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Starkville, Miss. Oxford, Miss.

SERIES First meeting Tied 1-1 MSU leads 3-1 MSU leads 23-22 UF leads 33-19-2 AU leads 63-26-2 LSU leads 73-35-3 MSU leads 6-5 MSU leads 10-3 UA leads 81-18-3 UA leads 16-11-1 OM leads 64-44-6

2017 FOOTBALL RESULTS DATE OPPONENT RESULT Sept. 2 Charleston Southern (SECN) W, 49-0 Sept. 9 at Louisiana Tech (CBSSN) W, 57-21 Sept. 16 #12/11 LSU * (ESPN) W, 37-7 Sept. 23 at #11/12 Georgia * (ESPN) L, 3-31 Sept. 30 at #13/15 Auburn * (ESPN) L, 10-49 Oct. 14 BYU (SECN) W, 35-10 Oct. 21 Kentucky (HC) * (SECN) W, 45-7 Oct. 28 at RV/#24 Texas A&M * (ESPN) W, 35-14 Nov. 4 UMass (SECN) W, 34-23 Nov. 11 #2/1/1 Alabama * (ESPN) L, 24-31 Nov. 18 at Arkansas * (CBS) W, 28-21 Nov. 23 Ole Miss * (ESPN) L, 28-31 Dec. 30 vs. Louisville ^ (ESPN) W, 31-27 * - denotes SEC game | ^ - denotes TaxSlayer Bowl

LOCATION (ATT.) Starkville, Miss. (54,215) Ruston, La. (28,100) Starkville, Miss. (60,596) Athens, Ga. (92,746) Auburn, Ala. (86,901) Starkville, Miss. (54,866) Starkville, Miss. (58,963) College Station, Texas (96,128) Starkville, Miss. (57,374) Starkville, Miss. (61,344) Fayetteville, Ark. (64,153) Starkville, Miss. (59,345) Jacksonville, Fla. (41,310)

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Director of Athletics: Deputy Director of Athletics/CFO: Deputy Director of Athletics/Development: Executive Senior Associate AD/Compliance: Executive Senior Associate AD/SWA: Executive Senior Associate AD/Bulldog Club: Executive Senior Associate AD/External Affairs: Sr. Associate AD/Event & Facilities Management: Sr. Associate AD/Sports Medicene & Performance:

John Cohen (@JohnCohenAD) Jared Benko Bo Hemphill Bracky Brett Ann Carr Mike Richey Leah Beasley Jay Logan Mary McLendon

COMMUNICATIONS Bill Martin (@MSUBillMartin) Martin Phone Martin E-Mail Brandon Langlois (@BMLanglois) Langlois Phone Langlois E-Mail Taylor Shirey (@taylor_shirey14) Shirey Phone Shirey E-Mail STAFF (TWITTER HANDLE): John R. Cade (@JRCade) Greg Campbell (@SID_Greg) Matt Dunaway Caleb Garner (@CalebGarnerMSU) Mary Catherine Molay (@guacamolay85) Brian Ogden (@brianogden) Susan Jones Kelly Price (@HailStatePics) Brock Turnipseed (@BrockT_MSU)

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ROSTER BREAKDOWN ALABAMA (15) Adamsville Maurice Smitherman Bessemer Cory Thomas Darryl Williams Birmingham Nick Gibson R.J. Jennings Justin Johnson Keith Mixon Florence Erroll Thompson Maplesville Nathaniel Watson Mobile Harry Parker Pelham Logan Burnett Braxton Hoyett Phenix City Jamal Couch Pinson Kendell Jones Pleasant Grove Deion Calhoun

ARKANSAS (1) Fayetteville Chris Redmon

CALIFORNIA (1) Anaheim TJ McMahon

FLORIDA (8) Cantonment Raymond Freeman Fort Lauderdale Tyler Dunning Fort Pierce Stewart Reese Hollywood Sh’mar Kilby-Lane Miami Korey Charles Ocala Robert Rivers Odessa Cameron Miller Sarasota Osirus Mitchell

GEORGIA (6) Atlanta Christian Roberson Norcross Nathan Swanson

Richmond Hill Nick Fitzgerald Snellville Stephen Adegoke Stone Mountain Chauncey Rivers Montez Sweat

LOUISIANA (11) Bossier City C.J. Morgan Hammond Cameron Dantzler Kenner Travis O’Connor Metairie Aaron Brule Monroe Geor’quarius Spivey New Orleans Somon Anderson Devonta Jason Keytaon Thompson New Roads Stephen Guidry River Ridge Kody Schexnayder St. James Shawn Preston Jr.

MICHIGAN (1) Saginaw Brian Cole

MINNESOTA (1) Minnetonka Powers Warren

MISSISSIPPI (57) Ackerman Tre Brown Bassfield Jamal Peters Bolton Grant Harris Brandon Fletcher Adams Scott Goodman Brookhaven Leo Lewis Byhalia Chris Rayford Clarksdale Esaias Furdge Elgton Jenkins Collins Mark McLaurin Columbia Johnathan Abram

Columbus Kylin Hill Crosby Cameron Young Flowood Joshua Short Greenville Gerri Green Greenwood Kwatrivous Johnson Marquiss Spencer Grenada Tyre Phillips Hattiesburg Jaden Crumedy Rip Kirk Dontavian Lee Hurley Brad Cumbest Indianola Sherman Timbs Jackson Tommy Champion Malik Dear Aaron Odom Cordavien Suggs Macon Jeffery Simmons Madison Taury Dixon Matt Stanic McCool Dontea Jones Ocean Springs Austin Williams Olive Branch Fabien Lovett Dareuan Parker Jaylon Reed Oxford Tyler Williams Pascagoula Paul Blackwell James Jackson Petal Jesse Jackson Philadelphia Greg Eiland Port Gibson Aadreekis Conner Ridgeland John Garner Joseph Garner Evans Wilkerson Ripley Michael Story Starkville Cameron Gardner Willie Gay, Jr. Kameron Jones Kobe Jones

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Summit Jaquarius Landrews Tupelo Joel Baldwin Jett Johnson Wesson Farrod Green West Point Marcus Murphy Aeris Williams Yazoo City Tim Washington

MISSOURI (1) Nixa Alec Murphy

NEW MEXICO (1) Rio Rancho Londyn Craft

NORTH CAROLINA (1) Albemarle Lee Autry

OHIO (1) Canton Dan Mills

SOUTH CAROLINA (1) Columbia Marlon Reese

TENNESSEE (6) Brentwood Tucker Day Blake Mitchell Memphis Devon Robinson Vincent Taylor Deddrick Thomas Spring Hill Landon Guidry

TEXAS (5) Abilene Cason Grant Coppell Tyler Smith Houston Jace Christmann Lindale Jordan Lawless Sachse Jalen Mayden

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Name Stephen Guidry Jamal Peters Cameron Dantzler Devonta Jason Gerri Green Deddrick Thomas Chauncey Rivers Jamal Couch Willie Gay Jr. Nick Fitzgerald Marcus Murphy Kylin Hill Maurice Smitherman Malik Dear Montez Sweat Leo Lewis Keytaon Thompson Jaquarius Landrews Geor’quarius Spivey Rip Kirk Shawn Preston Jr. Travis O’Connor Tyler Williams Jalen Mayden Nathaniel Watson Korey Charles TJ McMahon Logan Burnett Aaron Odom Aaron Brule Cameron Gardner Stephen Adegoke Taury Dixon Nick Gibson Jaylon Reed Raymond Freeman Keith Mixon Chris Rayford Somon Anderson Brad Cumbest Jordan Lawless Alec Murphy Aeris Williams Esaias Furdge Kody Schexnayder Londyn Craft Dontavian Lee C.J. Morgan Sh’mar Kilby-Lane Dan Mills Brian Cole Robert Rivers Joshua Short Cory Thomas Landon Guidry Johnathan Abram Cason Grant Nathan Swanson Erroll Thompson Mark McLaurin Tucker Day Marquiss Spencer Fletcher Adams Jett Johnson Devon Robinson Jace Christmann

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Pos. WR CB CB WR DE WR DE WR LB QB S RB CB WR DE LB QB S TE QB S WR CB QB LB WR QB QB DE LB WR S CB RB CB LS WR CB CB TE K LB RB CB P S RB S LB K S RB S DT S S WR LS LB S P/K DE DE LB DT K

Ht. 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 5-9 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-5 6-1 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-6 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-3 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-1 6-4 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-0 6-1 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-5 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-10 6-5 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-5 6-1 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-0

Wt. 190 220 175 220 255 190 275 225 235 230 195 215 190 225 245 240 225 190 250 240 200 205 175 220 230 180 195 200 265 225 215 210 165 215 185 210 185 200 200 245 190 235 215 170 195 195 230 200 230 190 210 210 175 310 195 215 175 230 250 215 205 285 265 235 275 200

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Exp. JC 3L 1L HS 3L 2L RS 2L 1L 3L HS 1L 2L 2L 1L 2L 1L RS HS RS HS SQ RS HS HS 1L HS SQ RS HS HS SQ RS 2L HS RS 2L 3L SQ HS RS SQ 3L HS 1L RS 3L 1L JC RS RS HS HS 3L RS 1L HS SQ 1L 3L SQ 2L 2L HS HS 1L

Hometown (Previous School) New Roads, La. (Hinds CC) Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield) Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas) New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker) Greenville, Miss. (Greenville Weston) Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central) Stone Mountain, Ga. (East Mississippi CC) Phenix City, Ala. (Central) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Richmond Hill, Ga. (Richmond Hill) West Point, Miss. (West Point) Columbus, Miss. (Columbus) Adamsville, Ala. (Minor) Jackson, Miss. (Murrah) Stone Mountain, Ga. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Brookhaven, Miss. (Brookhaven) New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker) Summit, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Monroe, La. (Richwood) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Itawamba CC) St. James, La. (St. James) Kenner, La. (John Curtis) Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette) Sachse, Texas (Sachse) Maplesville, Ala. (Maplesville) Miami, Fla. (North Florida Christian) Anaheim, Calif. (Servite) Pelham, Ala. (Bessemer Academy) Jackson, Miss. (Callaway) Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Snellville, Ga. (San Diego Mesa College) Madison, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Cantonment, Fla. (J.M. Tate Senior) Birmingham, Ala. (Shades Valley) Byhalia, Miss. (Byhalia) New Orleans, La. (Brother Martin) Hurley, Miss. (East Central) Lindale, Texas (Tyler [Texas] JC) Nixa, Mo. (Nixa) West Point, Miss. (West Point) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) Rio Rancho, N.M. (IMG Academy) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Forrest County Agricultural) Bossier City, La. (Parkway) Hollywood, Fla. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Canton, Ohio (Central Catholic) Saginaw, Mich. (East. Mississippi CC) Ocala, Fla. (Trinity Catholic) Flowood, Miss. (Flowood) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory) Spring Hill, Tenn. (Independence) Columbia, Miss. (Jones County JC) Abilene, Texas (Wylie) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross) Florence, Ala. (Florence) Collins, Miss. (Collins) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood) Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven) Houston, Texas (Memorial)

NUMERICAL ROSTER No. 48 48 49 50 51 51 52 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 58 61 62 64 65 66 67 69 70 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 84 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 93 94 95 96 97 98

Name Scott Goodman Chris Redmon Aadreekis Conner Tim Washington R.J. Jennings Stewart Reese Kobe Jones Cameron Miller Fabien Lovett Blake Mitchell Greg Eiland Dareuan Parker John Garner Tyler Dunning Kameron Jones Deion Calhoun Matt Stanic Marlon Reese Sherman Timbs Joel Baldwin Paul Blackwell Kwatrivous Johnson Tommy Champion Darryl Williams Elgton Jenkins Michael Story Cordavien Suggs Tyre Phillips Evans Wilkerson Christian Roberson Justin Johnson Farrod Green Jaden Crumedy Dontea Jones Austin Williams Jesse Jackson Osirus Mitchell Powers Warren Vincent Taylor Grant Harris James Jackson Kendell Jones Tyler Smith Cameron Young Jeffery Simmons Braxton Hoyett Tre Brown Lee Autry Joseph Garner

Pos. K LB S LB LB OL DE LB DE OL OL OL DE LB OL OL OL OL DT LS LS OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE TE TE DE TE WR WR WR TE WR DT DT DT K DT DT DT DT DT LB

Ht. 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-5 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-8 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-3 5-9 6-7 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-6 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-3 5-10 6-3 6-3 6-4 5-11 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3

Wt. 200 225 205 230 235 340 270 220 335 315 335 325 230 230 315 320 345 280 260 230 200 355 315 310 310 310 300 340 310 255 245 240 295 250 205 215 210 240 190 290 330 290 175 305 300 310 315 310 235

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Hometown (Previous School) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Fayetteville, Ark. (Fayetteville) Port Gibson, Miss. (Port Gibson) Yazoo City, Miss. (Yazoo City) Birmingham, Ala. (Briarwood Christian) Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fort Pierce Central) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Odessa, Fla. (Sickles) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Brentwood, Tenn. (Ensworth) Philadelphia, Miss. (Philadelphia) Olive Branch, Miss. (DeSoto Central) Ridgeland, Miss. (St. Andrew’s Episcopal) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Restoration Academy) Madison, Miss. (Madison Central) Columbia, S.C. (Glenville State) Indianola, Miss. (Indianola Academy) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) Pascagoula, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood) Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer City) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) Ripley, Miss. (Ripley) Jackson, Miss. (Fletcher) Grenada, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Ridgeland, Miss. (Jackson Academy) Atlanta, Ga. (McEachern) Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover) Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove) McCool, Miss. (Jireh (N.C.) Prep) Ocean Springs, Miss. (Ocean Springs) Petal, Miss. (Petal) Sarasota, Fla. (Booker) Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka Senior) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway) Bolton, Miss. (Clinton) Pascagoula, Miss. (Pascagoula) Pinson, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville) Coppell, Texas (Hardin-Simmons) Crosby, Miss. (Franklin County) Macon, Miss. (Noxubee County) Pelham, Ala. (Pelham) Ackerman, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Albemarle, N.C. (Itawamba CC) Ridgeland, Miss. (St. Andrew’s Episcopal)

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 3 4 4 9 10 11 11 18 19 22 27 27

Devonta Jason Gerri Green Deddrick Thomas Malik Dear Keytaon Thompson Jaquarius Landrews Geor'quarius Spivey Aaron Brule Stephen Adegoke Aeris Williams Esaias Furdge Kody Schexnayder

DUH-vahn-tay GAIR-ee rhymes with red MUH-leek KEY-tahn JUH-quair-ee-us JUH-quair-ee-us BREW-lay AH-duh-go-kay AIR-us ee-ZAH-yahs SHEX-nye-dur

40 47 55 56 69 74 77 78 80 82 84 87

Erroll Thompson Jace Christmann Greg Eiland Dareuan Parker Kwatrivous Johnson Elgton Jenkins Cordavien Suggs Tyre Phillips Christian Roberson Farrod Green Dontea Jones Osirus Mitchell

AIR-uhl Christ-man rhymes with island DAIR-e-uhn KWAH-tray-vee-us EL-tuhn (silent g) COR-day-vee-uhn TYE-ree ROH-ber-suhn FUH-rahd DAHN-tay O-sye-rus

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Name Johnathan Abram Fletcher Adams Stephen Adegoke Somon Anderson Lee Autry Joel Baldwin Paul Blackwell Tre Brown Aaron Brule Logan Burnett Deion Calhoun Tommy Champion Korey Charles Jace Christmann Brian Cole Aadreekis Conner Jamal Couch Londyn Craft Jaden Crumedy Brad Cumbest Cameron Dantzler Tucker Day Malik Dear Taury Dixon Tyler Dunning Greg Eiland Nick Fitzgerald Raymond Freeman Esaias Furdge Cameron Gardner John Garner Joseph Garner Willie Gay Jr. Nick Gibson Scott Goodman Cason Grant Farrod Green Gerri Green Landon Guidry Stephen Guidry Grant Harris Kylin Hill Braxton Hoyett James Jackson Jesse Jackson Devonta Jason Elgton Jenkins R.J. Jennings Jett Johnson Justin Johnson Kwatrivous Johnson Dontea Jones Kameron Jones Kendell Jones Kobe Jones Sh’mar Kilby-Lane Rip Kirk Jaquarius Landrews Jordan Lawless Dontavian Lee Leo Lewis Fabien Lovett Jalen Mayden Mark McLaurin TJ McMahon Cameron Miller

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Pos. S DE S CB DT LS LS DT LB QB OL OL WR K S S WR S DE TE CB P/K WR CB LB OL QB LS CB WR DE LB LB RB K WR TE DE S WR DT RB DT DT WR WR OL LB LB TE OL TE OL DT DE LB QB S K RB LB DE QB S QB LB

Ht. 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-3 5-9 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-5 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-5 6-5 6-2 6-0 5-9 5-9 6-1 6-8 6-5 6-1 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-2 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-7 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-0

Wt. 215 265 210 200 310 230 200 315 225 200 320 315 180 200 210 205 225 195 295 245 175 205 225 165 230 335 230 210 170 215 230 235 235 215 200 175 240 255 195 190 290 215 310 330 215 220 310 235 235 245 355 250 315 290 270 230 240 190 190 230 240 335 220 215 195 220

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Hometown (Previous School) Columbia, Miss. (Jones County JC) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Snellville, Ga. (San Diego Mesa College) New Orleans, La. (Brother Martin) Albemarle, N.C. (Itawamba CC) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) Pascagoula, Miss. (Miss. Gulf Coast CC) Ackerman, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel) Pelham, Ala. (Bessemer Academy) Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Restoration Academy) Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Miami, Fla. (North Florida Christian) Houston, Texas (Memorial) Saginaw, Mich. (East. Mississippi CC) Port Gibson, Miss. (Port Gibson) Phenix City, Ala. (Central) Rio Rancho, N.M. (IMG Academy) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove) Hurley, Miss. (East Central) Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood) Jackson, Miss. (Murrah) Madison, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) Philadelphia, Miss. (Philadelphia) Richmond Hill, Ga. (Richmond Hill) Cantonment, Fla. (J.M. Tate Senior) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Ridgeland, Miss. (St. Andrew’s) Ridgeland, Miss. (St. Andrew’s) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley) Brandon, Miss. (Brandon) Abilene, Texas (Wylie) Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center) Greenville, Miss. (Greenville Weston) Spring Hill, Tenn. (Independence) New Roads, La. (Hinds CC) Bolton, Miss. (Clinton) Columbus, Miss. (Columbus) Pelham, Ala. (Pelham) Pascagoula, Miss. (Pascagoula) Petal, Miss. (Petal) New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker) Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale) Birmingham, Ala. (Briarwood Christian) Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo) Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover) Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood) McCool, Miss. (Jireh (N.C.) Prep) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Pinson, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville) Starkville, Miss. (Starkville) Hollywood, Fla. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Itawamba CC) Summit, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Lindale, Texas (Tyler [Texas] JC) Hattiesburg, Miss. (Forrest County Agricultural) Brookhaven, Miss. (Brookhaven) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Sachse, Texas (Sachse) Collins, Miss. (Collins) Anaheim, Calif. (Servite) Odessa, Fla. (Sickles)

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Hometown (Previous School) Canton, Ohio (Central Catholic) Brentwood, Tenn. (Ensworth) Sarasota, Fla. (Booker) Birmingham, Ala. (Shades Valley) Bossier City, La. (Parkway) Nixa, Mo. (Nixa) West Point, Miss. (West Point) Kenner, La. (John Curtis) Jackson, Miss. (Callaway) Olive Branch, Miss. (DeSoto Central) Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield) Grenada, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) St. James, La. (St. James) Byhalia, Miss. (Byhalia) Fayetteville, Ark. (Fayetteville) Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch) Columbia, S.C. (Glenville State) Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fort Pierce Central) Stone Mountain, Ga. (East Mississippi CC) Ocala, Fla. (Trinity Catholic) Atlanta, Ga. (McEachern) Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven) River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) Flowood, Miss. (Flowood) Macon, Miss. (Noxubee County) Coppell, Texas (Hardin-Simmons) Adamsville, Ala. (Minor) Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood) Monroe, La. (Richwood) Madison, Miss. (Madison Central) Ripley, Miss. (Ripley) Jackson, Miss. (Fletcher) Norcross, Ga. (Norcross) Stone Mountain, Ga. (Copiah-Lincoln CC) Memphis, Tenn. (Ridgeway) Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory) Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central) Florence, Ala. (Florence) New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker) Indianola, Miss. (Indianola Academy) Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka Senior) Yazoo City, Miss. (Yazoo City) Maplesville, Ala. (Maplesville) Ridgeland, Miss. (Jackson Academy) West Point, Miss. (West Point) Ocean Springs, Miss. (Ocean Springs) Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer City) Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette) Crosby, Miss. (Franklin County)

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Devonta Jason Gerri Green Deddrick Thomas Malik Dear Keytaon Thompson Jaquarius Landrews Geor'quarius Spivey Aaron Brule Stephen Adegoke Aeris Williams Esaias Furdge Kody Schexnayder

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Erroll Thompson Jace Christmann Greg Eiland Dareuan Parker Kwatrivous Johnson Elgton Jenkins Cordavien Suggs Tyre Phillips Christian Roberson Farrod Green Dontea Jones Osirus Mitchell

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2018 OUTLOOK

TEAM NOTES • MSU, ranked as high as No. 11 by some preseason publications, returns one of the most veteran rosters in the nation. The Bulldogs welcome back 19 seniors, including 11 fifth-year scholarship seniors, as well as 28 juniors. The fifth-year seniors include: OL Deion Calhoun, QB Nick Fitzgerald, DE Gerri Green, DT Grant Harris, DT Braxton Hoyett, WR Jesse Jackson, C Elgton Jenkins, RB Dontavian Lee, CB Chris Rayford, DT Cory Thomas and RB Aeris Williams. Eight of the fifth-year seniors are returning starters. • State returns 17 starters - eight on defense and nine on offense. According to Phil Steele, the Bulldogs are the nation's fifth-most experienced team, bringing back 77.8 percent of their letterwinners, 92.5 percent of their total offensive yards and 77.1 percent of their tackle total from a year ago. Over 30 players on the spring two-deep were juniors or seniors. The 92.5 percent of total offensive yardage returning is tops among all Power 5 programs and third nationally behind San Jose State (97.6) and UAB (93.9). • Head coach Joe Moorhead takes over a program that is one of only five SEC schools to go to a bowl game every season this decade. Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M are the others. The Bulldogs have reached a school-record eight straight bowl games and won three in a row. • Since 2014, a year in which MSU held the No. 1 ranking for five straight weeks, the Bulldogs are tied with LSU for the second-most victories in the SEC West with 34. Alabama is first with 53, while Auburn is third with 33. • Since the start of the 2014 season, only five teams have held the No. 1 national ranking and MSU is one of those five, joining Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Florida State. • State is likely to be ranked in the preseason polls for the first time since it opened the 2011 season at No. 20. The Bulldogs finished the 2017 campaign at No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 20 in the Coaches poll. They take a streak of seven consecutive ranked weeks into 2018. • The Joe Moorhead era will begin in primetime on Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. CT when State hosts Stephen F. Austin in Davis Wade Stadium. Players report for preseason camp on Aug. 2 followed by the first practice on Aug. 3. It will be the Bulldogs' first night home season opener since 2014.

Nick Fitzgerald

Thanksgiving Night in the Egg Bowl, had surgery the following day and will be ready to go for preseason camp. Fitzgerald resumed running on March 7 and went through spring practice in a limited role, participating in everything except taking a live rush during team periods. • The owner of 11 school records, Fitzgerald seeks to take the next step in his first year in Joe Moorhead's offense. He has rushed for 2,486 yards during his career, which is fourth-most by a quarterback in SEC history and just 461 yards shy of Tim Tebow's record. • Sophomore Keytaon Thompson (6-4, 225) is not afraid of the big lights. All Thompson did in his first career start in place of the injured Fitzgerald was lead the Bulldogs to a TaxSlayer Bowl victory. Thompson recorded 446 rushing yards, 388 passing yards and accounted for eight touchdowns in his true freshman season as the backup. His previous start before the TaxSlayer Bowl? Leading Landry-Walker High School to the 2016 Louisiana Class 5A state championship in the Superdome.

Aeris Williams

RUNNING BACKS LETTERMEN RETURNING (4): Nick Gibson (Jr.), Kylin Hill (So.), Dontavian Lee (Sr.), Aeris Williams (Sr.) LETTERMEN LOST (0) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Aeris Williams (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (0) • State boasted the 11th-best rushing attack in the nation in 2017, pounding out 3,272 yards. 99.8 percent of that yardage returns in 2018, including all of the running backs. • Senior Aeris Williams (6-1, 215) enters his third straight year as the starter. In 2017, Williams became the first Bulldog running back to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season since 2014. Among SEC returning backs this season, Williams ranks second in yards per game at 85.2. He forced 30 miss tackles on runs in 2017, which is also the second-highest returning among SEC players. • Sophomore Kylin Hill (5-11, 215) is poised for breakout season and is a major playmaker. Hill, one of the top recruits in the nation two years ago, tallied 393 yards on 78 carries with two touchdowns last seasons.

QUARTERBACKS LETTERMEN RETURNING (2): Nick Fitzgerald (Sr.), Keytaon Thompson (So.) LETTERMEN LOST (0) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Nick Fitzgerald (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (0) NEWCOMERS (1): Jaylen Mayden (Fr.) • State's quarterback room is one of the most loaded in talent and experience in the nation. Fifth-year senior Nick Fitzgerald (6-5, 230) will be up for every major award with his dual-threat and big play capabilities. The graduate, who enters his third straight season as the starter after following in the footsteps of All-American Dak Prescott, broke his right ankle on

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• Despite the departure of massive target Jordan Thomas to the Houston Texans in the NFL Draft, MSU's tight ends remain one of the strongest corps on the squad. • Junior Farrod Green (6-4, 240) enters his third straight year as the starter. Green possesses terrific hands and is a blocking machine. He caught nine passes for 174 yards a year ago and figures to play a much more prominent role in the receiving game in Joe Moorhead's offense. • The top two tight ends on the two-deep are upperclassmen with Justin Johnson (6-3, 245) entering his senior season.

Jesse Jackson

WIDE RECEIVERS LETTERMEN RETURNING (6): Jamal Couch (Jr.), Malik Dear (Jr.), Jesse Jackson (Sr.), Osirus Mitchell (So.), Keith Mixon (Jr.), Deddrick Thomas (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (3): Donald Gray, Gabe Myles, Reggie Todd KEY 2017 REDSHIRTS (1): Austin Williams (RFr.) NEWCOMERS (2): Stephen Guidry (Jr.), Devonta Jason (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (2): Jesse Jackson (Sr.), Keith Mixon (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (1): Donald Gray • MSU returns two starters at wide receiver but loses reliable target Donald Gray. The Bulldogs will count on several new and young faces to rise to the occasion in Joe Moorhead's vertical passing game. • Senior Jesse Jackson (6-2, 215) was State's leading receiver last season with 27 catches for 276 yards. • Redshirt freshman Austin Williams (6-3, 205) was arguably the most productive wideout in the spring. Williams, who possesses terrific hands, was outstanding in preseason camp a year ago but redshirted. He's gotten stronger and was a dominant force this spring. • The Bulldogs should be able to stretch the field with new faces Stephen Guidry (6-4, 190), the No. 1 junior college wide receiver, as well as true freshman Devonta Jason (6-3, 220). Jason went through spring practice. Junior Jamal Couch (6-4, 225) and sophomore Osirus Mitchell (6-5, 210) are rangy targets. Slot receivers Deddrick Thomas (5-9, 190) and Keith Mixon (5-8, 185) bring experience and big play capability to the table.

Elgton Jenkins

OFFENSIVE LINE LETTERMEN RETURNING (8): Deion Calhoun (Sr.), Greg Eiland (So.), Elgton Jenkins (Sr.), Dareuan Parker (So.), Stewart Reese (So.), Michael Story (Jr.), Evans Wilkerson (Jr.), Darryl Williams (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (1): Martinas Rankin KEY 2017 REDSHIRTS (3): Tommy Champion (Jr.), Tyre Phillips (Jr.), Cordavien Suggs (RFr.) STARTERS RETURNING (4): Deion Calhoun (Sr.), Elgton Jenkins (Sr.), Stewart Reese (So.), Darryl Williams (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (1): Martinas Rankin • Chemistry, experience and physicality best sum up the 2018 MSU offensive line, which will be one of the best units in the SEC. The Bulldogs return a combined 76 starts on the offensive line and four starters. Gone is left tackle Martinas Rankin, who was a Day 2 2018 NFL Draft pick to the Houston Texans. • Senior Elgton Jenkins (6-4, 310) enters his second year as the starter at center and is a candidate for the Rimington Trophy. The other starting senior is right guard Deion Calhoun (6-3, 320), who owns the most starts on the line with 23. • Junior Darryl Williams (6-2, 310) is coming off a terrific sophomore season and will be a force at one of the guard positions. • The tackles will be manned by sophomore Stewart Reese (6-5, 340) and sophomore Greg Eiland (6-8, 335). Eiland started four games at left tackle last season in place of an injured Martinas Rankin.

Farrod Green

TIGHT ENDS LETTERMEN RETURNING (4): Farrod Green (Jr.), Justin Johnson (Sr.), Dontea Jones (So.), Christian Roberson (So.) LETTERMEN LOST (1): Jordan Thomas NEWCOMERS (2): Brad Cumbest (Fr.), Geor'quarius Spivey (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Farrod Green (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (1): Jordan Thomas (started at WR and 2 TE sets) Deion Calhoun

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Erroll Thompson

LINEBACKERS

• Depth, experience and NFL talent is all over the MSU defensive line in 2018. The group has a chance to be the best Bulldog defensive line in school history as it returns all four starters, including two All-SEC first teamers. • Junior Jeffery Simmons (6-4, 300) and senior Montez Sweat (6-6, 245) are the first Coaches First Team All-SEC tandem to return the following year in league history. Simmons is an absolute force in the middle, while Sweat on the edge tied for the SEC lead in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (15.5). Both are preseason All-Americans and future NFL Draft picks. • Edge rushers are everywhere on the State roster. Joining Sweat are senior team captain Gerri Green (6-4, 255), junior Fletcher Adams (6-2, 265), sophomore Kobe Jones (6-4, 270), junior Marquiss Spencer (6-4, 285) and junior Chauncey Rivers (6-3, 275). Rivers makes his highlyanticipated debut and was a monster on the scout team last fall while redshirting. Green collected 11 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2017. • In the middle, veteran play continues with seniors Braxton Hoyett (6-3, 310) and Cory Thomas (6-5, 310). They own a combined 16 starts.

LETTERMEN RETURNING (5): Willie Gay Jr. (So.), Leo Lewis (Jr.), Alec Murphy (Jr.), Erroll Thompson (So.), Tim Washington (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (2): Dez Harris, Traver Jung KEY 2017 REDSHIRTS (1): Tyler Dunning (RFr.) NEWCOMERS (4): Aaron Brule (Fr.), Jett Johnson (Fr.), Sh'mar Kilby Lane (Jr.), Nathaniel Watson (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (1): Leo Lewis (Jr.) STARTERS LOST (1): Dez Harris • Despite the loss of captain and middle linebacker Dez Harris, State returns solid talent at the position led by junior Leo Lewis (6-2, 240), who is slated to play on the outside in the 4-3. • Replacing Harris will be SEC All-Freshman Erroll Thompson (6-1, 250). Thompson shined in the spring and led all SEC freshmen linebackers in tackle a year ago with 46 tackles. It represented the second straight season that a Bulldog led all SEC freshmen linebackers in tackles as Lewis did it the season before. • MSU will count heavily on sophomore Willie Gay Jr. (6-2, 235) and junior Tim Washington (6-3, 230). Gay was a prized recruit a year ago and is seeking to play a much more prominent role with his athleticism.

Jeffery Simmons

DEFENSIVE LINE LETTERMEN RETURNING (11): Fletcher Adams (Jr.), Tre Brown (Sr.), Gerri Green (Sr.), Grant Harris (Sr.), Braxton Hoyett (Sr.), Kendell Jones (Jr.), Kobe Jones (So.), Jeffery Simmons (Jr.), Marquiss Spencer (Jr.), Montez Sweat (Sr.), Cory Thomas (Sr.) LETTERMEN LOST (0) KEY 2017 REDSHIRTS (4): Lee Autry (Jr.), James Jackson (RFr.), Aaron Odom (RFr.), Chauncey Rivers (Jr.) NEWCOMERS (3): Fabien Lovett (Fr.), Devon Robinson (Fr.), Cameron Young (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (4): Gerri Green (Sr.), Braxton Hoyett (Sr.), Jeffery Simmons (Jr.), Montez Sweat (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (0)

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Mark McLaurin

DEFENSIVE BACKS LETTERMEN RETURNING (7): Johnathan Abram (Sr.), Cameron Dantzler (So.), Mark McLaurin (Sr.), C.J. Morgan (So.), Jamal Peters (Sr.), Chris Rayford (Sr.), Maurice Smitherman (Jr.) LETTERMEN LOST (4): Brandon Bryant, Lashard Durr, Tolando Cleveland, J.T. Gray KEY 2017 REDSHIRTS (4): Brian Cole (Jr.), Landon Guidry (RFr.), Jacquarius Landrews (Jr.), Tyler Williams (RFr.) KEY NEWCOMERS (4): Esaias Furdge (Fr.), Marcus Murphy (Fr.), Shawn Preston Jr. (Fr.), Jaylon Reed (Fr.) STARTERS RETURNING (3): Johnathan Abram (Sr.), Mark McLaurin (Sr.), Chris Rayford (Sr.) STARTERS LOST (2): Tolando Cleveland, J.T. Gray • MSU features arguably the top safety tandem in the SEC in seniors Mark McLaurin (6-2, 215) and Johnathan Abram (6-0, 215). McLaurin was the 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl MVP after intercepting Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson three times. He tied for the SEC lead in picks (6). • At corner, the Bulldogs will rely on seniors Jamal Peters (6-2, 220) and Chris Rayford (6-0, 200). Cam Dantzler (6-2, 175) will play a prominent role.

SPECIALISTS LETTERMEN RETURNING (1): Jace Christmann (So.) LETTERMEN LOST (2): Logan Cooke, Hunter Bradley STARTERS RETURNING (1): Jace Christmann (So.) STARTERS LOST (2): Logan Cooke (punter), Hunter Bradley (snapper) • Sophomore Jace Christmann, a 2017 FWAA Freshman All-American, returns to handle place kicking duties. Christmann was 12-of-14 last year. • Junior Kody Schexnayder (5-10, 195) and sophomore Tucker Day (6-0, 205) will battle it out for punting duties. MSU must replace 2017 NFL Draftees Hunter Bradley (Packers) and Logan Cooke (Jaguars).

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JOHNATHAN ABRAM SAFETY 6-0 • 215 • Sr. • 1L Columbia, Miss. (Jones County JC)

Sacks: 1.5, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Forced Fumbles: 1, (twice) last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Fumble Recoveries: n/a Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Louisville (12-30-17) ABRAM'S CAREER STATS YEAR G/GS TT UA 2016 13/7 71 43 TOTAL 13/7 71 43

2015 AT GEORGIA Appeared in 10 games and made four starts at Georgia ... Collected 25 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss ... Had five tackles vs. No. 11 Florida ... Collected four tackles at Tennessee ... Made his first college start against South Carolina, finishing with four tackles ... Originally enrolled at Georgia in January 2015.

HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at East Marion, coached by Kevin Jackson ... 2014 MAC Defensive Player of the Year … A three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Scout.com and 247Sports and No. 14 overall prospect in the state of Mississippi … Returned an interception for a touchdown in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game … Led East Marion to a 10-5 record and a berth in the 2014 2A Mississippi state semifinal game … Played quarterback in addition to safety for East Marion … Finished his junior season with 88 total tackles, five interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as well as 1,288 rushing yards, 19 rushing yards, 1,737 passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns … Two-sport athlete who was a three-time varsity player for the baseball team.

PERSONAL Born Johnathan Jauquez Abram on Oct. 25, 1996 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @JohnathanAbram1. ABRAM’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Tackles for loss: 1, at Auburn (9-30-17)

SCK-YDS 2.0-18 2.0-18

FF/FR 2/0 2/0

PBU INT-YDS 5 0-0 5 0-0

6-2 • 265 • Jr. • 2L Brandon, Miss. (Brandon)

2017 JUNIOR SEASON

2016 JUNIOR COLLEGE

TFL-YDS 5.0-25 5.0-25

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CAREER

No. 1 junior college safety in America and a consensus four-star prospect … Among all JUCO prospects ranked No. 10 overall by 247Sports and No. 25 overall by Scout.com … Spent one season at Jones County and made 23 tackles, including 2.5 for loss to go along with one pass breakup and one forced fumble … Also saw some action at quarterback in “Wildcat” formations.

A 28 28

FLETCHER ADAMS

Hard-hitting, instinctive safety who enters his second year at MSU with three years of SEC experience … Had an outstanding spring and teams with Mark McLaurin to form one of the elite safety tandems in the country … Arrived at MSU via the junior college ranks and prior to that played as a freshman at Georgia.

Appeared in 13 games with seven starts at safety … Over his debut season, recorded at least five tackles in nine of his 13 appearances, including a careerhigh nine in the TaxSlayer Bowl vs. Louisville (12/30) … Ranked second on the team with 71 total tackles, which was 29th in the SEC … His 43 solo tackles led MSU … Also had five tackles for loss … Starts came against Louisiana Tech, Georgia, BYU, UMass, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Louisville … Made his debut as a Bulldog in MSU’s season opener against Charleston Southern (9/2) … Earned his first-career start at Louisiana Tech (9/9) and tallied seven tackles … Grabbed four tackles and recorded his first-career pass break-up in MSU’s historic win over No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Led the defense on the road at Arkansas (11/18) with five tackles, matching his career-high 1.0 TFL and forcing his first fumble as a Bulldog … Tallied career-highs in tackles (9), sacks (1.5) and TFL (2.0) in TaxSlayer Bowl victory over Louisville (12/30).

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CAREER Veteran defensive lineman who will be counted on at defensive end in 2018 … Saw his first career action in 2016 after redshirting in 2015 … Played in 24 career games with six starts … Recorded 42 tackles in his career, including four tackles for loss.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in all 13 games, earning six starts – vs. Charleston Southern (9/2), at No. 11 Georgia (9/23), vs. BYU (10/14), vs. UMass (11/3), at Arkansas (11/18) and in the TaxSlayer Bowl vs. Louisville (12/30) … Racked up 26 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss … Recorded at least one tackle in 11 of the 13 contests he played, including six multi-tackle performances … Made first start of his career vs. Charleston Southern, recording two tackles with a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss and the first forced fumble of his career … Also helped force two safeties in the first half against the Buccaneers … Collected three tackles and his first pass break-up of his career against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Turned in a strong performance vs. No. 2 Alabama (11/11) with three tackles, which included his first-career sack … Closed the regular season tying his career high with five tackles in the Egg Bowl (11/23).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 11 games with no starts … Collected 16 tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss on the year … Made his collegiate debut against South Alabama (9/3) and had one tackle … Made at least one tackle in all 11 games he played … Season-high in tackles came against Samford (10/29), in which he made five and had his first career tackle for loss … Tallied two tackles in Egg Bowl victory (11/26) … Played well in the St. Petersburg Bowl, making three tackles including two of the solo variety.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A consensus blue-chip four-star defensive lineman ranked one of the top 200 overall players in the nation … Rated one of the top 30 defensive linemen in the country and the No. 5 prospect in the state by 247Sports and ESPN.com … The top pass rusher in Mississippi … Tabbed the No. 4 player in the state by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Member of the Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Helped lead the Brandon Bulldogs to a Region 3-6A title and an appearance in the South Mississippi state championship in 2014 … Was part of a squad that went 12-2 overall and 7-0 in district as a senior … Racked up 136 total tackles with 23 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior in 2014 … Made 111 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss and eight sacks with one interception as a junior in 2013 … Coached by Brad Peterson … Committed to Mississippi State in

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September 2014.

handle is @leeautry53.

PERSONAL

JOEL BALDWIN

Born Fletcher Cornell Adams on Jan. 23, 1996, in Brandon, Miss ... Son of Lonnie and Darlene Adams ... Has two brothers, Tyler, who played basketball at Georgetown, and Nelson, a former teammate at MSU … Nelson played 2013-16 at defensive tackle and signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in May 2017 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @ FletcherAdams43.

LONG SNAPPER 6-3 • 230 • Sr. • SQ Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo)

ADAMS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, (twice), last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Tackles for loss: 1.5, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Sacks: 0.5, vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Fumble Recoveries: n/a Pass Break-ups: 1, vs. LSU (9-16-17) ADAMS’ CAREER STATS YEAR G/GS TT UA 2016 11/0 16 12 2017 13/6 26 9 TOTAL 24/6 42 21

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TFL-YDS 0.5-2 3.5-15 4.0-17

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.5-2 0.5-2

66 FF/FR 0/0 1/0 1/0

PBU INT-YDS 0 0-0 1 0-0 1 0-0

LEE AUTRY DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-2 • 310 • Jr. • RS Albemarle, N.C. (Itawamba CC)

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Standout defensive tackle who will make his debut this season … Arrived at MSU in January 2017 and redshirted last season … Continues the family pipeline to Starkville established by his brother, current NFL defensive lineman Denico.

CAREER Walk on long snapper from Tupelo who enters his third season … Likely to take over the starting snapper duties this season following the NFL Draft departure of Hunter Bradley … Bradley was the starting snapper from 2015-17 … Was the No. 1 snapper this spring … Played in two career games.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Saw action against Charleston Southern (9/2).

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Did not appear in any contests.

2015 FRESHMAN SEASON Made his first career appearance in the Bulldogs’ 62-13 victory against Northwestern State (9/19).

HIGH SCHOOL Was named 6A all-state first team during his junior and senior seasons … Lettered in his final three seasons of high school … Tupelo to a North Half championship title and one state championship game appearance.

PERSONAL Born Joel Baldwin on Feb. 11, 1996 … Parents are Morgan and Renee Baldwin … Has two siblings, Zac and Bonnie Catherine Baldwin … Majoring in political science.

TRE BROWN

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

JUNIOR COLLEGE A powerful defensive lineman and a four-star prospect according to ESPN.com … The second-best junior college defensive tackle in the nation according to ESPN.com and No. 3 at his position by 247Sports … The 21st overall player out of the JUCO ranks according to ESPN.com … A member of ESPN’s JC50 … Considered the No. 90 overall JUCO prospect according to Scout.com … Received three stars by 247Sports and Scout.com … Totaled 47 tackles in his two seasons at Itawamba, picking up 12.5 behind the line of scrimmage … Also amassed five sacks.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4 • 315 • Sr. • 1L Ackerman, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln [Miss.] CC)

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star prospect out of Albemarle High School … Ranked as the 33rd-best defensive tackle in the nation out of high school and the 20th-best in North Carolina.

PERSONAL Born Lee Thomas Autry III on July 29, 1996, in Albemarle, N.C. … Brother is current Indianapolis Colt and former MSU defensive lineman Denico Autry (2012-13) … Parents are Lasonya and Lee Autry … Basketball is his favorite sport other than football … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter

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CAREER Physical defensive tackle who enters his third year with the program … Made a solid transition from the junior college ranks into the SEC after redshirting in 2016 … Will be a part of the tackle rotation this fall.

2017 REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON Played in all 13 games with no starts … Collected 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for

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loss and two quarterback hurries … Collected two tackles in his debut against Charleston Southern (9/2) … Best game of the season was at Louisiana Tech (9/9) with four tackles – three of the solo variety – while recovering a fumble … Notched two tackles and forced the first fumble of his career at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Had three tackles at Georgia (9/23) … One solo tackle in games vs. BYU, Kentucky and UMass.

LOGAN BURNETT

2016 JUNIOR SEASON

6-2 • 200 • So. • SQ Pelham, Ala. (Bessemer Academy)

QUARTERBACK Did not play in any games and earned a redshirt.

JUNIOR COLLEGE One of the top junior college defensive linemen in the nation … Enrolled at MSU in January 2016 and participated in spring practices … Tabbed three stars by 247Sports.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com … Played defensive tackle as a sophomore for Copiah-Lincoln in 2015, accumulating 31 total tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks and one forced fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Choctaw County High School … Ranked one of the top 10 recruits in the state of Mississippi by Scout.com … Registered four sacks and two blocked punts as a senior in 2013.

PERSONAL Born Tre Nicholas Brown on Oct. 18, 1995 in Starkville, Miss. … Son of Sharon Olive and Oneal Brown … Has three siblings, Courtney, Jalen and Jermaine … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

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Walk-on quarterback that has seen playing time in two contests … Provides the Bulldogs with depth at signal caller and the scout team … Made jersey switch from No. 2 to No. 17 during the spring of 2018.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Saw first collegiate action of his career with two appearances at quarterback … Made collegiate debut versus Charleston Southern (9/2) and also saw playing time versus Kentucky (10/21), but did not accumulate any stats in either contest.

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BROWN’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Tackles For Loss: 1 (twice), last at Georgia (9-23-17) Sacks: n/a Forced Fumbles: 1, at Auburn (9-30-17) Fumble Recoveries: 1, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Pass Breakups: n/a

Redshirted during his first season with the program.

ADAMS’ CAREER STATS YEAR G/GS TT UA 2017 13/0 16 7 TOTAL 13/0 16 7

Majoring in management … Twitter handle is @logan_burnett. A 9 9

TFL-YDS 2.5-6 2.5-6

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0

HIGH SCHOOL Was named the 2015 Wendy’s High School Heisman for the state of Alabama in 2015… Led Bessemer Academy to a perfect season in 2015, including their sixth AISA championship.

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PBU INT-YDS 0 0-0 0 0-0

AARON BRULE LINEBACKER 6-1 • 225 • Fr. • HS Metairie, La. (Archbishop Rummel)

BURNETT’S CAREER HIGHS Pass Attempts: n/a Pass Completions: n/a Pass Yards: n/a Pass Touchdowns: n/a Long Pass: n/a Completion Percentage: n/a BURNETT’S CAREER PASSING STATS YEAR G/GS CMP ATT INT 2017 2/0 0 0 0 TOTALS 2/0 0 0 0

PCT .000 .000

YDS 0 0

TD 0 0

LP/OPPONENT -----

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Athletic, two-sport star out of Louisiana who can play the hybrid outside linebacker/safety position … A four-star linebacker prospect, according to Rivals … Ranked a three-star prospect by both ESPN and 247Sports … Listed as the 23rd-best linebacker in the country and the 12th-best recruit from the state of Louisiana by Rivals … Considered the 17th-best overall prospect in the state of Louisiana in the 247Sports Composite rankings … Prepped at Archbishop Rummel High School under head coach Jay Roth … A two-sport athlete also lettering in basketball for the Raiders … Twitter handle is @_AllOutAaron_.

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DEION CALHOUN OFFENSIVE LINE

PERSONAL Born Deion Lenard Calhoun on Feb. 20, 1996, in Ensley, Ala. … Nickname is “Shaq” which was given to him because he is a really good basketball player … Parents are Tracie and Derrick … Has two siblings, Raven and Zion … Chose MSU because “it is a family” … Former Alabama standout David Palmer is a relative … Majoring in industrial technology … Twitter handle is @SHQ205.

6-3 • 320 • Sr. • 3L Pleasant Grove, Ala. (Restoration Academy)

TOMMY CHAMPION

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 • 315 • Jr. • RS Jackson, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

2017 SEC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK (VS. KENTUCKY)

CAREER One of the top offensive guards in the SEC who enters his third year as a starter in 2018 … Played in 35 games and owns the most career starts on the offensive line with 23 … The first from his high school to be offered a scholarship at an FBS school.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Started all 13 games at right guard … Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors vs. Kentucky (10/23) … Graded out the highest against the Wildcats at 93 percent with three knockdowns and paved the way for an MSU offense that rushed for 282 yards vs. a UK defense that was ranked 10th nationally … Part of an MSU offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC and the fifth-fewest nationally (13).

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Started all nine games he played in with all starts coming at right guard … Missed the Kentucky (10/22), Samford (10/29), Ole Miss (11/26) and Miami (12/26) games due to an ankle injury … Played 528 snaps during the year with a season-high of 90 at UMass (9/24) … His highest snap count during an SEC game was 80 against South Carolina (9/10), a contest the Bulldogs rushed for 290 yards in.

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in all 13 games for the Bulldogs during the 2015 season with one start … Saw action in 282 snaps during the regular season … Made his collegiate debut on the road at in-state rival Southern Mississippi (9/5), helping the Bulldogs rush for 205 yards in the 34-16 victory … Provided time for Dak Prescott to break the MSU single-game passing yards record with 508 against Arkansas … Finished the year earning his first-career start at right guard in the Belk Bowl against NC State, helping the team put up 569 total yards in the 51-28 victory.

CAREER Strong junior redshirt offensive lineman … Committed to Mississippi State out of Callaway High School before polishing his skills at Copiah-Lincoln Community College … Looking for an expanded role on the offensive line after redshirting the 2017 season.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted in his initial season with the Bulldogs.

JUNIOR COLLEGE The fifth-best offensive tackle in the nation out of junior college according to 247Sports … A consensus three-star prospect … Rated No. 96 on Scout.com’s JUCO Top 100 list … Earned first-team all-state honors in 2016 at Co-Lin.

HIGH SCHOOL Attended Callaway High School … A consensus four-star prospect out of high school who originally committed to MSU … Rated as the seventh-best player in the state of Mississippi by 247.

PERSONAL Born Tommy L. Champion on March 4, 1997 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @tommychampion1.

KOREY CHARLES

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

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HIGH SCHOOL A two-way standout for Coach DeWayne Coker and the first Restoration Academy player ever to sign a Division I football scholarship ... Rated the No. 46 overall prospect in Alabama by Scout.com, and the No. 7 offensive lineman in the state ... Played all three positions on the line during his career at some point ... A first-team all-state recipient as a defensive lineman in the AISA by the Alabama Sports Writers Association … Selected by the AISA for the EastWest All-Star Game as an offensive lineman, and he was named All-Metro first-team offensive lineman by the Birmingham News ... Played a leading role in the Bulldogs' run to the AISA Class A championship game ... Also saw some duty as a short-yardage running back and scored a touchdown in that role ... As a junior, was the leading lineman on the Class A championship squad which only began playing 11-man football in 2004 ... The 2012 squad posted a 13-1 record with its only loss to the eventual AAA state champions from Tuscaloosa Academy ... His junior and senior teams posted a combined 25-3 record with consecutive Region 1 championships.

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5-10 • 180 • So. • 1L Miami, Fla. (North Florida Christian)

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Florida native who adds depth to the secondary and enters his third year with the program … Can also contribute on special teams coverage … Played in three games.

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Appeared in three games as a member of the defensive secondary … Collected his first-career tackle against Charleston Southern (9/2) … Followed it up with another tackle the next week at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Made his SEC debut at Arkansas (11/18).

Appeared in all 13 games on the year and served as the primary place kicker for the final 11 games of the season … Became the first place kicker in program history to earn a place on the FWAA Freshman All-America Team and the SEC All-Freshman Team … Ranked fourth in the SEC and led all freshmen with a .857 field goal percentage after going 12-for-14 … Made all 42 PAT attempts on the year, good for fifth in MSU single-season annals … Connected on nine of his first 10 field goal attempts, his lone miss coming on a 46-yard attempt at Arkansas (11/18) … His 9-for-10 start was the best by an MSU kicker since Westin Graves opened the 2015 season hitting nine of his first 10 field goals … Saw action in the second half at Louisiana Tech (9/9) and went a perfect 3-for-3 in PAT attempts … Attempted the first field goals of his career against No. 11 LSU (9/16), connecting on 27-yard, 30-yard and 45-yard tries to become the first MSU kicker to make three FGs in a game since Devon Bell against South Alabama on Sept. 22, 2012 … His 45-yard field goal against the Tigers was the longest made by MSU all season … Tallied a career-high six PATs against Kentucky (10/21) … A perfect 2-of-2 with a long field goal make of 44 in the Egg Bowl (11/23).

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Tabbed as a four-star athlete by ESPN.com … Pegged as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com … Ranked as the No. 68 overall prospect in the state of Florida by 247Sports.com … Named the No. 26 running back in the 2016 class by ESPN.com … Played running back, wide receiver and defensive back … Named honorable mention Class 2A All-State by Southwest Florida News-Press… Helped his team to a 7-5 record in 2015 as a senior … Led his team in rushing with 1,014 yards on 123 carries with nine scores … Also hauled in 37 catches for 447 yards and five scores … Surpassed the 100-yard mark in four games in 2015, while racking up over 200 yards twice … In 2014, led the Eagles in rushing with 1,120 yards and 10 scores, surpassing the 100yard mark six times … Coached by Robert Craft.

PERSONAL Born Korey Michael Charles on Sept. 10, 1997 in West Memphis, Ark. … Son of Velvete Charles … Majoring in human development & family sciences with a concentration in youth development … Twitter handle is @KoreyCharles22.

A 1 1

TFL-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0

HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Memorial High School in Houston … Voted District 18-6A’s top punter as a senior in 2015.

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CHARLES’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 1, (twice) last at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Tackles For Loss: n/a Sacks: n/a Forced Fumbles: n/a Fumble Recoveries: n/a Pass Breakups: n/a CHARLES’ CAREER STATS YEAR G/GS TT UA 2017 3/0 2 1 TOTAL 3/0 2 1

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Dressed for several games in 2016 but earned a redshirt after not seeing any action.

Born John Christmann on June 17, 1997 … Parents are John and Heather Christmann … Has two sisters, Caroline and Claire … Majoring in petroleum engineering … Twitter handle is @JaceChristmann.

FF/FR 0/0 0/0

PBU INT-YDS 0 0-0 0 0-0

JACE CHRISTMANN

CHRISTMANN’S CAREER HIGHS Field Goals Made: 3, vs. LSU (9-16-17) Field Goals Attempted: 3, vs. LSU (9-16-17) Long Field Goal Made: 45, vs. LSU (9-16-17) CHRISTMANN’S CAREER FIELD GOAL BREAKDOWN YEAR 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG 2017 0-0 6-6 3-3 3-5 0-0 45 TOTALS 0-0 6-6 3-3 3-5 0-0 45

BRIAN COLE

KICKER 6-0 • 200 • So. • 1L Houston, Texas (Memorial)

SAFETY 6-2 • 210 • Jr. • RS Saginaw, Mich. (East Mississippi CC)

2017 FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN (FWAA) 2017 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM CAREER Walk-on kicker who had one of the best seasons in MSU history in 2017 … Earned Freshmen All-America and All-SEC honors with his accuracy … Took control of place kicking duties in Week 3 against LSU in 2017 … Prepped in Houston and then joined the Bulldogs in preseason camp of 2016 … For his career, is 12-of-14 on field goals and 42-of-42 on PATs … Career-best field goal is 45 yards.

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Athletic safety who has all the tools to make an impact this season … Had a huge spring and likely to see time at nickel back in the 4-2-5 … Has major conference experience after playing the 2015 season at Michigan and then transferring to East Mississippi Community College … Redshirted in 2017 but went through spring practice … Excellent length and physicality.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted for academic reasons in his first season on campus.

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JUNIOR COLLEGE One of the top five junior college safeties in America according to 247 Sports and Scout.com … No. 47 on Scout.com’s JUCO Top 100 overall list and No. 84 on 247Sports … Recorded 54 tackles with one sack and three forced fumbles in 2016 at East Miss. CC … Returned one fumble for a touchdown and also blocked three kicks.

2015 AT MICHIGAN Played three games at wide receiver and on special teams at the University of Michigan and caught one pass in his debut against Utah.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star prospect out of Heritage High School where he was coached by Don Maloney… Signed with Michigan and was the No. 1 player in the state of Michigan according to 247Sports and ESPN.com … Rated the No. 1 wide receiver prospect in Michigan before making the switch to defensive back in junior college.

PERSONAL Born Brian Keith Cole on April 3, 1997 … Grew up in Saginaw, Mich., and played 7-on-7 football in Detroit … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

Alabama and the No. 16 athlete in the nation in by 247Sports.com … Played wide receiver and outside linebacker for Coach Jamey DuBose at Central High School … Helped the Red Devils to a 9-4 record before falling in the Class 7A state semifinal in 2015 … Was originally committed to Florida State and committed to MSU in late January 2016.

PERSONAL Born Jamal Keyon Couch on Nov. 18, 1997 in Phenix City, Ala. … Son of Carissa and Perry Couch … Has two siblings, Perry Couch Jr. and Sharde Parkman … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @couchjamal. COUCH'S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 2, (six times) last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Receiving Yards – 60, at Auburn (9-30-17) Receiving Touchdowns – 1, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17) Longest Reception – 32, (twice) last vs. BYU (10-14-17) COUCH’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 11/0 8 113 2017 13/1 10 191 TOTALS 24/1 18 304

AVG. 14.1 19.1 16.9

TD 0 2 2

LP/OPPONENT 26/ AUBURN 32/BYU 32/ BYU

JAMAL COUCH WIDE RECEIVER 6-4 • 225 • Jr. • 2L Phenix City, Ala. (Central)

JADEN CRUMEDY

CAREER Lengthy and physically impressive receiver who can stretch the field … Bulked up from his first training camp in the fall of 2016 to now … Played in 24 contests with one start … Has two career touchdowns to his credit … Made jersey switch from No. 17 to No. 6 in the spring of 2018.

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2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in all 13 contests and started his first collegiate game against No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Made 10 receptions for 191 yards and two touchdowns … Averaged 19.1 yards per catch as a sophomore … Scored first collegiate touchdown on an 11-yard catch in MSU’s season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … First multi-reception game of the season came on the road at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Racked up a career-high 60 yards on two receptions versus the Tigers, including a career-long play of 32 yards … Reeled off another 32-yard play against BYU (10/14) to finish the game with two catches for 43 yards … Strong Egg Bowl (11/23) performance with two catches for 37 yards … Against Louisville in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30), made two catches for 28 yards.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Made appearances in 11 games, including all eight SEC games as a true freshman … Did not play against Samford and Miami … Hauled in eight passes for 113 yards, averaging 14.1 yards per catch … Recorded first catch as a Bulldog vs. South Alabama (9/3) … Recorded career-long play vs. Auburn with a 26-yard snag (10/8) … In return to home state, collected two catches for 21 yards at top-ranked Alabama (11/12) … Against Arkansas, made two catches for 38 yards, including a 24-yard reception (11/19).

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star athlete by Scout.com … 247Sports.com’s composite ratings had him as a three-star athlete … Listed as the No. 9 ranked player in the state of

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6-5 • 295 • Fr. • HS Hattiesburg, Miss. (Oak Grove)

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Talented, four-star defensive end prospect out of Hattiesburg … Ranked the No. 2 and No. 3 player in the state according to Rivals and 247Sports, respectively … Member of the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen … Named to the 2016 and 2017 Hattiesburg American All-Area first teams … During his senior season, tallied 111 tackles (81 solo), 28.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, one fumble forced and five PBUs … In the Dec. 16 Mississippi/Alabama AllStar Game, was rated as the most athletic edge player on either roster and helped Team Mississippi to the most lopsided win for in the game’s history … As a junior, posted 87 solo tackles, 29 tackles for loss and 12 sacks … Two-sport athlete who also played basketball … Committed to MSU on Oct. 17, 2017 … Twitter handle is @bigbaby_84.

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BRAD CUMBEST TIGHT END 6-5 • 245 • Fr. • HS Hurley, Miss. (East Central)

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Tough, three-star tight end prospect from Hurley, Miss. … Considered one of the top 25 recruits in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports … During his senior season, led East Central to a 13-1 record, a South State title and an appearance in the 4A Mississippi State Championship game … In the Dec. 16 Mississippi/ Alabama All-Star Game, recorded three receptions for 36 yards in a 42-7 win for Team Mississippi … Amassed 36 receptions for 784 yards and nine touchdowns during his senior season … As a junior in 2017, reeled in 30 passes for 575 yards and six touchdowns … A two-sport athlete who was an outstanding baseball player as well … As a senior in 2018, batted .456 with eight homers and 31 RBIs … As a pitcher, was 10-1 with a 1.01 ERA in 11 games to earn Biloxi Sun Herald All-South honors ... Committed to MSU on June 3, 2017.

CAMERON DANTZLER CORNERBACK 6-2 • 175 • So. • 1L Hammond, La. (St. Thomas Aquinas)

3 CAREER Lockdown, lengthy cornerback who is poised for a strong sophomore campaign … Appeared in 13 games, primarily as a reserve cornerback … Totaled 25 career tackles.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Appeared in all 13 games in 2017, serving as a backup cornerback … Recorded 25 total tackles and one interception over debut season … Tallied two solo stops, including a career-high one tackle for loss in his collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Recorded three tackles and first pass break-up of career against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Set career-high with four tackles at Arkansas (11/18), matching his career high with one tackle for loss … Turned in a strong performance in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30), tying his career high with four tackles and collected two pass break-ups … First interception of career came against Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson in the bowl contest … Returned the pick for 15 yards.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted as a true freshman.

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PERSONAL Born Cameron Dantzler on Sept. 3, 1998 … Son of Brandy Dantzler and Damien Brumfield … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @Cam4mvpX. DANTZLER’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, (twice) last at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Tackles For Loss: 1, (twice) last at Arkansas (11-18-17) Sacks: n/a Forced Fumbles: n/a Fumble Recoveries: n/a Interceptions: 1, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Pass Break-ups: 2, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) DANTZLER’S CAREER STATS YEAR G/GS TT UA A 2017 13/0 25 15 10 TOTAL 13/0 25 15 10

TFL-YDS 2.0-9 2.0-9

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0

FF/FR 0/0 0/0

PBU INT-YDS 3 1-15 3 1-15

TUCKER DAY PUNTER/KICKER 6-2 • 200 • So. • SQ Brentwood, Tenn. (Brentwood)

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A versatile specialist who will be in the mix as a punter in 2018 … Appeared in two games as a true freshman in 2017, going 2-for-4 on field goal attempts … Has not attempted a punt in a game yet.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Appeared in two contests for the Bulldogs – vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) and Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Served on field goal and PAT units in those contests … Finished the year 8-for-10 on PATs … Also had two kickoff attempts, both traveling 65 yards for touchbacks … Went 2-for-4 on field goal attempts with a long of 40 yards … Made collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2), hitting five PATs and a 40-yard field goal … At Louisiana Tech (9/9), hit a 36-yard field goal to go along with three PATs.

HIGH SCHOOL The nation's No. 1 ranked punter by Chris Sailer Kicking and No. 9 by 247Sports.com … Also ranked among the best placekickers in the nation … At a specialists camp in July 2016, nailed a 60-yard punt with 4.84-second hang time … Was tasked with kickoffs, punts, field goals and extra point attempts at Brentwood High School … Averaged 39.3 yards per punt during his senior season with 13 inside the 20 … Connected on 15 field goals with a long of 50 yards and hit 48-of-51 PATs in 2016 … Invited and played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording three punts for 111 yards and a 37.0 average for the East squad … Became the first player in Brentwood High School history to make the U.S. Army All-American squad … Made a 35-yard field goal as time expired in the quarterfinal round of the Class 5A state playoffs to advance … Helped Brentwood to the semifinal round … 2016 Tennessee 5A Punter of the Year … National punt champion at Chris Sailer Kicking camp in the summer of 2016 where he defeated 80 participants … Committed to MSU on Jan. 15, 2017 … Coached by Ron Crawford.

PERSONAL Majoring in marketing … Twitter handle is @tuckerday11.

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DAY’S CAREER HIGHS Field Goals Made: 1, (twice) last at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Field Goals Attempted: 3, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Long Field Goal Made: 40, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) DAY’S CAREER FIELD GOAL BREAKDOWN YEAR 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ 2017 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-2 0-0 TOTALS 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-2 0-0 DAY’S CAREER KICKOFF STATS YEAR G NO. 2017 2 2 TOTALS 2 2

YARDS 130 130

LG 0 0

AVG 65.0 65.0

BLK 0 0

TB 2 2

MALIK DEAR WIDE RECEIVER 5-9 • 225 • Jr. • 2L Jackson, Miss. (Murrah)

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Versatile wide receiver and a starter in 2016 who missed the 2017 campaign to injury … Suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in March 2017 during spring ball and missed the entire season … Progressed in his rehab in the fall and this past spring … Will be ready to go for preseason camp … Played in 23 games and accounted for six touchdowns.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted and did not see any action after recovering from a torn ACL in spring practice.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in 12 games while starting in nine of them … Ranked third on the squad in receiving with 23 catches for 264 yards and two scores … Totaled four catches for 41 yards at UMass (9/24), including a 23-yard catch in the second quarter … Caught three passes for 32 yards against Auburn the following week (10/8) … Recorded his first rushing yards of the season at BYU and finished the game with 17 yards on three rushes as well as 36 receiving yards on three catches (10/14) … On a career-high five carries, ran for a career-high 77 yards, including a 45-yard TD dash in the second quarter at Kentucky (10/22) … Against Samford, caught four passes for a season-high 61 receiving yards and one touchdown (10/29) … Scored crucial second quarter touchdown on a playaction pass from Nick Fitzgerald against Ole Miss (11/26).

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 11 games with no starts in debut campaign … Rushed for 110 yards on 11 carries with one touchdown and added 22 catches for 217 yards and two scores … Tallied three receptions for 46 yards and ran once for a gain of 19 vs. Northwestern State (9/19) … Scored his first career touchdown on a 52-yard run at No. 14 Texas A&M (10/3), while also finishing with two receptions for 23 yards … Became the first true freshman since 2009 to have at least six receptions in a game in the Louisiana Tech (10/17) home win, making six grabs for 70 yards … Did not play in the Missouri or Alabama games due to ankle injury … Caught two TDs and ran three times for 30 yards in the Egg Bowl against No. 18 Ole Miss (11/28).

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HIGH SCHOOL A consensus four-star athlete by every major recruiting website … Ranked in the ESPN300 of 2015 (No. 206) … Played wide receiver, quarterback and running back … Ranked the No. 5 player in the state by 247Sports and the No. 4 player by ESPN.com and Rivals.com … Timed in the 40-yard dash with a 4.4 … The top all-purpose athlete in the state by Scout.com and the No. 6 overall player … Finished his high school career with 3,298 rushing yards and 2,410 receiving yards … Racked up 84 total touchdowns in four seasons (56 rushing, 26 receiving, two special teams) … As a senior, tallied 322 yards rushing on 37 carries with 12 rushing touchdowns … Added 165 yards receiving and seven scores through the air … Displayed his explosive and big play capability by averaging 11.1 yards per carry and 19.0 yards per reception for his career … Member of the Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl following his senior season … As a junior, totaled 1,893 yards and 26 total touchdowns in 2013 … Coached by Zackare Grady … Committed to Mississippi State in June 2014.

PERSONAL Born Malik Dionte Dear on Sept. 20, 1996 … Nickname is “Weeble” … Son of Lakeshia and Marcus Dear … Has three younger siblings – Damian, Marcus and Sanaa … Majoring in kinesiology. DEAR’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 6, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Receiving Yards – 70, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Receiving Touchdowns – 2, vs. Ole Miss (11-28-15) Longest Reception – 33, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Carries – 5, at Kentucky (10-22-16) Rushing Yards – 77, at Kentucky (10-22-16) Rushing Touchdowns – 1, (twice) last at Kentucky (10-22-16) Longest Rush – 52, at Texas A&M (10-3-15) Kick Returns – 4, vs. Arkansas (11-19-16) Kick Return Yards – 56, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Longest Kick Return – 34, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Punt Returns – 1, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Punt Return Yards – 7, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Longest Punt Return – 7, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) All-Purpose Yards – 133, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) DEAR’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 11/0 11 110 2016 12/9 17 124 TOTALS 23/9 28 234

AVG. 10.0 7.3 8.4

DEAR’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 11/0 22 217 2016 12/9 23 264 TOTALS 23/9 45 481

AVG. 9.9 11.5 10.7

DEAR’S CAREER KICK RETURN STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 11/0 5 99 2016 12/9 10 126 TOTALS 23/9 15 225

AVG. 19.8 12.6 15.0

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AVG. 7.0 0.0 7.0

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LP/OPPONENT 27 / LA TECH 33/ SAMFORD 33/ SAMFORD

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TYLER DUNNING LINEBACKER 6-1 • 230 • RFr. • RS Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)

CAREER Promising linebacker from the state of Florida … Enrolled at MSU in June 2017 and went through summer workouts … Redshirted his first year with the program.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Earned a redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL Consensus three-star standout offensive lineman … Tabbed as the No. 20 player in Mississippi by ESPN.com and the No. 47 best tackle in the country … Listed as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the state by Scout … Helped Philadelphia and head coach Teddy Dyess to a 6-6 season and MHSAA 3A playoff appearance … Paved the way for the Tornado running backs who amassed 2,761 rushing yards and averaged 230 rushing yards per game … Led his team as a junior to an 11-2 record and another playoff appearance … Also a member of Philadelphia High School’s baseball squad.

PERSONAL Born Greg Antonio Eiland on Feb. 1, 1998 in Starkville, Miss. … Nickname is Peewee … Son of Lesa and Greg Eiland … Has three siblings, Dominic, Anthony and Julian … Majoring in industrial tech with a concentration in industrial automation … Twitter handle is @DemHorns_55.

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2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted his initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A versatile linebacker among the best in the Sunshine State ... A proven winner who claimed three straight Florida 7A state titles at St. Thomas Aquinas and led his team to a No. 7 national ranked to end his senior season ... Amassed 82 tackles and 14.5 for a loss over the last two seasons ... Had a knack for finding the football ... Also forced a fumble and recovered five ... Played in the Geico State Champions Bowl series against No. 12 Bingham where he returned a fumble 99 yards for a touchdown ... Listed as a four star prospect on Rivals.com and the 24th-best linebacker in the nation ... A three-star prospect by Scout. com, 247Sports.com and ESPN.com ... The No. 23 ranked outside linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.com ... Considered one of the top 50 overall prospects in the state of Florida ... Made 46 tackles with 11.5 tackles for a loss at defensive end as a junior ... Tallied 16 sacks as a sophomore ... Originally committed to MSU on April 20, 2016 ... Coached by Roger Harriott.

PERSONAL Born Tyler Dunning on Oct. 4, 1998 … Majoring in business administration … Twitter handle is @theTylerDunning.

GREG EILAND OFFENSIVE LINE 6-8 • 335 • So. • 1L Philadelphia, Miss. (Philadelphia)

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Physically impressive offensive lineman who has appeared in 13 games, with four starts at left tackle ... Expected to be a starter at tackle this season.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Aided the offensive line in 13 games and made four starts at left tackle … His four starts at left tackle came against BYU (10/14), Kentucky (10/21), Texas A&M (10/28) and UMass (11/3) to fill the void left by an injury to Martinas Rankin.

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QUARTERBACK 6-5 • 230 • Sr. • 3L Richmond Hill, Ga. (Richmond Hill)

7 2017 MAXWELL AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2017 DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2017 JOHNNY UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD FINALIST 2017 MAXWELL AWARD NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK (VS. LSU) 2017 DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD QB OF THE WEEK (VS. LSU) 2017 MANNING AWARD STAR OF THE WEEK (VS. LSU)

2017 SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (VS. LSU, AT TEXAS A&M)

2017 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2016 ST. PETERSBURG BOWL MVP 2016 THIRD-TEAM ALL-SEC (PHIL STEELE) 2016 SEC CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (VS. TEXAS A&M, AT OLE MISS)

2016 DAVEY O’BRIEN GREAT 8 QB LIST (VS. TEXAS A&M, AT OLE MISS)

2016 MANNING AWARD STAR OF THE WEEK (VS. TEXAS A&M, AT OLE MISS)

2016 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2015 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER A National Player of the Year candidate who is one of the toughest quarterbacks in the nation … Tremendous speed, durability and a strong arm … Owns 11 school records – two career, four single-season and five single-game – and has shattered three SEC records – career 100-yard rushing games by a quarterback (14), single-season 100-yard rushing games by a QB (8 in 2016) and singleseason average yards per rush by a QB (7.1 in 2016) … One of only four SEC

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QBs to throw for over 4,400 yards and rush for over 2,400 yards in a career … Voted a 2018 team captain after the spring game … Returns to the field after suffering a broken right ankle on Nov. 23, 2017 in the Egg Bowl … Underwent surgery on Nov. 24 and resumed running on March 7, 2018 … Participated in spring practice, doing 7-on-7 and individual drills but did not take a live rush and did not play in the spring game … Is expected to be full go come the fall … A dual-threat playmaker who enters his third straight year as a starter after serving as the backup to now Dallas Cowboys starter Dak Prescott as a redshirt freshman in 2015 … Played in 33 games with 25 starts and owns a 14-11 record as a starter … Accounted for 72 touchdowns – 39 passing and 33 rushing – which ranks second in school history and 21st in SEC annals … Leads all returning FBS QBs in career rushing touchdowns, 100-yard rushing games and average yards per carry … Racked up 6,926 yards of total offense, which is third in school history … Rushed for 2,486 yards, which is fourth-most by a QB in SEC history and 461 yards shy of Tim Tebow’s record … Averages 6.5 yards per rush, which is a school record … Thrown for 4,440 yards, which is eighth in school history … Rushed for multiple touchdowns in a game 13 times in his career, which is second-most in the SEC in the last 20 years … Seven times has thrown for multiple touchdowns and rushed for multiple touchdowns in the same game … Owns 81 rushes of 10 or more yards in his career and leads the SEC in that category since 2016 … No player in school history owns more 300-yard passing/100-yard rushing games (3) … Eight times has rushed for at least two touchdowns, rushed for at least 100 yards and thrown at least one touchdown pass in the same game, which is fourth nationally dating back to 2000 … Heads into the 2018 season having produced at least 100 yards rushing in 12 out of his last 19 games … Four times has been recognized as SEC Offensive Player of the Week … Engineered two fourth-quarter comebacks – Arkansas (2017) and St. Petersburg Bowl (2016) … Arrived on campus for Liberty Bowl practices in December 2013, redshirted as a true freshman in 2014 and now enters his fifth year with the program … Came from an offense at Richmond Hill High School that ran the triple-option where he threw only 78 passes as a senior … Played wide receiver as a junior at Richmond Hill before shifting to quarterback as a senior … Was offered a scholarship only by MSU and Middle Tennessee … A three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, who received his undergraduate degree in finance in December 2017 … Will play the 2018 season while working on postgraduate classes.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Proved to be one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC, starting 12 games … Suffered a broken right ankle with 9:13 to go in the first quarter of the Egg Bowl on Thanksgiving night and underwent surgery the following day … Selected as a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and a semifinalist for the Maxwell and Davey O’Brien Awards … Compiled 2,766 yards of total offense and averaged 230.5 yards per game, which was third in the SEC … Completed 159-of-286 passes for 1,782 yards and 15 touchdowns with 11 interceptions … Accounted for 29 touchdowns – 14 rushing and 15 passing – which was second in the SEC … Ranked second in the FBS in 100-yard rushing/100-yard passing games (6) behind only Lamar Jackson … Led all SEC QBs in 100-yard rushing games and was third among all positions … One of only three QBs in the FBS to throw for over 1,700 yards and rush for over 900 yards … The top rushing QB in the SEC, rushing for 984 yards on 162 carries … Ranked fifth overall in the SEC in rushing touchdowns (14) … Accounted for five scores and 235 yards of total offense in win at Louisiana Tech (9/9), including 111 yards on the ground … Named the Maxwell Award National Player of the Week and SEC Offensive Player of the Week after his performance in win against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Tallied four touchdowns – two rushing and two passing – to go along with 286 yards of total offense in win versus Tigers … Season-high in total offense came against BYU (10/14) with 344 yards and four touchdowns … Threw for a season-best 241 yards and set the MSU career record for 100yard rushing games in the win against the Cougars with 103 on the ground … Best passing game of the year was in win versus Kentucky (10/21) when he completed a season-best .692 (18-of-26) with three total touchdowns … Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after leading MSU to road win at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … Racked up 246 yards of total offense and three touchdowns against the Aggies and rushed for 105 yards … Recorded 224 yards of total offense and rushed for a touchdown against No. 1 Alabama (11/11) … Tallied the largest fourth-quarter comeback of his career, rallying from 14 down with 254 yards of total offense and two touchdown passes in the final four minutes … Also rushed for 101 yards and one score against the Razorbacks … Threw the 6-yard game-winner to Deddrick Thomas with 17 seconds left in the game just three minutes after he found Reggie Todd

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for a 37-yard game-tying TD pass … With MSU trailing 14-0, his comeback tied for the second-largest in MSU history and largest comeback since 1999.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Delivered one of the most remarkable seasons by a first-year starter in SEC history … Started all 13 games and broke nine school records – four singleseason and five single-game … Single-season school records were yards per rush (7.1), rushing yards by a quarterback (1,375), 100-yard rushing games (8) and 100-yard rushing games by a QB … Also set SEC records by a QB in 100-yard rushing games and average yards per rush … Third behind only Johnny Manziel and Cam Newton in single-season rushing yards by a QB in SEC history … Tops in the nation in 300-yard passing/100-yard rushing games (3) and became the first SEC QB to do it three times since Manziel in 2012 … Led the SEC in total offensive yards (3,798), rushing touchdowns (16) and 100yard rushing games (8) … Responsible for 37 touchdowns – 21 passing and 16 rushing – which was second in the SEC and third in school history behind only Dak Prescott … Second nationally to only Heisman winner Lamar Jackson in 100-yard passing/100-yard rushing games (7) … Ranked third nationally in QB rushing yards and third in MSU history among all positions … Completed 196-of-361 passes for 2,423 yards, which was fourth in school history … No. 1 in the SEC in 10+-yard plays from scrimmage (45) … Ranked third overall in the SEC in rushing yards per game (105.8) … Registered his first career 300-yard passing game, completing 26-of-39 for 305 yards and three scores at UMass (9/24) … Joined Dak Prescott as the only two players in SEC history to account for over 530 yards of total offense and seven TDs in a game when he did it against Samford (10/29) … Was the only FBS QB in 2016 to achieve the feat as he tied an SEC record for single-game TDs responsible … A week later, led the Bulldogs to win over No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5), accounting for 391 yards of total offense and four TDs … Was named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his effort against the Aggies and became just the third SEC QB in the last 20 years to pass for over 200 yards and rush for over 175 yards in a game joining Manziel and Newton … Spectacular passing game against Arkansas (11/19), completing 22-of-33 for 328 yards with two TDs and zero interceptions … Accounted for six TDs against the Razorbacks, rushing for a season-best four scores, fourth-most in a game in school records … Produced the greatest QB performance in Egg Bowl history and was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, breaking three MSU single-game records and accounting for five touchdowns in the 11/26 win … Broke marks for rushing yards (258), rushing yards by a QB and average yards per rush (18.4) at Ole Miss … The 18.4 mark also is second in SEC single-game history and highest since LSU’s Harvey Williams’ 19.6 vs. Rice in 1987 (minimum 10 carries) … His 258 rushing yards in the Egg Bowl was the most by an FBS QB since Navy’s Keenan Reynolds had 277 vs. Georgia Southern on Nov. 15, 2014 … Voted MVP of the St. Petersburg Bowl after accounting for 268 yards of total offense and two scores.

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Served as the backup to Dak Prescott, seeing action in eight games … Completed 11-of-14 passes for 235 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions … Rushed 23 times for 127 yards and three touchdowns, which ranked second on the team … Made his collegiate debut late in the season-opening victory at Southern Miss (9/5), rushing two times for 36 yards … Accounted for three touchdowns against Northwestern State (9/19) – his third collegiate game – throwing for one and rushing for two more … Was a perfect 4-of-4 through the air for 90 yards against the Demons … Spelled an ill Dak Prescott early against Troy (10/10) and completed 6-of-7 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns, while also carrying the ball eight times for 29 yards and a score … Maintained over a 3.0 GPA and was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program after officially enrolling at MSU in January 2014 ... Went through 2013 Liberty Bowl practices and then spring practice in 2014.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-year letterwinner for head coach Lyman Guy who guided the Wildcats to a 10-2 overall record and the second round of the Georgia High School Association Class 5A State Football Championship as a senior ... Earned Honorable Mention Georgia Sports Writers Association and Atlanta Journal Constitution Class 5A All-State selections following senior year ... Named the Region 3-5A Player of the Year after final campaign ... A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com and 247Sports and a two-star by Rivals.com ... A triple-

PLAYER PROFILES option quarterback who went 33-for-76 in the air, throwing for 778 yards and 12 touchdowns while tossing just three interceptions during final campaign ... Carried the ball 182 times for 1,429 yards and 25 scores in 2013 ... Lifted the Wildcats to opening-round playoff win over Thomas County Central with 150 rushing yards and both of the team's TDs ... Tabbed the WSAV Memorial Health/Chatham Orthopaedic Associates Blitz Performer of the Week and Enmark Player of the Week for the fourth week of the season after accounting for seven touchdowns against Glynn Academy ... Rushed for 162 yards and five scores and tossed two TD passes in the contest ... Named to the Greater Savannah Area Football Team as both a junior and senior ... Started as a wide receiver in 2012, catching 18 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns … Played wide receiver and was backup QB during junior campaign, tallying 334 yards rushing and six scores as part of the triple-option offense ... Helped the Wildcats go 8-3 and reach the state playoffs for the first time since 1996 as a junior, when he was a First-Team All-Region 3-5A selection ... Also named First Team All-County during after 2012 season ... Played three years of basketball for Richmond Hill, averaging 7.9 points per game and 5.8 rebounds a contest as a junior.

FITZGERALD’S CAREER PASSING STATS YEAR G/GS CMP ATT INT PCT 2015 8/0 11 14 0 .786 2016 13/13 196 361 10 .543 2017 12/12 159 286 11 .556 TOTALS 33/25 366 661 21 .550 FITZGERALD’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 8/0 23 127 2016 13/13 195 1375 2017 12/12 162 984 TOTALS 33/25 380 2486

TD 3 16 14 33

LP/OPPONENT 49 / NW STATE 74 / SAMFORD 62/CSU 74 / SAMFORD

LP/OPPONENT 21 / NW STATE 74 / USC, A&M 45/TEXAS A&M 74 / USC, A&M

AVG./G 45.3 292.2 230.5 209.9

CORNERBACK 5-11 • 170 • Fr. • HS Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale)

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A three-star cornerback according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked the 14th-best recruit from the state of Mississippi by 247Sports ... Prepped at Clarksdale High School under head coach Henry Johnson ... Selected as Clarksdale’s 2017 Special Teams and overall Player of the Year, awarded for his abilities to flip the field as a returner … Saw action on both sides of the field as the team’s leading receiver in 2017 … As a senior grabbed 45 tackles, averaging 4.1 tackles per game, with two interceptions… Also added 751 all-purpose yards with four touchdowns… Closed junior campaign with 44 total tackles, nine interceptions, 15 pass breakups, two forced fumble, a fumble recovery and one punt return for a touchdown… Named to the Clarion-Ledger’s 2016 All-State Team … Committed to MSU on January 27, 2017… Twitter handle is @EsaiasFurdge.

* - denotes SEC record

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FITZGERALD'S MSU SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS (4) Yards Per Rush: 7.1 (2016) Rushing Yards by a Quarterback: 1,375 (2016) 100-Yard Rushing Games: 8 (2016) 100-Yard Rushing Games by a Quarterback: 8 (2016)*

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* - denotes SEC record FITZGERALD'S MSU SINGLE-GAME RECORDS (5) Rushing Yards – 258 at Ole Miss (2016) Rushing Yards by a Quarterback: 258 at Ole Miss (2016) Yards Per Rush: 18.4 at Ole Miss (2016)^ Touchdowns Responsible: 7 vs. Samford (2016)* Passing Touchdowns: 5 vs. Samford (2016) * - denotes SEC record ^ - denotes second in SEC history

AVG. 5.5 7.1 6.1 6.5

TD 3 21 15 39

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FITZGERALD'S MSU CAREER RECORDS (2) Yards Per Rush: 6.5 100-Yard Rushing Games by a Quarterback: 14*

YDS 235 2423 1782 4440

FITZGERALD’S CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE STATS YEAR G/GS RUSH PASS TOTAL 2015 8/0 127 235 362 2016 13/13 1375 2423 3798 2017 12/12 984 1782 2766 TOTALS 33/25 2486 4440 6926

Born Nicholas Dylan Fitzgerald on Jan. 14, 1996 in Germany … Parents are Derrick and Annetta Fitzgerald ... Father served in the Air Force … Also lived in Illinois and Florida before moving to Georgia when he was in second grade … Has two siblings, Justin and Kristjan … Uncle Charles Pledger played cornerback at the University of Georgia from 1990-93 ... Grew up attending Georgia football games … Lists David Greene as favorite athlete and Marshmello as favorite musical artist … Is a huge Pittsburgh Penguins hockey fan … Three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll who earned his degree in finance in December 2017 … Currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration … Twitter handle is @NickFitz07. FITZGERALD'S CAREER HIGHS Pass Attempts: 39, at UMass (9-24-16) Pass Completions: 26, at UMass (9-24-16) Pass Yards: 417, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Pass Touchdowns: 5, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Long Pass: 74, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Completion Percentage: 69.7, vs. Arkansas (11-18-16) Rush Attempts: 22, at Arkansas (11-18-17) Rush Yards: 258, at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Rush Touchdowns: 4, vs. Arkansas (11-18-16) Long Rush: 74, (twice) last vs. Texas A&M (11-5-16) Total Offense Yards: 536, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Touchdowns Responsible: 7, vs. Samford (10-29-16)

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Sure-handed, local prospect out of Starkville High School that will line up at wide receiver during his first fall camp … A consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN … The fifth-best receiver in the state according to

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247Sports … Rated among the Top 25 overall prospects in the state by Rivals … Totaled 58 catches, 711 yards and 12 touchdowns over his career … Finished senior season with 35 receptions for 471 yards and nine scores … Earned 6A First Team All-State laurels from the Mississippi Association of Coaches… Led Starkville to the 2017 MHSAA 6A Championship game … Competed in the 2017 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and helped Mississippi to a 42-7 victory, the largest margin of victory in the 29-year history of the game … Caught 21 passes for 217 yards and three scores over junior campaign … Amassed 23 yards on two receptions as a sophomore … Coached by Chris Jones at Starkville ... Originally committed to MSU on March 24, 2017 … Twitter handle is @C12_Gardner.

GAY'S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, (twice), last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Tackles For Loss: 1.0, (twice), last at Texas A&M (10-28-17) Sacks: 1.0, at Texas A&M (10-28-17) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. UMass (11-3-17) Pass Break-Ups: 1, (twice), last vs. UMass (11-3-17) GAY’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2017 13/0 23 8 15 2.0-7 TOTALS 13/0 23 8 15 2.0-7

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6-2 • 235 • So. • 1L Starkville, Miss. (Starkville)

5-11 • 215 • Jr. • 2L Birmingham, Ala. (Pinson Valley)

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Strong, physically imposing linebacker who is slated to be a major contributor in 2018 … Local product that reunited with his former defensive teammate Kobe Jones of Starkville High School … Solid spring and in the rotation at Will linebacker.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Appeared in all 13 contests as a true freshman, seeing playing time on special teams and as a back-up linebacker … Recorded 23 total tackles with a sack and two tackles for loss … Also added a fumble recovery and two pass break-ups over debut season … Made collegiate debut in MSU’s season opener against Charleston Southern (9/2), recording two tackles … Tallied four stops at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) … Recorded first pass break-up of career against Kentucky (9/21) … Lone tackle at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) was his first-career sack for a loss of four yards … Collected three tackles, a pass break-up and forced his first-career fumble against UMass (11/4) … Strong performance in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30), matching his season-high with four tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL One of the elite linebacker recruits in America and the top overall defensive player in the state of Mississippi ... Local product out of Starkville High School who helped lead the Yellowjackets to the 2015 Class 6A state title ... Consensus four-star prospect ... In the state of Mississippi, ranked the No. 2 overall player by 247Sports.com and Scout.com and No. 5 by ESPN.com ... Considered the No. 3 ranked outside linebacker in the nation by 247Sports.com and Scout.com ... Tabbed the No. 33 overall player in the country by 247Sports.com and No. 51 by Scout.com ... Member of the ESPN 300 ... 2016 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen and one of 15 semifinalists for the high school Butkus Award ... Invited and played in the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, recording one tackle for the East squad ... Collected 83 tackles, including nine tackles for loss as a senior ... As a junior in 2015, earned second-team all-state honors after tallying 84 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, nine pass breakups, six sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles ... Also played quarterback at times, including rushing for 325 yards and five scores in a win over Warren Central in October ... Became the first Starkville High player to rush for over 300 yards in a game since 1994 ... Scored nine touchdowns in the final two weeks of the season ... Finished with seven tackles and two pass breakups in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game in December.

PERSONAL Born Willie Gay Jr. on Feb. 15, 1998 … Twitter handle is @WillieYRN.

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21 2016 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2015 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Junior running back who will be in the mix this fall … Appeared in 16 games with one career start … Two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in all 13 contests, making his first career start at Arkansas (11/18) … Ranked third among MSU’s running backs with a career-high 239 yards on 45 rush attempts, while scoring his first career touchdown … Showed versatility with three receptions for a total of 25 yards … Rushed for 41 yards on six carries in MSU’s season opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2), while reeling in the first catch of his career for a 4-yard pick up … Turned in a breakout performance at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) with a career-high 52 yards rushing, including a careerlong carry of 32 yards … Carried the ball four times for 43 yards at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) and scored his first-career touchdown in the third quarter … Tied his career high with six touches for 13 yards in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Showed promise in limited playing time in 2016 … Rushed for 57 yards on nine carries … Saw action against Kentucky (10/22), Samford (10/29) and Alabama (11/12) … Carried the ball a career-high five times for 24 yards in his first action as a Bulldog at Kentucky (10/22) … Against Samford (10/29), toted the ball four times for a career-best 33 yards, including a career-long 14-yard dash.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Pegged a four-star back by 247Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com and a threestar prospect by Scout.com … Ranked the No. 3 running back in Alabama by Scout.com and the No. 12 prospect in the state of Alabama by 247Sports … Rivals.com has him as the No. 13 back in the country, the No. 7 prospect in Alabama and the No. 139 player in the country … Ability to break numerous tackles and extend drives wears down defenses … Was coached by Matt Glover at Pinson Valley … Received a scout grade of 90 from 247Sports and 80 from ESPN.com … Clocked a 40-yard dash time of 4.66 … Named to AL.com's A-List of the state's top football prospects in the class of 2015 … Amassed 165 yards rushing on 38 attempts and scored three touchdowns in a come-

PLAYER PROFILES from-behind win in Oct. 2014 … As a junior rushed for 2,205 yards and 27 touchdowns with a chunk of those yards having come during one incredible 447-yard, six touchdown performance against Mortimer Jordan in September 2013 … Was the Class 5A running back of the year, as selected by the Alabama Sportswriters Association.

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Born Nickolas Gibson on Feb. 15, 1996 … Parents are Nikki and Geno Gibson … Majoring in kinesiology. GIBSON'S CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 6 (twice), last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Rush yards: 52, at Georgia (9-23-17) Rush TDs: 1, at Texas A&M (10-28-17) Long rush: 39, at Georgia (9-23-17) Receptions: 1, (three times), last vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Receiving Yards: 12, at Texas A&M (10-28-17) Receiving TDs: n/a Longest reception: 12, at Texas A&M (10-28-17) GIBSON’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 3/0 9 57 2017 13/1 45 239 TOTALS 16/1 54 296

AVG. 6.3 5.3 5.5

GIBSON'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 3/0 0 0 2017 13/1 3 25 TOTALS 16/1 3 25

AVG. 0.0 8.3 8.3

TD 0 1 1

TD 0 0 0

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6-4 • 240 • Jr. • 2L Wesson, Miss. (Wesson Attendance Center)

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LP/OPPONENT 14 / SAMFORD 39/GEORGIA 39/ GEORGIA

LP/OPPONENT --12 / TEXAS A&M 12 / TEXAS A&M

Hard-nosed tight end who will once again be a leader on the offense … Enters his third straight year as a starter and is a punishing blocker, especially on numerous Nick Fitzgerald and Aeris Williams touchdown runs … Caught 20 passes for 295 yards and a score … Played in 25 games with 21 starts.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Started all 13 games at tight end and was a key blocker during the Bulldogs’ high-powered rushing attack … Had the receiving game of his career against Charleston Southern (9/2) in the season-opener, making two catches, including one that went for 62 yards … The 62-yarder was MSU’s longest reception of the year and set up a touchdown … Added one catch for 22 yards in big win against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Tied a career high with three receptions for 51 yards in road win at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28), including a 41-yarder that set up a score … Two key catches for 24 yards, including a 23-yarder that set up a rushing TD against top-ranked Alabama (11/11).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 12 games with eight starts during the season … Grabbed 11 passes for 121 yards and a score … Broke out in Gillette Stadium against UMass (9/24), catching three passes for 38 yards and a touchdown … Had three catches for 42 yards against Samford (10/29) … Grabbed two passes for 18 yards at No. 1 Alabama (11/12) … Recorded a 13-yard catch against Miami (Ohio) in the St. Petersburg Bowl.

SCOTT GOODMAN KICKER 5-10 • 200 • Fr. • HS Brandon, Miss. (Brandon)

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Preferred walk-on kicker who enrolls with one of the strongest legs in the country … Can kick field goals but also have a specialty on kickoffs … Enrolled at MSU in June 2018 and will participate in preseason camp … Turned down several scholarship offers to attend MSU … Has the leg to be successful from 60 yards … As a senior, earned all-state honors at Brandon High School after converting 39-of-41 extra point attempts and 11-of-20 field goals … On Nov. 3, 2017, drilled a career-long 56-yard field goal as time expired in the first half in a game against Pearl … The 56-yarder was three yards shy of the Mississippi high school record … 50 of his 66 kickoff attempts in 2017 reached the endzone … Also tallied a 41.6 yard punting average as a senior … Participated in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game … Two-sport standout who played soccer as well.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star tight end according to ESPN, Scout, Rivals and 247Sports … Named to the 2014 247Sports All-State All-Prospect First-Team Offense … The fourth-ranked player at his position in the country according to Scout.com … As a senior, caught 25 passes for 409 yards and eight touchdowns for head coach Ronald Greer … Also averaged 29.6 yards on 11 kickoff returns and rushed for 51 yards on 16 carries … Added 22 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery as a defender … Named to the American Family Insurance All-USA Mississippi Football Team after his senior season … A four-year standout on the basketball team, averaging more than eight points and seven rebounds per game over his last two seasons.

PERSONAL Born Farrod Keeshun Green on June 10, 1997, in Brookhaven, Miss. … Parents are Falana and Calvin Green … Has three siblings – Sabria, Cory and Ceegee … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @GreenFarrod. GREEN'S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 3 (three times), last at Texas A&M (10-28-17) Receiving Yards – 68, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Receiving Touchdowns – 1, at UMass (9-24-16) Longest Reception – 62, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17)

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GREEN’S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 12/8 11 121 2017 13/13 9 174 TOTALS 25/21 20 295

AVG. 11.0 19.3 14.8

TD 1 0 1

LP/OPPONENT 18 / ALABAMA 62 / CSU 62 / CSU

GERRI GREEN DEFENSIVE END 6-4 • 255 • Sr. • 3L Greenville, Miss. (Greenville Weston)

2018 TEAM CAPTAIN 2018 SEC FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 2017 SEC FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 2015 ALL-SEC FRESHMAN TEAM CAREER Extremely athletic and physical edge rusher whose leadership has played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs’ success the last three years … Selected by his teammates as the 2018 defensive captain following the spring game … Illustrated his versatility in the 3-4 in 2017 but will move back to defensive end in the 4-3 in 2018 … Has all the tools to play at the next level and likely a 2019 NFL Draft selection … Played in 39 games and has 14 starts to his credit … Forced six turnovers in his career – three forced fumbles and three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown … Tallied 130 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss and eight sacks … Arrived in Starkville as one of the state of Mississippi’s top recruits in the Class of 2014 and enters his fifth year with the program … Served on MSU’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) for the 2015-16 athletic year and was elected to the first SEC Football Student-Athlete Leadership Council in back-to-back years of 2017 and 2018 … MSU’s leader in community service and a candidate for the 2018 Wuerffel Trophy.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Delivered a breakout junior season, starting all 13 games at outside linebacker … Ranked third on the team in tackles for loss (11), third in sacks (5) and was tops on the squad in forced fumbles (3) … Tallied one interception and returned it 84 yards for a touchdown in win vs. Kentucky (10/21) … Finished the year with 38 total tackles … Tied for fourth in the SEC in forced fumbles and was 14th in the league in tackles for loss … Recorded at least one tackle for loss in eight of the 13 games he played … Huge game at Louisiana Tech (9/9), collecting seven tackles, the first two sacks of his career and forcing two fumbles, one which led to a Jeffery Simmons touchdown … Recovered a fumble at Auburn and added a tackle for loss (9/30) … Back-to-back games with 1.5 tackles for loss against UMass (11/4) and Alabama (11/11) … Stepped up in TaxSlayer Bowl victory, sacking Lamar Jackson 1.5 times and finishing with three tackles.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in all 13 games with no starts … Collected 43 tackles on the year … Recovered his first career fumble at LSU, when Leonard Fournette was stripped in the fourth quarter (9/17) … Added 0.5 tackles for loss and five tackles in game at LSU … Made a season-high eight tackles at Kentucky (10/22) … Notched six tackles at home against Arkansas (11/19).

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2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Named to the All-SEC Freshman Team in his first season on the field … Saw action in all 13 games with one start, his first coming in the Belk Bowl … Ranked fifth among all SEC freshmen in tackles with 49 … Led all SEC freshmen linebackers in interceptions with two … Added 2.5 tackles for loss on the year … Made his MSU debut in the season-opening victory at Southern Miss (9/5), tallying three solo tackles … Recorded a game-high seven tackles in the Northwestern State (9/19) win, including 1.5 tackles for loss … Tallied four tackles at No. 14 Texas A&M (10/3) … Registered his first career double-digit tackle game in the Troy (10/10) victory, finishing with a game-high 11 stops … Hauled in his first career interception at Missouri (11/5), notching three tackles and a tackle for loss … Intercepted NC State’s Jacoby Brissett on the first play of scrimmage at the Belk Bowl (12/30) that led to MSU’s first score … Pick came on the first play of his first career start.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Practiced but did not play in any games during his true freshman campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star recruit by 247Sports and Scout.com ... Ranked as the 12th-best prospect in the state by ESPN.com ... Played for head coach Shannon Williams’ Hornets … Invited to participate in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic and Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl ... A member of The Mississippi Press’ Fantastic 15 list of the state’s top collegiate football prospects at the beginning of the 2013 season ... A 2013 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection, just the second in school history joining Quentin Groves (2002) ... A member of the MaxPreps 2013 Mississippi Preseason All-State Football Team and the Mississippi Gridiron 2013 All-Gridiron First Team ... Named to the 2013 247Sports All-State All-Prospect First-Team Defense ... As a senior, tallied 98 tackles with 11.5 for lost yardage and 5.0 sacks ... Broke up seven passes, forced a trio of fumbles and recovered one during 2013 campaign ... On offense, made six catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns ... Selected as the MaxPreps Defensive Player of the Game following performances versus Clarksdale and Gentry ... During junior year, booked 89 tackles, four pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles ... On offense, carried just eight times for 37 yards, but caught 10 passes for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns as a tight end … Coached by Shannon Williams.

PERSONAL Born Gerri Germaine Green on Sept. 14, 1995, in Jackson, Miss. … Nickname is “G4” … Parents are Gerri Sr. and Valerie Green … Has one sibling, Geoshua … Father played football at Arkansas-Pine Bluff … Looks up to former Bulldog linebacker and Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawk K.J. Wright … Majoring in agribusiness … Twitter handle is @GerriG_14. GREEN'S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 11, vs Troy (10-10-15) Tackles for Loss: 2, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Sacks: 2, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Interceptions: 1, three times, last vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Pass Breakups: 1 several times Fumble Recoveries: 1, twice, last at Auburn (9-30-17) Forced Fumbles: 2, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) GREEN’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 13/1 49 20 29 2.5-9 2016 13/0 43 18 25 0.5-2 2017 13/13 38 13 25 11.0-35 TOTALS 39/14 130 51 79 14.0-46

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0 5.0-22 5.0-22

FF/FR 0/0 0/1 3/1 3/2

PBU INT-YD 1 2-0 1 0-0 3 1-84 5 3-84

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LANDON GUIDRY SAFETY 6-0 • 195 • RFr. • RS Spring Hill, Tenn. (Independence)

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HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Livonia under Guy Mistretta … Led the Wildcats to the program’s first state championship, catching a 4-yard touchdown pass in Livonia’s 4314 victory over Amite to capture the 2014 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Class 3A Championship … Made 36 catches over his senior season for 854 yards and 13 scores … Averaged 23.7 yards per catch … Named First Team LFCA Class 3A All-State … Earned First Team LSWA Class 3A All-State honors … Selected First Team NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune All-Baton Rouge Area Team … Most Valuable Player of the 13th Annual Red Stick Bowl after reeling in four touchdowns and 130 yards receiving … As a junior at Pointe Coupee Central caught 37 passes for 1,064 yards and 17 touchdowns … Also lettered in basketball and track for three years.

PERSONAL Majoring in psychology … Twitter handle is @killsgettem.

CAREER Athletic safety who will make his debut this season after suffering a knee injury leading up to his true freshman season … Went through spring practice nicely recovered and is looking to contribute with added depth to the secondary.

GRANT HARRIS

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Suffered a season-ending ACL injury in his left knee on the first drive in the final scrimmage of the fall in August … Underwent surgery the following week and then rehabbed to earn a redshirt.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3 • 290 • Sr. • 1L Bolton, Miss. (Clinton)

HIGH SCHOOL A physical presence in the secondary out of Independence High School in Tennessee ... In the state of Tennessee, ranked the No. 28 overall player by 247Sports.com ... A consensus three-star cornerback/safety prospect ... Participated in the 2016 Tennessee East-West All-Star Game ... 2016 5-5A All Region Team ... Served as a triple-threat for Independence High School where he tallied 13 touchdowns and 1,612 all-purpose yards during his senior season ... On the defensive side of the ball in 2016, amassed 38 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, four pass deflections, one interception returned for a touchdown, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt ... Helped the Eagles to a Class 5A state championship during his junior season as part of a 29-game win streak that was snapped in the 2016 Class 5A title game ... Saw more defensive snaps as a junior, when he recorded 80 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble ... Committed to MSU on June 6, 2016 ... Coached by Scott Blade.

PERSONAL Born Landon Guidry on June 30, 1998 … Twitter handle is @landon_rg7.

STEPHEN GUIDRY WIDE RECEIVER 6-4 • 190 • Jr. • JC New Roads, La. (Hinds CC)

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The No. 1 junior college wide receiver in America … Enrolled in January but was limited in the spring due to a shoulder injury … Consensus four-star prospect … Ranked the fourth-best prospect among all 2018 JUCO recruits by 247Sports … Spent two seasons at Hinds Community College under coach Larry Williams … Led the Eagles to the 2017 MACJC semifinals … One of the Eagles’ top targets with 22 receptions for 326 yards and four touchdowns … His efforts earned 2017 MACJC Second Team All-State laurels … Over his debut season, reeled in 30 catches for 547 yards and five touchdowns.

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CAREER Veteran defensive lineman who adds quality depth at tackle … Played in 24 career games with no starts … Made 20 career tackles.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Appeared in all 13 games as a backup defensive lineman … Totaled 14 tackles, including his first career sack … Notched a tackle in 10 of 12 contests played in during the season with four multi-tackle performances … Two of his multitackle outings came on the road in conference play at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) and at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Lone tackle versus Ole Miss (11/23) was the first sack of his career for a total loss of 10 yards.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in six games on the year, including the final four conference games (No. 4 Texas A&M, at No. 1 Alabama, Arkansas and at Ole Miss) … Recorded two solo tackles in the season-opener against South Alabama (9/3).

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in five games during the 2015 campaign, making his first-career appearance in a 62-13 victory against Northwestern State … Recorded a careerhigh two tackles against Troy (10/10) … Notched a tackle in two of five games played during the season.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-year player for head coach Judd Boswell’s Arrows ... A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports ... The 19th-best player in the state and the 56th-best defensive end according to ESPN.com ... Tabbed by Rivals.com as the 16th-best prospect in Mississippi ... Selected to The Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen, becoming just the fourth Clinton player to make the list, joining Dontae Walker (1998), Clarence McDougal (2000) and CoCo Hodge (2000) ... Named to the Clarion-Ledger All-Metro First Team ... A member of the MaxPreps 2013 Mississippi Preseason All-State Football Team

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... Selected to the 2013 All-Gridiron First Team by the Mississippi Gridiron ... Earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic and the 10th Annual Max Emfinger All-American Bowl ... Named to the 2013 247Sports All-State All-Prospect Second-Team Defense ... Booked 92 tackles during senior year, including 10.0 stops for lost yardage and six sacks ... Added a pair of pass breakups and two forced fumbles ... Selected as the Sept. 13 MaxPreps Defensive Player of the Game after booking 11 tackles against Meridian ... As a junior, tallied 71 hits, 13.0 TFL and 6.0 sacks while forcing one fumble and recovering another ... A second-team All-State selection by the Mississippi Association of Coaches following junior campaign … Tallied 40 tackles, 8.0 hits for lost yardage and 3.0 sacks during sophomore season ... Did not start playing football until high school after being home schooled prior to eighth grade.

PERSONAL Born Grant Everett Harris on Oct. 7, 1995 … Father, Reggie, was a two-year starter at linebacker for Hinds Community College before transferring to Delta State ... Reggie was inducted into the Hinds Community College Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 ... Uncle played football at Southern Miss ... Mother is Angela … Majoring in business administration … Twitter handle is @GrantH_9 HARRIS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2, (six times) last vs. UMass (11-3-17) Tackles For Loss: 1, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Sacks: 1, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Forced Fumbles: n/a Fumble Recoveries: n/a Pass Breakups: n/a HARRIS' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 5/0 3 0 3 0.0-0 2016 6/0 3 0 3 0.0-0 2017 13/0 14 5 9 1.0-10 TOTALS 24/0 20 8 12 1.0-10

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0 1.0-10 1.0-10

FF/FR 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

PBU INT-YD 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

KYLIN HILL RUNNING BACK 5-11 • 215 • So. • 1L Columbus, Miss. (Columbus)

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Bruising, elusive running back poised for a breakout sophomore season … One of the top running backs in the SEC in yards after contact … Teams with Aeris Williams to form one of the top backfields in the league … Tremendous spring, capping it with 99 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Maroon and White Game … Reduced his body fat, gotten stronger and is much quicker this offseason … Arrived at MSU as one of the top high school running backs in America out of nearby Columbus … Enrolled in classes in June 2017 and had a solid freshman campaign … The highest running back signee for the Bulldogs since Jerious Norwood in 2002.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in all 13 games and was one of two true freshmen to see action on the offensive side of the ball (Keytaon Thompson) … Proved to be an excellent contributor on special teams coverage as well … Averaged 30.2 yards rushing per game … Rushed for 393 yards on 78 carries with two touchdowns … Ranked eighth in the SEC among freshmen in rushing … Made his collegiate debut against Charleston Southern (9/2), racking up 62 yards on nine carries … Rushed for 35 yards on four straight plays to open the fourth drive of the game

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in opener … Playing most of the second half at Louisiana Tech (9/9), carried for 62 yards and his first touchdown on a 1-yard score … Made his first catch at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) and added 21 yards on the ground … Turned in his best receiving game at Arkansas (11/18) with two catches for 26 yards … Recorded a huge tackle on special teams against the Razorbacks, collecting a 10-yard tackle for loss to prevent Arkansas from picking up a first down on a fake punt attempt … Closed the regular season vs. Ole Miss (11/23) with his best performance of the year, rushing for 82 yards on 13 carries (6.3 ypc), including a career-long 30-yard TD run in which he bounced off defenders … Tallied 29 yards on eight carries in the TaxSlayer Bowl.

HIGH SCHOOL Blue-chip running back among the best in America ... Ranked No. 6 running back in the nation by 247Sports.com and No. 11 by Scout.com ... Consensus four-star recruit who guided Columbus High School to back-to-back Class 6A playoff appearances ... Tabbed the No. 106 overall player by Scout.com and No. 124 overall by 247Sports.com ... Widely considered the No. 2 overall ranked player in the state ... As a senior, averaged nearly 10 yards per carry and scored 27 touchdowns on the ground with 1,750 yards ... Also used as a slot receiver, racking up 278 receiving yards ... Member of the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen and a first-team all-state recipient ... Captured Columbus-Dispatch’s Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and a senior ... Tallied eight 100-yard rushing games in his final season, including five games of 200-plus and scored in 11 of 12 contests ... Named Mississippi MVP in the 2016 Mississippi-Alabama AllStar Game in December after rushing for 91 yards and one score on 18 carries ... As a junior, rushed for 1,801 yards during an eight-win season, the second-best mark in school history ... Averaged 8.7 yards per carry as a junior in 2015 ... In a 2015 playoff game against Clinton as a junior, dazzled fans with 382 yards rushing and five touchdowns ... Topped over 200 yards rushing four times as a junior ... Coached by Randal Montgomery ... Originally committed to MSU in May 2016.

PERSONAL Born Kylin Jatavian Hill on August 18, 1998 … Parents are Karenda Hill and Javarus Minor … Has two brothers, Trey Burton and Darion Carder … Twitter handle is @H_Kylin. HILL’S CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 13, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Rush yards: 82, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Rush TDs: 1 (twice), last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Long rush: 30, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Receptions: 2, at Arkansas (11-18-17) Receiving yards: 26, at Arkansas (11-18-17) Long reception: 17, at Arkansas (11-18-17) HILL'S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. 2017 13/0 78 TOTALS 13/0 78

YDS 410 410

AVG. 5.0 5.0

HILL'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2017 13/0 4 38 TOTALS 13/0 4 38

AVG. 9.5 9.5

TD 2 2

TD 0 0

LP/OPPONENT 30 / OLE MISS 30 / OLE MISS

LP/OPPONENT 17 / ARKANSAS 17 / ARKANSAS

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BRAXTON HOYETT

HOYETT’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Tackles for loss: 1 (several times), last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Sacks: 0.5, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Fumble Recoveries: 1, vs. Texas A&M (11-5-16)

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HOYETT'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 7/0 4 0 4 0.5-2 2016 13/0 15 6 9 2.0-4 2017 12/11 21 5 16 2.5-3 TOTALS 31/11 40 11 29 5.0-9

6-3 • 310 • Sr. • 2L Pelham, Ala. (Pelham)

A leader at defensive tackle who had a solid junior campaign … One of the many fifth-year seniors on the squad who will play a pivotal role … Played in 31 career games with 11 starts … Accumulated 40 tackles.

Saw action in all 13 games with no starts … Made 15 total tackles including six solo and two tackles for loss … Recorded a tackle for loss vs. Samford (10/29) and vs. Miami (Ohio) in the St. Petersburg Bowl (12/26) … Notched a career-high three tackles twice: at Kentucky (10/22) and vs. Miami (Ohio) … Recovered first fumble of career in win vs. No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5).

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Appeared in seven games on the season … Tallied four tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss … Recorded a tackle in two games with each of those having been two-tackle performances – vs. Northwestern State (9/19) and Troy (10/10) … Made his collegiate debut vs. LSU (9/12) and made his first career tackle against Northwestern State (9/19) … Posted a shared tackle for loss with Nelson Adams vs. Troy (10/10) for a 3-yard loss just before halftime.

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Rising defensive tackle prospect for MSU, who redshirted last fall.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Scout.com and ESPN.com … Widely considered the top defensive tackle prospect in the state … Rated the No. 21 overall prospect in the state by Scout.com and No. 25 by 247Sports and ESPN.com … Participated in the 2016 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … Played on both sides of the ball and finished with 26 tackles as a senior … Originally committed to MSU on April 6, 2016 … Coached by Lewis Sims.

PERSONAL Born James Jackson on Nov. 5, 1998 … Twitter handle is @JamesJackson_68.

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2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

WIDE RECEIVER

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports ... The 30th-best prospect in Alabama, and the 84th-best defensive tackle in the country, according to ESPN.com ... Played for head coach Brett Burnett and helped the Panthers to a 6-5 overall record as a senior ... An AlabamaVarsity.com Super All-State Second Team selection and a Friday Night Fuel Team Alabama Defense pick ... Earned a spot in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic ... Made 73 tackles with 9.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks while adding one fumble recovery during senior year ... As a junior, booked 101 tackles with 15.0 TFL and 10.0 sacks ... Broke up three passes as a junior ... Ran track for Pelham and was the Shelby County champion in the shot put with a throw of 42-feet, 9.5 inches.

PERSONAL Born Braxton Keyonte Hoyett on Feb. 5, 1996, in Alexander City, Ala. … Parents are Lasonjia and the late Nicholas Hoyett ... Has one sibling, Braylon … Plays in honor of his father who passed away at the age of 38 from cirrhosis of the liver in the summer of 2017 … Majoring in communication.

PBU INT-YD 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1-2 0 1-2

6-3 • 330 • RFr. • RS Pascagoula, Miss. (Pascagoula)

2017 JUNIOR SEASON

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON

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JAMES JACKSON

CAREER

Played in 12 games with 11 starts at defensive tackle … Suffered a left shoulder injury during preseason camp and was sidelined for the season-opener vs. Charleston Southern … Worked his way back, returning the following week at Louisiana Tech (9/9) and then started the final 11 weeks of the year … Gathered 21 tackles, 2.5 for loss and 0.5 sacks on the year … Made his first career start vs. No. 11 LSU (9/9) and notched two tackles, including one TFL … Outstanding game in start vs. Kentucky (10/21), collecting his first sack and then snagging his first career interception on an athletic play that set up an MSU touchdown … Returned the pick two yards to the UK 38 … Tallied a career-high four tackles in the Egg Bowl (11/23).

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.5-1 0.5-1

6-2 • 215 • Sr. • 3L Petal, Miss. (Petal)

86 2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2016 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Veteran receiver who was the squad’s leading receiver a year ago … Enters his fifth year with the program … Seeking his first career touchdown … Two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll … Played in 38 games with nine starts.

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DEVONTA JASON

Led the team with 27 receptions for 276 yards, averaging 21.1 yards per game … Played in all 13 games with eight starts – LSU, Georgia, Auburn, Texas A&M, UMass, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Louisville … Recorded multiple receptions in nine of the last 10 games, finishing the year strong … Caught two passes for 15 yards at Georgia (9/23) … Also had two catches against Auburn and BYU … Hauled in three catches for 24 yards, including a long of 17 in win vs. Kentucky (10/21) … Solid back-to-back weeks vs. Texas A&M and UMass, setting a career high with four catches in both … Career-high in receiving yards came in the Egg Bowl (11/23) with 45 yards spearheaded by a 32-yard reception … Tallied three receptions for 38 yards in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30).

WIDE RECEIVER 6-3 • 220 • Fr. • HS New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker)

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in all 13 games during the 2016 campaign, with his first career start coming at UMass (9/24) … Caught a 7-yard pass at Kentucky, representing the first of his career (10/22) … Named to the 2016 SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 12 games but did not record any statistics.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star recruit according to ESPN.com and checked in No. 129 on the ESPN300 list ... The fourth-best in-state prospect according to ESPN.com ... Selected to participate in the 2014 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game … Played for head coach Marcus Boyles ... A three-star prospect according to Scout.com and 247Sports ... Slated at No. 4 on The Mississippi Press’ Fantastic 15 list of the state’s top collegiate football prospects at the beginning of the season ... A member of the MaxPreps 2013 Mississippi Preseason All-State Football Team ... Selected to the 2013 All-Gridiron First Team by the Mississippi Gridiron ... Named to the 2013 247Sports All-State All-Prospect Second-Team Offense ... Rated as the No. 27 wide receiver in the nation by the 247Sports Composite ... Finished the year as the No. 11 recruit in Mississippi according to Scout.com ... Helped Petal to a 10-3 record and a trip to the second round of the Mississippi High School Athletic Association Class 6A state playoffs ... Did not play entire senior season due to injury suffered during 42-7 win against Jim Hill ... Prior to injury, caught 22 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns ... As a junior, hauled in 39 passes for 842 yards and 11 TDs ... Tallied 1,018 all-purpose yards as a junior after adding 176 yards on kickoff returns ... Contributed on defense with 17 tackles during junior campaign ... Transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver following freshman year ... Also played basketball as a freshman at Petal and played baseball as a freshman and sophomore.

HIGH SCHOOL Elite four-star wide receiver out of New Orleans ranked among the top five in the nation at his position by Rivals … Enrolled at MSU in January 2018 and made his presence known immediately during spring ball … Considered the No. 2 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana according to Rivals … No. 5 overall recruit from Louisiana and the 27th-best receiver of the 2018 class according to ESPN … No. 30 ranked wide receiver in the nation according to 247Sports … Prepped at Landry-Walker High School under coach Emanuel Powell … Led Landry-Walker to an 8-4 record his senior season … One of LandryWalkers top targets during its 2016 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Class 5A State Championship run also led by current MSU quarterback Keytaon Thompson … Landry-Walker posted a 13-2 record and defeated West Monroe 50-21 to win the state title ... Caught a 6-yard touchdown pass in the state championship game … Closed junior campaign with 51 catches for 1,018 yards and 17 touchdowns … Nickname is “Whop” … Twitter handle is @TheRealWhop3.

ELGTON JENKINS OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4 • 310 • Sr. • 3L Clarksdale, Miss. (Clarksdale)

PERSONAL Born Jesse Tyler Jackson on Dec. 15, 1995, in Hattiesburg, Miss. … Parents are Otis and Angela … Mother, Angela, played basketball at Southern Miss (19972000) and spent time with the WNBA’s Cleveland Rockers and Portland Fire … Has two siblings – Jayden and Jaycee … Majoring in manufacturing and maintenance. JACKSON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 4 (twice), last vs. UMass (11-3-17) Receiving Yards – 45, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Receiving Touchdowns – n/a Longest Reception – 32, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) JACKSON'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 12/0 0 0 2016 13/1 1 7 2017 13/8 27 276 TOTALS 38/9 28 283

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2017 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2015 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER One of the top centers in the SEC who is also versatile enough to play every position on the line … Transitioned into the starting center role in 2017 preseason camp and shined as a junior … Played in 36 career games with 21 starts – 13 at center, five at left tackle, two at left guard and one at right tackle … Two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

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2017 JUNIOR SEASON Started all 13 games at center … Made his first career start at center in the season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Paved the way for a dominant rushing offense that ranked second in the SEC, racking up 251.7 yards per game, which was also 11th nationally … Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC and the fewest by an MSU team since 1988 (13).

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in 12 games with five starts … Did not play against Samford (10/29) … According to Pro Football Focus College, ranked second in the SEC in pass

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Earned all-state honors as a junior after recording 145 tackles with 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two interceptions … Led Class 6A as a sophomore with 155 tackles … Added five tackles for loss, six sacks and three interceptions over sophomore season … Coached by Trent Hammond at Tupelo… Originally committed to MSU on May 1, 2017… Twitter handle is @JettJohnson12.

JUSTIN JOHNSON

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 11 games with three starts … Started at left tackle against Troy (10/10) and Ole Miss (11/28) … Started at right tackle at Arkansas (11/21) … Saw action in 420 snaps during the regular season … Played in 54 snaps during his first career start vs. Troy … Played a season-high 87 snaps during start at Arkansas … Did not play against LSU and Missouri.

TIGHT END 6-3 • 245 • Sr. • 3L Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover)

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus … Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit according to 247Sports ... Rated as the 15th best prospect in Mississippi by 247Sports ... Was a high school teammate of fellow MSU teammate signee J.T. Gray as a senior ... Two are the first SEC prospects from Clarksdale since Charles Mitchell went to the NFL after four years at Mississippi State … Earned Second-Team 5A Mississippi Association of Coaches All-State honors as a senior ... Selected to play for the North Team as an offensive lineman in the Bernard Blackwell All-Star Football Game following final year ... Earned a place on the Mississippi High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Region 1-5A First All-Region Team ... Played for head coach Henry Johnson and helped the Cougars to a 7-5 record in 2013 ... Team advanced to the second round of the MHSAA 5A state playoffs after a 38-21 victory against Ridgeland in the postseason opener ... Played on both sides of the line during final campaign … Collected 19 tackles with 2.0 sacks in 2014.

PERSONAL Born Elgton Torrance Jenkins Jr. on Dec. 26, 1995 … Nickname is “Big E” … Parents are Delandra and Elgton Jenkins Sr. … Has two siblings – Indigol and Jerry … All-time favorite MSU player is Mario Haggan … Majoring in industrial technology.

JETT JOHNSON LINEBACKER 6-2 • 235 • Fr. • HS Tupelo, Miss. (Tupelo)

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A three-star inside linebacker by 247Sports and ESPN … Guided Tupelo to an 11-1 record and 11 straight wins in 2017 to earn a spot in the MHSAA state playoff… The 21st-best player, regardless of position, in the state according to 247Sports … Considered the top-ranked inside linebacker in Mississippi and is ranked 35th nationally at the position by 247Sports … First Tupelo standout to sign with the Bulldogs since P.J. Jones in 2011 … 2017 Mr. Football for Class 6A, the first defensive player to ever win the award … 2017 MAC All-State Co-Player of the Year … Named to Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Totaled 421 tackles to average 11.7 per game over his career … Forced six fumbles, secured eight interceptions and totaled 8.5 sacks over his career … As a senior, grabbed 147 tackles, including 90 solo stops, with 15.0 tackles for loss and a sack … Tallied three interceptions, returning two for touchdowns, with a forced fumble as a senior … Competed in the 2017 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, holding Alabama to just one score to help Mississippi to a dominating 42-7 victory …

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2016 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Extremely athletic playmaker who will once again play a pivotal role at tight end … Played in 37 career games with two starts … Made 18 catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns … Arrived in Starkville after a stellar prep career at Alabama high school powerhouse Hoover.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Appeared in all 13 games as a reserve tight end … Finish the season with eight receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown … First catch of the season came at Louisiana Tech (9/9) for five yards … Caught a career-high three passes for nine yards at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) with a 5-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter … Made a four-yard catch in College Station vs. No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … Gained a season-high 12 yards with a lone catch vs. UMass (11/3) … Reeled in a seven-yard catch vs. No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Also had a sevenyard catch vs. Ole Miss (11/23).

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in all 13 games with two starts … Earned the first two starts of his career in victories against South Carolina and Ole Miss … Snagged a total of five passes for 34 yards … Caught two passes for 22 yards in the season-opener against South Alabama (9/3) … Had one catch for five yards at No. 1 Alabama (11/12) … Grabbed an eight yard pass in the St. Petersburg Bowl against Miami (Ohio) (12/26).

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 11 games as a reserve tight end … Did not play against Missouri and Ole Miss … Hauled in five passes for 41 yards with one touchdown … Scored a touchdown in his collegiate debut at Southern Miss (9/5), finishing with two catches for 17 yards … TD came on a 5-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter that gave the Bulldogs the lead for good … Had one catch for nine yards against No. 14 LSU (9/12) … Also had one catch for six yards against Troy (10/10) and one catch for nine yards against Kentucky (10/24) … Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star wide out by ESPN, Scout, Rivals and 247Sports … Rated the 50thbest receiver according to Rivals.com … Ranked the No. 1 receiver in the state of Alabama by Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports … An AlabamaVarsity.com Preseason First-Team All-State selection … Member of the 2014 Hoover squad that won the 7A state championship game under head coach Josh Niblett … Caught 22 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns as a senior despite battling through knee tendonitis … Racked up 617 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a junior … Caught three passes for 49 yards, including the game-winning touchdown, in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic at the end of his senior season … Committed to Mississippi State in July 2014.

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Born Justin Johnson on Nov. 8, 1996, in Birmingham, Ala. ... Son of Eric and Kenya Johnson … Has six siblings – Eric, Raelan, Daednan, Kennedi, Jordan and Evann … Majoring in criminology … Twitter handle is @_JustinJohnson1.

Talented sophomore that will look to make an impact this fall at the tight end position… Appeared in four career games … Looking for first career reception.

JOHNSON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 3, at Auburn (9-30-17) Receiving Yards – 22, vs South Alabama (9-3-16) Receiving Touchdowns – 1 (twice) last at Auburn (9-30-17) Longest Reception – 18, vs South Alabama (9-3-16)

Appeared in four contests – vs. Charleston Southern (9/2), at Louisiana Tech (9/9), vs. LSU (9/16) and vs. Kentucky (10/21), but did not accumulate any stats in those contests.

JOHNSON'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 11/0 5 41 2016 13/2 5 34 2017 13/0 8 44 TOTALS 37/2 18 119

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2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program after officially enrolling at MSU in January 2016.

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HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … Played wide receiver in high school at Louisville before playing a season at tight end at Jireh Preparatory Academy … Coached by M.C. Miller with the Louisville Wildcats … Caught 43 passes for 774 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior in high school … Had a breakout sophomore season, hauling in 45 passes for 714 yards and scored 14 touchdowns … Ranked No. 6 in Clarion-Ledger’s Targeted 22 … Member of Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Coached by Ryan Williams at Jireh Prep.

PERSONAL Born Dontea Davis Jones on May 19, 1996, in Starkville, Miss. … Mother is Annie … Has five siblings – Davis, Monica, Kenisha, Joshua and Franco … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @ dontea_jones19.

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-7 • 355 • Fr. • HS Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood)

JONES' CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2017 4/0 0 0 TOTALS 4/0 0 0

DONTEA JONES TIGHT END 6-4 • 250 • So. • SQ McCool, Miss. (Jireh [N.C.] Prep)

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HIGH SCHOOL Powerful offensive lineman that helped transform Greenwood’s playbook … A consensus three-star prospect ... Ranked No. 22 among all offensive tackle prospects by 247Sports ... Ranked the 10th-best recruit in the state of Mississippi, regardless of position by 247Sports and the 14th-best by Rivals … Transferred from Delta Streets Academy to Greenwood, prepping under coach Clinton Gatewood … Transformed the Bulldogs’ pass-heavy offensive approach to a run-first offense … Carried Greenwood to an 10-3 record and the third round of the MHSAA Class 4A Playoffs … Paced Greenwood’s offensive line that allowed for 4,065 yards rushing and 27 rushing scores … Named to the Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen, the first student-athlete from Greenwood to earn the honor… Competed in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game and anchored an offensive line that allowed for 325 total yards of offense, including 187 yards rushing, as Mississippi earned a 42-7 victory … Invited to compete in the Under Armour All-America Game on Jan. 4, 2018… Started his first varsity season as a junior ... The Bulldogs went from 2,000 yards of offense a season to over 5,000 during Johnson’s first season on the offensive line … Paved the way for 2,950 yards rushing and allowed just two sacks … Originally committed to MSU on Jan. 18, 2017… Twitter handle is @kwatrivous_j.

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OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 • 315 • Fr. • HS Starkville, Miss. (Starkville)

HIGH SCHOOL Physical offensive lineman prospect known for his blocking abilities out of Starkville … A three-star offensive tackle prospect, according to 247Sports … Listed as the 20th-best recruit from the state of Mississippi by 247Sports … Prepped at Starkville High School under head coach Chris Jones … Over his four varsity seasons, Starkville averaged 180.1 yards per game … Anchored the Yellowjackets offensive line to help carry Starkville to the 2017 Class 6A State Championship game … Starkville rushed for 2,986 yards and 28 touchdowns behind his blocking to average 186.6 yards per game in 2017… Competed in the 2017 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, helping Mississippi to a dominate 42-7 victory… Over junior season, Starkville rushed for 2,370 yards to average 215.5 yards per game with 28 rushing touchdowns with Jones on the line … The Yellowjackets rushed for 2,444 yards and 36 scores over his sophomore year on the line … Over his debut season, Starkville rushed for 2,103 yards and 24 touchdowns … Twitter handle is @iamkameronjones.

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6-4 • 290 • Jr. • 1L Pinson, Ala. (Clay-Chalkville)

6-4 • 270 • So. • 1L Starkville, Miss. (Starkville)

CAREER Young tackle that adds depth to MSU’s loaded defensive line … Looks to earn an expanded role after seeing limited action last season … Played in five career games with three total tackles.

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2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Recorded the first tackles of his career in the season opener against Charleston Southern (9/2), picking up a tackle for a loss of two yards … Racked up a tackle in MSU’s 57-21 road win at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Also saw action at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) and versus Kentucky (10/21).

Powerful defensive lineman who made his much-anticipated debut in 2017 after redshirting in 2016 … Has seen the field in 13 games on special teams and defense … After an impressive spring, will be part of the first rotation … Local product who was high school teammates with Willie Gay at Starkville … A twotime SEC Academic Honor Roll member.

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Saw the first action of his career in the season opener against South Alabama (9/3), which was his only action of the year.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star pass rusher by ESPN, Scout, Rivals and 247Sports … An AlabamaVarsity.com Second-Team All-State selection … Rated the No. 13 player in the state of Alabama by Scout and a top-40 player at his position nationally … Finished senior season with 77 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and one fumble recovery in 2014 … Helped lead his team to an undefeated 2014 season and a Class 6A state championship under head coach Jerry Hood … Recorded seven tackles and two tackles for loss in the title game … Named to the Class 6A All-State Second-Team by the Alabama Sports Writers Association after his senior season … Also named to the American Family Insurance AllUSA Alabama Football Team … Committed to Mississippi State in June 2014.

PERSONAL Born Kendell Jones on Feb. 2, 1997 ... Son of Johnathan and Yolonda Jones … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @ TooTallJones11. JONES’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 2, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Tackles For Loss: 2, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Sacks: n/a Forced Fumbles: n/a Fumble Recoveries: n/a Pass Breakups: n/a JONES' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2016 1/0 0 0 0 0.0-0 2017 4/0 3 0 3 0.5-2 TOTALS 5/0 3 0 3 0.5-2

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Appeared in all 13 games as part of MSU’s special teams and as a backup defensive end … Did not start any contests … Tallied 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble in his debut season … In his collegiate debut against Charleston Southern (9/2), tied for the team lead with six total tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss, while forcing a fumble … His TFL led all SEC freshmen over Week 1 … Collected three tackles in road SEC games at Georgia (9/23) and Auburn (9/30) … Also had tackles vs. BYU (10/14) and Kentucky (10/21) … Notched two tackles and a key sack, the first of his career, in TaxSlayer Bowl win vs. Louisville (12/30) … Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first season on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Outstanding local defensive line prospect out of Starkville High School … Tabbed as a four-star recruit by 247Sports.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com … Rated as the No. 178 overall prospect in America in the ESPN300 … Pegged as the No. 7 prospect in Mississippi and the No. 3 defensive lineman in the state by ESPN.com … Rated as the No. 25 defensive end prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Played in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game at Southern Miss … Helped lead Starkville to the 2015 Class 6A state championship and a 14-1 record … Recorded 33 tackles (21 solo), 9 TFL, 5 pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during his senior season … Member of the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen … Racked up 20 total tackles and 6 tackles for loss in his junior season … Was coached in high school by Ricky Woods.

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Born Kobe Montrell Jones on May 10, 1998 … Parents are Telesia and Melvin Jones … Has three sisters – Kelsey, Kierra and Monica, and two brothers – Jamal and Kule … Twitter handle is @IAmKobeJones … Majoring in business administration. JONES’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 6, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Tackles For Loss: 2.5, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Sacks: 1 vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) JONES' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2017 13/0 18 8 10 4.5-15 TOTALS 13/0 18 8 10 4.5-15

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PERSONAL Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @ ripkirk15.

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LINEBACKER 6-2 • 230 •Jr. • JC Hollywood, Fla. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

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6-0 • 190 • Jr. • RS Summit, Miss. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

CAREER Junior college linebacker prospect who began his career at Florida State

2017 JUNIOR COLLEGE Spent the 2017 season at Copiah-Lincoln Community College under Glenn Davis … Played in nine games for the Wolfpack, recording 26 total tackles with 14 solo stops … Racked up 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack and one forced fumble.

2015 FRESHMAN SEASON (AT FLORIDA STATE) Signed with Florida State out of high school as a four-star linebacker and the No. 11 prospect at the position by Scout … Played in 11 games for the Seminoles off the bench and on special teams during the 2015 season … Recorded four tackles on the year, including one tackle each against Wake Forest, Syracuse, Chattanooga and Houston

HIGH SCHOOL First All-American in Hallandale High School history … Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Led Hallandale to a 10-1 record in 2014 by totaling 96 tackles, five forced fumbles and two interceptions … Collected 2014 Class 6A All-State Second Team honors and Broward All-County First Team accolades … Had 115 tackles, 12 sacks, four interceptions and two forced fumbles as a junior in 2013 … Captured Class 6A All-State honorable mention honors in 2013.

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CAREER Versatile junior college secondary prospect who enrolled at MSU in January 2017 and redshirted … Will be in the mix at safety in 2018.

2017 REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

JUNIOR COLLEGE A consensus three star prospect out of Copiah-Lincoln … Ranked the No. 83 overall junior college prospect by Scout.com and the No. 93 overall by 247Sports.

HIGH SCHOOL Saw action in 26 games over his four-year varsity career at McComb High School, playing both offense and defense … Rushed for an average of 8.0 yards per carry over the course of his varsity career ... As a senior, rushed for 872 yards on 103 carries with three 100+ yard games … Also had 424 career receiving yards and five touchdowns.

PERSONAL Born Jaquarius Landrews on Sept. 19, 1996 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @jaquarius987.

JORDAN LAWLESS

QUARTERBACK 6-3 • 240 • Jr. • RS Hattiesburg, Miss. (Itawamba [MS] CC)

KICKER 6-0 • 190 • So. • RS Lindale, Texas (Tyler [TX] JC)

CAREER A walk on quarterback that enters his second year with the program after redshirting in 2017.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

A walk-on kicker from Texas that looks to be in the mix after redshirting last season … Spent one season at Tyler Junior College.

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Served as a backup quarterback for Itawamba CC, appearing in nine games in 2015 … Completed seven of his 13 pass attempts for a total of 127 yards.

Redshirted his initial season on campus.

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Over his debut collegiate season at Tyler Junior College, went 12-for-15 on field goal attempts with a long of 48 … Also went 49-for-51 on PAT attempts.

Prepped at South Panola High School.

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PERSONAL Majoring in management.

DONTAVIAN LEE RUNNING BACK 6-1 • 230 • Sr. • 3L Hattiesburg, Miss. (Forrest County Agricultural)

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Powerful running back who enters his fifth year with the program … Has seen time in 35 games in his career after redshirting in 2014 … Scored his first collegiate touchdown in 2017.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Appeared in all 12 games of the regular season … Did not see any action in the TaxSlayer Bowl (12/30) … Rushed for 64 total yards off 16 carries and scored the first touchdown of his career … Scored first collegiate touchdown on a 1-yard rush in the season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Rushed for a season-high 15 yards at Louisiana Tech (9/9) on two carries, including a seasonlong rush of nine yards.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Participated in all 13 games … Carried the ball seven times for 27 yards; also caught two passes for five yards … Tallied a season-high 14 yards vs. Auburn on two carries including a season-long 9-yard carry (10/8) … Toted the ball eight yards on two carries at Kentucky (10/22) … Caught one pass for five yards at Alabama (11/12).

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and had a key 15-yard touchdown reception that put the Aggies ahead 21-6 with 4:20 remaining in the third quarter ... In the state quarterfinal game versus St. Stanislaus, tallied 253 all-purpose yards, including 90 rushing and 128 receiving ... For the season, gained 1,590 yards rushing on 222 carries and registered 13 touchdowns while hauling in 29 passes for 432 yards and eight scores as a senior ... Defensively, tallied 43 tackles (31 solo stops), 5.0 tackles for lost yardage, 1.0 sack, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles as a linebacker ... Tallied a pair of defensive touchdowns with a fumble and interception return for TDs ... Returned 11 kickoffs for 250 yards ... As a junior, carried the ball 138 times for 1,392 yards and 13 touchdowns ... As a sophomore was named a Hattiesburg American All-Star ... Recorded 1,163 rushing yards on 167 carries and scored seven touchdowns as a sophomore ... Added nine receptions for 242 yards and four scores that year ... Also participated in basketball and track for Forrest County ... In track, ran the 100-meter dash and threw the shot put.

PERSONAL Full name is Dontavian Da’Shun Lee … Born April 27, 1996 … Mother is Kathy Gilbert … Majoring in kinesiology … Twitter handle is @dontavianlee. LEE’S CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 5, (three times) last vs. Kentucky (10-24-15) Rush yards: 57, vs. Northwestern State (9-19-15) Rush TDs: 1, Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Long rush: 24, vs. Northwestern State (9-19-15) Receptions: 1, (four times) last vs. Alabama (11-12-16) Receiving yards: 11, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) Long reception: 11, vs. Louisiana Tech (10-17-15) LEE'S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. 2015 10/0 22 2016 13/0 7 2017 12/0 16 TOTALS 35/0 45

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2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Saw action in 10 games with no starts as a backup running back … Did not play against Missouri (11/5), Alabama (11/14) or Arkansas (11/21) … Rushed 22 times for 137 yards and added two catches for 15 yards … Made his collegiate debut in the season-opening victory at Southern Miss (9/5), rushing once for six yards … Carried the ball five times for a season-high 57 yards against Northwestern State (9/19) … Averaged a game-high 8.8 yards per carry in the Troy victory … Ran three times for 21 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards against Louisiana Tech (10/17).

LINEBACKER 6-2 • 240 • Jr. • 2L Brookhaven, Miss. (Brookhaven)

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports for head coach Larry Dolan ... Earned a spot on the Mississippi High School Football Coaches Class 4A First-Team All-State Offense squad as a senior and the second team as a junior ... The 59th-best running back in the country according to Scout.com and rated as the 23rd-best prospect in the state by ESPN.com ... A member of the MaxPreps 2013 Mississippi Preseason All-State Football Team ... Named to the 2013 247Sports All-State All-Prospect Second-Team Offense ... Selected to the 2013 All-Gridiron Second Team by the Mississippi Gridiron ... Checked in at No. 17 in the Clarion-Ledger’s Targeted 22 ... Took part in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic ... Carried Forrest County to the Mississippi High School Athletic Association 4A state championship with a 21-6 victory against Lafayette ... Title was the first in the history of the Aggie program, which finished the campaign with a 13-2 overall record and made its initial appearance in the state finals ... In the championship game, rushed for 43 yards

2016 FWAA FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICAN 2016 SEC DEFENSIVE FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR (ATHLON SPORTS)

2016 ALL-SEC FRESHMAN TEAM (COACHES) 2016 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK (AT OLE MISS) CAREER Veteran, instinctive linebacker who enters his third year as a starter … Claimed SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year honors in 2016 by Athlon Sports and was also a Freshman All-America selection that same fall … Played in 26 games with 25 starts and has recorded 125 tackles … Arrived at MSU as the top inside linebacker prospect in the nation.

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2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON

FABIEN LOVETT

Started 12 games at one of the inside linebacker positions in the 3-4 … Did not start Week 2 … Collected 46 tackles with one tackle for loss … Notched a season-best eight tackles and forced his first career fumble in win against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Tallied 0.5 tackle for loss at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Had three tackles in four straight games – at Georgia, at Auburn, BYU and Kentucky … Matched his season-best and led the team with eight tackles in road win at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … Notched 0.5 tackle for loss against Ole Miss (11/23).

DEFENSIVE END 6-4 • 335 • Fr. • HS Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch)

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON The first Football Writers Association Freshman All-American in MSU history … Accumulated 79 tackles in his debut season, which led all SEC freshmen and was 30 better than the next closest one … Ranked 13th among all players in the league in tackles and added 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack … Ranked seventh nationally in tackles among freshmen … Selected as the SEC Freshman Defensive Player of the Year by Athlon Sports … Started all 13 games at Will linebacker … Produced the highest tackle total by an MSU freshman since Benardrick McKinney (now with Houston Texans) in 2012 … Voted Freshman All-SEC by the league’s coaches … Led the Bulldogs in tackles in three contests – South Alabama, LSU and BYU … In his first collegiate game, earned the start and led MSU in tackles with nine, including two for loss, against South Alabama (9/3) … Posted a game-high 10 tackles in his first career road game at LSU (9/17) … Outstanding game at BYU (10/14), registering a season-high 12 tackles, including seven of the solo variety … Named SEC Freshman of the Week in helping lead MSU past Ole Miss (11/26) … Gathered six tackles, his first career sack and had 1.5 tackles for loss in the 55-20 win over the Rebels … Became the first SEC Freshman of the Week since Chris Jones (now with Kansas City Chiefs) on Dec. 2, 2013 … Collected seven tackles in the St. Petersburg Bowl (12/26).

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Powerful defensive line prospect out of Olive Branch … A consensus three-star defensive end by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked the sixth- and seventhbest player in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports and Rivals, respectively … Coached by Tyler Turner at Olive Branch … Collected 247 tackles, including 55.5 tackles for loss over his career … Notched 81 tackles with 25.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks as a senior … Named to Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Competed in the 2017 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, holding Alabama to just one score to help Mississippi to a dominating 42-7 victory … As a junior made 86 stops, including 21.0 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and a sack … Recorded 80 total tackles with 9.5 tackles and 4.0 sacks as a sophomore … Twitter handle is @fabo_54.

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JALEN MAYDEN

Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL The nation's top inside linebacker recruit … A consensus four-star prospect ranked the No. 2 overall player in the state of Mississippi … Tabbed the nation's No. 43 overall prospect by Rivals.com, No. 60 overall by ESPN.com and No. 63 by 247Sports … Member of the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen and was a first-team All-American by USA Today … One of five finalists for the 2014 Dick Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's top linebacker … As a senior, recorded 76 tackles (58 solo) and two tackles for loss … Also had a fumble recovery and one sack for an eight yard loss … Played in the Under Armour All-American game … Finished with 100 tackles, five sacks, seven quarterback hurries, four forced fumbles and an interception as a junior in 2013 … Coached by Tommy Clopton.

PERSONAL Born Leo Lewis on Nov. 25, 1996 … Son of Leo Lewis Jr. and Tina Henderson … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. LEWIS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 12, at BYU (10-14-16) Tackles for loss: 2, vs. South Alabama (9-3-16) Sacks: 1, at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. LSU (9-16-17) LEWIS' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2016 13/13 79 35 44 4.5-9 2017 13/12 46 15 31 1.0-10 TOTALS 26/25 125 50 75 5.5-19

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QUARTERBACK 6-2 • 220 • Fr. • HS Sachse, Texas (Sachse)

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One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the country, ranked 17th-nationally at the position by 247Sports … Ranked a four-star prospect by ESPN and the 11st-best player in the country at his position … No. 2 dual-threat quarterback recruit from the state of Texas according to 247Sports … Racked up 9,472 yards of total offense and accounted for 114 touchdowns during his prep career … Finished his senior season completing 139 of 227 passes for 2,170 yards with 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions … Rushed 114 times for 784 yards and another 13 touchdowns … Amassed 2,954 yards of total offense in 2017… Led the Mustangs to the third round of the 2017 UIL Football State Championships and an 12-1 final record ... Invited to the 2017 Elite 11 All-Star Camp … Capped junior campaign with 2,875 yards passing and 27 touchdowns and added 634 yards rushing with 11 scores … Carried Sachse to an 11-1 record and battled No. 4 The Woodlands in the final minutes of the state playoffs before falling 51-40 … The quarterback threw for 416 yards and six touchdowns in the playoff loss ... Selected a finalist for the 2016 Under Armour Quarterback and Receiver of the Year … Finalist for 2016 Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year … Earned Newcomer of the Year after a stellar sophomore campaign that saw him combine for 3,009 yards of total offense … Went 137 of 202 through the air with 2,496 yards and 32 touchdowns and added 513 yards rushing on 87 carries for four touchdowns … Coached by Mark Behrens at Sachse… Alum of the U.S. National Football team, leading the U-16 National Team to a victory and earned Most Valuable Player honors in the International Bowl in AT&T Stadium in Arlington during February 2016 … Also led the U.S. National Team to a 26-0

PLAYER PROFILES victory over Canada in the first-ever North American Championship earlier this year … Originally committed to MSU on March 23, 2017… Third member of the Mayden family to play collegiate football, following his older brothers James (Rice) and Jared (Alabama) … Jared will be a junior defensive back with the Tide in 2018 … Twitter handle is @mayden_5.

MARK McLAURIN SAFETY 6-2 • 215 • Sr. • 3L Collins, Miss. (Collins)

2017 ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-BOWL TEAM 2017 TAXSLAYER BOWL MVP 2016 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Veteran, instinctive safety who will be one of the best at his position in the nation in 2018 … Coming off a breakout junior campaign in which he led the SEC in interceptions and was the TaxSlayer Bowl MVP … Owns the MSU single-season record for picks … A preseason All-America candidate by several publications … Teams with Johnathan Abram to form one of the top safety tandems in the country … Played in 38 games with 18 starts … Squad career leader in interceptions with eight … Totaled 150 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in his career … Enters his fourth year with the program and is a prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON MSU’s leading tackler (79) and the SEC leader in interceptions (6) … Started 12 of the 13 games he played in at safety … Did not start at Arkansas … Tied the MSU single-season record for interceptions, becoming the first Bulldog since 2009 to tally six picks in a season … Tied for fourth nationally in interceptions … Added 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble … Second on the team in pass breakups with six … Recorded four games with double-digit tackles … Named to the Associated Press All-Bowl Team and TaxSlayer Bowl MVP after a spectacular game in leading MSU to a win against Louisville … Tallied a team-high 11 tackles and tied the school single-game record with three interceptions of Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson … Became the first Bulldog since 2014 with three picks in a game … Was the first FBS player to intercept three or more passes in a bowl game since Notre Dame's Harrison Smith did it in the 2010 Sun Bowl against Miami … Was also only the second Power Five player to record three interceptions in a game in 2017 … Two of the interceptions occurred in the fourth quarter, including the game-clincher in the final two minutes … Recorded 10 tackles and returned an interception 32 yards at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Forced his first career fumble and set a career high with 11 tackles against Kentucky (10/21) … Also had interceptions in games vs. Texas A&M (10/28) and Ole Miss (11/23) … Disruptive game against No. 1 Alabama with 11 tackles and a career-best 1.5 sacks (11/11).

start at Kentucky (10/22), scooped up a fumble and took it back 81 yards for a touchdown to put the Bulldogs back in the game in the fourth quarter … Sealed the victory for MSU over No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5) with a diving interception at midfield and 0:27 remaining … His tackles for loss came against South Alabama and Texas A&M.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Saw time in 12 games on the year, missing only the opener at Southern Miss (9/5) … Notched 20 tackles (10 solo) and three pass breakups … Made a tackle in 10 games with multiple-tackle performances in six of those – Northwestern State (9/19), Troy (10/10), Kentucky (10/24), Missouri (11/5), Ole Miss (11/28), NC State (12/30) … Tallied one pass break up in three games – vs. Northwestern State (9/19), Troy (10/10) and Kentucky (10/24) … Made a season-high three tackles in four games with all three of those at Missouri (11/5) solo.

HIGH SCHOOL Solid defensive back awarded four starts by 247Sports … Played wide receiver and safety and was the No. 8 ranked player in Mississippi by 247Sports … Ranked No. 14 in the state by Scout.com and No. 26 by ESPN.com who also had him as a three-star recruit … A three-star prospect according to Rivals.com who was the No. 18 player in the state … Helped Collins to be crowned the 2014 Class 3A State Champions and a 14-2 record during his senior season … In 16 games played during his senior season, recorded 35 receptions for 665 yards and eight touchdowns as a receiver … As a safety in 2014, recorded 38 total tackles and five for loss … Also picked off seven passes, deflected four passes, recovered three fumbles and caused one … Played baseball, basketball and football in high school … Coached by Ryan Earnest … Committed to Mississippi State in July 2014.

PERSONAL Born Mark Lamar McLaurin on April 11, 1997 … Son of Tijuana and Mark McLaurin … Has six siblings – Tela, Meshia, Stokes, Jaylen, Mike and Devion … A business administration major … Twitter handle is @_young_star11. MCLAURIN’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 11, three times, last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Tackles for loss: 1.5, vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Sacks: 1.5, vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Interceptions: 3, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Pass breakups: 2, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Forced fumbles: 1, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) MCLAURIN'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS 2015 12/0 20 10 10 0.0-0 0.0-0 2016 13/6 51 28 23 2.0-5 1.0-4 2017 13/12 79 36 43 3.5-10 1.5-7 TOTALS 38/18 150 74 76 5.5-15 2.5-11

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DAN MILLS KICKER 6-0 • 190 • RFr. • RS Canton, Ohio (Central Catholic)

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Burst onto the scene in 2016, earning a starting safety spot midway through the year … Played in all 13 games with six starts … Starts came against BYU, Kentucky, Samford, Texas A&M, Alabama and Arkansas … Accounted for 51 tackles with two behind the line of scrimmage … Ranked second on the team in interceptions with two (BYU, Texas A&M) … Led the squad in fumble recoveries with two … His seven passes defended was second on the team … Tallied a season-high 10 tackles and one pass breakup against Auburn (10/8) … Broke into the starting lineup at BYU (10/14) and collected his first career interception, returning it 27 yards in the second quarter … A week later in

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2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Did not see any action and redshirted.

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KEITH MIXON

Starred at Central Catholic in Canton, Ohio and was one of the top kickers in the country … The final field goal of his career was a 48-yarder in the Division V state championship game as time expired in the first half.

OSIRUS MITCHELL

WIDE RECEIVER 5-8 • 185 • Jr. • 2L Birmingham, Ala. (Shades Valley)

WIDE RECEIVER 6-5 • 210 • So. • 1L Sarasota, Fla. (Booker)

CAREER

A big and imposing outside threat who will look to become a reliable target in 2018 for Nick Fitzgerald … Bulked up and confidence grew in the spring … Seeking first career touchdown and first start.

An all-purpose threat who plays the slot receiver position and can be counted on in the return game … One of the fastest players on the team who carries the nickname “Pocket Rocket” as issued by his former roommate and now Carolina Panther Fred Ross … Saw his first career action in 2016 after redshirting as a true freshman in 2015 … Battled a foot injury over the latter half of the 2017 season, missing five games … Did not participate in the 2018 spring, recovering from injury … Played running back in high school and moved to receiver when he arrived at MSU … Played in 21 games with seven starts and has three touchdowns to his credit.

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2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON

Played in nine games with no starts … Did not play against Louisiana Tech, LSU, Auburn and the TaxSlayer Bowl … Caught five passes for 51 yards and no scores … Made one catch for nine yards in his collegiate debut vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Caught one pass for four yards vs. Kentucky (10/21) … Made at least one catch in three straight games – vs. UMass, Alabama and Arkansas, including a season-long 18-yarder vs. UMass.

Appeared in eight total games, earning starts in the first six contests of the 2017 season … Battled a foot injury over the last half of the season, missing action vs. Kentucky (10/21), vs. UMass (11/3), at Arkansas (11/18), vs. Ole Miss (11/23) and vs. Louisville (12/30) … Racked up 377 all-purpose yards and ranked second on the squad with 275 yards receiving and a touchdown off 18 receptions … Also saw time as a kick returner, collecting 89 yards on five attempts … In just his second career start, caught a 15-yard reception against Charleston Southern (9/2) … First special teams action of the season at Louisiana Tech (9/9) with three kick returns for 42 yards … Reeled in a career-high six receptions for a career-best 97 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Lone receptions against No. 13 Auburn (9/30) was a career long of 45 yards … Tallied a season-long kick return of 25 yards vs. BYU (10/14) while also reeling in five catches for 69 yards.

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2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL Rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … An imposing, physical receiver who averaged 21.7 yards per catch during his junior season at Booker High School in Sarasota.

PERSONAL Born Osirus Mitchell on Sept. 15, 1997 … Majoring in human development. MITCHELL’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 1 (several times), last at Arkansas (11-18-17) Receiving Yards – 18, vs. UMass (11-3-17) Receiving Touchdowns – n/a Longest Reception – 18, vs. UMass (11-3-17) MITCHELL'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2017 9/0 5 51 TOTALS 9/0 5 51

AVG. 10.2 10.2

TD 0 0

LP/OPPONENT 18/ UMASS 18/ UMASS

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Saw playing time in all 13 games, earning his first start against LSU (9/17) … Finished with 611 all-purpose yards and ranked fourth on the team in receiving with 19 catches for 228 yards and two touchdowns … Second on the squad in kick return yardage, racking up 277 on 11 attempts and averaging 25.2 yards per return … Tallied 21 all-purposes yards with two catches and two rushes in his first career game against South Alabama (9/3) … Scored the first touchdown of his career on a 37-yard pass from Nick Fitzgerald against Auburn (10/8) … Put MSU on the board at BYU (10/14) with a 44-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter and finished with a season-high 69 yards receiving … Totaled a seasonhigh 118 all-purpose yards at Kentucky (10/22), including a career-long 45-yard kickoff return … Rushed for 38 yards on five carries, both career highs, against Samford (10/29) … Caught a season-best five passes for 54 yards in upset of No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5).

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL All-purpose offensive threat out of Shades Valley in Birmingham … Threestar rating from 247Sports, Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com … ESPN. com tabbed him as the No. 34 player in Alabama, while MaxPreps.com had him at No. 18 … Tallied 73 career touchdowns, including 66 over his last two seasons … Named to AL.com's A-List of the state's top football prospects in the class of 2015 … 2014 Birmingham News Metro Offensive MVP … Racked up 230 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the 2014 spring game with two touchdown runs over 60-yards … Amassed 2,822 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns during his junior season in 2013 … Metro Offensive Player of the Year in 2013, leading Shades Valley to a 10-2 record and into the second round

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PERSONAL

Redshirted during his first year with the program.

Born Keith Andre Mixon Jr. on Sept. 17, 1995 … Son of Reshema and Kenneth Beck … Has four siblings – Keston, Niah, KJ and Raven … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @keith_mixon23.

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MIXON’S CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 6, vs. LSU (9-16-17) Receiving Yards – 97, vs. LSU (9-16-17) Receiving Touchdowns – 1, (three times) last vs. LSU (9-16-17) Longest Reception – 45, vs. Auburn (9-30-17) Carries – 5, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Rushing Yards – 38, vs. Samford (10-19-16) Rushing Touchdowns – n/a Longest Rush – 15, vs. Samford (10-19-16) Kick Returns – 5, vs. Arkansas (11-19- 16) Kick Return Yards – 106, vs. Arkansas (11-19-16) Longest Kick Return – 45, at Kentucky (10-22-16) Punt Returns – 1, at Alabama (11-12-16) Punt Return Yards – n/a Longest Punt Return – n/a All-Purpose Yards – 118, at Kentucky (10-22-16) MIXON'S CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 13/1 19 228 2017 8/6 18 275 TOTALS 21/7 37 503

AVG. 12.0 13.6 13.6

MIXON'S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 13/1 25 106 2017 8/6 2 13 TOTALS 21/7 27 119

AVG. 4.2 6.5 5.7

TD 2 1 3

TD 0 0 0

Tabbed a four-star prospect by ESPN.com and a three-star recruit by Rivals. com … Ranked the No. 24 cornerback in the 2016 class by ESPN.com … The 44th-best cornerback recruit according to 247Sports.com … Recruited as a defensive back, but played both sides of the ball for head coach David Feaster and the Parkway Panthers … Also excelled in special teams as kick returner … 247Sports.com Semper Fi All-American and Shreveport Times “Best of Preps” All-Area team … In three playoff wins during his senior season, scored via run, pass, catch, kickoff and interception returns … Collected over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 24 total touchdowns in his senior season, leading the Panthers to a 12-2 record.

PERSONAL Born Cordarius Morgan on April 2, 1998 … Majoring in political science … Twitter handle is @AyeItsCeej. MORGAN’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17)

LP/OPPONENT 44 / BYU 45 / AUBURN 45 / AUBURN

MORGAN'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2017 10/0 5 4 1 0.0-0 TOTALS 10/0 5 4 1 0.0-0

AVG. 25.2 17.8 22.9

TD 0 0 0

LP/OPPONENT 45 / KENTUCKY 25 / BYU 45 / KENTUCKY

MIXON'S CAREER PUNT RETURN STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 13/1 1 0 2017 8/6 0 0 TOTALS 21/7 1 0

AVG. 0.0 0.0 0.0

TD 0 0 0

LP/OPPONENT 0 / N/A 0 / N/A 0 / N/A

C.J. MORGAN SAFETY 6-0 • 200 • So. • 1L Bossier City, La. (Parkway)

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Rising safety prospect for MSU, who has played in 10 games … Has seen time primarily on special teams, along with serving as a backup safety.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 10 games as a backup safety with most of the action coming on special teams coverage … Tallied five tackles on the year … Made collegiate debut against Charleston Southern (9/2), recording two tackles … Racked up a careerhigh three tackles at Louisiana Tech (9/9).

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ALEC MURPHY

LP/OPPONENT 15/ SAMFORD 11 / GEORGIA 15 / SAMFORD

MIXON'S CAREER KICK RETURN STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 13/1 11 277 2017 8/6 5 89 TOTALS 21/7 16 366

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0

LINEBACKER 6-0 • 235 • Jr. • SQ Nixa, Mo. (Nixa)

26 2015 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Linebacker and contributor on special teams who made the switch from running back in the spring.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Saw action in seven games with no starts … Staple on special teams coverage for the Bulldogs throughout the season … Recorded the first two carries of his career in MSU’s season opener versus Charleston Southern (9/2), racking up a total of nine yards … Also saw playing time vs. Louisiana Tech (9/9), at No. 11 Georgia (9/23), at No. 13 Auburn (9/30), vs. BYU (10/14), vs. Kentucky (10/21) and vs. No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Lone tackle on special teams came against BYU (10/14).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in four games during the year with no starts … Saw most of his playing time on special teams … Made his collegiate debut at Kentucky and also played against Samford, Texas A&M and Ole Miss … Recorded three tackles in four games in playing time on special teams … Made one tackle at Kentucky (10/22), vs. Samford (10/29) and vs. Texas A&M (11/5).

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Arguably, the top running back prospect in the state of Missouri … The first

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Division I prospect to come out of Nixa (Mo.) High School in 20 years … Consensus three-star back … Ranked the No. 9 overall player in the state of Missouri by 247Sports Composite, No. 6 by Rivals.com and Scout.com and No. 7 by ESPN.com … Notched 166 carries for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns in helping Nixa reach the Class 5 state title game as a senior … Rushed for 1,973 yards and scored 22 touchdowns as a junior in 2013 … Timed at 4.49 in the 40-yard dash … Committed to Mississippi State in July 2014 … Coached by Richard Rehagen.

AARON ODOM DEFENSIVE END 6-3 • 265 • RFr. • RS Jackson, Miss. (Callaway)

PERSONAL Born Alec Nathaniel Antonio Murphy on March 16, 1996, in Jackson, Miss. … Son of Leigh Ann and Lerin … Stepfather Lerin Pruitt attended Mississippi State … Majoring in marketing … Twitter handle is @alecmurphy26. MURPHY’S CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 2, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Rush yards: 9 vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Rush TDs: n/a Long rush: 6, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Tackles: 1, (four times) last vs. BYU (10-14-17) MURPHY'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2016 4/0 3 0 3 0.0-0 2017 7/0 1 0 1 0.0-0 TOTALS 11/0 4 0 4 0.0-0

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL FF/FR 0/0 0/0 0/0

PBU INT-YD 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

MARCUS MURPHY SAFETY 6-1 • 195 • Fr. • HS West Point, Miss. (West Point)

Widely considered the top defensive line prospect in the state of Mississippi ... Jackson native who prepped at Callaway High School ... The lone player in the state of Mississippi to be named to the 2017 Parade All-American First Team ... A four-star recruit by Scout.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports. com ... Ranked the No.7 overall player in the state by Scout.com and No. 10 by 247Sports.com ... Among the top 22 defensive ends in the country according to Scout.com and a member of the Scout.com 300 ... As a senior, racked up 166 tackles, 28 sacks and 25 tackles for loss ... Returned a fumble for a touchdown in 2016 ... Selected to the 2016 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen ... Shifted from linebacker to defensive end prior to his junior season ... Earned all-state honors as a junior after recording 124 tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 18 sacks in 2015 ... Tallied 32 quarterback hurries and forced two fumbles that same season ... As a sophomore, made 133 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and five sacks ... Coached by Darius Brown ... Invited to play in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game ... Originally committed to MSU in April 2016.

PERSONAL Born Aaron Odom on January 3, 1999 … Major is undeclared … Twitter handle is @MoneybaggO.

DAREUAN PARKER

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star athlete that is versatile on the field out of nearby West Point … Enrolled in January 2018 and went through spring practice … Could make an immediate impact as a true freshman … Ranked the fourth overall recruit in Mississippi according to 247Sports and third overall according to Rivals … A proven champion that led West Point High School to back-to-back MHSAA 5A Championships in 2016 and 2017 … Racked up 7,106 yards of total offense and accounted for 82 total touchdowns during his prep career … Dazzled in the 2017 MHSAA Championship game, rushing for 226 yards on 23 carries with four scores … Selected MHSAA and Mississippi Association of Coaches 2017 Class 5A Mr. Football … Over his senior season, rushed for 1,819 yards and 21 scores on 201 carries … Racked up 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns through the air, completing 50 of 86 passes … Named to Clarion Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Competed in the 2017 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, leading Mississippi with a game-high 124 yards and two scores on 13 carries as Mississippi earned a commanding 42-7 victory … Threw for 97 yards on four completions, two of which went for touchdowns, while rushing for 1,756 yards and 25 scores as a junior … Carried the Green Wave to the 2016 MHSAA 5A Championship rushing for 141 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries in West Point’s 29-8 victory over Laurel … Passed for 770 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore after going 48-of-98 and added 1,615 yards rushing on 217 carries and 16 scores … Coached by Chris Chambless at West Point … Originally committed to MSU in May 2017.

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4 • 325 • So. • 1L Olive Branch, Miss. (DeSoto Central)

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Young offensive lineman who is looking to make a major impact in 2018 … Will be counted upon at guard.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 12 games as a backup and on the field goal/PAT units … Did not play at Arkansas.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star offensive lineman out of Olive Branch … Played a big role at offensive tackle for the Jaguars, allowing them to rush for 240 yards and

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PERSONAL Born Dareuan Parker on July 24, 1998 … Majoring in industrial technology.

JAMAL PETERS CORNERBACK 6-2 • 220 • Sr. • 3L Bassfield, Miss. (Bassfield)

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Mississippi for 2015 … Talented safety rated four stars by ESPN, Scout, Rivals and 247Sports … Ranked the 40th overall player in the country by ESPN.com and the 57th overall by Scout.com … Ranked the top overall player in the state by ESPN.com and Scout.com and the second-best in the state by 247Sports … The top safety prospect in Mississippi according to all major recruiting services and the second-best safety in the country by ESPN.com … Selected to The Clarion-Ledger's Dandy Dozen for 2014 … Named MaxPreps 2014 Mississippi Mr. Football … Named to the 2014 247Sports All-State All-Prospect First-Team Defense … Tallied 60 tackles, 13 pass deflections, five interceptions, 4.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble as a senior for head coach Lance Mancuso … Also was an offensive standout, hauling in 28 passes for 581 yards and six touchdowns … Led his team to a third-straight Class 2A state championship … Rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown in the title game, while also booking five tackles and a half sack … Named to the Mississippi Association of Coaches Class 2A All-State Team, the American Family Insurance All-USA Mississippi Football Team, and the MaxPreps Small Schools All-American Football Team … Was chosen to participate in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, where he totaled seven tackles and one tackle for loss … Selected to the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl following his senior season … Recorded 72 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble return for a touchdown as a junior … Displayed his athleticism as a member of the basketball team, collecting MaxPreps Player of the Year honors after averaging 18.2 points and eight rebounds per game during his junior season … Committed to Mississippi State in July 2014.

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Lengthy, athletic playmaker who will line up at cornerback for the third straight season … Played his 2015 true freshman year at safety and made the switch to corner during the 2016 season … Thrust into cornerback role midway through 2016 due to injuries in the secondary … At 6-foot-2 can matchup with most lengthy receivers in the league … Played in 36 games with seven starts … Forced five turnovers during his career – three interceptions and two forced fumbles … Arrived at MSU as the No. 1 high school player in the state of Mississippi.

Born Quinn Jamal Peters on Dec. 22, 1996, in Hattiesburg, Miss. … Son of Yashica Peters … Has one sibling, Gerobe Jr. … All-time favorite MSU player in Johnthan Banks … An interdisciplinary studies major … Twitter handle is @ JamalPeters21.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Appeared in 12 games with three starts at cornerback – vs. Kentucky (10/21), vs. UMass (11/3) and vs. No. 2 Alabama (11/11) … Did not see action in the TaxSlayer Bowl vs. Louisville due to a death in the family … Finished the season with 23 tackles and one interception and the first fumble recovery of his career ... Recovered the first fumble of his career during the second quarter at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) … Made first start of the season vs. Kentucky (10/21) and finished with two tackles … Lone interception of the season was a 90-yard pick return for a touchdown, the first of his career, at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … The pick was the longest interception return by a Bulldog since a Johnthan Banks 100-yard pick six in 2009 … Saw the first offensive action of his career with an eight-yard rush on a jet sweep vs. UMass (11/3) to go along with two tackles and a pass break up.

PETERS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, at Missouri (11-05-15) Tackles for Loss: 1.5, vs. Northwestern State (9-19-15) Sacks: 1, (three times) vs. Northwestern State (9-19-15) Interceptions: 1, (three times), last vs. Texas A&M (10-28-17) Pass Breakups: 2, vs. Troy (10-10-15) Forced Fumbles: 1, (twice), last vs. Miami (12-26-16) PETERS' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 12/2 25 12 13 1.5-7 2016 12/2 18 12 6 1.0-2 2017 12/3 23 8 15 0.0-0 TOTALS 36/7 66 32 34 2.5-9

Played in 12 games with two starts at cornerback – vs. Kentucky and at Ole Miss … Ranked second on the team in interceptions with two and finished the year with 18 tackles … Tied for the team lead in forced fumbles with two … Snagged his first career interception in the second quarter against South Carolina (9/10) … Made first start of the season at Kentucky (10/22) and finished with a season-best four tackles … Forced a fumble to go along with four tackles at No. 1 Alabama (11/12) … Made a crucial one-handed interception in the back of the endzone in the second quarter of the Egg Bowl (11/26) that proved to be the turning point in the game … Forced a fumble to start the second quarter of the St. Petersburg Bowl (12/26).

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OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 • 340 • Jr. • RS Grenada, Miss. (East Mississippi JC)

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A blue-chip defensive back who was the No. 1 prospect in the state of

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Saw time in 12 games with two starts – at Missouri (11/5) and vs. Ole Miss (11/28) … Tallied 25 tackles (12 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack and two pass breakups … Recorded a tackle in 10 games with multiple-tackle performances in seven of those … Notched his first-career sack in the fourth quarter vs. Northwestern State (9/19) for a loss of five yards … Recorded another tackle for loss against Northwestern State, a three-yard loss on a rushing attempt … Broke up two passes against Troy (10/10) on back-to-back plays in the first quarter … Made a season-best five tackles (four solo, also a season best) at Missouri (11/5).

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2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Offensive lineman whose size will allow him to adjust to SEC football … Redshirted during the 2017 campaign … Spent two seasons playing guard for a record-breaking East Mississippi Community College offense … Member of the 2017 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Redshirted his first season with the program … Member of the 2017 SEC Fall

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rotation … Excellent leadership skills and also contributes on special teams … Played in 39 games during career with nine starts … Collected 42 tackles and is seeking first interception.

JUNIOR COLLEGE Standout offensive lineman who played in 11 games with East Mississippi CC in 2016, anchoring a line that helped the Lions to an 11-1 record … Named to the All-Region 23 squad as well as the MACJC All-State/North First Team … Regarded as the best guard in the JUCO ranks by 247Sports and the fourth-best by ESPN.com … Ranked the No. 80 overall junior college prospect by 247Sports and No. 97 overall by Scout.com.

HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Grenada High School.

Born Tyre Phillips on January 29, 1997 … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @Tyrethefuture.

SHAWN PRESTON JR. SAFETY 6-0 • 200 • Fr. • HS St. James, La. (St. James)

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A consensus three-star prospect from Saint James High School … Ranked the 38th-best player in the state of Louisiana, regardless of position, by 247Sports ... Prepped under coach Robert Valdez … Led the Wildcats to an 9-4 record and the third round of the 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSA Class 3A playoffs … Caught a one-handed touchdown pass while playing wide receiver during Saint James’ 50-0 win over Madison Prep Academy during the state playoffs … The play made ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown’s “You Got Mossed” segment that is hosted by NFL veteran Randy Moss … Closed impressive senior season with 78 tackles with 18.0 tackles for loss, four sacks, four forced fumbles and two interceptions, including a pick six … Totaled 45 tackles over his junior season with 3.0 tackles for loss, four interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and five pass break-ups … Scored two defensive touchdowns over his junior campaign … Originally committed to MSU on July 7, 2017… Twitter handle is @Savage7even.

CHRIS RAYFORD DEFENSIVE BACK 6-0 • 200 • Sr. • 3L Byhalia, Miss. (Byhalia)

2016 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER An experienced fifth-year senior cornerback who is part of MSU’s starting

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Played in all 13 games with six starts at cornerback … Starts came against LSU, Auburn, BYU, Kentucky, Arkansas and Louisville … Helped form of the Top 12 pass defenses in the nation, allowing only 174.7 yards per game through the air … Collected at least one tackle in all but three games … Two tackles at Auburn (9/30) … Registered a season-high four tackles at Arkansas (11/18) … Had one tackle in TaxSlayer Bowl start.

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Saw action in all 13 games of 2016 campaign, including starts against Samford, Texas A&M and Alabama … Made 23 total tackles … Recorded three solo tackles in the season-opener against South Alabama (9/3) … Tallied a careerhigh seven tackles, including five unassisted tackles, against Samford Bulldogs in his first career start (10/29) ... Made three tackles in start against No. 1 Alabama.

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in all 13 games during the 2015 campaign … Recorded a tackle in three games, including picking up a season-high three stops against NC State in the 2015 Belk Bowl victory.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star recruit according to 247Sports and Scout.com ... Helped Byhalia to a 4-8 overall mark and a trip to the second round of the Mississippi High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Class 4A playoffs ... Played for head coach John Danley ... Earned a spot on the state coaches’ 4A First-Team All-State Defense ... A FOX Memphis All-Mid-South Team pick and an All-Gridiron Third Team selection by the Mississippi Gridiron prior to the start of the 2013 campaign ... A First-Team All-District honoree as a junior and senior and a second-team selection following sophomore campaign ... Named to the 2013 247Sports AllState All-Prospect Second-Team Defense ... Battled through injuries, but still recorded 32 rushes for 324 yards and three touchdowns while adding a catch for 71 yards and a score ... On defense, booked 64 tackles, 6.0 hits for lost yardage, 2.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries (two returned for touchdowns) and two pass breakups ... Anchor of a defense that held opponents to 12 or fewer … Ran track for the Indians and qualified for the 2013 state meet in the 100-meter relay, 400-meter relay and 100-meter dash ... Took fourth place at the North State meet in the 100-meter sprint as a junior.

PERSONAL Born Christopher Rayford on May 28, 1996 … Parents are Joann Osborn and Douglas Rye … Has three siblings, Corneshia, Brandon … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies. RAYFORD’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, vs. Samford (10-29-16) Tackles for loss: 1, at Auburn (9-30-17) RAYFORD'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 13/0 5 3 2 0.0-0 2016 13/3 23 16 7 0.0-0 2017 13/6 14 8 6 1.0-2 TOTALS 39/9 42 27 15 1.0-2

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JAYLON REED CORNERBACK

offensive tackle in the nation and No. 19 by 247Sports.com … Helped the Cobras to a 6-3 record in 2015 … Coached by Josh Shaffer.

PERSONAL Born Stewart Allen Reese Jr., on Jan. 15, 1998 … Nickname is “Big Stew” … Parents are Stewart Sr. and Patricia Reese … Has four siblings – David, Deborah, Nneka and Brandon … Majoring in kinesiology … Aspires to be a doctor.

6-0 • 185 • Fr. • HS Olive Branch, Miss. (Olive Branch)

CHAUNCEY RIVERS

DEFENSIVE END 6-3 • 275 • Jr. • RS Stone Mountain, Ga. (East Mississippi JC)

HIGH SCHOOL A consensus three-star defensive back according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Ranked the 17th-best recruit from the state of Mississippi by ESPN … Listed as the 19th-rated recruit from Mississippi by Rivals … Prepped at Olive Branch High School under head coach Tyler Turner … Over three varsity seasons, totaled 159 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions and a force fumble … As a senior, racked up 56 tackles, including 33 solo stops, two interceptions and 18 pass break-ups … Totaled 66 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss as a junior … In his debut varsity season, recorded 37 tackles, one interception and 15 pass break-ups … Twitter handle is @TheJaylon Reed.

STEWART REESE OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 • 340 • So. • 1L Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fort Pierce Central)

2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2016 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Physically impressive offensive lineman who enters his second year as a starter at tackle … Can play guard or tackle … Smart with great footwork … Took over the starting right tackle position after the departure of Justin Senior to the NFL … Two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Started all 13 games at right tackle in his debut season … Paved the way for a dominant rushing offense that ranked second in the SEC, racking up 251.7 yards per game, which was also 11th nationally … Part of an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC and the fewest by an MSU team since 1988 (13) … Made his first career start in the season-opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2).

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Highly-coveted junior college defensive line prospect who arrived at MSU in January 2017 … After redshirting in 2017, is expected to make a major impact on the defensive line in 2018 … Comes from the same high school in Georgia (Stephenson) as former MSU All-SEC defensive lineman Preston Smith, who is currently with the Washington Redskins.

2017 REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON Earned an academic redshirt during his first season on campus.

JUNIOR COLLEGE Widely considered the top pass rusher in the junior college ranks … Consensus four-star defensive end … Tabbed No. 7 on Scout.com’s JUCO Top 100 and No. 10 on 247Sports’ Top 100 overall players … Ranked No. 19 on the ESPN.com JC50.

2015 AT GEORGIA Played in four games at the University of Georgia … Had a career-best three tackles against Georgia Tech … Notched one tackle for loss against Southern.

HIGH SCHOOL Redshirted during his true freshman season.

HIGH SCHOOL Attended Stephenson High School and was coached by Ron Gatrell … Member of Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2014 Super 11 and Class 5A All-State Team … Named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association 2014 All-State Class 5A First Team Defense and 2013 All-State Class 5A Second Team Defense … 2014 DeKalb defensive player of the year … A four-star prospect by 247sports.com, Scout.com and ESPN.com … As a senior, accumulated 99 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, five forced fumbles and an interception … As a junior, had 108 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks.

PERSONAL Born Chauncey Rivers on June 12, 1997 … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @Rivers_cinco.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL Promising four-star offensive lineman from the east coast of Florida … Considered four stars by Scout.com, Rivals.com and ESPN.com … 247Sports. com has him as a three-star offensive guard … Tabbed by Scout.com as the second-best offensive guard in Florida … Rivals.com has him as the No. 20

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CHRISTIAN ROBERSON

including a tackle for loss … Originally committed to MSU on July 21, 2017… Twitter handle is @rxch_von.

KODY SCHEXNAYDER

TIGHT END 6-5 • 255 • So. • SQ Atlanta, Ga. (McEachern)

PUNTER 5-10 • 195 • Jr. • 1L River Ridge, La. (John Curtis)

2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Physically gifted target who is expected to push for playing time in his second season on the field with the Bulldogs.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Did not appear in any contests.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his true freshman season.

HIGH SCHOOL Enrolled at MSU in January 2016 and participated in spring practices … Consensus three-star standout by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports.com … Tabbed the No. 20 tight end in the country by ESPN and named the No. 3 player at his position in Georgia by Scout … Finished his senior season with 27 catches for 353 yards and four touchdowns… Played for head coach Kyle Hockman.

PERSONAL Born Christian Tyler Roberson on Dec. 17, 1997, in Atlanta, Ga. … Nickname is “Robo” … Son of Christian and Tai Roberson … Has two brothers, Tyson and Justin … Majoring in business administration.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in one game on the year … Tallied one punt in the season opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) for a total of 28 yards.

2016 FRESHMAN SEASON Called into action in the final four games of the regular season when veteran punter Logan Cooke went down due to a knee injury … Played against Texas A&M, Alabama, Arkansas and Ole Miss … Made his debut in the Bulldogs’ victory against No. 4 Texas A&M, in which he had a career-best 52 yard punt … Best game of his career came in Egg Bowl victory in Oxford, averaging 46.7 yards on three punts, including a 50-yarder.

HIGH SCHOOL Earned first team all-state honors at John Curtis Christian High School in River Ridge, La.

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SCHEXNAYDER’S CAREER HIGHS Punts: 7, at Alabama (11-12-16) Punting Yards: 210, at Alabama (11-12-16) Punting Average: 46.7, at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Long Punt: 52, vs. Texas A&M (11-5-16) 50+ Punts: 1, (twice) last at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Punts Inside 20: 2, at Alabama (11-12-16)

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Three-star defensive lineman out of Memphis … Ranked the 36th-best player in the state of Tennessee, regardless of position, by 247Sports … Prepped at Whitehaven High School and coach Rodney Saulsberry … Led Whitehaven to an 11-3 record and to the semifinals on the Tennessee High School Division I Class 6A playoffs … The Tiger defense held opponents under 10 points or less eight times over the 2017 season … Grabbed 72 tackles as a senior with 21.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks … Led the Tigers to the 2016 Division I Class 6A Championship and an undefeated 15-0 season as a junior … Whitehaven earned its second state title in program history with a 12-9 victory over Oakland … The Tiger defense held opponents to 10 points or less nine times in 15 chances during its championship run … Made 28 stops with four tackles for loss and a sack over junior campaign … As a sophomore, recorded seven tackles,

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Walk-on who will be vying for the starting punting role in 2018 … Was thrust into action as the Bulldogs’ primary punter during the final four games of the regular season in 2016 and served as the backup to NFL Draftee Logan Cooke in 2017 … Owns two punts over 50 yards and four inside the 20-yard line.

DEVON ROBINSON 6-4 • 275 • Fr. • HS Memphis, Tenn. (Whitehaven)

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Born Kody Schexnayder on April 6, 1988 … Majoring in human development and family sciences with a concentration in youth development … Twitter handle is @schexy03.

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JEFFERY SIMMONS DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4 • 300 • Jr. • 2L Macon, Miss. (Noxubee County)

2018 PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN 2017 FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC (AP, COACHES, PFF) 2017 BEDNARIK AWARD SEMIFINALIST 2017 SEC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK (VS. LA TECH, LSU)

2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL 2016 SEC ALL-FRESHMAN TEAM (COACHES) 2016 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER A preseason All-American who is one of the best defensive players in the nation … Provided tremendous leadership and enters his third year as a starter at defensive tackle … Despite being double-teamed constantly has incredible power to shake off blocks with great quickness … Teams with Montez Sweat to become the first SEC Coaches First Team duo to both return the following year … According to Pro Football Focus, leads all returning FBS defensive tackles in quarterback pressures in 2017 with 41 … Selected to NFL.com’s most freakish college football athletes in June 2018 … Can bench over 450 pounds, squat over 600 pounds and carries just 15 percent body fat at 300 pounds … Underwent a minor procedure to his shoulder following the 2017 season … Played in 25 games with 16 starts … Accumulated 100 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and five sacks … Owns two defensive touchdowns … A two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll with over a 3.0 cumulative GPA … Produced a 4.0 GPA the same fall he earned Freshman All-SEC … Along with Gerri Green, is MSU’s team leader in community service … Visits schools throughout the Golden Triangle, including several during the spring and summer on his own accord … Visited Camp Rising Sun, Earl Nash Elementary and Fifth Street School in West Point to give motivational support to kids before spring testing.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Joined Montez Sweat on the SEC Coaches and Associated Press All-SEC First Team … Started all 13 games and shined … Became the first SEC player since 2004 to lead the nation in blocked punts/kicks with three … Ranked 11th in the SEC in tackles for loss with 12 despite being double-teamed … A two-time recipient of the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Kentucky, Texas A&M) … Recorded five sacks, 41 quarterback pressures and maintained a 3.1 GPA in the fall … Recovered two fumbles and forced two as well … Became the first Bulldog since 2009 to register two touchdowns in a game, providing the highlight of the year when he skied into the air to block a punt and recover it for a touchdown at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Added a recovered fumble in which he returned it 90 yards for a score at LA Tech in addition to a blocked field goal … Dominated against No. 11 LSU (9/16), recording seven tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks … Had six tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Racked up a career-best eight tackles against UMass (11/3) with one tackle for loss … Collected 1.5 tackles for loss against No. 1 Alabama (11/11) … Career-high two tackles for loss at Arkansas (11/18) … A constant in the backfield in the TaxSlayer Bowl, pressuring Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson nine times and recording one tackle for loss.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 12 games with three starts at defensive tackle … One of two true freshmen defenders on the squad to see action … Starts came against Kentucky,

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Texas A&M and in the St. Petersburg Bowl against Miami (Ohio) … Finished with 40 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries … Led all SEC freshman and tied for the team lead in forced fumbles with two … Became the first MSU defensive lineman to earn Freshman All-SEC honors since Chris Jones (now with Kansas City Chiefs) in 2013 … Made his collegiate debut against South Carolina (9/10) and had an immediate impact with four tackles, two tackles for loss and one forced fumble … Produced a season-high six tackles at Kentucky (10/22) and made a key forced fumble in the fourth quarter that led to a Mark McLaurin fumble recovery touchdown … Jarred the ball lose and put MSU back in the game against the Wildcats … Also collected six tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss against Arkansas (11/19).

HIGH SCHOOL Dominant, blue-chip five-star defensive line prospect … The No. 1 player in the state of Mississippi … Considered the nation’s No. 10 overall player and No. 2 defensive end by Scout.com … A five-star prospect according to Rivals. com and Scout.com … A four-star prospect by 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … The top-rated player in the state of Mississippi by Rivals.com and 247Sports. com … Played in the U.S. Army All-American Game … Competed in the 29th annual Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game … Key player on Noxubee County squad that won its second straight MHSAA Class 4A state championship and went 12-4 overall … Led the Tigers with 20.5 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, 21 quarterback hurries, three blocked field goals and two blocked punts as a senior … Also forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles, broke up five passes and recorded an interception … Finished second on the team in tackles (105) and solo tackles (88) despite missing four games … Tallied 3.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries in the state championship game against St. Stanislaus High School … Earned five-star rating after 2015 season-opener against Starkville High School where he totaled 17 tackles, five sacks, five hurries, three pass breakups, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal … Coached by Tyrone Shorter.

PERSONAL Born Jeffery Bernard Simmons Jr. on July 28, 1997, in Lasalle, La. … Mother is Brenda … Has one brother, Dylan, and two sisters – Brooke and Ashley … Lists J.J. Watt as his favorite NFL player … Majoring in human development and family studies … Twitter handle is @GrindSimmons94. SIMMONS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 8, vs. UMass (11-3-17) Tackles For Loss: 2 (twice), last at Arkansas (11-18-17) Sacks: 1.5, vs. LSU (9-16-17) Forced Fumbles: 1 (four times), last vs. BYU (10-14-17) Fumble Recoveries: 1 (twice), last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Pass Breakups: 1 (three times), last vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) SIMMONS' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2016 12/3 40 13 27 3.5-8 2017 13/13 60 21 39 12.0-51 TOTALS 25/16 100 34 66 15.5-59

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MAURICE SMITHERMAN CORNERBACK 5-10 • 190 • Jr. • 2L Adamsville, Ala. (Minor)

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Quick, young defensive back that will see time as an option at corner … Primary action in 2017 came on special teams coverage … Saw his first career action in

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2016 after redshirting as a true freshman … Appeared in 23 career games with no starts … Made jersey switch from No. 31 to No. 8 over the spring of 2018.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in all 13 games in 2017, seeing most of his action on special teams … Recorded a career-high two tackles vs. Kentucky (10/21) … Also recorded tackles vs. Charleston Southern (9/2), at Auburn (9/30), vs. BYU (10/14) and vs. Louisville (12/30).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 10 games at corner … Tallied five total tackles as well as one interception … Recorded first tackle of career at LSU (9/17) … Also recorded a tackle vs. Auburn (10/8), at Kentucky (10/22), vs. Samford (10/29) and at Ole Miss (11/26) … Intercepted first pass of career against Samford, returning it 29 yards before being brought down (10/29).

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL Rated a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports … 247Sports had him as the No. 13 prospect in Alabama and ESPN.com and the No. 47 corner in his class … Scout.com had him as the No. 23 recruit in the state … Compiled 98 total tackles and 16.5 tackles for loss in 25 games over the past three seasons … Grabbed five interceptions for 80 return yards and 16 pass deflections, along with one field goal block … Also returned kickoffs and punts … Amassed 291 kick return yards on 11 attempts with a long of 99 with a touchdown … Returned eight punts for 180 yards … Coached by George Bates … Committed to Mississippi State in June 2014.

PERSONAL Born Maurice Smitherman on Dec. 5, 1996 … Son of Latashio Wagner … Majoring in human development and family sciences … Twitter handle is @ Smitherman_Era. SMITHERMAN’S CAREER HIGHS Total Tackles: 2, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Interceptions: 1, vs. Samford (10-29-16) SMITHERMAN'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS 2016 10/0 5 4 1 0.0-0 0.0-0 2017 13/0 6 3 3 0.0-0 0.0-0 TOTALS 23/0 11 7 4 0.0-0 0.0-0

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2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Appeared in all 13 contests as an edge rusher … Set career high numbers with 19 total tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss … Added one sack and two fumble recoveries … Recorded two tackles, including a sack, against No. 11 LSU (9/16) … Picked up a tackle for a loss of two yards at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) … Recorded a tackle and recovered a fumble in the second quarter versus BYU (10/14) … Collected a season-high three tackles with a pass break-up vs. UMass (11/4) … Recovered his second fumble of the season at Arkansas (11.18) to pair with a career-high 1.5 tackles for loss … Member of the 2017 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 12 games, mostly at the Viper hybrid linebacker position … Recorded 17 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack and one fumble recovery … Only game he missed was at UMass (9/24) … Made his first career tackle at LSU (9/17) … A week later against Auburn (10/8), notched four tackles and his first career sack for a loss of nine yards … Collected a season-best five tackles and one tackle for loss at BYU (10/14) … Tallied at least one tackle in nine straight games … Recovered a fumble at Kentucky (10/22) … Picked up a big tackle for loss in win over No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5).

HIGH SCHOOL A standout four-star defensive end rated one of America’s top 300 overall prospects by Scout.com and 247Sports.com … Considered the No. 9 player in the state of Mississippi by 247Sports.com and No. 17 by Scout.com … Made 145 total tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 21 sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one interception as a senior in 2015 … Notched 148 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 23 sacks, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries as a junior in 2014 … Played multiple positions during his career … Helped lead Greenwood to the Class 4A north state title game in 2015 … Committed to the Bulldogs in November 2015 … Also played baseball and basketball at Greenwood … Coached by Clinton Gatewood.

PERSONAL Born Marquiss James Spencer on July 16, 1997 … Parents are Marqkey and Jennifer … Has two siblings – Rameiovs and Ariel … Majoring in kinesiology. SPENCER’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 5, at BYU (10-14-16) Tackles for loss: 1.5, at Arkansas (11-18-17) Sacks: 1.0, vs. Auburn (10-8-16) Fumble recovery: 1, (three times) last at Arkansas (11-18-17) Pass Break-ups: 1, (twice) last vs. UMass (11-3-17) SPENCER'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2016 12/0 17 9 8 3.0-12 2017 13/0 19 5 14 4.5-16 TOTALS 25/0 36 14 22 7.5-28

6-5 • 250 • Fr. • HS Monroe, La. (Richwood)

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Talented pass rusher who adds depth at the defensive end position … Improved and physically matured since his true freshman season … Expected to continue to have a prominent role on the line … Appeared in 25 total games and is looking for his first career start … Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll … Collected 36 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.

FF/FR 0/1 0/2 0/3

GEOR'QUARIUS SPIVEY

DEFENSIVE END 6-4 • 285 • Jr. • 2L Greenwood, Miss. (Greenwood)

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SCK-YDS 1.0-9 1.0-6 2.0-15

HIGH SCHOOL Consensus three-star prospect from Richwood High School in Louisiana ranked among the Top 15 overall players in the state by Rivals … Ranked the No. 35 tight end in the country and the third-best tight end from the state of Louisiana by 247Sports … Louisiana’s 30th-ranked prospect, regardless of position,

PLAYER PROFILES according to 247Sports … Prepped under coach Robert Arvie… Led Richwood to the 2017 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Class 3A Championship game … Dazzled in the championship contest with five catches for 117 yards and two scores as Richwood fell to West Feliciana 40-21 … Closed senior season with 33 catches for 981 yards and nine touchdowns … Selected to the All-District 2-3A First Team … Competed in the LHSCA All-Star Game … Invited to compete in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl on December 29 … As a junior, led Richwood with 36 receptions for 425 yards and seven touchdowns … Added 105 yards on the ground with 11 carries … Originally committed to MSU on Oct. 6, 2017 … Twitter handle is @girlthatsSpivey.

MICHAEL STORY OFFENSIVE LINE 6-4 • 310 • Jr. • 2L Ripley, Miss. (Ripley)

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Solid offensive lineman who will be in the rotation at guard this season … Owns 14 appearances with two career starts both at left guard.

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CORDAVIEN SUGGS OFFENSIVE LINE 6-6 • 300 • RFr. • RS Jackson, Miss. (Fletcher)

77 CAREER Imposing offensive lineman who is originally from Jackson, Miss., but played his high school football in the state of Florida … Will add size and strength to an already deep offensive line group.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit who prepped at Duncan U. Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, Fla. … Ranked one of the top 10 offensive tackle prospects in the state of Florida by Scout.com and 247Sports.com … Considered the No. 15 ranked offensive tackle in the South by Scout.com … Moved to Florida after his freshman season … Coached by Kevin Brown at Fletcher HS … One of the top 200 overall prospects in the state of Florida … Originally committed to MSU in July 2016.

Appeared in six games, including the first five of the season … Returned to the field against Ole Miss (11/23).

MONTEZ SWEAT

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in eight games with two starts … Starts came at left guard against Kentucky (10/22) and Samford (10/29) in place of an injured Deion Calhoun … Missed the final five games of the year, including the St. Petersburg Bowl, due to a leg injury … Saw action in 241 snaps during the year … Thrust into action due to several injuries along the offensive line … Made his debut against South Alabama (9/3), seeing time on seven plays … Played a season-high 85 snaps in start against Samford … Most significant action in SEC games was at Kentucky (73 snaps).

DEFENSIVE END 6-6 • 245 • Sr. • 1L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Copiah-Lincoln CC)

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star offensive tackle with a big frame … An early signee for MSU who enrolled in January 2015 and participated in spring practice … Was coached by Chad Cook at Ripley … Ranked the No. 25 prospect in the state of Mississippi by Scout.com … A three-year starter for Ripley, helping them average 400 yards per game and win 24 games with three playoff appearances … Helped his side finish second place in Class 4A Region 2 and to a first round playoff victory … Played left guard as a sophomore and junior before moving to tackle.

PERSONAL Born Michael Story on Aug. 19, 1997 … Son of Jajuana and Jermaine Story … Majoring in kinesiology.

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2018 PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN 2017 FIRST-TEAM ALL-SEC (AP, COACHES) 2017 SEC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK (VS. UK, A&M, ARKANSAS)

CAREER One of the most feared edge rushers in America, who makes his presence known in the backfield … Coming off a year in which he tied for the SEC lead in sacks and tackles for loss … Teams with Jeffery Simmons to become the first SEC Coaches First-Team duo to return the following year … Elected to return to MSU for his senior year following a dominant debut season and likely to be a high pick in the 2019 NFL Draft … Came to MSU as one of the top junior college pass rushers and played his freshman season at Michigan State … Enrolled at MSU in January 2017.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON A first-team All-SEC selection in his first season, starting all 13 games … Played outside linebacker in the 3-4 and defensive end in the 4-3 … Joined Jeffery Simmons as the two became just the second duo in the SEC West since 2003 to

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both earn first-team All-SEC honors … Became the first Bulldog to lead the SEC in sacks since 2005 with 10.5 for a loss of 64 yards … Tied for eighth nationally in sacks … Also had 7.5 sacks in SEC only games, which tied for the league lead … Produced 11 games with at least 0.5 tackles for loss … Ranked seventh in MSU single-season history in sacks … The only player in the SEC to earn SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors three times (vs. Kentucky, Texas A&M, Arkansas) … Tied for the SEC lead in tackles for loss with the fifth-highest total in MSU single-season history (15.5) … Had three tackles in his debut against Charleston Southern (9/2) … Collected three tackles, including the first sack of his career, and a recovered fumble nearly for a touchdown at No. 13 Auburn (9/30) … Turned in his best SEC performance against Kentucky (10/21) and was named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week with a career-best seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks … Racked up six tackles and two sacks in win at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … Earned his second SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honor with four tackles and a season-high 2.5 sacks that helped MSU to a comeback win at Arkansas (11/18) … Dominating performance in the TaxSlayer Bowl with four tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack of Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson … Ended the year with a combined 6.5 tackles for loss in the final three games.

JUNIOR COLLEGE Considered the sixth-best junior college defensive end prospect in the nation according to 247 Sports and was listed No. 43 on Scout.com’s Top 100 prospects … No. 47 on 247Sports’ Top 100 JUCO recruits … A three-star recruit who posted 39 tackles with six for loss in 2016 at Co-Lin … Also recorded five sacks, forced two fumbles and grabbed one interception.

2014 AT MICHIGAN STATE Appeared in two games at defensive end in his first season at Michigan State (vs. Jacksonville State and Eastern Michigan) … In his collegiate debut, collected four tackles, including a half sack (2 yards), against Jacksonville State.

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5 • 310 • Sr. • 3L Bessemer, Ala. (McAdory)

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Physical defensive tackle who made an impact as soon as he took the field for the first time in 2015 … Has seen time in 27 games, including six starts at defensive tackle … Was limited during his junior season in 2017 due to a foot injury … His large frame and physical nature adds depth to the defensive line … Arrived in Starkville after a standout prep career in Alabama.

2017 JUNIOR SEASON Appeared in six games and made two starts … Missed the majority of the season with a foot injury … Grabbed a career-high four tackles against Charleston Southern, while forcing his first-career fumble (9/2) … Returned from a foot injury and recorded at tackle against No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … Recorded his first pass breakup of the season, along with two tackles, vs. No. 1 Alabama (11/11).

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON

HIGH SCHOOL Ranked one of the top tight ends in the nation coming out of Stephenson High School, the home of former Bulldog and current Washington Redskin pass rusher Preston Smith … Recorded 33 tackles, including six for losses with one sack, in 12 games his senior season playing for Coach Ron Gartrell … Helped lead Stephenson to a 9-3 record and the round of 16 in the Georgia high school state playoffs … Also played basketball and averaged 12.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 blocks as a senior.

Participated in every tilt of the season; started in four… Tallied at least three tackles for the first six matchups of the season, including a career-high four tackles twice: vs. South Alabama (9/3) and vs. Auburn (10/8)… Made four tackles including a four-yard TFL in the season opener vs. South Alabama (9/3)… Recorded a career-high 1.0 TFL four times this season against South Alabama (9/3), South Carolina (9/10), at BYU (10/14) and vs. Arkansas (11/19)… Totaled two quarterback hurries against the Samford Bulldogs (10/29).

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PERSONAL Born Shaquan Montez Sweat in Richmond, Ky., on Sept. 4, 1996 … Nickname is “Tez” … Grandparents are Charles and Deborah Sweat … Has one brother, Anthony and one sister, Yvette … Majoring in communication … Twitter handle is @_sweat. SWEAT’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Tackles For Loss: 3, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Sacks: 2.5, at Arkansas (11-18-17) Fumble Recoveries: 1, at Auburn (9-30-17) SWEAT'S' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2017 13/13 48 21 27 15.5-73 TOTALS 13/13 48 21 27 15.5-73

CORY THOMAS

SCK-YDS 10.5-64 10.5-64

Saw time in eight games, with seven of those coming in the first nine games of the season … Totaled three tackles, one sack and one interception on the year … Made his debut vs. LSU (9/12) and notched his first tackle against Northwestern State (9/19) … Intercepted a pass vs. Kentucky (10/24) and recorded a 12-yard return on the play … His first-career sack came against NC State (12/30) in the Belk Bowl for a loss of four yards.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first year on campus.

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A three-star defensive tackle according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com and 247Sports ... Rated as the 19th-best prospect in the state of Alabama by ESPN.com ... A four-year letterwinner for head coach David Powell ... 2013 Alabama Sports Writers Association First-Team 5A All-State selection following junior and senior campaigns ... Earned a place on the MaxPreps 2013 Alabama Preseason All-State Football Team ... Helped the Yellow Jackets to a 10-3 overall record and 6-1 mark in Region 5 contests as a senior ... Squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the AHSAA 5A state playoffs before falling to Southside 28-25 ... Anchor of a defense that surrendered only 161 points, an average of 12.4 per contest ... Recorded 75 tackles and 3.0 sacks during final campaign ... Recovered a fumble against Southside in the quarterfinals that led to a touchdown and 7-0 McAdory lead ... Played as a safety as a freshman ... Also suited up for the basketball program.

PERSONAL Born Cory Tyrone Thomas on Aug. 2, 1995 … Nickname is “Big Cory” … Parents are Pearl and Orlando Thomas … Wears the No. 34 because of Bo Jackson … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Twitter handle is @bighomie_34.

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PLAYER PROFILES THOMAS’ CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 4, (three times) last vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Tackles for loss: 1, (five times) last vs. Arkansas (11-19-16) Pass Breakups: 1, (twice) last vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Interceptions: 1, vs. Kentucky (10-24-15) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) THOMAS' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS 2015 8/0 3 1 2 1.0-4 2016 13/4 24 6 18 4.5-14 2017 6/2 12 4 8 0.0-0 TOTALS 27/6 29 11 28 5.5-18

SCK-YDS 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0

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Rivals.com, ESPN.com and Scout.com … A two-time Class 6A all-state recipient … As a junior, played multiple positions and rushed for 1,175 yards and scored 22 touchdowns at running back while throwing for 613 yards and nine more scores for the Warriors … Led Memphis Central to the Class 6A Quarterfinals in 2013 … Nicknamed "Sweet Feet" at Memphis Central … Coached by Leonard Crutchfield … Committed to Mississippi State in April 2014. PBU INT-YD 0 1-12 1 0-0 1 0-0 2 1-12

DEDDRICK THOMAS WIDE RECEIVER 5-9 • 190 • Jr. • 2L Memphis, Tenn. (Memphis Central)

PERSONAL Born Deddrick LaShun Thomas on Nov. 8, 1996 … Parents are Phyllis and Deddrick … Has four siblings – Jeremiah, Ashli, Fredlicia and Ellen … Majoring in kinesiology with a concentration in sports studies. THOMAS’ CAREER HIGHS Receptions – 4, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Receiving Yards – 41, at Georgia (9-23-17) Longest Reception – 24, vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-17) Receiving Touchdowns – 1, (twice) last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) THOMAS' CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2016 10/0 5 44 2017 13/0 22 227 TOTALS 23/0 27 271

G/GS 10/0 13/0 23/0

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during initial year with the program.

HIGH SCHOOL Signed with the Bulldogs in December 2014 … Enrolled at Mississippi State in January 2015 and participated in spring drills … Ranked the No. 15 overall prospect in Tennessee by 247Sports, ESPN.com and Rivals.com … The No. 2 wide receiver in the state by Scout.com … Received three stars by 247Sports,

NO. 0 6 6

YDS 0 104 104

AVG. 0.0 17.3 17.3

TD 0 1 1

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Served as a backup slot receiver, playing in 10 games … Did not see action against South Carolina, Arkansas and in the St. Petersburg Bowl against Miami (Ohio) … Did not make any starts … Tallied five catches for 44 yards and one touchdown … Hauled in the first touchdown of MSU’s season, making a 4-yard grab from Damian Williams that was also his first career catch against South Alabama (9/3) … Finished with two catches for 15 yards against the Jaguars … Caught two passes for a season-best 23 yards at UMass (9/24), including a season-long 15-yarder … Had one catch for six yards vs. Auburn (10/8).

LP/OPPONENT 15 / UMASS 24 / CSU 24 / CSU

ERROLL THOMPSON

Returning shifty slot received who had a breakout sophomore campaign … Also a major contributor in the return game with one touchdown to his credit … Came to MSU after a brilliant prep career in Memphis … Played in 23 career games with five career touchdowns.

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON

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Appeared in all 13 games and assisted through the air, on the ground and on special teams … Caught a pass in 11 of 13 games on the year, with eight multi-catch performances … Reeled in a career-high four touchdowns … Caught two passes for 34 yards and a touchdown against Charleston Southern (9/2) … Reeled in three receptions for 20 yards at Louisiana Tech (9/9), while recording a career-long rush of seven yards … Set a career-high with 41 yards on two catches at No. 11 Georgia (9/23) … Saw his first special teams action with four punt returns against UMass (11/4) and returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown … It was the fifth-longest punt return in school history and the longest by a Bulldog since Kevin Prentiss’ 83-yarder against Tennessee in the 1998 SEC Championship Game … It was also MSU’s first punt return for a touchdown since Fred Ross against Troy on Oct. 10, 2015 … Caught a careerhigh four passes for 33 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown pass, against Ole Miss (11/23) … Also saw special teams action with his first kick return of the season with a 19-yard return.

AVG. 8.8 10.3 10.1

6-1 • 250 • So. • 1L Florence, Ala. (Florence)

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Rising sophomore poised for a big season as the likely starter at Mike linebacker … Served as the backup to Dez Harris at the position for most of his redshirt freshman campaign but took on the starting role late in the year due to Harris’ injury … Smart, instinctive and will be a leader in 2018 after earning SEC AllFreshman honors … Enters his third year with the program after an outstanding high school career in Florence, Ala.

2017 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Received SEC All-Freshman honors after recording 46 tackles … Led all SEC freshmen linebackers in tackles and was fifth among all league freshmen … Added 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, which was third and fourth, respectively, among SEC freshmen … Played in all 13 games with starts in the last three games of the year after Dez Harris’ injury – Arkansas, Ole Miss, Louisville … Had five or more tackles in five games … Made three tackles in his collegiate debut vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Season-high eight tackles including the first tackle for loss of his career against Kentucky (10/21) … Collected seven tackles and his first career pass breakup in road win at No. 24 Texas A&M (10/28) … First career sack came in a five-tackle performance vs. No. 1 Alabama (11/11) … In his first career start, notched five tackles at Arkansas (11/18) … Outstanding performance in his Egg Bowl with five tackles and career-best in tackles for loss (1.5) and sacks (1.5) … One of the sacks forced a fumble against the Rebels in the second quarter … Collected 1.5 tackles for loss in TaxSlayer Bowl start vs. Louisville (12/30).

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2016 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Earned a redshirt during his first year on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star linebacker by ESPN.com … Rated three stars by Rivals.com, Scout. com and 247Sports.com … The No. 139 overall prospect in America on the ESPN300 … Ranked the No. 6 inside linebacker in the country and No. 6 overall player in Alabama by ESPN.com … Considered the No. 10 overall prospect in Alabama by 247Sports.com and No. 24 in that category by Scout.com … Competed in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … Logged 101 tackles, 18 tackles, two sacks and two pass breakups as a senior in 2015 … Was a star running back for Florence before missing his sophomore season with a torn ACL and moving to linebacker … Coached by J.B. Wallace.

PERSONAL Born Erroll Edward Thompson Jr., on Oct. 1, 1997 … Nickname is “E” … Parents are Erroll Sr. and LaMonica Thompson … Has one older brother, Zach … Twitter handle is @Im3Fly … Majoring in kinesiology. THOMPSON’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 8, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Tackles for loss: 1.5 (twice), last vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Sacks: 1.5, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Forced Fumbles: 1, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Pass Breakups: 1, at Texas A&M (10-28-17) THOMPSON'S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS 2017 13/3 46 21 25 5.5-36 2.5-18 TOTALS 13/3 46 21 25 5.5-36 2.5-18

FF/FR 1/0 1/0

PBU INT-YD 1 0-0 1 0-0

KEYTAON THOMPSON QUARTERBACK 6-4 • 225 • So. • 1L New Orleans, La. (Landry-Walker)

2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Exceptional dual-threat quarterback with a promising future … Thrust into significant action as a true freshman in the final two games of 2017 following Nick Fitzgerald’s injury … Led the Bulldogs to a TaxSlayer Bowl victory in his first career start … Served as Fitzgerald’s backup for the 2017 campaign and shined … Became the first true freshman signal caller to start a game for MSU since 2014 … Began classes on Jan. 9, 2017 at MSU – just a few weeks after winning a state championship in New Orleans … Played in 10 games with one start … Owns two 100-yard rushing games.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 10 games with his first career start coming in the TaxSlayer Bowl … Did not play against Texas A&M, UMass and Alabama … Completed 32-of-66 passes for 388 yards and two touchdowns … MSU’s third-leading rusher with 446 yards on 75 carries with six scores … Made collegiate debut against Charleston Southern (9/2), completing 4-of-7 passes for 31 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 36 yards … First career TD pass was an 11-yard strike to Jamal Couch in the fourth quarter of the opener … With MSU dominating in the second half vs. Kentucky (10/21), rushed for 65 yards on four carries and two scores on the ground … Capped the night with a career-best 40-yard TD run against the Wildcats … Spelled an injured Nick Fitzgerald in the first quarter in

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the Egg Bowl (11/23) and finished with a season-best 316 yards of total offense … Recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game with 121 yards on 26 carries and one touchdown against the Rebels … Threw for a season-best 195 yards and one touchdown and nearly led MSU to a comeback … Became the first true freshman to start at QB in a bowl game for MSU since 2007 and just the third in school history (Wesley Caroll, John Bond) … Guided the Bulldogs to a win against Louisville in his first start, rushing for a season-high 147 yards on 27 carries and three touchdowns … Tied the MSU bowl record for rushing scores … Also completed 11-of-20 passes for 127 yards against the Cardinals.

HIGH SCHOOL One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in America and a proven winner … Combined for three state championships in football and basketball … Consensus four-star recruit out of Landry-Walker High School in New Orleans where he was coached by Emanuel Powell … No. 1 QB recruit in Louisiana according to 247Sports and a Parade All-American honorable mention … Became the first player in Landry-Walker history to be named Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year following an incredible senior season in 2016 … 2016 District 8-5A MVP and finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year … 2016 LSWA Class 5A Most Outstanding Offensive Player … Racked up 10,737 yards of total offense and accounted for 149 touchdowns during his prep career … Finished his senior season, completing 198 of 331 passes for 3,825 yards and 46 touchdowns while rushing 152 times for 1,434 yards and 26 TDs … Amassed 5,259 yards of total offense in 2016 … Accounted for 457 yards of total offense and six touchdowns in the 2016 Class 5A state championship game, leading the Charging Buccaneers to a 50-21 win over West Monroe to produce the school’s first state title … Squad capped the year on a 13-game winning streak and in that stretch he accounted for 66 touchdowns … Completed 16 of 27 passes for 303 yards with five touchdowns and carried 23 times for another 154 yards, dazzling fans in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in the state title game … In five playoff games as a senior, completed 81 of 119 passes for 1,485 yards with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions, while rushing for 534 yards and 11 scores … As a junior, directed the Charging Bucs to a 10-3 record, a share of the District 8-5A championship and an appearance in the 2015 Class 5A state quarterfinals … Four-year starter at QB and a three-year starter in basketball … Basketball teammates with current MSU guard Lamar Peters … The two led Landry-Walker to back-to-back Class 4A state championships in 2014 and 2015 … A knack for making big plays, Thompson drained the game-winning bucket in the 2015 LHSAA Top 28 Class 4A championship game … Originally committed to MSU on Dec. 16, 2015 … Maintained a 3.12 GPA.

PERSONAL Born Keytaon Kaylen Thompson on Oct. 23, 1998, in New Orleans … Nickname is “K.T.” … Son of Naffateria and Kintay Thompson … Has one sibling, Kayden … Is an avid chess player … All-time favorite MSU player is Dak Prescott … Majoring in sports studies … Twitter handle is @Thompson_Kt5. THOMPSON'S CAREER HIGHS Pass Attempts: 27, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Pass Completions: 13, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Pass Yards: 195, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Pass Touchdowns: 1 (twice), last vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Long Pass: 32, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Completion Percentage: 55.0, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Rush Attempts: 27, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Rush Yards: 147, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Rush Touchdowns: 3, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) Long Rush: 40, vs. Kentucky (10-21-17) Total Offense Yards: 316, vs. Ole Miss (11-23-17) Touchdowns Responsible: 3, vs. Louisville (12-30-17) THOMPSON’S CAREER PASSING STATS YEAR G/GS CMP ATT INT PCT 2017 10/1 32 66 2 .485 TOTALS 10/1 32 66 2 .485 THOMPSON’S CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2017 10/1 75 446 TOTALS 10/1 75 446

YDS 388 388

AVG. 5.9 5.9

TD 2 2

TD 6 6

LP/OPPONENT 32 / OLE MISS 32 / OLE MISS

LP/OPPONENT 40 / KENTUCKY 40 / KENTUCKY

PLAYER PROFILES THOMPSON’S CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE STATS YEAR G/GS RUSH PASS TOTAL 2017 10/1 388 446 834 TOTALS 10/1 388 446 834

AVG./G 83.4 83.4

POWERS WARREN TIGHT END 6-3 • 240 • RFr. • RS Minnetonka, Minn. (Minnetonka Senior)

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HIGH SCHOOL Athletic four-star linebacker who came from a program that producer former MSU standout and current NFL star lineman Fletcher Cox … Member of the ESPN300 (No. 297) … Tabbed No. 6 in the state of Mississippi by ESPN.com, No. 9 in 247Sports composite, No. 9 by Scout.com and No. 11 by Rivals.com … Considered one of the top 20 outside linebacker prospects in the nation by ESPN.com … Named to the Clarion-Ledger’s Dandy Dozen … Recorded 50 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and six sacks as a senior in 2014 … Accounted for 67 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks while blocking three punts as a junior in 2013 … Committed to Mississippi State in November 2013 following the MSUAlabama game … Coached by Houston Ealy … Also played basketball at Yazoo City.

PERSONAL Born Timothy Washington on Sept. 6, 1996 ... Majoring in industrial technology … Twitter handle is @timwashington52. WASHINGTON’S CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 3, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17)

CAREER Solid prospect who adds depth to MSU’s tight end corps … Arrived in Starkville after prep career in Minnesota.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first season on campus.

WASHINGTON'S' CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR G/GS TT UT AT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS 2016 12/0 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 2017 13/0 8 1 7 0.0-0 0.0-0 TOTALS 25/0 8 1 7 0.0-0 0.0-0

HIGH SCHOOL PERSONAL Born Powers Warren on Nov. 24, 1998 … Parents are Kevin and Greta Warren … Father is the Chief Operating Office of the Minnesota Vikings … Majoring in kinesiology with a concentration in sports studies.

LINEBACKER 6-2 • 230 • Fr. • HS Maplesville, Ala. (Maplesville)

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An imposing linebacker who will be an option at the position in 2018 … Played in 25 total games with eight career tackles … Heads into 2018 as the backup Mike linebacker.

PBU INT-YD 0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0-0

NATHANIEL WATSON

Caught 28 passes for 507 yards and two touchdowns as a senior at Minnetonka High School.

6-3 • 230 • Jr. • 2L Yazoo City, Miss. (Yazoo City)

FF/FR 0/0 0/0 0/0

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star athlete that is talented on both sides of ball ... Tabbed the No. 15 recruit in the state of Alabama by 247Sports ... Competed in the AlabamaMississippi All-Star Game ... Prepped at Maplesville High School under head coach James Hubert ... A feature on both the offense and defense for the Red Devils ... Led Maplesville to three state championships over his prep career ... As a senior, caught 45 passes for 506 yards and three touchdowns ... Added 500 yards on the ground for seven scores ... Defensively, recorded 45 tackles and three interceptions ... As a junior, led Maplesville to an undefeated season and the 2016 1A state title ... Caught 45 passes for 1,070 yards and 12 scores ... Also rushed for 376 yards and four scores ... Defensively, he recorded 70 tackles and four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns ... Committed to MSU on August 17, 2017 ... Twitter handle is @Nathaniel_ATH.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Earned playing time in all 13 games and saw most of his action coming on special teams … Finished the year with eight total tackles … Recorded the first tackle of his career in the season opener vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Set a career high with three tackles on the road at Louisiana Tech (9/3) … Also recorded tackles versus BYU (10/14) and No. 2 Alabama (11/11).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Earned playing time in all 12 games of the regular season in 2016 but did not accumulate any stats.

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EVANS WILKERSON OFFENSIVE LINE 6-5 • 310 • Jr. • 2L Ridgeland, Miss. (Jackson Academy)

2016 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Smart offensive lineman from Jackson who enters his fourth season with the program … Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll … Sees significant time during MSU’s field goal and PAT units.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Played in all 13 games mostly on the field goal and PAT units.

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 13 games mostly on the field goal and PAT units … Saw action in 71 plays during the regular season … Saw time on the line on offense against Alabama with the remainder of his snaps coming on special teams … Played a season-high 11 snaps against the Crimson Tide.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Practiced but did not play in any games during his true freshman campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL Attended Jackson Academy.

PERSONAL Born Evans James Wilkerson on Feb. 12, 1997 … Son of Jimmy and Mary Beth Wilkerson … An accounting major.

AERIS WILLIAMS RUNNING BACK 6-1 • 215 • Sr. • 3L West Point, Miss. (West Point)

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One of the elite returning running backs in the SEC who is coming off a 1,000yard season … Nicknamed “A-Train” or “Train” … Turned into a dominant ground force late in 2016 and followed that up with an outstanding junior campaign … Enters his fifth year with the program and possesses outstanding vision … Assumed a leadership role and his confidence has skyrocketed … Played in 39 games with 15 starts … Rushed for 2,033 yards on 413 carries and 13 touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per carry … Owns six career 100-yard rushing games and two multi-touchdown contests … Arrived at MSU after a standout career at nearby West Point High School.

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2016 JUNIOR SEASON Played in 13 games with 12 starts … Did not start against Arkansas … Became MSU’s first running back 1,000-yard rusher since Josh Robinson in 2014 … Ranked sixth in the SEC in rushing, carrying it 236 times for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns … Averaged 85.2 yards per game on the ground … Also caught 16 passes for 142 yards … Had four 100-yard rushing games … Racked up 82 yards and a touchdown in season-opener start vs. Charleston Southern (9/2) … Rushed for 107 yards on nine carries, averaging 11.9 yards per carry at Louisiana Tech (9/9) … Season-high rushing output came the following week in big win against No. 11 LSU (9/16), carrying it 23 times for 146 yards … Became the first MSU back with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games since 2014 … Delivered a season-best 147 all-purpose yards against BYU (10/14), rushing for 114 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries and collected 33 yards through the air … Also had 114 yards rushing in win against UMass (11/3) … Tremendous game against top-ranked Alabama, rushing for 97 yards on 22 carries with two touchdowns … Was his second career multi-score game and became the first running back with two rushing touchdowns against Alabama since Ohio State’s Ezekiel Elliott on Jan. 1, 2015 … Both of Williams’ scores against Bama occurred in the first half … Rushed for 88 yards on 12 carries and opening the scoring in the TaxSlayer Bowl with a 5-yard touchdown run.

2016 SOPHOMORE SEASON Emerged as the starting running back late in the year and thrived … Started the final three games – Arkansas, Ole Miss and the St. Petersburg Bowl … Played in all 13 contests … Rushed for 720 yards and four touchdowns … Eclipsed the 100-yard mark twice – vs. Texas A&M and at Ole Miss … Ranked fifth in the SEC in rushing in the month of November, averaging 112.5 yards per a game … Tallied his first rushing touchdown of the year at UMass (9/24) … Carried it 21 times for 82 yards at BYU (10/14) … Went over the 100-yard mark for the first time in his career with 24 carries for 140 yards and one touchdown in win over No. 4 Texas A&M (11/5) … Delivered one of the most dominant running back performances in Egg Bowl history (11/26), rushing for a career-best 191 yards on 25 carries with two scores … Was the highest yardage total by an MSU running back since Josh Robinson had 198 against Kentucky on Oct. 25, 2014 … Averaged a career-best 7.6 yards per carry against Ole Miss and tallied his first career multi-touchdown game … Carried it 12 times for 64 yards in the St. Petersburg Bowl (12/16).

2015 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in all 13 games in a reserve role … Ranked fourth on the team in rushing with 206 yards on 40 carries and three touchdowns … Scored his first career touchdown in the Northwestern State win, finishing with seven carries for 36 yards … Ran the ball six times for 26 yards and a touchdown against Louisiana Tech (10/17), while also recording his first two career receptions … Averaged 7.7 rushing yards on six carries in the victory at Missouri (11/5), finishing with a season-best 46 yards … Rushed three times for 39 yards in the Belk Bowl (12/30), including a season-long 33-yard touchdown that gave MSU a 30-point lead in the fourth quarter.

2014 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Did not play in any games and earned a redshirt as true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL A four-star recruit according to ESPN.com, Scout.com and 247Sports and a three-star prospect by Yahoo.com ... A three-year starter for head coach Chris Chambless … Ranked as the 42nd-best running back in the country and the 11th-best recruit in Mississippi by ESPN.com ... The Mississippi Association of Coaches 5A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior ... A 2013 Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen selection who was also a member of The Mississippi Press’ Fantastic 15 list of the state’s top collegiate football prospects at the beginning of senior season ... Became the fourth Dandy Dozen player from West Point, joining Chris Washington (1989), Chris Jefferson (1990) and Michael Carr (2009) ... Took part in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic ... A 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl nominee ... Finished just shy of the 4,000-yard rushing mark (3,994 yards) in prep career ... Gained 1,697 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 265 carries during senior year ... Registered nine receptions for 85 yards and a score during final campaign ... Selected as the WCBI-TV Offensive Player of the Year following senior year ... Against Center Hill, rushed for 252 yards and four touchdowns (32, 27, five and 15 yards) to help Green Wave to 69-41 victory ... Rushed for 1,519 yards as a junior with five touchdowns on

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268 carries ... Added six receptions for 77 yards in 2012 ... A Columbus Dispatch All-Area Second-Team honoree as a junior, when the Green Wave advanced to the MHSAA 5A state semifinals ... Versus Hernando in 49-14 victory, ran for 112 yards and three scores (four, 10 and 15 yards) ... During sophomore season, rushed for 778 yards on 129 carries and contributed 12 scores ... Hauled in 13 passes for 250 yards and a pair of TDs as a sophomore.

yards and 28 touchdowns … Finished his senior season with 48 receptions for 697 yards and 13 touchdowns to earn Class 6A first-team all-state honors … Played in the 2016 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … Caught 56 passes for 928 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior … Amassed 618 receiving yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore … Coached by Ryan Ross at Ocean Springs … Originally committed to MSU on April 16, 2016.

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Born Aeris Lavontae Williams on Aug. 9, 1995, in Racine, Wis. … Parents are Veronica and David … Siblings are Calvin and Dahmarion … Family lived in Racine, Wis., before moving to West Point … Majoring in industrial technology … Twitter handle is @aeris_williams.

Born Austin Williams on August 17, 1998 … Son of Craig and Carol Williams … Majoring in business administration.

DARRYL WILLIAMS

WILLIAMS’ CAREER HIGHS Rush attempts: 25, at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Rush yards: 191, at Ole Miss (11-26-16) Rush TDs: 2 (twice), last vs. Alabama (11-11-17) Long rush: 59, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) Receptions: 5, at Georgia (9-23-17) Receiving yards: 33, vs. BYU (10-14-17) Long reception: 28, at Louisiana Tech (9-9-17) WILLIAMS' CAREER RUSHING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 13/0 40 206 2016 13/3 137 720 2017 13/12 236 1107 TOTALS 39/15 413 2033

AVG. 5.2 5.3 4.7 4.9

WILLIAMS' CAREER RECEIVING STATS YEAR G/GS NO. YDS 2015 13/0 6 18 2016 13/3 7 45 2017 13/12 16 142 TOTALS 39/15 29 205

AVG. 3.0 6.4 8.9 7.1

OFFENSIVE LINE 6-2 • 310 • Jr. • 1L Bessemer, Ala. (Bessemer City) TD 3 4 6 13

LP/OPPONENT 33 / NC STATE 36 / OLE MISS 59 / LA TECH 59 / LA TECH

2017 SEC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK TD 0 0 0 0

LP/OPPONENT 9 / KENTUCKY 24 / MIAMI 28 / LA TECH 28 / LA TECH

AUSTIN WILLIAMS WIDE RECEIVER 6-3 • 205 • RFr. • RS Ocean Springs, Miss. (Ocean Springs)

2017 SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER Promising redshirt freshman receiver with tremendous hands … Precise in his routes … Expected to make a significant impact this fall … Arguably, had the best spring of any of the young receivers, capped with a Maroon and White Game high five catches for 86 yards and one touchdown … Three of his receptions went for at least 20 yards in the spring game … Enrolled at MSU on Jan. 9, 2017 … Member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll … Received Top Dawg honors with a perfect 4.0 GPA in business administration during both the fall and spring semesters of 2017-18.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during his first season.

HIGH SCHOOL Prepped at Ocean Springs High School … A consensus three-star recruit by Scout, ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports … The 15th-best player in the state according to 247 Sports, regardless of position … The sixth-best receiver in the state according to Scout.com … For his career, totaled 150 catches, 2,349 receiving

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2015 SEC FIRST-YEAR ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CAREER An elite offensive guard who will be among the best at his position in the SEC … Enters his second straight year as a starter after a dominant sophomore campaign … Continues to develop and has tremendous pro potential in the future … Played in 20 career games with 13 starts.

2017 SOPHOMORE SEASON Arguably graded out higher than any offensive lineman on the roster in 2017 … Started all 13 games at left guard … Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after huge 37-7 win against No. 11 LSU … Graded out at 99 percent with three knockdowns in just his third career start in that contest … Became the first MSU offensive lineman to earn the SEC honor since Nov. 2016 … Paved the way for a Bulldog offense that rushed for 285 yards, the most allowed by LSU since 2015 … Part of an MSU offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in the SEC and fifth-fewest nationally (13).

2016 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in the first seven games of the year … Saw most of his action on PAT and field goal units … Was in on 32 snaps during the year, including a season-high seven at UMass … Suffered a neck injury in the third quarter of the Kentucky game and missed the final six games of the year.

2015 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted as a true freshman … Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL Versatile offensive lineman from the state of Alabama … Played all five positions on the line during his career at Bessemer City … One of several MSU players ranked in the ESPN300 (No. 245) … A four-star prospect ranked the 10th-highest in the state of Alabama by ESPN.com … Considered the 13thbest prospect in the state of Alabama by 247Sports, No. 14 by Scout.com and No. 21 by Rivals.com … Played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic in December 2014 … Coached by Martez Edwards … Committed to Mississippi State in October 2014.

PERSONAL Born Darryl Williams Jr. on June 10, 1997 ... Son of Satonya Parker and Darryl Williams … Has two siblings – Jamal and Maitrell … Majoring in human development.

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TYLER WILLIAMS CORNERBACK 6-2 • 175 • RFr. • RS Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette)

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Redshirt freshman cornerback who continues to develop after an impressive spring … Will see his first career action in 2018.

2017 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON Redshirted during first season on campus.

HIGH SCHOOL A three-star defensive back by Rivals, Scout.com and 247 Sports who was a member of a state championship his senior season … Guided the Lafayette Commodores to a 13-2 record and 13 straight wins in 2016 … Scored a 77-yard touchdown in the game’s opening minutes to spark the squad … The 16th best player, regardless of position, in the state according to 247 Sports … Considered the third-best safety in the state according to Scout.com … 2016 Division 2-4A Defensive Most Valuable Player … Played on both sides of the ball … Recorded 795 receiving yards and nine touchdowns his senior season as well as 43 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass deflections … Notched 25 tackles and two picks as a junior … Coached by Michael Fair at Lafayette High School … Originally committed to MSU on May 16, 2016.

PERSONAL Born Tyler Tramez Carmichael-Williams on Dec. 8, 1998, in Gadsden, Ala. … Son of Tamika Williams and Tony Carmichael … Has one older sister, Tiera, and one younger brother, Tyrus … Fishing is one of his favorite hobbies … Darius Slay is his all-time favorite MSU player … Twitter handle is @Tyler4Williams.

CAMERON YOUNG DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3 • 305 • Fr. • HS Crosby, Miss. (Franklin County)

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A three star defensive tackle according to 247Sports … Ranked the 16thbest recruit, regardless of position, from the state of Mississippi according to 247Sports … Prepped at Franklin County High School under head coach Charles Moore … Recorded 51 tackles, including 43 solo stops, as a senior to average 5.5 tackles per game … Added 11.0 sacks, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble … Totaled 90 tackles as a junior with 10.0 sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery … Sophomore season saw him rack up 75 total tackles with two fumble recoveries … Two-sport athlete also lettering in basketball … Twitter handle is @cameron21young.

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33RD HEAD FOOTBALL COACH 2016 & 2017 NATIONAL OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

hen Mississippi State Director of Athletics John Cohen was charged with finding the Bulldogs’ 33rd head football coach, he was looking for a man with a pedigree of a winner, an innovator, a blue-collar work ethic and at the forefront, a ‘ball coach.’ From the beginning of the search, Joe Moorhead was that unequivocal leader. Moorhead, the 2016 and 2017 National Offensive Coordinator and the mastermind behind Penn State’s offensive juggernaut the past two seasons, takes the reins of Mississippi State football in 2018. Officially named head coach on November 29, 2017, Moorhead brings a championship standard mantra to Starkville centered on winning a Southeastern Conference Championship and competing for a national title. The 44-yearold has played a pivotal role in conference championships at his last four coaching stops, including Penn State (2016), Fordham (2014), Connecticut (2010) and Akron (2005). @HAILSTATEFB

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MOORHEAD’S GAME–BY-GAME HC RESULTS 2012 FORDHAM

2014 FORDHAM

(6-5, NR)

(11-3, 6-0, 1st Patriot, No. 11 TSN, No. 14 Coaches)

Date Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov.

30 8 15 22 29 6 13 27 3 10 17

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Score

Date

LOCK HAVEN at Villanova CORNELL at Columbia at #15 Lehigh GEORGETOWN at #20 Cincinnati at Holy Cross at Bucknell LAFAYETTE COLGATE

W, 55-0 L, 13-28 W, 34-27 W, 20-13 L, 31-34 W, 38-31 L, 17-49 W, 36-32 L, 24-27 W, 36-27 L, 39-41

Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

2013 FORDHAM (12-2, No. 9 TSN, No. 10 Coaches) Date Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

Opponent 29 RHODE ISLAND 7 #8 VILLANOVA 14 at Temple 21 COLUMBIA 28 at Saint Francis (Pa.) 5 #13 LEHIGH 12 at Georgetown 19 at Yale 2 HOLY CROSS 9 BUCKNELL 16 at Lafayette 23 at Colgate 30 ^ SACRED HEART 7 ^ at #5 Towson

Score W, 51-26 W, 27-24 W, 30-29 W, 52-7 W, 38-20 W, 52-34 W, 34-12 W, 52-31 W, 32-30 W, 23-21 L, 14-27 W, 56-19 W, 37-27 L, 28-48

^ - denotes FCS Playoff game

Moorhead’s first season at Mississippi State will be his 21st in collegiate coaching and his fifth as a head coach. In his short time in Starkville, the Pittsburgh, Pa., native has already made a marvelous impact, securing a Top 25 recruiting class just weeks on the job, hiring an elite coaching staff, forming relationships around the state of Mississippi and developing a 'good to great' attitude within the program.

Penn State's Offensive Explosion Moorhead received national acclaim during the 2016 and 2017 seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on James Franklin’s Penn State staff. Tabbed as Sports Illustrated and Yahoo’s No. 1 rising assistant in college football in August 2017, Moorhead transformed the Nittany Lions offensively and spearheaded them to a combined 21-5 record, a 17-3 mark in Big Ten regular season play, the 2016 Big Ten Championship, two New Year’s Six bowls and back-to-back Top 10 national rankings. Explosive, balanced offenses have been a trademark of Moorhead at every stop of his career. Penn State scored at least 30 points in 21 of the 26 games he coached, and they averaged 39.4 points per game during that span. The 2017 campaign saw the Nittany Lions rank in the Top 25 nationally in seven different offensive categories, including seventh in points per game (41.1), fifth in third conversion percentage (48.0), 14th in passing efficiency (153.6), 17th in yards per play (6.55), 19th in total offense (460.3), 23rd in passing yards per game (290.2) and 21st in red zone conversion percentage (89.8). They also produced four 50-point games, representing the most in a Penn State season since 1994. For the second time in his career, Moorhead was recognized as the National Offensive Coordinator of the Year during a Nittany Lions’ season that was capped with a Fiesta Bowl berth and school records

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Opponent 30 6 13 20 27 3 11 25 1 7 15 22 29 6

SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) at #10 Villanova RHODE ISLAND at Columbia * at Holy Cross * LAFAYETTE PENN * at Lehigh * COLGATE * at Bucknell * GEORGETOWN at Army ^ SACRED HEART ^ at #1 New Hampshire

Score W, 52-23 L, 6-50 W, 54-7 W, 49-7 W, 45-16 W, 42-18 W, 60-22 W, 48-27 W, 37-13 W, 30-27 (OT) W, 52-7 L, 31-42 W, 44-22 L, 19-44

2015 FORDHAM (9-3, 5-1, 2nd Patriot, No. 19 TSN, No. 19 Coaches) Date Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov.

Opponent 4 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 28

at Army #6 VILLANOVA COLUMBIA MONMOUTH * at Lafayette at Penn * HOLY CROSS * LEHIGH * at Colgate * BUCKNELL * at Georgetown ^ at #7 Chattanooga

Score W, 37-35 L, 7-14 W, 44-24 W, 54-31 W, 35-7 W, 48-45 W, 47-41 (OT) W, 59-42 L, 29-31 W, 24-16 W, 38-31 L, 20-50

* - denotes Patriot game ^ - denotes FCS Playoff game

for passing yards (3,772) and points scored (534). Individually in 2017, three of Moorhead’s players received All-America status, while eight were tabbed either first-team, second-team, or honorable mention All-Big Ten. Moorhead’s expertise was evident in the development of quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Saquon Barkley. Together they formed one of the elite backfields in all of college football. McSorley, a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, became just the second player in Big Ten history to register 25 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores in a single season. He also was the first player in program history to produce multiple seasons of 3,000 yards passing. Barkley, a consensus All-American and the first running back in Big Ten history to claim multiple Conference Offensive Player of the Year honors, ranked second nationally in allpurpose yards in 2017 (2,329). He broke four school career records, including rushing touchdowns (43), total touchdowns (53), all-purpose yards (5,538) and consecutive games with a touchdown (15) in just three seasons. Four of Moorhead’s offensive players heard their names called in the first four rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, while two additional ones signed undrafted free agent contracts. Barkley led the way with the No. 2 overall selection, becoming the highest drafted Nittany Lion in 19 years and the highest drafted running back overall since Reggie Bush in 2006. All-American Mike Gesicki followed with the 42nd pick in the second round, making him the highest drafted Penn State tight end since 1995. Wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton was a fourth round selection. In addition, Fordham running back Chase Edmonds, recruited and coached by Moorhead for two seasons, was a fourth round selection. The 2016 season saw Moorhead earn National Offensive Coordinator of the Year honors by 247Sports, a year in which the Nittany Lions claimed

Joe Moorhead compiled a 38-13 record in four seasons as the head coach at Fordham, including three straight FCS Playoff appearances. their first outright Big Ten Championship in two decades and berth in the Rose Bowl. They reeled off nine straight conference victories and finished the year 11-3 highlighted by triumphs over No. 2 Ohio State and No. 6 Wisconsin. In Moorhead’s first season, Penn State shattered then-school records for total offense (6,056), passing yards (3,650) and points scored (526). The Nittany Lions improved their scoring average by a staggering 14.4 points from 2015 to 2016, which ranked fourth nationally. They racked up 30 or more points in 11 games, which was the most since the 1994 squad. The results were astounding for an offense that just a year prior to his arrival finished No. 100 nationally in scoring and No. 105 in total offense. Penn State leaped 79 spots to No. 21 in scoring offense in Moorhead’s first season. McSorley, in his first season under Moorhead, threw for a school-record 29 touchdown passes en route to earning All-Big Ten second team honors, Big Ten Championship game MVP and Maxwell Club Tri-State Player of the Year. Barkley was tabbed as Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, the first for a Nittany Lion in 12 years.

Head Coach in the Bronx Moorhead is no stranger to building and maintaining a program as a head coach. Prior to his stint at Penn State, he posted a 38-13 record as head coach at Fordham University from 2012-15. After inheriting a program that went 1-10, he steadily built the Rams into a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) powerhouse, leading them to their best season in program history in 2013 and the Patriot League title in 2014. They reached the FCS playoffs in three straight seasons under his watch. During his tenure, Moorhead produced the highest ranking in program history (No. 5 in 2013), the highest final ranking in program history (No. 9 in 2013 and 2014), the first two wins over FBS schools

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On Nov. 29, 2017, Joe Moorhead walked off the plane in Starkville to the scene of hundreds of MSU fans and several players. Moorhead immediately asked the players what their ring sizes were. Since his arrival, he is creating a championship standard culture within the program where discipline, accountability, attention to detail and selflessness reign supreme. in program history and the first two wins over Top 10 opponents in school history. Moorhead guided the 2014 Jerry Rice Award for the NCAA FCS Rookie of the Year, three consecutive Patriot League Offensive Players of the Year, 11 AllAmericans, five CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and 55 All-Patriot League performers (37 first team, 18 second team) while with the Rams. The Rams were consistently one of the top offensive teams in the FCS and they set 16 school records (individual and team) in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, Moorhead led the Rams to their first Patriot League title since 2007 with a perfect 6-0 mark in league play and an 11-3 record overall. In one of the most impressive feats in school history, Moorhead guided the Rams to a 12-2 record in 2013, which included the program’s first win over an FBS opponent (Temple) and the school’s first two wins over Top 10 opponents (Villanova, Lehigh). For his efforts, Moorhead was named the 2013 AFCA Regional Co-Coach of the Year and Patriot League Coach of the Year. He was also a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award and the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year.

The Early Years Before returning to take the helm at his alma mater, Moorhead spent three seasons at Connecticut, including two as the offensive coordinator. He served as the offensive coordinator in 2009 and 2010, leading an offensive unit that was second in the BIG EAST Conference in scoring offense and rushing offense in 2010, as the Huskies won the conference title and appeared in the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma. Following the season, running back Jordan Todman was named Second Team All-America and BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year. Additionally, two other offensive players were named First Team All-BIG EAST with Todman (San Diego/sixth round) and Anthony Sherman (Arizona/fifth round) being selected in the NFL Draft. In 2009, UConn finished the season as the third most productive offense in the BIG EAST, second in

scoring, and Moorhead was nominated for the Frank Broyles Award, presented annually to the top assistant coach in the NCAA FBS. The Huskies finished the season 8-5 and defeated South Carolina in the PapaJohns.com Bowl. Prior to his stay at Connecticut, Moorhead served as an assistant coach at Akron for five years (2004-08), including the final two as the offensive coordinator. In 2008, Akron was one of 17 schools nationally to be ranked among the top 50 in rushing offense (45th at 165.7 ypg), passing offense (46th at 231.50), total offense (40th at 396.97) and scoring offense (36th at 30.0 ppg). Akron was the most improved school in the nation in 2008 in total offense, and it was the sixth-most improved in scoring offense. In the Mid-American Conference (MAC), Akron was third in points per game and turnover margin (plus 0.5) and fourth in rushing yards per game. Moorhead served as the assistant head coach, pass game and recruiting coordinator on Akron’s only conference championship team in the program’s 120-year plus history in 2005. The Zips claimed the Mid-American Conference Eastern Division title and then topped Northern Illinois, 31-30, in the MAC Championship Game to secure the squad’s first-ever bowl appearance.

The Quarterback, Family Man As a collegiate performer at Fordham, Moorhead was a three-year starter at quarterback and a team captain as a senior. He was a second-team All-Patriot League pick as a senior, finishing 13th nationally in total offense. He graduated with school singleseason records for completions and passing yards. Following his collegiate career, Moorhead spent time in the training camp of the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League after playing the 1996 season for the Munich Cowboys of the E.F.A.F. The son of a steel mill worker, Moorhead received an English degree from Fordham in 1996. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children: daughter Kyra (17), son Mason (15) and son Donovan (11).

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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ... “We couldn’t be happier for Joe Moorhead and his family. This is a tremendous opportunity for him to return to being a head coach and continue to move forward in his career. We are so appreciative of everything that he has done for Penn State Football in his two years. Joe’s combination of leadership, X’s and O’s, and, most importantly, positive attitude brought the best out of our very talented offensive student-athletes. He has been a great mentor and coach to our studentathletes and friend to me and our staff. We wish Joe nothing but success at Mississippi State.

- James Franklin, Penn State Head Coach “Joe Moorhead is one of the best offensive minds in all of college football. He has head coaching experience at the collegiate level, and is ready to shine with an opportunity like this one at Mississippi State.”

- Todd Blackledge, ESPN “Great news for Mississippi State & Nick Fitzgerald. Moorhead is an awesome teacher and innovative mind.”

- Trent Dilfer; ESPN analyst, 13-year NFL quarterback and Super Bowl XXXV Champion “Joe Moorhead was one of the best production meetings our crew had all year. You can see why players love him. Highly intelligent and fun scheme to watch in my preparation. Looking forward to seeing what he can do at Mississippi State.”

- Brady Quinn, Fox Sports analyst and eight-year NFL quarterback

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Joe Moorhead, the two-time National Offensive Coordinator of the Year, was the catalyst for Penn State's offensive explosion in 2016 and 2017. Moorhead's innovative offensive system shattered school records and helped produce four offensive NFL Draft picks -- all in the first four rounds -- in his two years. Penn State claimed the 2016 Big Ten Championship, its first since 2008.

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THE JOE MOORHEAD FILE Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. Education: Fordham University, 1996 (B.A. English) Wife: Jennifer Children: Donovan (11), Mason (15), Kyra (17) Birthday: November 2, 1973 COACHING CAREER 2017-p: Mississippi State (Head Coach) 2016-17: Penn State (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2012-15: Fordham (Head Coach) 2011: Connecticut (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2009-10: Connecticut (Quarterbacks) 2006-08: Akron (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2005: Akron (Assistant HC/Pass Game & Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers) 2004: Akron (Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator/Punt Return) 2003: Georgetown (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2002: Georgetown (Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2001: Georgetown (Quarterbacks) 2000: Georgetown (Running Backs) 1999: Pittsburgh (Graduate Assistant/Defense) 1998: Pittsburgh (Graduate Assistant/Recruiting) BOWL GAMES, PLAYOFF GAMES COACHED IN 2017: Rose Bowl (Penn State) 2015: FCS First Round (Fordham) 2014: FCS First, Second Round (Fordham) 2013: FCS First, Second Round (Fordham) 2011: Fiesta Bowl (Connecticut) 2010: PapaJohns.com Bowl (Connecticut) 2005: Motor City Bowl (Connecticut)

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School Fordham Fordham Fordham Fordham TOTALS

Overall 6-5 12-2 11-3 9-3 38-13

Conf. 0-0 0-0 6-0 5-1 11-1

Noteable Fordham first winning season since 2007 FCS Playoffs Second Round, No. 9 ranking FCS Playoffs Second Round, No. 11 ranking FCS Playoffs First Round, No. 19 ranking

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BRIAN BAKER Defensive Line Third season at MSU @MSUCoachBaker

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Baltimore, Md. Education: Bachelor’s in marketing from Maryland, 1985 Wife: Nevada Children: Nicole, Jade, Jasmine (three daughters) Birthdate: June 20, 1962 COACHING CAREER 2016-present: Mississippi State (Defensive Line) 2015: Covenant Christian Academy of Colleyville (Texas) (Assistant Coach/Mentor) 2014: Washington Redskins (Outside Linebackers) 2013: Cleveland Browns (Outside Linebackers) 2011-12: Dallas Cowboys (Defensive Line) 2009-10: Carolina Panthers (Defensive Line) 2006-08: St. Louis Rams (Defensive Line) 2004-05: Minnesota Vikings (Defensive Line) 2002-03: Minnesota Vikings (Linebackers) 2001: Minnesota Vikings (Defensive Line) 1997-2000: Detroit Lions (Defensive Line) 1996: San Diego Chargers (Defensive Line) 1995: Georgia Tech (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers) 1987-94: Georgia Tech (Linebackers) 1986: Army (Fullbacks) 1985: Maryland (Graduate Assistant) 1984: Maryland (Student Assistant) BOWL GAMES, PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2017: TaxSlayer Bowl (MSU) 2016: St. Petersburg Bowl (MSU) 2004: NFC Divisional Round (Minnesota Vikings) 1999: NFC Wild Card (Detroit Lions) 1997: NFC Wild Card (Detroit Lions) 1991: Aloha Bowl (Georgia Tech) 1990: Citrus Bowl (Georgia Tech) (National Champions) 1985: Cherry Bowl (Maryland) 1984: Sun Bowl (Maryland)

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The next closest schools – Auburn, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Missouri – each earned it twice during the year. Baker’s first season of 2016 in Starkville saw his unit rank in the top five of the SEC in tackles for loss (81). Three of his players signed NFL free agent contracts in May 2017, including Nelson Adams (Pittsburgh Steelers), Johnathan Calvin (Green Bay Packers) and Nick James (Detroit Lions). Baker also mentored Simmons into a Freshman All-SEC season. Simmons led all SEC freshmen in forced fumbles (two), and he finished with 40 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries. He ranked fifth among SEC freshmen in tackles. Simmons became the first Bulldog defensive lineman to earn the honor since current Kansas City Chiefs standout Chris Jones in 2013. Baker coached eight Pro Bowlers, including the likes of DeMarcus Ware and Julius Peppers. He spent the 2014 season with the Redskins as outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan recorded a career-best 13.5 sacks under Baker’s tutelage. Prior to his year in Washington, he served as the Cleveland Browns’ outside linebackers coach, helping the Browns finish third in the AFC and ninth in the NFL in total defense (332.4 yards per game). Baker spent the 2011-12 seasons as the defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys. Under Baker, nose tackle Jay Ratliff earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2012. Baker also contributed to the Pro Bowl selections of linebackers DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer as part of his responsibilities overseeing the pass rush. Prior to his time in Dallas, Baker spent two seasons as the Carolina Panthers’ defensive line coach from 2009-10. In 2010, defensive end Charles Johnson led the Panthers with 11.5 sacks, tied for the fourth-most in the NFL. In 2009, defensive end Julius Peppers led the team with 10.5 sacks en route to a Pro Bowl selection. Baker coached the St. Louis Rams’ defensive line from 2006-08. In 2008, his unit notched 20 of the team’s 30 sacks. In 2006, defensive end Leonard Little tied for fifth in the league with 13.0 sacks, while defensive tackle La'Roi Glover finished sixth among NFC defensive tackles with 5.5 sacks. From 2001-05, Baker worked in various capacities for the Minnesota Vikings, serving as defensive line coach in 2001 and 2004-05 and as linebackers coach from 2002-03. He helped defensive tackle Kevin Williams earn his first of six Pro Bowl selections following the 2004 season. That season, Williams recorded a career-best 11.5 sacks and was selected to the AP All-Pro team. Along with Williams, defensive end Lance Johnstone totaled 11 sacks in 2004 to give the Vikings the third-most prolific sack duo in the league that year with 22.5. Baker was the Detroit Lions’ defensive line coach from 1997-2000, spearheading defensive linemen Robert Porcher (1997 and 1999) and Luther Elliss (1999 and 2000) to Pro Bowl selections. In 1999, Porcher registered 15 sacks, the most by any Lion in a single-season since sacks became official in 1982. Baker made his NFL coaching debut as the defensive line coach with the San Diego Chargers in 1996 after spending 12 years on the collegiate level. He had stints at Georgia Tech (1987-95), Army (1986) and Maryland (1984-85). The highlight of his nine years as linebackers coach at Georgia Tech came in 1990. The Yellow Jackets claimed the 1990 National Championship as the nation's only unbeaten team with an 11-0-1 record. Tech defeated Nebraska 45–21 in the 1991 Citrus Bowl to complete the unbeaten season. A native of Baltimore, Md., Baker played outside linebacker at the University of Maryland from 1980-83 and helped the Terps win the Atlantic Coast Conference in 1983. After his playing career, he helped coach outside linebackers as a student coach and graduate assistant from 1984-85 and earned a degree in marketing in 1985. Baker and his wife, Nevada, have three daughters, Nicole, Jade and Jasmine.

A 19-year NFL coaching veteran, Brian Baker has molded Mississippi State’s defensive line into one of the most ferocious and consistent units in all of college football. With over 30 years of coaching experience, Baker enters his third season with the Bulldogs and first on Joe Moorhead’s staff. Baker’s leadership was evident in 2017 as the Bulldogs’ produced multiple firstteam All-SEC defensive linemen for the first time in school history. Both sophomore Jeffery Simmons and junior Montez Sweat earned the nod on the Associated Press and Coaches’ teams. It represented just the second time since 2003 that an SEC West school produced multiple first-team All-SEC defensive linemen (Alabama, 2015). Simmons, who was constantly double-teamed, ranked 11th in the SEC in tackles for loss and added five sacks and 41 quarterback pressures. He also became the first SEC player since 2004 to lead the nation in blocked punts/kicks with three. All Sweat did was lead the SEC in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (15.5) during his debut campaign. He was the first Bulldog to lead the league in sacks since 2005. In 2018, Baker’s personnel combined to claim five of the 13 SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week Awards with Sweat earning it three times and Simmons twice.

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ANDREW BREINER Pass Game Coordinator/ Quarterbacks First season at MSU @CoachBreiner

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Hummelstown, Pa. Education: Lock Haven University, 2006 (B.S. Health and Physical Education Wife: Kelly Children: Abigail Birthdate: July 9, 1984 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach) 2016-17: Fordham (Head Coach) 2012-15: Fordham (Quarterbacks Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Pass Game Coordinator) 2011: Connecticut (Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks & Running Backs) 2009-10: Connecticut (Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks & Wide Receivers) 2008: Alleghany College (Quarterbacks) 2007: Alleghany College (Wide Receivers) 2006: Lock Haven University (Wide Receivers) BOWL GAMES/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2015: FCS First Round (Fordham) 2014: FCS First, Second Round (Fordham) 2013: FCS First, Second Round (Fordham) 2011: Fiesta Bowl (Connecticut) 2010: PapaJohns.com Bowl (Connecticut) Andrew Breiner and Joe Moorhead’s coaching relationship dates back to their Connecticut days from 2009-11. The two reunite in Starkville as Breiner, the former Fordham head coach, serves as Mississippi State’s pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Moorhead officially announced the hiring on December 6, 2017. Breiner, a native of Hummelstown, Pa., compiled a 12-10 record as the head coach at Fordham from 2016-17, including an 8-3 mark in his first year. The eight victories were the most for a first-year head coach in the modern Fordham era. Breiner was promoted to head coach after Moorhead departed to Penn State as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2015. The two formed an explosive offense in the Bronx. Breiner was Moorhead’s offensive coordinator at Fordham from 2012-15, and he was Moorhead’s offensive graduate assistant at Connecticut for three seasons prior. Under Breiner’s tutelage in 2016, Fordham ranked fourth in the FCS in both total offense (498.2 ypg) and scoring offense (40.1 ppg). The Rams were also 10th nationally and second in the Patriot League in passing efficiency that season (156.0). The 2016 Rams were commanded by consensus All-American running back Chase Edmonds, who finished fourth in voting for the 2016 Walter Payton Award, presented to the NCAA FCS offensive player of the year. Edmonds led the FCS in rushing yards per game (163.5), and he was second in total rushing yards as well as ranking second in all-purpose yards per game (194.6) and third in rushing touchdowns. As Moorhead’s offensive coordinator from 2012-15, Fordham ranked in the Top 10 of the FCS in nearly every category. In 2015, the Rams led the Patriot League and were ninth nationally in scoring (36.8 ppg). They led the league and were second in the FCS in passing efficiency (168.30). Two members of the 2015 Fordham offense earned All-America honors, including Edmonds and lineman Garrick Mayweather, Jr. Edmonds was also named the 2015 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. In the spring of 2018, Edmonds became the highest drafted Fordham player since 1943 when the Arizona Cardinals selected him in the fourth round (pick No. 134). Edmonds was the first Ram to be selected in the NFL Draft since 2010 and only the third Ram taken since 1968.

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In 2014, the Fordham offense enjoyed another record-breaking season under Breiner’s watch with seven offensive players earning All-America honors and 10 receiving All-Patriot League accolades. Quarterback Mike Nebrich was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. The 2014 Rams offense set school-record marks for rushing yards (2,353), points (569) and rushing touchdowns (31). Edmonds did most of the damage on the ground, gaining 1,838 yards with 23 touchdowns, both school records. That same year under Moorhead and Breiner, Fordham ranked fourth nationally in passing offense (326.1), fifth in scoring offense (40.6)), third in team passing efficiency (156.2), seventh in total offense (494.1) and ninth in first downs (331). For the second straight year, Fordham had a 1,000 rusher (Edmonds) and three 1,000yard receivers (Brian Wetzel, Tebucky Jones, Jr., and Sam Ajala). In 2013, Breiner’s passing unit saw unparalleled success as it led the FCS in pass completion percentage (.706) with quarterback Mike Nebrich, the 2013 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Fordham ranked first in the nation in pass completion percentage (.735) and total offense (376.4 ypg), and they were second in passing efficiency (171.3), third in passing yards (336.9 ypg), third in passing touchdowns (35) and third in completions per game (27.15). Nebrich set school single season records for completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. With the success of the passing game came recognition of the Fordham wide receivers as Sam Ajala was named All-America and First Team All-Patriot League as was tight end Dan Light, while Tebucky Jones, Jr., and Brian Wetzel were both named Second Team All-Patriot League. Ajala set school records for most receiving yards in a season (1,646) and tied the record with 14 receiving touchdowns (as did Wetzel) while Light set the mark for most receptions in a season by a tight end (66). In 2012, Breiner led a Fordham offense that ranked second in the Patriot League in scoring offense (31.2 ppg), passing offense (279.6 ypg) and total offense (435.7 ypg). Additionally, the Rams were ranked 18th in the FCS in passing offense as quarterback Ryan Higgins threw for 2,940 yards, the fourth-best single season for a Fordham quarterback in school history. At Connecticut, Breiner worked with the offensive staff in all phases of research and development, coaching and game planning as well as working individually with the quarterbacks and wide receivers in 2009 and 2010. He worked with the quarterbacks and running backs in 2011 and also had special teams responsibilities with the kickoff and kickoff return units. Breiner was part of the staff that helped the Huskies to the 2010 BIG EAST championship and an appearance in the 2011 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. In 2010, UConn appeared in the PapaJohns.com Bowl and received the Lambert Trophy, presented annually to the best team in the Northeast in Division I FBS college football. Prior to his stay at UConn, Breiner was an assistant coach at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., for two seasons. He worked with the quarterbacks in 2008 and the wide receivers in 2007. He began his coaching career in 2006 at Lock Haven University, when he sustained a career-ending injury midway through his senior year and began working with the wide receivers. A Dean’s List student, Breiner graduated in 2006 from Lock Haven University with a degree in health and physical education. He was a four-year letter winner with the Bald Eagles as a wide receiver and also played special teams. Breiner won a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award from the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the NFF for his accomplishments athletically, academically and in the community. Breiner and his wife, Kelly, are the parents of a four-year-old daughter, Abigail.

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TERRELL BUCKLEY Cornerbacks Third season at MSU @27TBuck

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Pascagoula, Miss. Bachelor’s: Florida State, 2007 Children: Sherrell, Brianna, Britney (three daughters) Birthday: June 7, 1971 COACHING EXPERIENCE 2016-present: Mississippi State (Cornerbacks) 2014-15: Louisville (Cornerbacks) 2012-13: Akron (Cornerbacks) 2010-11: Florida State (Weight Room) 2009: Florida State (Graduate Assistant) 2008: Florida State (Assist Wide Receivers) 2007: Florida State (Student Assistant) BOWL GAMES AS A COACH 2017: TaxSlayer Bowl (Mississippi State) 2016: St. Petersburg Bowl (MSU) 2015: Music City Bowl (Louisville) 2014: Belk Bowl (Louisville) 2011: Champs Sports Bowl (Florida State) 2010: Chick-fil-A Bowl (Florida State) 2009: Gator Bowl (Florida State) 2008: Champs Sports Bowl (Florida State) 2007: Music City Bowl (Florida State) PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2005: New York Giants 2004: New York Jets 2003: Miami Dolphins 2001-02: New England Patriots 2000: Denver Broncos 1995-99: Miami Dolphins 1992-94: Green Bay Packers 1989-91: Florida State Seminoles BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER (year indicates season) 2001: Super Bowl (New England) 1991: Cotton Bowl (Florida State) 1990: Blockbuster Bowl (Florida State) 1989: Fiesta Bowl (Florida State) A Mississippian through and through, Terrell Buckley returned to his home state in 2016 as an assistant coach at Mississippi State. In 2018, Buckley enters his third season overseeing a very talented group of cornerbacks. He adds working with the Bulldogs’ special teams return men to his repertoire this season. Buckley, a 14-year NFL veteran and Super Bowl champion, was one of the most dynamic players in Mississippi history, guiding Pascagoula High School to a 1987 football state championship and undefeated season. He was inducted into the Pascagoula Athletic Hall of Fame in June. He was born in Columbia, Miss., and spent most of his childhood in Gautier. Buckley was instrumental in helping MSU haul in back-to-back Top 25 recruiting classes. During his entire coaching tenure, Buckley has coached 13 players who have signed professional contracts, including most recently Lashard Durr (Indianapolis Colts) and 2018 NFL first rounder Jaire Alexander (Green Bay Packers).

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The 2017 season was one of the best on record in terms of pass defense at MSU. Buckley’s group spearheaded a Bulldog pass defense that allowed only 174.7 yards per game through the air, which ranked fourth in the SEC and 12th nationally. That figure was also the best by a State defense in 13 years when the 2004 squad allowed 174.5 yards per game passing. Buckley’s squad of Durr, Tolando Cleveland, Jamal Peters, Chris Rayford and Cameron Dantzler was rarely challenged. As a whole, the Bulldog defense ranked 10th nationally, allowing only 306.3 yards per game. MSU ranked fourth in the SEC in interceptions with 13, including a 90-yard pick six from Peters. Buckley helped the Bulldogs claim nine victories for the third time in four years, and it culminated with an impressive victory against Louisville in the TaxSlayer Bowl. His disruptive unit forced 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson into a career-high four interceptions, including one from Dantzler. Despite a rash of injuries in the secondary in 2016, the Bulldogs ranked in the top tier of the league in interceptions with 14. Buckley’s squad closed the year on a two-game winning streak, shutting down Ole Miss and Miami (Ohio) to capture the Egg Bowl and St. Petersburg Bowl, respectively. Buckley spent the 2014-15 seasons coaching cornerbacks at Louisville and helping the Cardinals to back-to-back bowl appearances, including a Music City Bowl victory over Texas A&M in December 2015. In both of Buckley’s seasons, Louisville was tops in the Atlantic Coast Conference in interceptions and turnovers gained. His two starting cornerbacks – Trumaine Washington and Shaq Wiggins -- earned honorable mention All-ACC honors. Despite a young secondary in 2015, Louisville ranked 14th nationally in interceptions with 14. The Cardinals also led the league in turnovers gained (26, 20th nationally) and were second in the ACC in passes defended (66, 30th nationally). In Buckley’s first season of 2014, Louisville boasted one of the elite secondary’s in all of college football. The Cardinals led the nation in interceptions with 26. As a unit, the squad ranked sixth nationally in total defense (308.5 ypg) and 11th nationally in turnovers gained (30). Buckley mentored corners Charles Gaines and Terell Floyd, both of whom inked NFL contracts following their collegiate careers. Prior to his stint at Louisville, Buckley was a member of Terry Bowden’s staff at Akron, coaching corners from 2012-13. Two of Buckley's players - Micklos Blake and Bryce Cheek - earned academic honorable mention honors from the Mid-American Conference. Buckley got his coaching start after earning his undergraduate degree from Florida State in 2007. From 2008-11, he served in various assistant roles on Bobby Bowden and Jimbo Fisher’s staffs. During his Seminole coaching days, he worked closely with Xavier Rhodes and Patrick Robinson, both first round draft choices. Rhodes is a two-time NFL Pro Bowler, while Robinson won a Super Bowl. A two-year starter and three-year letterwinner as a cornerback and return specialist at FSU (1989-91), he was inducted into the school's sports hall of fame in 2003. He had his jersey No. 27 retired in 2011, and he is one of nine players in FSU history to earn that distinction. Buckley left FSU as the program's all-time leader in interceptions (21) and interception return yards (501). He tied school records for touchdowns off interceptions (4) and punt returns (3). His interception return yardage still stands as an NCAA FBS record. He earned consensus All-America honors as a junior in 1991 and won the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. That same season, he finished seventh in the voting for the Heisman Trophy. Buckley was also a member of the Seminoles baseball team for two seasons (1990-91), playing outfield and second base, and was a sprinter on the outdoor track team (1991-92). He was picked fifth overall in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers and spent the next 14 seasons in the league on six different teams (1992-2005). During his NFL career, Buckley amassed 50 interceptions. In 1996, Buckley led the league in interception return yards (164) and, as a rookie in 1992, set what remains a current record as the youngest player to return a punt for a touchdown (21 years, 105 days - Sept. 20, 1992, versus Cincinnati). Buckley had at least one interception in 13 consecutive NFL seasons. As a member of the New England Patriots in the 2001 AFC Championship game, he tallied an interception in a 24-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two weeks later, he added a championship ring to his collection when the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI over the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans, not far from his hometown. Buckley, an avid golfer, was listed on the 2018 and 2019 ballots for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Buckley has three daughters, Sherrell, Brianna and Britney.

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LUKE GETSY Offensive Coordinator/ Wide Receivers First season at MSU @LukeGetsy

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Munhall, Pa. Education: Akron, 2004 (marketing and sales management) Children: John, Paul, Adam, Nora Birthday: February 16, 1984 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers) 2016-17: Green Bay Packers (Wide Receivers) 2014-15: Green Bay Packers (Offensive Quality Control) 2013: Western Michigan (Wide Receivers) 2011-12: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks) 2010: Pittsburgh (Graduate Assistant) 2009: West Virginia Wesleyan (Offensive Coordinator) 2007-08: Akron (Graduate Assistant) BOWL GAMES/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2016: NFC Championship Round (Green Bay Packers) 2015: NFC Divisional Round (Green Bay Packers) 2014: NFC Championship Round (Green Bay Packers) 2010: BBVA Compass Bowl (Pittsburgh) Former NFL coach Luke Getsy reunites with his former college coach and mentor Joe Moorhead in 2018. Getsy begins his first season in Starkville as the Bulldogs’ offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. The Munhall, Pa., native played and then launched a coaching career under Moorhead’s tutelage at Akron. Getsy, 34, spent the past four seasons (2014-17) as an offensive assistant with one of the most storied franchises in the NFL in the Green Bay Packers. He served a two-year stint as the team’s offensive quality control (2014-15) before being promoted to wide receivers coach on Feb. 17, 2016. Green Bay proved to be a dominant receiving force in his two seasons as wide receivers coach, and the Packers reached the NFL playoffs three times and two NFC Championships during his four-year tenure. Despite losing future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers to injury most of the 2017 season, Getsy mentored Davante Adams into one of the league’s top playmakers. Adams ranked second in the NFL with 10 receiving touchdowns during the regular season. In his first year as receivers coach in 2016, the Packers were one of two teams in the NFL to have three wide receivers (Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams and Randall Cobb) with 60-plus receptions and 600-plus receiving yards. After missing the 2015 season due to a knee injury, Nelson was named The Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year after starting all 16 games and leading the team in all three receiving categories with 97 receptions for 1,257 yards (13.0 avg.) and 14 touchdowns. Adams posted career highs with 75 catches for 997 yards (13.3 avg.) and 12 TDs. Nelson led the NFL in TDs (14) and Adams tied for No. 2 (12) as they become only the second teammate duo in franchise history with 12-plus TD catches each in the same season (Nelson and Cobb, 2014). In 2015, Getsy assisted with an offense that posted eight zero-turnover games, tied for No. 1 (2009) in franchise history (since 1933). Additionally, he worked with an offense that had four players with 50-plus receptions for only the third time (1983, 2002) since 1940. In his first season with the Packers in 2014, Getsy was part of an offensive staff that helped the Packers lead the league in scoring (30.4 ppg) and set team single-season records for first downs (356) and giveaways (13). Green Bay ranked No. 6 in the NFL in total yards per game (386.1), and the team’s 6,178 total yards on the season were the fourth most in franchise history.

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At Western Michigan, his last stop on the collegiate level, Getsy spent the 2013 season coaching wide receivers and tutored Corey Davis, who earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors and was named Freshman of the Year in the conference after catching 67 passes for 941 yards (14.0 avg.) and six TDs. Davis also earned Freshman All-America honors from the Football Writers Association of America and College Football News. Getsy helped build the Broncos’ 2014 recruiting class that was rated in the top 50 nationally and the best in MAC history by Rivals. com. He recruited Wyatt Pfeifer of Delaware, Ohio, to Western Michigan, the only MAC signee to be selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. As the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2011-12), Getsy helped guide the Crimson Hawks to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title and a final ranking of No. 6 in Division II in 2012. The team ranked No. 10 nationally in rushing offense with an average of 259.3 yards per game, led by a pair of 1,000-yard rushers in Harvie Tuck (1,660) and De’Antwan Williams (1,325). Tuck was named the PSAC Offensive Player of the Year for the Western Division in 2012. In 2011, Tuck rushed for 1,007 yards (No. 3 in the conference) and QB Pat Smith posted a 155.0 passing efficiency rating (No. 4 in the conference) under Getsy’s direction. Getsy served as an offensive graduate assistant at the University of Pittsburgh in 2010. He was part of a staff that helped guide the Panthers to a share of the Big East title and an appearance in the BBVA Compass Bowl, where they beat Kentucky, 27-10. Pittsburgh’s offense featured three players who were selected in the 2011 NFL Draft in wide receiver Jon Baldwin (Kansas City), running back Dion Lewis (Philadelphia) and tackle Jason Pinkston (Cleveland). In 2009, Getsy was the offensive coordinator at West Virginia Wesleyan College. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, the University of Akron, serving as a graduate assistant from 2007-08 under Moorhead. As a player in Moorhead’s offense at Akron, Getsy set 24 individual school records in his two seasons with the Zips after transferring from Pittsburgh. As a junior in 2005, he led the MAC with 3,455 passing yards, the second-best single-season mark in school history behind only Charlie Frye’s 3,549-yard total in 2003. Getsy led the Zips to the conference title that season and was named MVP of the MAC Championship Game after throwing for 413 yards in the team’s 31-30 victory vs. Northern Illinois. He went on to throw for 455 yards, a Motor City Bowl record, along with four touchdowns, against Memphis in the Zips’ first-ever Division I FBS bowl game. As a senior, Getsy led the MAC with 2,665 passing yards on 199-of-380 passing and added 18 touchdowns. In just two seasons with the Zips, Getsy threw for 6,117 yards, the third-most in school history, and 41 touchdowns on 477-of-905 passing. He graduated with a degree in marketing management and sales management, earning MAC All-Academic honors in 2005 and 2006. Following his collegiate career, Getsy played in the North-South All-Star Classic in Houston. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in May 2007 and was with the club through the preseason. Getsy earned first-team Associated Press all-state honors as a senior at Steel Valley High School in Munhall, Pa., after completing 100 of 172 passes for 1,654 yards and 16 TDs. The first four-year starter in school history, he finished his career as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League’s all-time leading passer with 6,021 yards and led his school to the WPIAL playoffs four times. Getsy was selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s “Fabulous 22” team and the Pittsburgh TribuneReview’s “Terrific 25” squad. Getsy and his wife, Tina, have three sons, John, Paul and Adam, and a daughter, Nora.

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MARK HUDSPETH Associate Head Coach/ Tight Ends Third season at MSU @MSUCoachHud

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Louisville, Miss. Education: Delta State University, 1992 (B.S. Health & Education); University of Central Arkansas, 1993 (M.S. Secondary School Administration) Wife: Tyla Children: Gunner, Carley, Major, Captain, Rocky Birthday: November 10, 1968 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends) 2011-17: University of Louisiana (Head Coach) 2009-10: Mississippi State (Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers) 2002-08: North Alabama (Head Coach) 2001: Navy (Offensive Coordinator) 1999-2000: Delta State (Offensive Coordinator) 1997-98: Winston Academy (Head Coach) 1995: Nicholls State (Running Backs) 1994: Nicholls State (Wide Receivers/Tight Ends) 1992-93: Central Arkansas (Graduate Assistant) BOWL GAMES/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2016: New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana) 2014: New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana) 2013: New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana) 2012: New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana) 2011: New Orleans Bowl (Louisiana) 2010: Gator Bowl (Mississippi State) 2008: NCAA Division II Semifinals (North Alabama) 2007: NCAA Division II Semifinals (North Alabama) 2006: NCAA Division II Quarterfinals (North Alabama) 2005: NCAA Division II Semifinals (North Alabama) 2003: NCAA Division II Semifinals (North Alabama) Mississippi native Mark Hudspeth, the former head coach for seven seasons at the University of Louisiana, returns to Starkville as Mississippi State’s associate head coach and tight ends coach in 2018. Head Coach Joe Moorhead officially announced Hudspeth’s hiring on December 14, 2017, and Hudspeth has hit the ground running on the recruiting trail. The Louisville, Miss., native had tremendous success as the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Bulldogs from 2009-10, including a 2010 campaign that saw MSU reach the Gator Bowl. Hudspeth guided Louisiana to unprecedented success, including five New Orleans Bowl appearances during his tenure from 2011-17. The Ragin’ Cajuns won four straight bowl games under his watch and posted four consecutive nine-win seasons. His first season of 2011 saw the Ragin’ Cajuns reach their first bowl since 1970 after inheriting a team that finished 3-9 a season prior. Louisiana beat San Diego State in the New Orleans Bowl in his debut season, starting a string of four consecutive bowl appearances. The 2013 season saw Hudspeth lead the Ragin’ Cajuns to a share of the Sun Belt Conference championship and another New Orleans Bowl victory. Hudspeth’s success attracted record crowds to Lafayette as the Cajuns paced the Sun Belt Conference in average attendance three times during his tenure. A total of 47 players were named to the All-Sun Belt Conference team during Hudspeth’s tenure with running back Elijah McGuire being selected as both the league’s Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2014. Three players - Alonzo

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Harris (2011), McGuire (2013) and Joe Dillon (2016) – were each named as the league’s Freshman of the Year, with McGuire and Dillon each earning Freshman All-America honors. Academically, Hudspeth’s team shattered the program record for team grade point average in three straight seasons, including his final campaign of 2017. Six of Hudspeth’s Louisiana players heard their names called in the NFL Draft, including most recently Tracy Walker (Detroit Lions) and Simeon Thomas (Cleveland Browns). Walker became the first Ragin’ Cajun to be selected in the first three rounds since 2011 when he went 85th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. Prior to being named the 26th head coach in Louisiana history, Hudspeth was instrumental at Mississippi State (2009-10) as passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach. He tutored wide receiver Chad Bumphis for two seasons, and Bumphis would later finish his career as the program’s all-time leader in receiving yards. After three years as an assistant coach at Delta State (1999-2000) and Navy (2001), Hudspeth took over as head coach at North Alabama and the winning quickly commenced. He guided the Lions to a 66-21 record in seven seasons (2002-08), winning two Gulf South Conference titles and making five appearances in the NCAA Division II Championship, advancing to the semifinals three times (2003, 2005, 2008). Inheriting a program that had three consecutive losing records, Hudspeth turned things around quickly, helping UNA to a 13-1 record in just his second season (2003). UNA claimed the league title with a perfect 9-0 mark and advanced to the NCAA Championship for the first time in seven years, defeating Southern Arkansas and Carson-Newman before falling at North Dakota in the national semifinals. For his efforts, Hudspeth was named the Gulf South Coach of the Year while also being voted the NCAA Division II Region 2 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association. The winning didn’t stop there as the Lions went 11-3 and advanced to the NCAA semis in 2005, the first of four straight 10-win campaigns. UNA went 11-1 in 2006, including 8-0 in league play to claim its second Gulf South title, with Hudspeth earning his second coach of the year award while also being selected as the NCAA Division II Region 2 Coach of the Year again. The Lions followed that up with a 10-2 record and an appearance in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals in 2007. Hudspeth capped off his tenure at North Alabama by guiding the Lions to a 12-2 record in 2008 and making their fourth straight NCAA appearance, falling in the semifinals. Success came early to Hudspeth at Winston Academy in Louisville as he helped the Patriots to the state title game as a senior in football 1987. He went on to earn allcounty honors three times and play in the Mississippi High School All-Star game as a senior. He lettered four seasons at Delta State, working his way up from the scout team to earning a starting job as both a safety (1990) and quarterback (1991). After graduating from Delta State with a degree in health and education in 1992, Hudspeth began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Central Arkansas, receiving his master’s degree in secondary school administration in 1993. While at UCA, he was part of the coaching staff that guided the squad to the 1992 Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference crown. Hudspeth earned his first full-time coaching position when he went to Nicholls State, coaching the wide receivers and tight ends in 1994 before switching to running backs in 1995. Hudspeth returned to his high school alma mater in 1996, leading Winston Academy from a program what produced one win in the previous two seasons to a 25-1 record in his two seasons and the 1997 Mississippi Private School Association Class A state title. He returned to the collegiate ranks in 1999, serving as offensive coordinator at Delta State for two seasons and helping lead the Statesmen to the 2000 NCAA Division II national title. He moved to Annapolis to serve as offensive coordinator at Navy in 2001 before earning his first collegiate head coaching job at North Alabama the following year. Hudspeth is married to the former Tyla McConnell and is the father of four sons: Gunner, Captain, Major and Rocky; and one daughter, Carley.

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CHARLES HUFF Assistant Head Coach/ Run Game Coordinator/ Running Backs First season at MSU @CoachHuff

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Denton, Md. Education: Hampton University, 2005 (B.S. Physical Education) Birthday: April 26, 1983 COACHING CAREER 2018-p: Mississippi State (Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs) 2014-17: Penn State (Special Teams Coordinator/Running Backs) 2013: Western Michigan (Running Backs) 2012: Buffalo Bills (Assistant Running Backs) 2011: Vanderbilt (Offensive Quality Control) 2010: Hampton (Offensive Line) 2009: Maryland (Assistant Offensive Line) 2007-08: Tennessee State (Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends) 2006: Tennessee State (Offensive Line) BOWL GAMES AS A COACH 2016: Rose Bowl (Penn State) 2015: TaxSlayer Bowl (Penn State) 2014: Pinstripe (Penn State) 2011: Liberty Bowl (Vanderbilt) Head coach Joe Moorhead knew immediately who his first staff hire would be when Charles Huff was announced as Mississippi State’s new assistant head coach, run game coordinator and running backs coach on December 1, 2017, just one day after Moorhead’s official press conference. An elite recruiter and developer of talent, Huff helped solidify a Top 25 recruiting class for the Bulldogs just two weeks on the job. Huff, a Denton, Md., native spent the past four seasons (2014-17) as Penn State’s running backs coach and special teams coordinator. He recruited and developed one of the game’s most electrifying players in running back Saquon Barkley, who in 2018 became the highest drafted NFL running back since Reggie Bush went No. 2 overall in 2006. Barkley was called with the second overall pick by the New York Giants. Huff enters his 14th season of coaching in 2018, a career which includes NFL and Southeastern Conference experience. In addition to Penn State, he’s served at Western Michigan (2013), the Buffalo Bills (2012), Vanderbilt (2011), Hampton (2010), Maryland (2009) and Tennessee State (2006-08). Records fell at the running back position and on special teams under Huff ’s guidance at Penn State. Barkley, a 2017 consensus All-American, became the first Big Ten running back in history to win Offensive Player of the Year honors twice. He was the first Nittany Lion running back to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors in three straight seasons in 20 years. A Walter Camp National Player of the Year finalist, Barkley ranked second nationally in all-purpose yards in 2017 (2,329). He broke four school career records, including rushing touchdowns (43), total touchdowns (53), all-purpose yards (5,538) and consecutive games with a touchdown (15) in just three seasons. The 2016 season saw the Nittany Lions claim the Big Ten Championship, and it was Huff who mentored two record breakers. Barkley broke the Penn State sophomore record for rushing yards (1,496), all-purpose yards (1,972) and points scored (132) en route to winning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year. Junior kicker Tyler Davis collected All-Big Ten first team honors after tying the Big Ten season record for kicking points (128) and breaking the school record for field goals by a junior (22) and consecutive field goals made (18). Davis also won the Vlade Award for the nation’s most accurate kicker, given by the Touchdown Club of Columbus.

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Huff recruited Barkley to Penn State, and his freshman season of 2015 was spectacular. The Freshman All-American broke the school freshman season rushing record with 1,076 yards. He was named the Big Ten Network’s Big Ten Freshman of the Year in the process. Huff spent the 2013 season at Western Michigan as the running backs coach and helped the unit nearly double its rushing yards from 2012. The Broncos ran for 1,394 yards in 2013 after running for just 735 yards the year before. Huff ’s tenure includes one year in the NFL. During the 2012 season as the assistant running backs coach for the Buffalo Bills, he helped C.J. Spiller to his first career 1,000yard rushing campaign and a Pro Bowl invitation. The Bills topped 2,000 rushing yards as a team for the first time in 13 seasons and ranked sixth in the NFL with 2,217 yards in 2012. Huff was also a member of James Franklin’s 2011 staff at Vanderbilt as the offensive quality control coach and they worked together at Maryland in 2009, when Huff was the assistant offensive line coach. Huff mentored NFL first-round pick Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as the tight ends and special teams coach at Tennessee State from 2007-08. Rodgers-Cromartie was all-conference return specialist. Huff is a 2005 graduate of Hampton University. He served as a team captain, starting 12 games at center as a senior in 2005. He also played guard, fullback and tight end in his career. Huff was a member of three Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) championships, including the undefeated 2005 squad. The Pirates also made two FCS playoff appearances during his playing days.

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MARCUS JOHNSON Offensive Line First season at MSU @mjohnson7672

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Johnson lettered four seasons (2001-04) as an offensive lineman at Ole Miss under Cutcliffe, serving as team co-captain as a senior. He helped the Rebels to 28 wins over four years and a pair of bowl game appearances. After earning second team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press as a senior, Johnson represented Ole Miss at the 2004 Senior Bowl. A second round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft, Johnson spent four seasons (2005-08) with the Vikings and helped the squad to the NFC North Division championship and a playoff berth in 2008. After spending the 2009 campaign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he closed his playing career with a stint with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. Johnson graduated from Ole Miss in 2004 with a degree in criminal justice while minoring in sociology. He has one daughter, London.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Coffeeville, Miss. Education: Ole Miss, 2004 (Criminal Justice) Children: London Birthday: December 1, 1981 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Offensive Line) 2016-17: Duke (Offensive Line) 2013-15: Duke (Offensive Quality Control) 2011-12: Duke (Assistant Strength and Conditioning) BOWL GAMES AS A COACH 2015: New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Duke) 2014: Sun Bowl (Duke) 2013: Chick-fil-A Bowl (Duke) 2012: Belk Bowl (Duke) Former NFL offensive lineman and Mississippi native Marcus Johnson makes the return to his home state as offensive line coach for Mississippi State in 2018. Johnson, a native of Coffeeville, Miss., played four NFL seasons and spent the last two years as the offensive line coach on David Cutcliffe’s staff at Duke. Johnson joined the Duke staff in July of 2011. Prior to being promoted to head offensive line coach in February of 2016, Johnson worked two years (2011-12) as an assistant with the Blue Devils’ strength and conditioning program. He then served in the capacity of offensive quality control for three seasons (2013-15). In his seven seasons, he helped guide Duke to five bowl appearances from 201217. Duke had not appeared in a bowl game since 1995. During the 2017 campaign, Johnson worked with third team All-ACC center Austin Davis, who was also one of four team-elected captains. Johnson’s offensive line opened holes for Duke to have two 200-200 performances as the Blue Devils reached the Quick Lane Bowl. Off the field, Johnson oversaw the selection of offensive tackle Gabe Brandner to the CoSIDA Academic All-District first team and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team as well as being a semifinalist for the National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy and Wuerffel Award. In 2016, Johnson oversaw an offensive front that allowed time and space for four 200-200 performances during the season. During Johnson’s three campaigns with the Blue Devil offense in the capacity of quality control, Duke won 27 games, captured the 2013 ACC Coastal Division championship and appeared in three bowl games. Working alongside veteran line coach John Latina, Johnson helped guide seven All-ACC picks including Casey Blaser, Takoby Cofield, Dave Harding, Lucas Patrick, Perry Simmons, Matt Skura and Laken Tomlinson. Duke went 8-5 with a victory over Indiana in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in 2015, and the Blue Devils joined Clemson and North Carolina as the only three squads in the league to rank among the conference’s top five in rushing offense, passing offense, total offense and scoring offense. Blaser, Patrick and Skura each garnered All-ACC honors. In 2013, Duke ranked among ACC leaders in scoring (5th; 32.8 ppg), total offense (4th; 426.1 ypg), rushing offense (5th; 178.0 ypg) and passing offense (6th; 248.1 ypg). On its way to the ACC Coastal Division championship, the Blue Devils set a school record for total points (459) while becoming the first team in school history to post 25-plus rushing touchdowns and 25-plus passing touchdowns in the same season

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JOEY JONES Special Teams Coordinator First season at MSU @CoachJoeyJones

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Mobile, Ala. Education: Alabama, 1989 (business administration) Wife: Elise Children: Joe Jr., Jake, Caroline Birthday: October 29, 1962 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Special Teams Coordinator) 2008-17: South Alabama (Head Coach) 2006-07: Birmingham-Southern (Head Coach) 1996-2005: Mountain Brook (Ala.) High School (Head Coach) 1991-93: Dora (Ala.) High School (Head Coach) 1989-90: Briarwood Christian High School (Assistant Coach) BOWL GAMES AS A COACH 2016: Arizona Bowl (South Alabama) 2014: Camellia Bowl (South Alabama) Joey Jones, the former South Alabama head coach who guided the Jaguars to 52 victories and two bowl appearances, begins his first season as special teams coordinator at Mississippi State. Head coach Joe Moorhead announced his hiring on February 22, 2018. Jones’ accomplishments were long and distinguished during his nine-year head coaching tenure with the Jaguars since the inception of the program in December 2007. USA produced 48 All-Sun Belt Conference recipients in his last six seasons, 23 professional players and 15 individuals who signed free-agent contracts with NFL teams. Jones’ attention to special teams was evident in 2017 as USA ranked second nationally in ESPN.com’s special teams efficiency rating (74.0) behind only Kansas State. Jones led USA to wins in each of its first 19 contests, which including posting a 7-0 mark in the program's inaugural season of 2009 and a 10-0 record the following fall. He guided the Jags through the transition to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and competition in the Sun Belt Conference. After being picked to finish seventh out of eight teams prior to the start of the 2013 campaign, he was chosen the league's Coach of the Year for directing the Jaguars to a tie for third in the final standings. In addition to helping USA to a winning conference record in 2014, Jones was responsible for leading the program to its first two bowl appearances — the 2014 Raycom Media Camellia Bowl and the 2016 NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl. The 2016 season under his watch saw the Jaguars tally two historic victories. USA defeated Mississippi State in Starkville for its first-ever win over a Southeastern Conference foe, and one month later the Jags picked up their initial victory over a nationally-ranked school with a 42-24 defeat of No. 19 San Diego State. Jones finished with a 52-50 record in his nine seasons at USA. The Mobile, Ala., native is no stranger to building programs from the ground up at both the high school and collegiate level in the South. He returned to his hometown after two years at Birmingham-Southern, where he was hired in 2006 to restart the school’s football program there. After spending a year overseeing administrative aspects of the program such as hiring assistant coaches, designing facilities and recruiting players for the Division III program, he led his 2007 squad of 126 freshmen to a 3-7 overall record, including a pair of wins over established junior-college programs. Success has followed Jones throughout his career, both as a coach and as a player.

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Before moving into the collegiate ranks, he compiled an impressive 125-38 record in 13 years at the high-school level, including a 10-year run at Birmingham’s Mountain Brook High, where he was 101-27 from 1996-2005. After inheriting a program that had endured nine consecutive losing seasons, Jones directed the Spartans to the 1996 Class 6A state championship game, four region titles, two semifinal appearances and three quarterfinal appearances during his tenure. In his second season with the Spartans, they won a postseason contest before falling in the second round in overtime, while his efforts helped MBHS reach the quarterfinals each of the next two falls. Jones led the program to a first-round victory in the 2001 postseason before helping the school return to the state semifinals a year later. In 2003, the Spartans reached the quarterfinals of the state playoffs, while they would go on to reach the semifinals the next season and win another first-round game in Jones’ final year leading the program. Jones began his head coaching career at Dora High School, where he registered a 24-11 mark in three seasons from 1991-93. It took just one year for him to lead the Bulldogs to postseason action, as they won a first round state 5A playoff contest before falling in overtime in 1992, while his efforts took the school to the quarterfinals the next season. From 1989-90, he served on the Briarwood Christian staff, helping the school to a berth in the quarterfinals of the state 3A playoffs his final year. A 1989 graduate of Alabama with a degree in business administration, Jones became one of the most beloved Crimson Tide players during his tenure, which began under the tutelage of legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. He finished his career with 71 receptions, 1,386 yards and 15 touchdowns, ranking fourth on the career touchdown receptions chart and seventh in career receiving yards. As a junior in 1982, Jones had eight touchdown receptions, which ranks tied for third in Alabama single-season history. Jones earned All-SEC honors as a senior after hauling in 31 receptions for 468 yards and five scores. He was later selected to Alabama’s All-Decade Team for the 1980s and played professionally with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. In April 2011, Jones was inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame. Jones and his wife, Elise, have three children, Joe Jr., Jake and Caroline.

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TEM LUKABU Linebackers First Season at MSU @coachTemLuke

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A former linebacker, Lukabu was a four-year letterman and a three-year starter at Colgate (2000-03). The Raiders won back-to-back Patriot League titles as Lukabu was named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2003, becoming the first player to claim that honor twice. He was a first-team All-Patriot League selection both seasons and was named a third-team Associated Press AllAmerican. He was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the national defensive player of the year. Born in Kinshasa, the capital and largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, Lukabu earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history with a minor in political science from Colgate in 2004. He is married to the former Kate Barrett, who was team captain for Colgate women’s soccer, a two-time All-Patriot League performer and the Patriot League’s 2003 Offensive Player of the Year. The couple has three children: two daughters, Zaida and Kamryn, and one son, Pax.

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Kinshasa, Congo Education: Colgate, 2004 (Bachelor of Arts) Wife: Kate Children: Zaida, Kamryn, Pax Birthday: August 6, 1981 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Linebackers) 2016-17: San Francisco 49ers (Defensive Quality Control) 2015: Florida International (Defensive Line) 2014: Colgate (Outside Linebackers) 2012-13: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Defensive Assistant) 2010-11: Rutgers (Outside Linebackers) 2008-09: Rhode Island (Outside Linebackers) BOWL/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2011: New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Rutgers) Tem Lukabu enters his first season as Mississippi State’s linebackers coach and brings an impressive resume to Starkville, one that includes four years as a defensive assistant in the NFL. Lukabu also owns five years of linebacker coaching experience at the collegiate level, which includes stops at Florida International, Rutgers, Colgate and Rhode Island. Lukabu spent the 2016 and 2017 seasons as the defensive quality control coach with the San Francisco 49ers. In 2017, Lukabu assisted defensive backs coach Jeff Hafley, who guided a 49ers secondary that saw included standouts Eric Reid and Jimmie Ward. The 2016 season saw Lukabu work closely with the linebackers. In 2015, Lukabu served as the defensive line coach at Florida International, where he helped seniors Michael Wakefield and Denzell Perine. Wakefield earned first-team All-Conference USA honors with 7.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss. In 2014, he served as the outside linebackers coach at his alma mater, Colgate. Prior to his time at Colgate, Lukabu spent two seasons (2012-13) as a defensive assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2013, linebacker LaVonte David registered career highs in sacks (seven) and interceptions (three) en route to earning First-Team All-Pro honors. In 2012, Lukabu assisted the Buccaneers defense, which ranked first in the NFL against the run after finishing the 2011 season last in that category. During his time in Tampa Bay, he worked with defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who was named to the first two Pro Bowls of his career and first-team All-Pro honors in both 2012 and 2013. Lukabu joined Tampa Bay following two seasons (2010-11) at Rutgers, where he coached outside linebackers under Greg Schiano. In 2011, Lukabu coached Khaseem Greene, who led the team with 144 tackles and earned conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors, the first player in Rutgers history to do so. Before working with the Scarlet Knights, Lukabu spent two seasons (2008-09) as linebackers coach at the Rhode Island, mentoring Matt Hansen, a second-team AllColonial Athletic Association and All-New England Sports Writer honoree, and Rob Damon, a third-team FCS All-American and third-team All-CAA recipient. Lukabu began his coaching career working in player development at Rutgers (2006-08), where he was responsible for the academic growth and development of football players, monitoring the academic performance of specific players with special needs and assisting in the execution of plans and academic goals set for the team.

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BOB SHOOP Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties First season at MSU @CoachBobShoop

PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Oakmont, Pa. Education: Yale, 1998 (B.S. Economics) Wife: Maura Children: Tyler, Jay Birthday: August 18, 1966 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Defensive Coordinator/Safeties) 2016-17: Tennessee (Defensive Coordinator) 2014-15: Penn State (Defensive Coordinator/Safeties) 2011-13: Vanderbilt (Defensive Coordinator/Safeties) 2007-10: William & Mary (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs) 2006: UMass (Defensive Backs) 2003-05: Columbia (Head Coach) 1999-2002: Boston College (Defensive Backs) 1998: Army (Defensive Backs) 1997: Villanova (Defensive Coordinator) 1994-96: Yale (Defensive Coordinator) 1991-93: Northeastern (Defensive Backs) 1990: Virginia (Graduate Assistant) 1989: Yale (Graduate Assistant) BOWL GAMES/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2016: Music City Bowl (Tennessee) 2015: TaxSlayer Bowl (Penn State) 2014: Pinstripe Bowl (Penn State) 2013: BBVA Compass Bowl (Vanderbilt) 2012: Music City Bowl (Vanderbilt) 2011: Liberty Bowl (Vanderbilt) 2010: FCS Quarterfinals (William & Mary) 2009: FCS First Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals (William & Mary) 2006: FCS First Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Championship (UMass) 2002: Motor City Bowl (Boston College) 2001: Music City Bowl (Boston College) 2000: Aloha Bowl (Boston College) 1999: Insight.com Bowl (Boston College) 1990: Sugar Bowl (Virginia) Bob Shoop, who has coordinated units to Top 25 rankings in total defense in five out of the last seven years, enters his first season on Joe Moorhead’s Mississippi State staff as defensive coordinator and safeties coach. Moorhead officially announced Shoop’s hiring on Dec. 10, 2017. The 2014 National Defensive Coordinator of the Year, Shoop has proven to be one of the top defensive minds in the game. He has served as a defensive coordinator for 15 years, including two seasons at Tennessee (2016-17), two seasons at Penn State (2014-15) and three seasons at Vanderbilt (2011-13). Over his last 10 seasons, he’s coached 16 NFL Draft picks with five at Tennessee, five at Penn State, three at Vanderbilt and three at William & Mary. The Oakmont, Pa., native has 29 years of collegiate coaching experience, and he’s coached in 11 bowl games.

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As defensive coordinator at Tennessee in 2017, he oversaw a Vols unit that ranked sixth nationally in pass defense, allowing 161.7 yards per game through the air. In 2016, Shoop directed a Vols defense that was decimated by injuries. Despite the injuries, Derek Barnett earned consensus All-America honors while registering a career-high and SEC-best 13 sacks along with a conference-high 19 tackles for loss. Barnett was then selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. That same season, Tennessee ranked sixth in the SEC and tied for 32nd in the country with 24 takeaways. The Vols ranked third in the SEC and 15th in the country with 100 tackles for loss. They were also third in the SEC and tied for seventh in the nation with 13 fumbles recovered. Two of Shoop’s Tennessee players heard their names called in the 2018 NFL Draft, including cornerback Rashaan Gaulden (third round – Carolina Panthers) and defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie (sixth round – Kansas City Chiefs). Prior to his two-year stint in Knoxville, Shoop transformed Penn State into one of the top defensive units in college football. In 2015, the Nittany Lions ranked 15th in the country in total defense (324.3), 10th in passing defense, (174.5) and tied for the most sacks per game (3.54) in the nation. Four Penn State players developed by Shoop were selected in the 2016 NFL Draft, including second round defensive tackle pick Austin Johnson (Tennessee Titans), defensive ends Carl Nassib (Cleveland Browns) and Anthony Zettel (Detroit Lions) and safety Jordan Lucas (Miami Dolphins). In his first season overseeing the Nittany Lions defense in 2014, the unit ranked second in FBS total defense (278.7) and seventh in scoring defense. That season, Shoop helped senior safety Adrian Amos grab three interceptions and gain honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades and safety Marcus Allen earn Freshman All-America and Big Ten All-Freshman honors. For his efforts in his Penn State debut, 247Sports. com recognized Shoop as its National Defensive Coordinator of the Year. Following the season, Amos was selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears. From 2011-13, Shoop served as defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Vanderbilt where he directed the Commodores to Top 25 finishes in total defense in each of his three seasons. Vanderbilt forced 30 turnovers in 2013, which tied for 10th nationally, including 24 over the final eight games. Shoop’s 2012 unit held opponents to 18.8 points per game, the lowest by Vanderbilt since 1997, and ranked in the Top 20 nationally in pass defense (14th, 191.8 avg.), scoring defense (15th, 18.8 avg.) and total defense (19th, 339.9 avg.). Shoop began his coaching career at his alma mater, Yale, in 1989 as a graduate assistant. He has also spent time as an assistant coach at William & Mary (2007-10), Massachusetts (2006), Boston College (1999-2002), Army (1998), Villanova (1997), Yale (1989, 1994-96), Northeastern (1991-93) and Virginia (1990). Shoop also has head coaching experience. From 2003-05, he served as head coach at Columbia. Shoop played wide receiver at Yale where he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics. He was recognized with Yale Football’s prestigious Robert Gardner Anderson Memorial Award for team spirit, dedication and leadership. He also earned four letters in baseball. Shoop was a three-sport standout at Riverview High School and is a member of the Allegheny-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Maura, have two sons, Tyler and Jay.

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ANTHONY PIROLI Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

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He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2007 and earned his master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009. Piroli is accredited as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC). He is married to the former Justine Snyder.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION Hometown: Aliquippa, Pa. Bachelor’s: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2007 (exercise science) Master’s: University of Pittsburgh, 2009 (exercise science) Wife: Justine Birthday: May 26, 1985 COACHING CAREER 2018-present: Mississippi State (Head Strength and Conditioning Coach) 2015-17: Arizona Cardinals (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach) 2014: Mississippi State (Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach) 2008-09: University of Pittsburgh (Graduate Assistant) 2007: Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Strength and Conditioning Assistant) BOWL/PLAYOFF GAMES AS A COACH 2015: NFC Championship (Arizona Cardinals) 2014: Orange Bowl (Mississippi State) 2009: Meineke Car Care Bowl (Pittsburgh) 2008: Sun Bowl (Pittsburgh) Anthony Piroli, who spent the past three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and coached on Mississippi State’s No. 1 ranked team in 2014, will lead the Bulldogs’ football strength and conditioning program in 2018. “Anthony is a rising star in the profession who knows what it takes to be successful at Mississippi State,” head coach Joe Moorhead said. “A western Pennsylvania native, I have followed him closely during his career. We are happy to bring him back to Starkville in charge of our strength and conditioning program. He has worked at the highest level, trained some of the world’s elite athletes and was a part of one of the greatest teams in Mississippi State history.” Piroli was involved in all facets of the Arizona Cardinals’ strength and conditioning program (2015-17). He worked for legendary NFL strength coach Buddy Morris as an assistant with the Cardinals and as a graduate assistant at the University of Pittsburgh earlier in his career. During his Arizona NFL tenure, Piroli was in charge of sports sciences and player tracking systems. He worked as the performance staff liaison to the nutrition staff and food services during the move to a more health conscious and organic cafeteria. Piroli is no stranger to Starkville. He spent the 2014 season as the assistant strength and conditioning coach. That year was one of the greatest in school history as State won 10 regular season games for the first time and spent five consecutive weeks ranked No. 1 nationally. The memorable year was capped with the Bulldogs’ first Orange Bowl appearance since 1941. Piroli was the co-owner and Director of Sports Performance at Evolution Sports Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., from 2011-14, working with athletes and coaches at all levels to design and implement strength, speed, flexibility and conditioning programs. The Aliquippa, Pa., native began his coaching career at his alma mater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, in 2007 as the strength and conditioning coach for the football team. He then worked as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Pittsburgh for two seasons (2008-09) before working at Power Train Sports Institute in Pittsburgh as a sports performance coach for two years (2009-11). Piroli also served as a volunteer strength coach with Ohio State’s football team in the summer of 2013.

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2017 SEASON IN REVIEW

NOTEBOOK

TAXSLAYER BOWL CHAMPIONS

A-TRAIN ECLIPSED 1,000 YARDS RUSHING MARK

MSU finished the year with a 9-4 record after winning its third straight bowl game when they defeated Louisville, 31-27, in the TaxSlayer Bowl on Dec. 30 at Everbank Field. They were coached by interim coach Greg Knox, who took over the program for December following Dan Mullen's departure. The Bulldogs recorded the ninth nine-win season in program history and went 4-4 in league play. Seven of the nine wins were of the double-digit variety, including its largest victory ever over LSU (37-7).

Aeris Williams (1,135) became the first MSU running back to go over 1,000 yards rushing in a season since Josh Robinson (1,203) did in 2014. Williams, nickname the "A-Train", has rushed for 2,033 yards for his career. MSU has now produced 13 1,000-yard rushers in a season. Williams' 85.1 yard per game average in 2017 ranked sixth in the SEC.

2017 SENIOR CLASS LEAVES LEGACY AS WINNINGEST CLASS IN PROGRAM HISTORY A group of 13 seniors left their legacy tying as the winningest senior class in MSU history. They included: SN Hunter Bradley, RB Bennie Braswell III, C Tolando Cleveland, P/K Logan Cooke, WR Donald Gray, S J.T. Gray, LB Dezmond Harris, LB Traver Jung, WR Gabe Myles, OL Martinas Rankin, TE Jordan Thomas and WR Kareem Vance Jr. • The class owned a 34-17 (.667) record and tied for first among MSU senior classes in victories. • Reached a bowl game every year of their careers, winning three • Spent a school-record 10 weeks ranked in the Top 10 and five straight weeks ranked No. 1 as freshmen in 2014 • Owned a 19-8 record at home in Davis Wade Stadium

SWEAT, SIMMONS MAKE FIRST-TEAM ALL SEC HISTORY For the first time in MSU history, the Bulldogs produced multiple firstteam All-SEC defensive linemen as Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat were on both the coaches and Associated Press first teams. It represented just the second time since 2003 that an SEC West school produced multiple first-team All-SEC defensive linemen. Alabama was the only other team to do it during that span when in 2015 Johnathan Allen and A'Shawn Robinson achieved the feat. With offensive tackle Martinas Rankin earning first-team All-SEC honors as well, it represented the first time since the 2014 season that MSU tallied at least three players on the All-SEC first team.

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SEC'S BEST PASS RUSH DUO CALLS STARKVEGAS HOME First-team All-SEC defensive linemen Jeffery Simmons and Montez Sweat were an unstoppable force that combined for 27.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks. Sweat, a Michigan State transfer, led the SEC in sacks with 10.5 in all games. He also topped the league in conference only games with 7.5. Simmons was double-teamed all year but still managed to cause havoc in the middle with 12 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and a nation-leading three blocked kicks. Sweat's 10.5 sacks ranked seventh in MSU single-season history and were the most by a Bulldog since Willie Evans led the SEC with 15.0 in 2005: MSU Single-Season Sack Leaders Player Sacks Year Yds. 1. Billy Jackson 17.0 1980 NA 2. Willie Evans 15.0 2005 96 Billy Jackson 15.0 1981 NA 4. Greg Favors 12.5 1996 112 5. Mike McEnany 12.0 1981 NA Edward Smith 12.0 1998 112 7. Montez Sweat 10.5 2017 64

TOP 20 FINISH IN THE POLLS State was ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 20 in the Amway Coaches poll. It represented MSU's highest poll finish since ending the 2014 season ranked Nos. 11 and 12 in the Associated Press and Coaches polls, respectively. It was also the Bulldogs' seventh Top 20 finish all-time in the Coaches poll (including the former UPI rankings). After re-entering the polls on Oct. 30, MSU closed the year with seven straight ranked weeks.

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MSU FOURTH IN SEC WEST, FINISHED AHEAD OF MEDIA POLL PROJECTIONS AGAIN For the sixth straight year, MSU finished ahead of where they were projected by the media poll at SEC Media Days in July. The Bulldogs were picked to finish sixth in the SEC West and ended up in a tie for fourth. It was the seventh time in the last nine years that MSU finished ahead of were they were projected. SEC West SEC Overall Auburn 7-1 10-4 Alabama 7-1 13-1 LSU 6-2 9-4 Mississippi State 4-4 9-4 Texas A&M 4-4 7-6 Ole Miss 3-5 6-6 Arkansas 1-7 4-8

2017 INDIVIDUAL HONORS Deion Calhoun, OL • SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Kentucky)

ELITE RUSHING ATTACK • MSU was one of three FBS programs who have a QB-RB duo each averaging over 80.0 yards per game rushing, joining triple-option threats Georgia Tech (TaQuon Marshall-KirVonte Benson) and Navy (Zach Abey-Malcolm Perry). Aeris Williams averaged 85.1 yards per game, while Nick Fitzgerald was 82.0 ypg. • State rushed for over 250 yards nine times in 2017 and finished 8-1 in those contests. The Bulldogs have eclipsed 250 rushing yards in 13 out of their last 20 games dating back to the Kentucky game on Oct. 22, 2016. • MSU averaged 251.7 yards per game on the ground, which was second in the SEC and 11th nationally. That tally was the best by a Bulldog squad since 1980 when it put up a school-record 280.5 yards per game. • MSU produced the SEC's most individual 100-yard rushing games in 2017 with 10 (6 by Nick Fitzgerald, 4 by Aeris Williams).

BULLDOGS PUT UP IMPRESSIVE NUMBERS AGAINST TIDE MSU gave top-ranked Alabama all it could handle on Nov. 11 in Davis Wade Stadium, both on the scoreboard and physically on the lines: • Alabama entered the game trailing only two minutes and 26 seconds on the entire season. They trailed for 15 minutes and 21 seconds against MSU. • The 147 rushing yards by MSU were the most allowed by Alabama in the last two years and most since Georgia had 193 on Oct. 3, 2015. Auburn would end up rushing for 168 at the end of the regular season. • The three rushing touchdowns by MSU (2 by Aeris Williams, 1 by Nick Fitzgerald) were the most allowed by Alabama in the Nick Saban era (since the start of 2007). • Aeris Williams (2) had more rushing touchdowns than all 10 previous Alabama opponents had. Williams was the first player with two or more rushing touchdowns since Ezekiel Elliott of Ohio State had two in the 2015 Sugar Bowl. • The 24 points by State were the most allowed by Alabama at the time and the most in a regular season game by the Tide since Arkansas put up 30 on Oct. 8, 2016. Auburn ended up scoring 26 in the regular season finale. • MSU racked up five sacks in the game, the most allowed by Alabama since Clemson had five in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Jace Christmann, K • Freshman All-American (FWAA) • SEC All-Freshman Team (Coaches) Nick Fitzgerald, QB • Maxwell Award Semifinalist • Davey O'Brien Award Semifinalist • Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist • Maxwell Award National Player of the Week (vs. LSU) • Davey O'Brien Award Quarterback of the Week (vs. LSU) • Manning Award Star of the Week (vs. LSU) • SEC Offensive Player of the Week (vs. LSU, at Texas A&M) Mark McLaurin, S • TaxSlayer Bowl MVP • Associated Press All-Bowl Team Gabe Myles, WR • Wuerffel Award Nominee • AFCA Good Works Team Nominee Martinas Rankin, OL • Kent Hull Award Winner • Honorable Mention All-American (SB Nation) • First-Team All-SEC (Coaches) • Second-Team All-SEC (Associated Press) • 2018 Senior Bowl Invitee Jeffery Simmons, DT • Bednarik Award Semifinalist • First-Team All-SEC (Associated Press, Coaches, PFF) • SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (at LA Tech, vs. LSU) Montez Sweat, DE • First-Team All-SEC (Associated Press, Coaches) • SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Kentucky, at Texas A&M, at Arkansas) Erroll Thompson, LB • SEC All-Freshman Team (Coaches) Darryl Williams, OL • SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. LSU)

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2017 SEASON IN REVIEW

FINAL STATISTICS

2017 RESULTS

SCORE BY QUARTERS

Overall Record: 9-4 • SEC Record: 4-4 • T-4th West DATE

OPPONENT

RESULT

Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 23 Dec. 30

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (SECN) W, 49-0 at Louisiana Tech (CBSN) W, 57-21 #12/11 LSU * (ESPN) W, 37-7 at #11/12 Georgia * (ESPN) L, 3-31 at #13/15 Auburn * (ESPN) L, 10-49 BYU (SECN) W, 35-10 KENTUCKY (HC) * (SECN) W, 45-7 at RV/#24 Texas A&M * (ESPN) W, 35-14 UMASS (SECN) W, 34-23 #2/1/1 ALABAMA * (ESPN) L, 24-31 at Arkansas * (CBS) W, 28-21 OLE MISS * (ESPN) L, 28-31 vs. Louisville ^ (ESPN) W, 31-27

LOCATION (ATT.) Starkville, Miss. (54,215) Ruston, La. (28,100) Starkville, Miss. (60,596) Athens, Ga. (92,746) Auburn, Ala. (86,901) Starkville, Miss. (54,866) Starkville, Miss. (58,963) College Station, Texas (96,128) Starkville, Miss (57,374) Starkville, Miss. (61,344) Fayetteville, Ark. (64,153) Starkville, Miss. (59,345) Jacksonville, Fla. (41,310)

All CAPS - denotes home game | * - denotes SEC game | ^ - denotes Taxslayer Bowl

TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

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MSU 416 32.0 99 99 182 99 18 3272 3450 178 634 5.2 251.7 30 2170 191-353-14 6.1 11.4 166.9 17 5442 987 5.5 418.6 29-604 24-231 13-384 20.8 9.6 29.5 13-8 80-710 54.6 55-2301 41.8 39.2 75-4776 63.7 41.7 33:23 91/197 46% 13/25 52% 36-225 0 53 14-18 1-4 (50-58) 86% (38-58) 66% (50-52) 96% 406703 7/58100

OPP 272 20.9 74 175 80 72 23 1711 2199 488 448 3.8 131.6 18 2271 159-313-13 7.3 14.3 174.7 13 3982 761 5.2 306.3 29-520 9-43 14-366 17.9 4.8 26.1 22-8 65-626 48.2 84-3442 41.0 38.2 58-3531 60.9 39.3 26:37 52/171 30% 6/16 38% 13-76 0 34 11-14 0-1 (24-30) 80% (17-30) 57% (33-34) 97% 368028 5/73606

1st 94 75

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2nd 123 70

3rd 90 65

4th 109 101

OT 0 0

Total 416 272

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Dontavian Lee Keith Mixon Alec Murphy Jesse Jackson Deddrick Thomas Jamal Peters Bennie Braswell Logan Cooke TEAM Total Opponents

GP 13 12 10 13 13 12 8 7 13 13 12 1 13 10 13 13

Att 236 162 75 78 45 16 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 11 634 448

Gain 1135 1041 491 410 254 66 13 9 8 8 8 4 3 0 3450 2199

Loss 28 57 45 17 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 178 488

Net 1107 984 446 393 239 64 13 9 8 8 8 4 3 -14 3272 1711

Avg 4.7 6.1 5.9 5.0 5.3 4.0 6.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 3.0 -1.3 5.2 3.8

TD 6 14 6 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 18

Long 59 45 40 30 39 9 11 6 7 7 8 4 3 0 59 75

Avg/G 85.2 82.0 44.6 30.2 18.4 5.3 1.6 1.3 0.6 0.6 0.7 4.0 0.2 -1.4 251.7 131.6

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson Reggie Todd Total Opponents

GP 12 10 13 13 13

Effic 117.5 101.8 -200.0 113.7 117.1

Cmp-Att-Int 159-286-11 32-66-2 0-1-1 191-353-14 159-313-13

Pct 55.6 48.5 0.0 54.1 50.8

Yards 1782 388 0 2170 2271

TD 15 2 0 17 13

Long 62 32 0 62 77

Avg/G 148.5 38.8 0.0 166.9 174.7

RECEIVING Jesse Jackson Donald Gray Jordan Thomas Deddrick Thomas Keith Mixon Aeris Williams Reggie Todd Jamal Couch Farrod Green Gabe Myles Justin Johnson Osirus Mitchell Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Total Opponents

GP 13 8 13 13 8 13 13 13 13 6 13 9 13 13 13 13

No. 27 24 22 22 18 16 14 10 9 9 8 5 4 3 191 159

Yards 276 214 263 227 275 142 160 191 174 90 44 51 38 25 2170 2271

Avg 10.2 8.9 12.0 10.3 15.3 8.9 11.4 19.1 19.3 10.0 5.5 10.2 9.5 8.3 11.4 14.3

TD 0 3 3 4 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 17 13

Long 32 24 29 25 45 28 37 32 62 21 12 18 17 12 62 77

Avg/G 21.2 26.8 20.2 17.5 34.4 10.9 12.3 14.7 13.4 15.0 3.4 5.7 2.9 1.9 166.9 174.7

PUNT RETURNS Gabe Myles Donald Gray Deddrick Thomas Jeffery Simmons TEAM Braxton Hoyett Total Opponents

No. 8 7 6 2 1 0 24 9

Yards 29 63 104 37 -6 4 231 43

Avg 3.6 9.0 17.3 18.5 -6.0 0.0 9.6 4.8

TD 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0

Long 19 35 83 0 0 4 83 26

KICK RETURNS Reggie Todd Deddrick Thomas Keith Mixon Donald Gray Gabe Myles Total Opponents

No. 15 6 5 2 1 29 29

Yards 278 129 89 85 23 604 520

Avg 18.5 21.5 17.8 42.5 23.0 20.8 17.9

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 34 34 25 52 23 52 33

FINAL STATISTICS FIELD GOALS Made-Att Pct Tucker Day 2-4 50.0 Jace Christmann 12-14 85.7

INTERCEPTIONS Mark McLaurin Jamal Peters Gerri Green Braxton Hoyett Brandon Bryant Lashard Durr J.T. Gray Cameron Dantzler Total Opponents

No. 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 14

Yards 85 90 84 2 30 20 58 15 384 366

Avg 14.2 90.0 84.0 2.0 30.0 20.0 58.0 15.0 29.5 26.1

TD 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 2

Long 32 90 84 2 30 20 58 15 90 67

FUMBLE RETURNS Jeffery Simmons Total Opponents

No. 1 1 0

Yards 90 90 0

Avg 90.0 90.0 0.0

TD 1 1 1

Long 90 90 0

SCORING Nick Fitzgerald Jace Christmann Keytaon Thompson Aeris Williams Deddrick Thomas Donald Gray Jordan Thomas Tucker Day Jamal Couch Kylin Hill Jeffery Simmons Gabe Myles Dontavian Lee Justin Johnson Nick Gibson Gerri Green J.T. Gray Jamal Peters Keith Mixon Reggie Todd TEAM Total Opponents

TD 14 0 6 6 5 3 3 0 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 53 34

FGs 0-0 12-14 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 14-18 11-14

Kick 0-0 42-42 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 8-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 50-52 33-34

Rush 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0

Rcv 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pass 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

TOTAL OFFENSE Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Keytaon Thompson Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Dontavian Lee Keith Mixon Alec Murphy Jamal Peters Jesse Jackson Deddrick Thomas B. Braswell Logan Cooke TEAM Total Opponents

GP 12 13 10 13 13 12 8 7 12 13 13 1 13 10 13 13

Plays 448 236 141 78 45 16 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 11 987 761

Rush 984 1107 446 393 239 64 13 9 8 8 8 4 3 -14 3272 1711

Pass 1782 0 388 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2170 2271

Total 2766 1107 834 393 239 64 13 9 8 8 8 4 3 -14 5442 3982

Avg/G 230.5 85.2 83.4 30.2 18.4 5.3 1.6 1.3 0.7 0.6 0.6 4.0 0.2 -1.4 418.6 306.3

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Saf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0

Points 84 78 38 36 30 18 18 14 12 12 12 12 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 416 272

01-19 0-0 0-0

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20-29 30-39 40-49 0-0 1-2 1-2 6-6 3-3 3-5

50-99 Long 0-0 40 0-0 45

Blkd 0 0

Blkd 1 0 0 0 1 2

FG SEQUENCE Charleston Southern LATECH LSU Georgia Auburn BYU Kentucky Texas A&M UMASS Alabama Arkansas Ole Miss Louisville

MSU 32,(40),47 (36) (30),(45),(27) (26) (40) (31) (28),(25) (25) 46 (44),(37) 42,(23)

Opp (27),(45) (49) 51 (38) (23),(48),(26) (30),41 (33) 37,(23),(31)

PUNTING Logan Cooke Kody Schexnayder TEAM Nick Fitzgerald Total Opponents

No. 52 1 1 1 55 84

Yards 2220 28 39 14 2301 3442

Avg 42.7 28.0 39.0 14.0 41.8 41.0

Long 67 28 39 14 67 67

TB 5 0 0 0 5 0

FC 21 0 0 0 21 42

I20 20 0 0 0 20 24

50+ 13 0 0 0 13 11

KICKOFFS Logan Cooke Tucker Day Total Opponents

No. 73 2 75 58

Yards 4646 130 4776 3531

Avg 63.6 65.0 63.7 60.9

TB 43 2 45 26

OB 1 0 1 3

Retn

Net

YdLn

17.9 20.8

41.7 39.3

23 25

ALL PURPOSE Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald Deddrick Thomas Keytaon Thompson Reggie Todd Kylin Hill Keith Mixon Donald Gray Jesse Jackson Nick Gibson Jordan Thomas Jamal Couch Farrod Green Gabe Myles Jamal Peters Mark McLaurin Gerri Green Dontavian Lee J.T. Gray Osirus Mitchell Justin Johnson Jeffery Simmons Brandon Bryant Lashard Durr Cameron Dantzler Alec Murphy Braxton Hoyett B. Braswell Logan Cooke TEAM Total Opponents

GP 13 12 13 10 13 13 8 8 13 13 13 13 13 6 12 13 13 12 13 9 13 13 12 12 13 7 12 1 13 10 13 13

Rush 1107 984 8 446 0 393 13 0 8 239 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 4 3 -14 3272 1711

Rcv 142 0 227 0 160 38 275 214 276 25 263 191 174 90 0 0 0 0 0 51 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2170 2271

PR 0 0 104 0 0 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 -6 231 43

KR 0 0 129 0 278 0 89 85 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 604 520

IR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 85 84 0 58 0 0 0 30 20 15 0 2 0 0 0 384 366

Total 1249 984 468 446 438 431 377 362 284 264 263 191 174 142 98 85 84 64 58 51 44 37 30 20 15 9 6 4 3 -20 6661 4911

Avg/G 96.1 82.0 36.0 44.6 33.7 33.2 47.1 45.2 21.8 20.3 20.2 14.7 13.4 23.7 8.2 6.5 6.5 5.3 4.5 5.7 3.4 2.8 2.5 1.7 1.2 1.3 0.5 4.0 0.2 -2.0 512.4 377.8

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FINAL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Jeffery Simmons

# 41 38 12 94 11 9 40 10 4 1 43 13 2 6 95 42 7 52 96 24 90 34 25 50 3 31 29 49 28 8 92 16 73 45 51 86 23 7 17 22 20 6 26 43 21 74

Player Mark McLaurin Johnathan Abram J.T. Gray Jeffery Simmons Dez Harris Montez Sweat Erroll Thompson Leo Lewis Gerri Green Brandon Bryant Fletcher Adams Cameron Dantzler Jamal Peters Willie Gay Jr. Braxton Hoyett Marquiss Spencer Tolando Cleveland Kobe Jones Tre Brown Chris Rayford Grant Harris Cory Thomas Lashard Durr Tim Washington Traver Jung Maurice Smitherman C.J. Morgan Stephen Adegoke Dontavian Lee Kylin Hill Kendell Jones Korey Charles Darryl Williams Josiah Phillips Stewart Reese Jesse Jackson Keith Mixon Nick Fitzgerald Jamal Couch Aeris Williams Reggie Todd Donald Gray Alec Murphy Logan Cooke Nick Gibson Elgton Jenkins TEAM Total

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GP 13 13 13 13 10 13 13 13 13 12 13 13 12 13 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 6 12 13 10 13 10 3 12 13 4 3 13 13 13 13 8 12 13 13 13 8 7 13 13 13 10 13

l--------Tackles------l Solo Ast Total 36 43 79 43 28 71 22 43 65 21 39 60 17 39 56 21 27 48 21 25 46 15 31 46 13 25 38 13 19 32 9 17 26 15 10 25 8 15 23 8 15 23 5 16 21 5 14 19 9 9 18 8 10 18 7 9 16 8 6 14 5 9 14 4 8 12 7 3 10 1 7 8 2 4 6 3 3 6 4 1 5 2 3 5 2 3 5 3 1 4 . 3 3 1 1 2 2 . 2 1 1 2 2 . 2 . 2 2 . 2 2 2 . 2 1 1 2 . 1 1 . 1 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 . 1 . 1 1 1 . 1 . . . 349 496 845

TFL-Yds 3.5- 10 5.0- 25 3.0- 13 12.0- 51 3.0- 9 15.5- 73 5.5- 36 1.0- 10 11.0- 35 0.5- 1 3.5- 15 2.0- 9 . 2.0- 7 2.5- 3 4.5- 16 . 4.5- 15 2.5- 6 1.0- 2 1.0- 10 . . . 1.0- 2 . . . . 1.0- 10 0.5- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86- 360

Sacks No-Yds 1.5- 7 2.0- 18 1.5- 11 5.0- 35 2.0- 8 10.5- 64 2.5- 18 1.0- 10 5.0- 22 . 0.5- 2 . . 1.0- 4 0.5- 1 1.0- 6 . 1.0- 9 . . 1.0- 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36- 225

l---Pass Defense---l Int-Yds BU PD 6- 85 6 12 . 5 5 1- 58 8 9 . 1 1 . . . . . . . 1 1 . 1 1 1- 84 3 4 1- 30 2 3 . 1 1 1- 15 3 4 1- 90 2 3 . 2 2 1- 2 . 1 . 2 2 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1- 20 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13- 384 45 58

QBH . 1 2 5 3 4 . . 5 . 1 1 . 1 4 . . . 2 . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fumbles Rcv-Yds . . . 2- 90 . 1- 0 . . 1- 0 . . . 1- 0 . . 2- 0 . . 1- 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 90

FF 1 2 1 2 1 . 1 1 3 . 1 . . 1 . . . 1 1 . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kick . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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WR (X) WR (H) Gray Mixon Gray Mixon Gray Mixon Gray Mixon Gray Mixon Gray Mixon Gray Thomas (TE) Gray Thomas (TE) Todd Thomas (TE) Todd Mixon Todd Thomas (TE) Todd Thomas (TE) Todd Jackson

WR (Z) Myles Myles Jackson Jackson Jackson Myles Myles Jackson Jackson Couch Jackson Jackson Myles

LT Rankin Rankin Rankin Rankin Rankin Eiland Eiland Eiland Eiland Rankin Rankin Rankin Rankin

LG Williams Williams Wiliams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams

C Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins Jenkins

RG Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun

RT Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese Reese

TE Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green

RB Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams

QB Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Thompson

DEFENSE Game DE Charleston Southern Adams at Louisiana Tech Sweat LSU Gray (S) at UGA Adams at Auburn Sweat BYU Adams Kentucky Sweat at Texas A&M Sweat UMASS Adams Alabama Sweat at Arkansas Adams Ole Miss Sweat vs. Louisville Adams

NG Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons Simmons

DT Thomas Thomas Brown Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett Hoyett

OLB Sweat Green Sweat Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green Green

MLB Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Harris Thompson Thompson Thompson

MOLB Lewis Gray (S) Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis Lewis

OLB Green Abram (S) Green Sweat Gray (S) Sweat Gray (S) Gray (S) Sweat Gray (S) Sweat Gray (S) Sweat

CB Durr Durr Rayford Durr Rayford Rayford Rayford Durr Peters Peters Rayord Durr Rayford

SS McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin McLaurin Cleveland McLaurin McLaurin

FS Bryant Bryant Bryant Abram Bryant Abram Bryant Bryant Abram Bryant Abram Abram Abram

CB Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Peters Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland Durr Cleveland Cleveland

CAREER STARTS BY POSITION (2018 RETURNERS) OFFENSE LT Elgton Jenkins - 5 Greg Eiland - 4

TE Farrod Green - 21 Justin Johnson - 2

LG Darryl Williams - 13

WR Jesse Jackson - 9 Malik Dear - 9 Keith Mixon - 8 Jamal Couch - 1

C Elgton Jenkins - 13 RG Deion Calhoun - 23

RB Aeris Williams - 15

RT Stewart Reese - 13 Elgton Jenkins - 1

QB Nick Fitzgerald - 25 Keytaon Thompson- 1

DEFENSE DE Fletcher Adams - 6 Montez Sweat - 6

DT Jeffery Simmons - 16 Braxton Hoyett - 10 Cory Thomas - 6 Tre Brown - 1

CB Chris Rayford - 9 Jamal Peters - 5

Mark McLaurin - 18 Johnathan Abram - 7

LB Leo Lewis - 25 Gerri Green - 13 Montez Sweat - 7 Erroll Thompson - 3

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Gerri Green # 38 43 49 65 66 53 37 96 1 2 61 16 47 7 72 43 17 13 42 25 58 7 6 21 6 12 82 4 88 11 90 8 95 86 74 81 84 92 52 3 28 10 41 54 54 87 23

Name Johnathan Abram Fletcher Adams Stephen Adegoke Brett Armour Joel Baldwin Hunter Bradley B. Braswell Tre Brown Brandon Bryant Logan Burnett Deion Calhoun Korey Charles Jace Christmann Tolando Cleveland Ronald Cochran Logan Cooke Jamal Couch Cam Dantzler Tucker Day Lashard Durr Greg Eiland Nick Fitzgerald Willie Gay Jr. Nick Gibson Donald Gray J.T. Gray Farrod Green Gerri Green Aaron Hamaker Dez Harris Grant Harris Kylin Hill Braxton Hoyett Jesse Jackson Elgton Jenkins Justin Johnson Dontea Jones Kendell Jones Kobe Jones Traver Jung Dontavian Lee Leo Lewis Mark McLaurin Cameron Miller Blake Mitchell Osirus Mitchell Keith Mixon

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Aeris Williams GP/GS 13/7 13/6 3/1/1/13/1/13/12/7 2/13/13 3/13/13/12 8/13/13/1 13/2/12/6 13/4 12/12 13/13/1 8/8 13/7 13/13 13/13 4/10/10 13/13/12/11 13/8 13/13 13/4/4/13/10/12/13/12 13/12 1/3/9/8/7

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Name GP/GS Harrison Moon 12/C.J. Morgan 10/Alec Murphy 7/Gabe Myles 6/5 Travis O'Connor 1/Dareaun Parker 12/Allen Perkins 2/Jamal Peters 12/3 Josiah Phillips 13/Wyatt Powell 2/Martinas Rankin 10/9 Chris Rayford 13/6 Chris Redmon 2/Stewart Reese 13/13 Kody Schexnayder 1/Jeffery Simmons 13/13 Maurice Smitherman 13/Marquiss Spencer 13/Michael Story 6/Montez Sweat 13/13 Cory Thomas 6/2 Deddrick Thomas 13/Jordan Thomas 13/5 Erroll Thompson 13/3 Keytaon Thompson 10/1 Reggie Todd 13/5 Tim Washington 13/Evans Wilkerson 13/Aeris Williams 13/12 Darryl Williams 13/13

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TEAM GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Game Charleston Southern Mississippi State Mississippi State Louisiana Tech LSU Mississippi State Mississippi State Georgia Mississippi State Auburn BYU Mississippi State Kentucky Mississippi State Mississippi State Texas A&M UMass Mississippi State Alabama Mississippi State Mississippi State Arkansas Ole Miss Mississippi State Louisville Mississippi State

1st Downs Tot-Ru-Pa-Pe 2-2-0-0 29-17-11-1 21-15-6-0 20-12-5-3 13-5-6-2 25-12-9-4 15-10-5-0 15-7-7-1 18-12-5-1 14-8-5-1 8-2-4-2 35-19-14-2 14-5-8-1 25-16-7-2 19-11-7-1 15-6-7-2 12-6-3-3 21-13-7-1 19-11-7-1 22-10-9-3 19-13-6-0 12-3-7-2 11-6-4-1 27-16-9-2 20-7-9-4 23-18-4-1

Score 0 49 57 21 7 37 3 31 10 49 10 35 7 45 35 14 23 34 31 24 28 21 31 28 27 31

Rushing No-Yds-TD 18-39-0 50-281-3 40-327-3 50-152-1 29-133-1 48-285-2 37-177-0 42-203-2 47-194-0 39-244-4 17-29-0 53-306-3 29-115-1 48-282-4 52-228-2 28-96-1 32-127-0 45-254-2 38-202-3 49-172-3 48-195-2 34-97-2 32-108-2 62-294-2 39-187-1 55-277-4

Passing C-A-I-Yds-TD 3-8-0-15-0 20-36-0-274-3 13-20-1-132-3 13-30-1-163-1 13-29-0-137-0 15-23-0-180-2 15-33-2-103-0 9-12-0-201-2 13-37-2-157-1 14-17-0-267-2 17-29-1-147-1 20-31-2-240-2 14-30-2-145-0 19-27-0-159-1 12-21-1-141-2 16-41-3-189-3 15-28-1-223-1 14-26-3-139-0 10-18-0-242-1 13-24-0-158-0 12-23-0-153-2 12-18-0-124-0 10-22-1-247-2 14-32-3-207-1 13-31-4-171-2 11-20-1-127-0

Tot. Off. Plays-Yds 47-33 86-555 60-459 80-315 58-270 71-465 70-280 54-404 84-351 56-511 46-176 84-546 59-260 75-441 73-369 69-285 60-350 71-393 56-444 73-330 71-338 52-221 54-355 94-501 70-358 75-404

Punts No-Yds 12-537 5-205 3-143 8-273 7-286 3-138 7-315 4-182 5-223 3-109 7-279 3-159 7-316 2-75 7-220 8-350 6-279 7-446 4-174 5-233 5-190 6-219 8-269 4-149 4-169 4-164

Fumbles F-L 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 2-2 1-1 1-1 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 4-2 3-1 1-1 3-3 1-0 2-2

Penalties No-Yds 4-30 7-60 5-39 3-28 9-112 5-49 4-35 4-35 10-39 1-15 2-22 6-60 4-41 5-55 5-45 4-30 5-55 5-63 6-60 4-30 4-47 4-35 13-121 9-88 6-42 11-100

3rd Dns 2-14 6-15 5-10 4-15 3-13 7-13 6-16 5-11 7-21 6-12 4-13 8-13 6-14 12-18 6-14 7-17 3-13 4-11 3-10 8-15 8-17 3-11 2-12 7-19 4-16 7-15

Time of Poss. 27:35 32:25 23:52 36:08 24:05 35:55 28:41 31:19 34:20 25:40 23:13 36:48 25:11 34:49 36:09 23:51 28:35 31:25 21:04 38:56 33:31 26:29 22:30 37:30 30:21 29:39

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GAME RECAPS

GAME 1 Sept. 2, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 54,215

Charleston Southern 0 MSU 49 Mississippi State RUSHING Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Nick Fitzgerald Nick Gibson Keytaon Thompson Alec Murphy Dontavian Lee Bennie Braswell Deddrick Thomas

Att. 16 9 7 6 6 2 2 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Lost 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

Net 83 62 41 41 36 9 4 4 1

TD 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

Long 15 19 19 12 16 6 3 4 1

Com Att 16 29 4 7

Int 0 0

Yds 239 35

TD 2 1

Long Sacks 62 0 11 0

RECEIVING Donald Gray Reggie Todd Gabe Myles Farrod Green Deddrick Thomas Jordan Thomas Keith Mixon Jesse Jackson Jamal Couch Osirus Mitchell Nick Gibson

No. 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 57 24 19 68 34 18 15 15 11 9 4

TD 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

Long 24 11 8 62 24 12 15 15 11 9 4

PUNTING Kody Schexnayder Logan Cooke

No. 1 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 28 28.0 28 0 177 44.2 59 2

FIELD GOALS Tucker Day

Att. Made Long KICKS 3 1 40 made 40; missed 32, 47

ALL RETURNS Donald Gray Gabe Myles

Gain 83 64 43 41 38 9 4 4 1

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 3 22 19

Avg. 5.2 6.9 5.9 6.8 6.0 4.5 2.0 4.0 1.0

14:02 03:35 03:20 01:24 2nd 07:08 03:54 02:37 3rd 08:42 4th 05:58

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 1 52 52 1 23 23

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lost 0 4 0 0 0 12 4 0 1 23 25

Net 18 11 9 8 7 4 3 1 -1 -17 -25

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 5 8 5 5 7 6 4 1 0 4 0

Avg. 2.6 3.7 3.0 4.0 7.0 0.4 0.8 1.0 -0.3 -3.4 -25.0

TD 0

Long Sacks 4 1

RUSHING Ronnie Harris Robert Mitchell Terrance Wilson Adam Allen Geoffrey Wall Chanin Hamilton London Johnson Ellijah Henry Noah Shuler Shane Bucenell TEAM

Att. 7 3 3 2 1 9 4 1 3 5 1

PASSING Shane Bucenell

Com Att 3 8

Int 0

Yds 15

RECEIVING Travay Hatten Chanin Hamilton Geoffrey Wall

No. 1 1 1

Yds. 7 5 3

TD 0 0 0

Long 4 4 3

PUNTING Kyle Reighard

No. 12

Yds. Avg. Long I20 537 44.8 54 2

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

ALL RETURNS James Allen

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

MSU turned in one of the most dominant defensive performances in its history in shutting out FCS Charleston Southern, 49-0, in the season-opener. The Todd Grantham era opened with the Bulldogs' first shutout since 2014 as MSU held the Bucs to 0.7 yards per play, representing the fewest allowed in school history. Charleston managed only two first downs and 33 yards of total offense - the fewest allowed by MSU since 1963. The Bulldogs put up 23 points in the first quarter as Nick Fitzgerald capped the first drive with a 2-yard run. Fitzgerald then found Gabe Myles for an 8-yard score. For the first time since 2000, MSU tallied two safeties with both coming in the first half. Fletcher Adams, making his first career start, played a crucial role in both. The Bulldogs led 35-0 at the break when Fitzgerald hit Deddrick Thomas for a 10-yard score. Eleven different MSU players caught passes on the day, while MSU's rushing attack pounded out 281 yards. Fitzgerald accounted for three touchdowns before sitting most of the second half. Redshirt freshman Kobe Jones, playing in his first career game, finished with six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble. Jeffery Simmons recorded the first sack of his career, while Adams had 1.5 tackles for loss. Grantham's defense finished with 10 tackles for loss, while Charleston Southern never crossed the 50-yard line.

1st

Charleston Southern Gain 18 15 9 8 7 16 7 1 0 6 0

MSU Dominant in All Phases in Opener, 49-0

Charleston So. Mississippi State

TB 0 0

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 4 63 23

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0 12

0 7

-0 - 49

Nick Fitzgerald 2 yd run (Tucker Day kick) Gabe Myles 8 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day kick) TEAM safety Aeris Williams 2 yd run (Tucker Day kick) Tucker Day 40 yd field goal TEAM safety Deddrick Thomas 10 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Day kick) Dontavian Lee 3 yd run (Tucker Day kick) Jamal Couch 11 yd pass from K. Thompson (Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks

CSU 2 2 0 0 18 39 0.5 15 3-8-0 1.9 5.0 33 47 0.7 4-30 12-537 3-180 0-0-0 4-63-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 27:35 2 of 14 0 of 0 0-0 0-0 0-0

MSU 29 17 11 1 281 50 5.6 274 20-36-0 7.6 13.7 555 86 6.5 7-60 5-205 8-516 3-22-0 2-75-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 32:25 6 of 15 1 of 1 6-7 1-7 6-6

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

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GAME RECAPS

MSU Louisiana Tech

57 21

MSU Scores 36 Unanswered, Beats LA Tech, 57-21

Sept. 9, 2017 Joe Aillet Stadium Ruston, La. 28,100

Nick Fitzgerald accounted for five touchdowns as MSU rallied from a 9-0 deficit with 36 unanswered points to run past Louisiana Tech, 57-21, on a Saturday night in Ruston. Tech took advantage of a Fitzgerald interception and went up 9-0 with 6:46 to go in the first quarter. That is until defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons made his presence known with the first of two touchdowns on the night. Simmons skied into the air to block a punt and then recovered his own blocked punt in the endzone. Fitzgerald then found a groove, hitting Jordan Thomas and Donald Gray for touchdown passes on consecutive drives. Fitzgerald got into the scoring act himself with two spectacular touchdown runs to put MSU up 43-14 with 14:27 remaining in the third quarter. Simmons did it again, scooping up a Gerri Green forced fumble and returning it 90 yards for a touchdown on the ensuing drive. It was the longest fumble recovery score for the Bulldogs since 2000. Simmons finished with five tackles and became the first MSU defensive player with multiple scores in a game since Johnthan Banks had two against Florida in 2009. Green tallied two forced fumbles and two sacks, while Mark McLaurin was the Bulldogs' leading tackler with 10.

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Dontavian Lee Nick Gibson Keytaon Thompson Deddrick Thomas TEAM

Att. 10 9 10 2 5 2 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Gain 111 108 62 15 20 11 7 0

Lost 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1

Net 111 107 62 15 15 11 7 -1

TD 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Long 44 59 10 9 11 7 7 0

Avg. 11.1 11.9 6.2 7.5 3.0 5.5 7.0 -1.0

Com Att 12 18 1 2

Int 1 0

Yds 124 8

TD 3 0

Long Sacks 28 0 8 0

RECEIVING Donald Gray Deddrick Thomas Jordan Thomas Aeris Williams Gabe Myles Jesse Jackson Justin Johnson

No. 4 3 2 1 1 1 1

Yds. 19 20 25 28 21 14 5

TD 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

Long 8 9 17 28 21 14 5

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 3

Yds. Avg. Long I20 143 47.7 55 1

FIELD GOALS Tucker Day

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 36 made 36

ALL RETURNS Gabe Myles Reggie Todd Keith Mixon Mark McLaurin Jeffery Simmons

Punts No. Yds. 2 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24

Lg. 5 0 0 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 0 0 1 2 3 42 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 2 15 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 0

RUSHING Boston Scott Jarred Craft Jaqwis Dancy Israel Tucker Kam McKnight J'Mar Smith TEAM

Att. 13 18 7 3 1 7 1

Lost 0 2 0 0 0 33 87

Net 96 81 45 25 1 -9 -87

TD 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Long 24 16 14 19 1 11 0

Avg. 7.4 4.5 6.4 8.3 1.0 -1.3 -87.0

PASSING J'Mar Smith Westin Elliott TEAM

Com Att. 10-23-1 3-6-0 0-1-0

Int. 140 23 0

Yds. 0 1 0

TD 58 10 0

Long Sacks 4 0 0

RECEIVING Marcus Gaines Teddy Veal Cee Jay Powell Kam McKnight Boston Scott Zach Cousar

No. 3 3 2 2 2 1

Yds. 104 15 14 13 8 9

TD 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 58 9 10 7 6 9

PUNTING Brady Farlow

No. 7

Yds. Avg. Long I20 273 39.0 47 0

FIELD GOALS Jonathan Barnes

Att. Made Long KICKS 2 2 45 made 27, 45

ALL RETURNS Amik Robertson

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

Scoring Mississippi State Louisiana Tech 1st

TB 0

Lg. 0 0 0 32 0

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Gain 96 83 45 25 1 24 0

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 1 61 61

13:21 06:46 05:05 01:06 00:10 2nd 11:27 07:12 00:41 00:41 00:00 3rd 14:27 09:48 03:24 4th 00:15

LT LT MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU LT LT MSU MSU MSU LT

16 9

20 5

21 0 0 7

- 57 - 21

Jonathan Barnes 27 yd field goal Kam McKnight 1 yd run (Jonathan Barnes kick blockd) Tucker Day 36 yd field goal Jeffery Simmons 0 yd blocked punt return (Tucker Day kick) Jordan Thomas 17 yd pass from N. Fitzgerald (Day kick blockd) Donald Gray 6 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Tucker Day kick) Nick Fitzgerald 30 yd run (Tucker Day kick) Gabe Myles 21 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Day kick blockd) Amik Robertson PAT return Jonathan Barnes 45 yd field goal Nick Fitzgerald 44 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Jeffery Simmons 90 yd fumble recovery (Jace Christmann kick) Kylin Hill 2 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Zach Cousar 9 yd pass from Westin Elliott (Barnes kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

MSU 21 15 6 0 327 40 8.2 132 13-20-1 6.6 10.2 459 60 7.7 0-0 6-70 3-143 10-650 3-20-1 4-44-0 1-32-0 1-90-1 23:52 5 of 10 0 of 1 4-5 4-25 6-8 1-1 20

LT 20 12 5 3 152 50 3.0 163 13-30-1 5.4 12.5 315 80 3.9 3-2 6-60 8-273 4-216 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-61-0 0-0-0 36:08 4 of 15 1 of 2 3-5 0-0 1-2 2-2 6

GAME RECAPS

GAME 3 #12/11 LSU MSU

Sept. 16, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 60,596

7 37

Mississippi State RUSHING Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald Nick Gibson Keytaon Thompson Kylin Hill Dontavian Lee Team

Att. 23 14 3 1 2 3 2

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald

Gain 147 90 23 12 11 9 0

Lost 1 2 0 0 0 2 2

Net 146 88 23 12 11 7 -2

TD 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Long 28 24 14 12 11 5 0

Avg. 6.3 6.3 7.7 12.0 5.5 2.3 -1.0

Com Att. 15 23

Int. Yds. 0 180

TD 2

Long Sacks 45 1

RECEIVING Keith Mixon Donald Gray Jordan Thomas Farrod Green Deddrick Thomas Jesse Jackson Aeris Williams

No. 6 3 2 1 1 1 1

Yds. 97 19 13 22 20 8 1

TD 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 3

Yds. Avg. Long I20 138 46.0 50 2

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 3 3 45 made 30, 45, 27

ALL RETURNS Donald Gray

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 2 49 35

Long 45 11 7 22 20 8 1

Att. 15 5 2 4 2 1

PASSING Danny Etling

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

Net 76 29 12 10 5 1

TD 0 1 0 0 0 0

Long 25 10 13 11 5 1

Com Att 13 29

Int 0

Yds 137

TD 0

Long Sacks 19 2

RECEIVING DJ Chark Darrel Williams Derrick Dillon J.D. Moore Foster Moreau Russell Gage Derrius Guice

No. 3 2 2 2 2 1 1

Yds. 23 37 21 20 17 16 3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 12 19 11 14 15 16 3

PUNTING Josh Growden

No. 7

Yds. Avg. Long I20 286 40.9 53 1

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

MSU handed No. 11 LSU its worst loss in the 111-year series history by a score of 37-7 in front of a raucous 60,596 on a Saturday night in Davis Wade Stadium. The win was the Bulldogs' first over the Tigers in Starkville since 1999 and it was MSU's largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent since 1942. Nick Fitzgerald accounted for four touchdowns, and Aeris Williams rushed for 146 yards - his second straight 100-yard game. The Bulldogs pounded out 285 yards on the ground, the most allowed by LSU under defensive coordinator Dave Aranda. MSU scored on seven consecutive drives. Fitzgerald had two first-half rushing scores, including a pivotal 3-yard dive with 0:07 remaining in the second quarter that put the Bulldogs up double digits and capped a 10-play, 54-yard drive. MSU outscored LSU 20-0 in the second half. Todd Grantham's defense held the Tigers to 3-of-13 on third down. LSU punted on three consecutive drives and turned it over on downs twice in the second half. Jeffery Simmons set the tone up front with a career-best seven tackles, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries. Mark McLaurin collected a team-high nine tackles. Walk-on Jace Christmann also coverted the first field goals of his career.

LSU Mississippi State

Lost 1 0 1 8 0 0

ALL RETURNS C. Edwards-Helaire

Gain 77 29 13 18 5 1

MSU Crushes No. 11 LSU in Most Dominant Win in Series History, 37-7

Scoring

LSU RUSHING Derrius Guice Darrel Williams Derrick Dillon Danny Etling Russell Gage C. Edwards-Helaire

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Avg. 5.1 5.8 6.0 2.5 2.5 1.0

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 2 40 21

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0

2nd 13:38 09:44 05:04 00:07 3rd 10:53 05:10 01:55 4th 13:01

MSU LSU MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU MSU

0 0

7 17

0 0 13 7

-7 - 37

Nick Fitzgerald 3 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Darrel Williams 10 yd run (Jack Gonsoulin kick) Jace Christmann 30 yd field goal Nick Fitzgerald 3 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Jace Christmann 45 yd field goal Keith Mixon 45 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) Jace Christmann 27 yd field goal Deddrick Thomas 20 yd pass from Fitzgerald (Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

LSU 13 5 6 2 133 29 4.6 137 13-29-0 4.7 10.5 270 58 4.7 1-0 9-112 7-286 2-130 0-0-0 2-40-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 24:05 3 of 13 0 of 2 1-1 1-2 1-1 0-0 0

MSU 25 12 9 4 285 48 5.9 180 15-23-0 7.8 12.0 465 71 6.5 0-0 5-49 3-138 8-515 2-49-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 35:55 7 of 13 0 of 0 5-6 2-8 4-4 3-3 0

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GAME 4 #17/19 MSU #11/12 Georgia

Sept. 23, 2017 Sanford Stadium Athens, Ga. 92,746

3 31

No. 11 Georgia Takes Control Early, Beats MSU, 31-3 No. 11 Georgia scored on a 59-yard flea-flicker on its first play from scrimmage and never looked back as No. 17 MSU lost its first game of the season by a score of 31-3 on a Saturday night in Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs did not manage a touchdown and got on the board prior to the half with Jace Christmann's 26yard field goal to cap a 12-play, 51-yard drive. Nick Fitzgerald failed to reach the endzone for the first time in six games. Georgia scored touchdowns on its first two offensive possessions. They outscored State 17-0 in the third quarter and went 75 yards on their first possession of the second half. MSU was held to 4.0 yards per play and only 103 yards through the air. Nick Gibson rushed for a career-best 52 yards, including a long of 39. Dez Harris recorded a game-high and career-high 12 tackles to go along with one forced fumble. Johnathan Abram, a Georgia transfer, added six tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss. State remained winless in Athens since 1956.

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Gibson Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Keytaon Thompson Keith Mixon Dontavian Lee

Att. 5 10 11 7 2 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Lost 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Net 52 47 24 21 15 11 7

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 39 14 5 9 13 11 7

Com Att 14 29 1 4

Int 2 0

Yds 83 20

TD 0 0

Long Sacks 21 0 20 0

RECEIVING Aeris Williams Keith Mixon Deddrick Thomas Jesse Jackson Donald Gray Kylin Hill

No. 5 3 2 2 2 1

Yds. 12 12 41 15 13 10

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 9 5 21 12 7 10

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 7

Yds. Avg. Long I20 315 45.0 67 4

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Gain 53 47 24 22 15 11 7

Avg. 10.4 4.7 2.2 3.0 7.5 11.0 7.0

Scoring Mississippi State Georgia 1st

12:37 06:16 2nd 01:14 3rd 12:24 05:48 00:52

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 26 made 26 Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg.

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg.

RUSHING Nick Chubb D'Andre Swift Sony Michel Brian Herrien Jake Fromm

Att. 15 10 7 9 1

Net 81 69 32 21 0

TD 2 0 0 0 0

Long 28 20 8 7 0

Avg. 5.4 6.9 4.6 2.3 0.0

PASSING Jake Fromm

Com Att. 9 12

Int. Yds. 0 201

TD 2

Long Sacks 59 0

RECEIVING Terry Godwin Javon Wims Isaac Nauta Mecole Hardman Jackson Harris D'Andre Swift Sony Michel

No. 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 80 43 41 18 8 8 3

TD 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

PUNTING Cameron Nizialek

No. 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 182 45.5 54 1

Georgia Gain 83 72 32 26 0

Lost 2 3 0 5 0

Long 59 27 41 18 8 8 3 TB 0

FIELD GOALS Att. Made Long KICKS Rodrigo Blankenship 1 1 49 made 49

ALL RETURNS Mecole Hardman D. Sanders Deandre Baker

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Punts No. Yds. 1 -3 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 25 0 0 0 0

Lg. 25 0 0

3 0

0 0 17 0

-3 - 31

Terry Godwin 59 yd pass from J. Fromm (R. Blankenship kick) Nick Chubb 7 yd run (R. Blankenship kick) Jace Christmann 26 yd field goal Nick Chubb 28 yd run (R. Blankenship kick) Isaac Nauta 41 yd pass from Jake Fromm (R. Blankenship kick) R. Blankenship 49 yd field goal

Team Stats

TB 1

Punts No. Yds. Lg.

ALL RETURNS none

UGA UGA MSU UGA UGA UGA

0 14

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 1 15 1 22

Lg. 0 15 22

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

MSU 15 10 5 0 177 37 4.8 103 15-33-2 3.1 6.9 280 70 4.0 0-0 4-35 7-315 2-130 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 28:41 6 of 16 1 of 2 1-3 0-0 0-0 1-1 0

UGA 15 7 7 1 203 42 4.8 201 9-12-0 16.8 22.3 404 54 7.5 1-1 4-35 4-182 6-390 1-(-3)-0 1-25-0 2-37-0 0-0-0 31:19 5 of 11 0 of 1 1-1 0-0 4-4 1-1 10

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GAME 5 #24/24 MSU #13/15 Auburn

10 49

Sept. 30, 2017 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, Ala. 86,901

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Keytaon Thompson Nick Gibson Logan Cooke Keith Mixon

Att. 13 15 8 4 5 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Gain 63 53 34 33 23 3 2

Lost 7 4 0 5 1 0 0

Net 56 49 34 28 22 3 2

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 16 8 10 15 9 3 2

Avg. 4.3 3.3 4.2 7.0 4.4 3.0 2.0

Com Att 13 33 0 4

Int 2 0

Yds 157 0

TD 1 0

Long Sacks 45 1 0 1

RECEIVING Justin Johnson Jamal Couch Jesse Jackson Reggie Todd Keith Mixon Donald Gray Jordan Thomas Aeris Williams

No. 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

Yds. 9 60 17 12 45 6 5 3

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 5 32 11 11 45 6 5 3

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 5

Yds. Avg. Long I20 223 44.6 59 2

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 40 made 40

ALL RETURNS Keith Mixon Donald Gray

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 1 5 5

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 1 22 22 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

RUSHING Kerryon Johnson Malik Willis Eli Stove Devan Barrett Malik Miller Kamryn Pettway Jarrett Stidham

Att. 23 1 1 2 3 5 4

Net 116 67 30 20 17 6 -12

TD 3 1 0 0 0 0 0

Long 59 67 30 13 9 2 10

Avg. 5.0 67.0 30.0 10.0 5.7 1.2 -3.0

PASSING Jarrett Stidham Malik Willis

Com Att. 13 16 1 1

Int. Yds. 0 264 0 3

TD 2 0

Long Sacks 57 2 3 0

RECEIVING Ryan Davis Eli Stove Kyle Davis Darius Slayton Will Hastings Chandler Cox Kerryon Johnson N. Igbinoghene

No. 6 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 32 75 52 49 47 6 3 3

TD 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

PUNTING Aidan Marshall

No. 3

Yds. Avg. Long I20 109 36.3 47 2

FIELD GOALS Daniel Carlson

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 0 n/a missed 51

ALL RETURNS N. Igbinoghene Stephen Roberts Tray Matthews Javaris Davis

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 2 16 0 0 0 0

Lost 6 0 0 0 0 0 22

Lg. 0 11 0 0

No. 13 Auburn Hands No. 24 MSU Second Straight Loss, 49-10 No. 13 Auburn used a 21-point first half and pitched a shutout in the second half to deal No. 24 Mississippi State its second straight loss by a score of 49-10 on Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Tigers took a 7-0 lead three minutes into the game and MSU looked to have tied the contest when Jeffery Simmons forced a fumble that was recovered by Montez Sweat, who returned it to the endzone. However, a whistle blew the play dead before the return. The Bulldogs managed to get the football back after the review, and Jace Christmann drilled a 40-yard field goal to put MSU on the board. Nick Fitzgerald engineered an 8-play, 77-yard drive before the half when he found Justin Johnson for a 5-yard touchdown to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance at 21-10. The back breaker came when the Tigers went 99 yards on their first possession of the second half after MSU had to punt on its first possession. Brandon Bryant was the Bulldogs' leading tackler with a career-best 11. Simmons had 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack. Sweat finished with three tackles and one sack.

Scoring Mississippi State Auburn 1st

12:00 06:41 04:55 2nd 13:38 00:59 3rd 09:02 4th 12:03 10:42 03:04

TB 1

Auburn Gain 122 67 30 20 17 6 10

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Long 11 57 52 49 47 6 3 3

Kickoffs No. Yds. 2 49 0 0 0 0 0 0

TB 0

Lg. 26 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 37

Lg. 0 0 0 37

AU MSU AU AU MSU AU AU AU AU

3 14

7 7

0 7

0 21

- 10 - 49

Kerryon Johnson 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick) Jace Christmann 40 yd field goal Ryan Davis 7 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Carlson kick) Will Hastings 47 yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Carlson kick) Justin Johnson 5 yd pass from N. Fitzgerald (J. Christmann kick) Kerryon Johnson 2 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick) Kerryon Johnson 1 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick) Javaris Davis 37 yd interception return (Daniel Carlson kick) Malik Willis 67 yd run (Daniel Carlson kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

MSU 18 12 5 1 194 47 4.1 157 13-37-2 4.2 12.1 351 84 4.2 1-0 10-39 5-223 3-195 1-5-0 1-22-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 34:20 7 of 21 2 of 6 2-3 2-20 1-1 1-1 3

AU 14 8 5 1 244 39 6.3 267 14-17-0 15.7 19.1 511 56 9.1 2-2 1-15 3-109 8-519 2-16-0 2-49-0 2-37-1 0-0-0 25:40 6 of 12 1 of 1 4-4 2-12 7-7 0-1 7

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BYU MSU

10 35

Oct. 14, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 54,866

Mississippi State RUSHING Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Dontavian Lee Keytaon Thompson

Att. 23 15 7 3 3 2

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Gain 114 103 44 23 12 10

Lost 0 0 0 0 0 0

Net 114 103 44 23 12 10

TD 1 2 0 0 0 0

Long 19 15 12 11 5 8

Avg. 5.0 6.9 6.3 7.7 4.0 5.0

Com Att. 19 30 1 1

Int. Yds. 2 241 0 -1

TD 2 0

Long Sacks 32 0 0 0

RECEIVING Keith Mixon Donald Gray Aeris Williams Jamal Couch Deddrick Thomas Jesse Jackson Gabe Myles Jordan Thomas

No. 5 4 3 2 2 2 1 1

Yds. 69 41 33 43 22 6 20 6

TD 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 3

Yds. Avg. Long I20 159 53.0 57 1

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

Long 20 13 17 32 18 7 20 6

BYU Mississippi State 1st 05:15 MSU 2nd 07:07 MSU 03:35 BYU 00:22 MSU 3rd 12:00 MSU 00:44 BYU 4th 07:20 MSU

TB 1

Lg. 0 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 25 0 0 0 0

Lg. 25 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 30

RUSHING Brayden El-Bakri Ula Tolutau Austin Kafentzis Team Tanner Mangum

Att. 5 8 2 1 1

Lost 0 0 1 1 4

Net 20 15 -1 -1 -4

TD 0 0 0 0 0

Long 7 5 0 0 0

Avg. 4.0 1.9 -0.5 -1.0 -4.0

PASSING Tanner Mangum Joe Critchlow

Com Att 16 26 1 3

Int 1 0

Yds 145 2

TD 1 0

Long Sacks 43 1 2 0

RECEIVING Aleva Hifo Jonah Trinnaman Ula Tolutau Neil Pau'u Micah Simon Trey Dye Matt Bushman Brayden El-Bakri Beau Tanner Riley Burt

No. 5 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 77 17 11 5 11 9 6 5 3 3

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 43 15 9 4 11 9 6 5 3 3

PUNTING Corey Edwards Jonny Linehan

No. 1 6

Yds. Avg. Long I20 39 39.0 39 0 240 40.0 47 4

FIELD GOALS Rhett Almond

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 38 made 38

ALL RETURNS Jonah Trinnaman Dayan Ghanwoloku Michael Shelton Kyle Griffitts

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 2 -2 0 0

Lg. 0 0 30

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Gain 20 15 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 0 0

The tandem of Nick Fitzgerald and Aeris Williams proved to be too much for BYU as Mississippi State returned to the win column with a 35-10 win on Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium in what was the first meeting between the two teams in Starkville since 2001. Fitzgerald and Williams went over 100 yards rushing in the same game for the fourth time in their careers. Fitzgerald finished with 344 yards of total offense and four touchdowns. The Bulldogs went on a season-long 89-yard drive to start the scoring that culminated with a 15-yard Fitzgerald TD run over a defender. After Fitzgerald threw an interception that was returned 67 yards to the MSU 33-yard line early in the second quarter, Jeffery Simmons came up with a crucial forced fumble that was recovered by Marquiss Spencer. State responded with a 74-yard drive, and Fitzgerald connected with Donald Gray for a 9-yard touchdown. Fitzgerald added another score before the half to put the Bulldogs up 21-3. Jamal Couch got into the scoring act on a throw into the corner of the endzone from Fitzgerald with 12:00 to play in the third quarter. The Bulldogs racked up 35 first downs, representing the most in the Dan Mullen era. Meanwhile, Mullen moved into a tie for second place in school victories with his 65th. J.T. Gray led all tacklers with eight, while Brandon Bryant recorded his first interception of the season.

Scoring

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 1 -8 0 0

ALL RETURNS Keith Mixon Donald Gray Brandon Bryant

MSU Gets Back to Winning Ways Against BYU, 35-10

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 12 0 0 1 18 1 11

TB 0 0

Lg. 12 0 18 11

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 2 105 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 67 0 0

0 7

3 7 0 14 7 7

- 10 - 35

Nick Fitzgerald 15 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Donald Gray 9 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) Rhett Almond 38 yd field goal Nick Fitzgerald 14 yd run (Christmann kick) Jamal Couch 32 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) Aleva Hifo 27 yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Almond kick) Aeris Williams 5 yd run (Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion Passing Touchdowns TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

BYU 8 2 4 2 29 17 1.7 147 17-29-1 5.1 8.6 1 176 46 3.8 1-1 2-22 7-279 3-191 2-(-2)-0 3-41-0 2-105-0 0-0-0 23:12 4 of 13 0 of 1 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-1 7

MSU 35 19 14 2 306 53 5.8 240 20-31-2 7.7 12.0 2 546 84 6.5 1-1 6-60 3-159 6-377 1-(-8)-0 1-25-0 1-30-0 0-0-0 36:48 8 of 13 1 of 1 4-5 1-4 5-5 0-0 14

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GAME 7 Kentucky MSU

7 45

Oct. 21, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 58,963

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Keytaon Thompson Kylin Hill Dontavian Lee Nick Gibson Team

Att. 12 20 4 2 3 4 3

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Keytaon Thompson

Gain 115 72 65 16 10 11 0

Lost 0 1 0 0 0 2 4

Net 115 71 65 16 10 9 -4

TD 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

Long 40 8 40 12 5 6 0

Avg. 9.6 3.5 16.2 8.0 3.3 2.2 -1.3

Com Att. 18 26 1 1

Int. Yds. 0 155 0 4

TD 1 0

Long Sacks 21 0 4 0

RECEIVING Donald Gray Gabe Myles Jordan Thomas Jesse Jackson Jamal Couch Deddrick Thomas Osirus Mitchell

No. 6 4 3 3 1 1 1

Yds. 51 30 28 24 12 10 4

TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 2

Yds. Avg. Long I20 75 37.5 38 1

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 31 made 31

ALL RETURNS Donald Gray Gerri Green Braxton Hoyett

Punts No. Yds. 1 10 0 0 0 0

Lg. 10 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 33 0 0 0 0

Lg. 33 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 1 84 1 2

RUSHING Stephen Johnson Asim Rose Sihiem King Benny Snell Lynn Bowden Jr. Drew Barker Blake Bone

Att. 6 9 5 7 1 1 0

Lost 11 4 0 0 1 6 0

Net 54 26 24 18 -1 -6 0

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Long 23 9 8 5 0 0 0

Avg. 9.0 2.9 4.8 2.6 -1.0 -6.0 0.0

PASSING Stephen Johnson Drew Barker

Com Att 13 28 1 2

Int 2 0

Yds 117 28

TD 0 0

Long Sacks 17 2 28 1

RECEIVING Garrett Johnson Lynn Bowden Jr. Blake Bone T. Richardson Charles Walker Benny Snell Josh Ali

No. 5 3 2 1 1 1 1

Yds. 36 38 17 17 17 14 6

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 12 28 9 17 17 14 6

PUNTING Matt Panton

No. 7

Yds. Avg. Long I20 316 45.1 67 3

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

Long 21 17 10 17 12 10 4

ALL RETURNS Lynn Bowden Jr. Zach Johnson

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

MSU, playing its first SEC opponent on Homecoming since 1999, avenged its loss to Kentucky a year ago by a score of 45-7 on Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium. Nick Fitzgerald had perhaps his most efficient game, completing a career-best 69.2 percent of his passes (18-of-26) and accounting for three touchdowns. He rushed for 115 yards and two scores against a Wildcat run defense that came in ranked 10th nationally allowing only 97.2 yards per game on the ground. Fitzgerald put the Bulldogs up for good when he turned a broken play into a 40-yard touchdown run right before the half. MSU took its first possession of the second half and ate up a season-long 7:53 on the clock before Fitzgerald found Jordan Thomas on a 10-yard quick slant touchdown with 7:07 to go in the third quarter. With MSU leading 24-7, backup QB Keytaon Thompson got into the scoring act for the first time in his career with rushing touchdowns of 9 and 40 yards in the fourth quarter. Gerri Green provided the highlight of the game when he intercepted UK QB Stephen Johnson and returned it 84 yards through traffic for a touchdown. Johnson was pressured all day as MSU racked up three sacks, including 1.5 from Montez Sweat. Sweat had a career-best seven tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. Mark McLaurin led all tacklers with 11 and had a forced fumble.

Scoring Kentucky Mississippi State 1st 07:43 MSU 2nd 07:13 UK 03:14 MSU 01:05 MSU 3rd 07:07 MSU 4th 12:20 MSU 10:29 MSU 03:56 MSU

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 5 112 33 1 15 15

0 7

7 10

0 7

0 21

-7 - 45

Nick Fitzgerald 3 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Blake Bone 0 yd fumble recovery (A. MacGinnis kick) Jace Christmann 31 yd field goal Nick Fitzgerald 40 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Jordan Thomas 10 yd pass from N.Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) Keytaon Thompson 9 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Gerri Green 84 yd interception return (Jace Christmann kick) Keytaon Thompson 40 yd run (Jace Christmann kick)

Team Stats Lg. 0 84 2

Kentucky Gain 65 30 24 18 0 0 0

MSU Blows Out Kentucky on Homecoming, 45-7

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Rushing Touchdowns Yards Gained Rushing Yards Lost Rushing NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

UK 14 5 8 1 115 29 4.0 1 137 22 145 14-30-2 4.8 10.4 260 59 4.4 1-0 4-41 7-316 2-120 0-0-0 6-127-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 25:11 6 of 14 0 of 1 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0

MSU 25 16 7 2 282 48 5.9 4 289 7 159 19-27-0 5.9 8.4 441 75 5.9 0-0 5-55 2-75 8-508 1-10-0 1-33-0 2-86-1 0-0-0 34:49 12 of 18 2 of 3 4-4 3-17 6-6 1-1 14

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GAME 8 MSU 35 RV/#24 Texas A&M 14

Bulldogs Stifle No. 24 Texas A&M on Road, 35-14

Oct. 28, 2017 Kyle Field College Station, Texas 96,128

MSU jumped on No. 24 Texas A&M early and often en route to a 35-14 win at Kyle Field, in what was the largest margin of victory over a ranked team on the road for the Bulldogs since 1942. Nick Fitzgerald accounted for 246 yards of total offense and three touchdowns, and he went over 100 yards rushing for the third straight game. Fitzgerald and the Bulldogs set the tone with a flawless drive of 16 plays and 86 yards in a season-long 8:13 that was capped on the QB's 2-yard keeper. In the second quarter, Mark McLaurin intercepted a Kellen Mond pass and MSU immediately capitalized. Fitzgerald raced 45 yards for a first down and then found Donald Gray for an 8-yard touchdown pass. The Bulldog defense pitched a shutout in the first half and intercepted a season-best three passes. The highlight came when Jamal Peters returned an interception 90 yards for a score, halting a potential Aggie scoring drive. Lashard Durr also delivered his first career interception. MSU limited A&M to 96 rushing yards and racked up two sacks, including two from Montez Sweat. Johnathan Abram and Leo Lewis led all Bulldog tacklers with eight. It was State's first victory in College Station since 1913 and just the fourth time the two teams have met at Kyle Field since that date.

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Nick Gibson Kylin Hill Dontavian Lee TEAM

Att. 18 22 4 5 1 2

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald

Gain 114 75 43 13 4 0

Net 105 68 43 10 4 -2

TD 1 0 1 0 0 0

Long 45 9 17 6 4 0

Com Att. 12 21

Int. Yds. 1 141

TD 2

Long Sacks 41 2

RECEIVING Jesse Jackson Farrod Green Keith Mixon Nick Gibson Jordan Thomas Donald Gray Justin Johnson

No. 4 3 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 39 51 17 12 10 8 4

TD 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

Long 16 41 17 12 10 8 4

PUNTING Logan Cooke TEAM Nick Fitzgerald

No. 5 1 1

Yds. 167 39 14

Avg. 33.4 39.0 14.0

Long 39 39 14

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS Punts No. Yds. 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

RUSHING T. Williams Kellen Mond Keith Ford Kendall Bussey Nick Starkel

Att. 10 6 8 3 1

PASSING Kellen Mond Nick Starkel

Lost 9 7 0 3 0 2

Avg. 5.8 3.1 10.8 2.0 4.0 -1.0

Scoring Mississippi State Texas A&M

I20 0 0 0

Lg. 4 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 29 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 20 1 3 1 90

Lost 4 10 1 1 4

Net 32 32 25 11 -4

TD 0 0 1 0 0

Long 14 33 7 8 0

Avg. 3.2 5.3 3.1 3.7 -4.0

Com Att 8 26 8 15

Int 2 1

Yds 56 133

TD 0 1

Long Sacks 18 2 70 1

RECEIVING Christian Kirk Jhamon Ausbon Camron Buckley Kendall Bussey T. Williams Damion Ratley Roshauud Paul

No. 5 3 2 2 2 1 1

Yds. 33 25 88 25 7 7 4

TD 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Long 11 16 70 18 4 7 4

PUNTING Shane Tripucka

No. 8

Yds. Avg. Long I20 350 43.8 52 3

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

ALL RETURNS Christian Kirk D. Capers-Smith Otaro Alaka

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Punts No. Yds. 1 26 1 3 0 0

Lg. 26 3 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 3 55 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 20 3 90

TB 0

Lg. 22 0 0

14 7

7 7

- 35 - 14

Team Stats

Texas A&M Gain 36 42 26 12 0

7 0

1st 03:34 MSU Nick Fitzgerald 2 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) 2nd 03:30 MSU Donald Gray 8 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) 3rd 11:47 MSU Jordan Thomas 10 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) 08:20 TAMU Keith Ford 1 yd run (Daniel LaCamera kick) 05:00 MSU Nick Gibson 14 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) 4th 07:23 MS Jamal Peters 90 yd interception return (Jace Christmann kick) 05:15 TAMU Camron Buckley 70 yd pass from Nick Starkel (LaCamera kick)

TB 0 0 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 0 0 1 29 0 0 0 0 0 0

ALL RETURNS Donald Gray Reggie Todd Lashard Durr Mark McLaurin Jamal Peters

7 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 0

Lg. 0 0 0

MSU 19 11 7 1 228 52 4.4 141 12-21-1 6.7 11.8 369 73 5.1 2-0 5-45 7-220 6-388 2-7-0 1-29-0 3-113-1 0-0-0 36:09 6 of 14 0 of 0 4-4 3-13 5-5 0-0 21

TAMU 15 6 7 2 96 28 3.4 189 16-41-3 4.6 11.8 285 69 4.1 0-0 4-30 8-350 2-130 2-29-0 3-55-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 23:51 7 of 17 0 of 1 1-2 2-7 2-2 0-0 0

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GAME 9 UMass #16/21/22 MSU

23 34

Nov. 4, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 57,374

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Jamal Peters Nick Gibson Team

Att. 17 24 1 2 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Reggie Todd

Gain 136 116 8 0 0

Lost 1 2 0 1 2

Net 135 114 8 -1 -2

TD 2 0 0 0 0

Long 30 20 8 0 0

Com Att 14 25 0 1

Int 2 1

Yds 139 0

TD 0 0

Long Sacks 18 0 0 0

RECEIVING Jesse Jackson Jordan Thomas Deddrick Thomas Reggie Todd Osirus Mitchell Justin Johnson Farrod Green Aeris Williams

No. 4 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

Yds. 36 20 18 17 18 12 9 9

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 16 15 10 15 18 12 9 9

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 2

Yds. Avg. Long I20 87 43.5 45 0

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 2 2 28 made 28, 25

ALL RETURNS Deddrick Thomas Reggie Todd J.T. Gray

Punts No. Yds. 4 104 0 0 0 0

Lg. 83 0 0

Avg. 7.9 4.8 8.0 -0.5 -2.0

Att. 11 10 10 1

PASSING Ross Comis Randall West

Gain 91 31 31 5

Lost 0 9 22 0

UMass Mississippi State 1st

Kickoffs No. Yds. 0 0 1 34 0 0

TB 0

Lg. 0 34 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 58

Net 91 22 9 5

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 66 15 7 5

Com Att. 15 26 0 2

Int. Yds. 1 223 0 0

TD 1 0

Long Sacks 69 1 0 0

RECEIVING Andy Isabella Marquis Young Brennon Dingle Adam Breneman Jessie Britt Bilal Ally

No. 7 4 1 1 1 1

Yds. 158 44 9 7 3 2

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0

PUNTING Logan Laurent

No. 6

Yds. Avg. Long I20 279 46.5 56 2

FIELD GOALS Logan Lauren

Att. Made Long KICKS 3 3 48 made 23, 48, 26

ALL RETURNS Jessie Britt Isaiah Rodgers Tyler Hayes

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 0

After trailing 20-13 at the half, No. 16 Mississippi State outscored UMass, 21-3 in the second half to win its fourth straight, 34-23, on Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium. With the Bulldogs clinging to a four-point lead, Deddrick Thomas provided the play of the game, returning a punt 83 yards for a touchdown with 5:00 remaining in the game. Thomas, filling in for an injured Donald Gray and Gabe Myles, was returning the first punts of his career. It was the fifth-longest return by a Bulldog in school history and longest in 19 years. Nick Fitzgerald and Aeris Williams went over 100 yards rushing, and Fitzgerald had two rushing scores. J.T. Gray put MSU on the board on UMass' first possession, stepping in front of a pass and returning it 58 yards for a touchdown. It was the third straight game that the Bulldogs recorded a pick-six. After allowing a few big plays in the first half, MSU's defense stepped up in the third and fourth quarters. Jeffery Simmons led the Bulldogs with eight tackles, while Gerri Green had 1.5 tackles for loss. Montez Sweat added a sack. State pounded out 254 yards on the ground in what was the first meeting between the two teams in Starkville.

Scoring

Lg. 0 0 58

UMass RUSHING Marquis Young Bilal Ally Ross Comis Andy Isabella

Second-Half Rally Keeps No. 16 MSU Unbeaten At Home, 34-23

Avg. 8.3 2.2 0.9 5.0

Long 69 18 9 7 3 2

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 13 0 0 0 0

TB 0

Lg. 13 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 2 59 1 3

Lg. 0 30 3

13:42 10:32 05:18 2nd 13:06 12:59 08:49 07:15 3rd 12:15 04:46 4th 08:18 05:00

3 10

17 3

0 14

3 7

- 23 - 34

MSU J.T. Gray 58 yd interception return (Jace Christmann kick) UMASS Logan Laurent 23 yd field goal MSU Jace Christmann 28 yd field goal UMASS Logan Laurent 48 yd field goal UMASS Isaiah Rodgers 29 yd interception return (Laurent kick) MSU Jace Christmann 25 yd field goal UMASS Andy Isabella 69 yd pass from Ross Comis (Laurent kick) MSU Nick Fitzgerald 8 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) MSU Nick Fitzgerald 10 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) UMASS Logan Laurent 26 yd field goal MSU Deddrick Thomas 83 yd punt return (Jace Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

UMASS 12 6 6 3 127 32 4.0 223 15-28-1 8.0 14.9 350 60 5.8 3-0 5-55 6-279 6-338 0-0-0 1-13-0 3-62-1 0-0-0 0 28:35 3 of 13 0 of 1 2-3 0-0 2-2 3-3 10

MSU 21 13 13 1 254 45 5.6 139 14-26-3 5.3 9.9 393 71 5.5 0-0 5-63 2-87 7-446 4-104-1 1-34-0 1-58-1 0-0-0 0 31:25 4 of 11 1 of 2 2-4 1-10 4-4 2-2 7

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GAME 10 #2/1/1 Alabama #16/18/18 MSU

31 24

Nov. 11, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 61,344

Mississippi State RUSHING Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Team

Att. 22 21 4 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald Reggie Todd

Gain 98 81 7 4 0

Lost 1 15 0 0 2

Net 97 66 7 4 -2

TD 2 1 0 0 0

Long 12 13 4 4 0

Avg. 4.4 3.1 1.8 4.0 -2.0

Com Att 14 25 0 1

Int 2 1

Yds 139 0

TD 0 0

Long Sacks 18 0 0 0

RECEIVING Deddrick Thomas Reggie Todd Farrod Green Jordan Thomas Keith Mixon Nick Gibson Aeris Williams Osirus Mitchell Justin Johnson Kylin Hill

No. 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Yds. 30 25 24 24 20 9 9 8 7 2

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 25 16 23 24 20 9 9 8 7 2

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 5

Yds. Avg. Long I20 233 46.6 56 2

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 25 made 25

ALL RETURNS Deddrick Thomas Reggie Todd

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 2 0 0 0 0 0

Att. 8 19 6 5

PASSING Jalen Hurts

Alabama Mississippi State 1st TB 1

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 4 77 29

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Net 93 40 36 33

TD 1 1 1 0

Long 48 14 13 13

Com Att. 10 19

Int. Yds. 0 242

TD 1

Long Sacks 63 5

RECEIVING Calvin Ridley Josh Jacobs DeVonta Smith Cam Sims Hale Hentges

No. 5 2 1 1 1

Yds. 171 18 26 18 9

TD 0 0 1 0 0

PUNTING JK Scott

No. 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 174 43.5 52 0

FIELD GOALS Andy Pappanastos

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 2 30 made 30, missed 41

ALL RETURNS Henry Ruggs III Xavian Marks

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 1 -6 0

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Gain 93 70 36 33

Lost 0 30 0 0

No. 1 Alabama outscored No. 16 Mississippi State 14-3 in the fourth quarter as Jalen Hurts found DeVonta Smith for a 26-yard touchdown with 0:25 remaining to give the Tide a 31-24 win. One of the most raucous crowds in Davis Wade Stadium history saw the teams trade blows for three quarters. MSU became the first team to rush for three or more touchdowns against the Tide in the Nick Saban era. Two of those came from Aeris Williams. The Bulldogs dominated time of possession and kept Alabama's offense off the field for most of the game. Nick Fitzgerald orchestrated a 13-play drive that ate up 6:30 in the third quarter. His 2-yard score, running over a linebacker, put MSU up 21-17 with 6:03 left in the third. The Bulldogs then forced an Alabama punt and Jace Christmann connected for a 25-yard field goal with 14:13 to go. That's when the Tide made its move. After tying the game at 24 all, MSU went three-and-out but managed to stay alive when Alabama missed a 41-yard field goal off the left upright with 2:03 to go. The Bulldogs went three and out again before the tandem of Hurts and Calvin Ridley marched down the field. MSU had two final Hail Mary attempts, one that was called for pass interference and one that was thrown out of the endzone to end the game. Mark McLaurin was the Bulldogs' leading tackler with 11, including 1.5 sacks.

Scoring

Alabama RUSHING Damien Harris Jalen Hurts Josh Jacobs Bo Scarbrough

Top-Ranked Alabama Escapes in 31-24 Thriller

Avg. 11.6 2.1 6.0 6.6

Long 63 12 26 18 9 TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 1 18 18 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

03:37 01:43 2nd 10:39 09:26 3rd 12:41 06:03 4th 14:13 09:49 00:25

MSU UA MSU UA UA MSU MSU UA UA

7 7

3 7

14 3

- 31 - 24

Aeris Williams 11 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Jalen Hurts 1 yd run (Andy Pappanastos kick) Aeris Williams 5 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Josh Jacobs 1 yd run (Andy Pappanastos kick) Andy Pappanastos 30 yd field goal Nick Fitzgerald 2 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Jace Christmann 25 yd field goal Damien Harris 14 yd run (Andy Pappanastos kick) DeVonta Smith 26 yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Pappanastos kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Miscellaneous Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

BAMA 19 11 7 1 202 38 5.3 242 10-19-0 12.7 24.2 444 57 7.8 1-0 5-60 4-174 6-349 1(-6)-0 1-18-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 21:04 3 of 10 1 of 1 4-5 1-10 4-4 1-2 0

MSU 22 10 9 3 172 49 3.5 158 13-24-0 6.6 12.2 330 73 4.5 0-0 4-30 5-233 5-325 2-0-0 4-77-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0 38:56 8 of 15 0 of 0 4-4 5-22 3-3 1-1 0

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GAME 11 #16/17/19 MSU Arkansas

Nov. 18, 2017 DWR Razorback Stadium Fayetteville, Ark. 64,153

28 21

Mississippi State RUSHING Nick Fitzgerald Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Jesse Jackson Dontavian Lee Keytaon Thompson Nick Gibson

Att. 22 19 3 1 1 1 1

PASSING Nick Fitzgerald

Gain 122 73 15 7 5 1 0

Lost 21 2 0 0 0 0 5

Net 101 71 15 7 5 1 -5

TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Long 25 11 9 7 5 1 0

Avg. 4.6 3.7 5.0 7.0 5.0 1.0 -5.0

Com Att. 12 23

Int. Yds. 0 153

TD 2

Long Sacks 37 2

RECEIVING Reggie Todd Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Jesse Jackson Jordan Thomas Osirus Mitchell Deddrick Thomas

No. 3 2 2 2 1 1 1

Yds. 50 27 26 19 13 12 6

TD 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 5

Yds. Avg. Long I20 190 38.0 51 2

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 0 n/a missed 46

ALL RETURNS Reggie Todd TEAM

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 1 -6 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 3 21 15 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

RUSHING David Williams Devwah Whaley Deon Stewart Jordan Jones Jonathan Nance Austin Allen T.J. Hammonds Ty Storey TEAM

Att. 8 12 1 1 1 6 3 1 1

Lost 0 2 0 0 0 21 1 5 10

Net 75 21 8 7 1 1 -1 -5 -10

TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 13 7 8 7 1 11 0 0 0

Avg. 9.4 1.8 8.0 7.0 1.0 0.2 -0.3 -5.0 -10.0

PASSING Austin Allen

Com Att 12 18

Int 0

Yds 124

TD 0

Long Sacks 24 4

RECEIVING Deon Stewart Jordan Jones Hayden Johnson Jonathan Nance K. Jackson Jeremy Patton T.J. Hammonds David Williams C. O'Grady L. Pettway Devwah Whaley Johnny Gibson

No. 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

Yds. 39 20 9 22 11 10 4 -1 -6 19 4 -7

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Long 24 11 9 22 11 10 4 0 2 0 0 0

PUNTING Blake Johnson

No. 6

Yds. Avg. Long I20 219 36.5 44 2

FIELD GOALS none

Att. Made Long KICKS

ALL RETURNS Deon Stewart Hayden Johnson De'Vion Warren

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 0

Nick Fitzgerald recorded the largest fourth quarter comeback of his career, throwing two touchdowns in the final four minutes, including the 6-yard game-winner to Deddrick Thomas with 0:17 remaining as Mississippi State beat Arkansas, 28-21, in dramatic fashion on a blustery day in Razorback Stadium. State trailed 14-0 off the bat as Arkansas capitalized on two turnovers. The game was tied at 14 all at the half and the Razorbacks took the lead into the fourth quarter. Fitzgerald engineered a 6-play, 55-yard drive and capped it when he found Reggie Todd for his first career touchdown on a 37-yard throw with 3:57 left in the game. That tied the score. After a defensive stop, Fitzgerald did it with his feet and his arm and found Thomas for the game-winner. Fitzgerald finished with his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season.

Scoring

Long 37 19 17 17 13 12 6

Mississippi State Arkansas 1st

12:46 07:26 2nd 05:17 02:18 3rd 04:35 4th 03:57 00:17

TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 12 1 7 1 20

ARK ARK MSU MSU ARK MSU MSU

0 14

14 0

0 7

14 0

- 28 - 21

David Williams 3 yd run (Connor Limpert kick) Briston Guidry 0 yd fumble recovery (Connor Limpert kick) Nick Fitzgerald 18 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Aeris Williams 8 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Devwah Whaley 1 yd run (Connor Limpert kick) Reggie Todd 37 yd pass from Nick Fitzgerald (Christmann kick) Deddrick Thomas 6 yd pass from Fitzgerald (Christmann kick)

Team Stats

Arkansas Gain 75 23 8 7 1 22 0 0 0

Fitzgerald's Fourth-Quarter Comeback Lifts MSU, 28-21

TB 0

Lg. 12 7 20

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0

FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total Offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

ARK 19 13 6 0 195 48 4.1 153 12-23-0 6.7 12.8 348 71 4.9 4-2 4-47 5-190 5-186 1-(-6)-0 3-21-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 33:31 8 of 17 2 of 3 3-3 4-21 4-4 0-1 0

MSU 12 3 7 2 97 34 2.9 124 12-18-0 6.9 10.3 221 52 4.2 3-1 4-35 6-219 4-225 0-0-0 3-39-0 0-0-0 0-0-1 26:29 3 of 11 0 of 2 2-2 2-15 3-3 0-0 14

Lg. 0 0 0

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GAME 12 Ole Miss #14/16/17 MSU

Nov. 23, 2017 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, Miss. 59,345

31 28

Mississippi State RUSHING Keytaon Thompson Kylin Hill Aeris Williams Nick Fitzgerald

Att. 26 13 20 3

PASSING Keytaon Thompson Nick Fitzgerald

Gain 151 83 84 16

Lost 30 1 9 0

Net 121 82 75 16

TD 1 1 0 0

Long 32 30 12 8

Avg. 4.7 6.3 3.8 5.3

Com Att 13 27 1 5

Int 1 1

Yds 195 12

TD 1 0

Long Sacks 32 3 12 0

RECEIVING Jordan Thomas Deddrick Thomas Jesse Jackson Jamal Couch Aeris Williams Justin Johnson

No. 4 4 2 2 1 1

Yds. 65 33 45 37 20 7

TD 0 1 0 0 0 0

Long 24 15 32 21 20 7

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 149 37.2 44 2

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 2 2 44 made 44, 37

ALL RETURNS Deddrick Thomas Reggie Todd Mark McLaurin Jeffery Simmons Braxton Hoyett

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 4

Lg. 0 0 0 0 4

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 19 4 84 0 0 0 0 0 0

Lg. 19 24 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 0 0 0

RUSHING Jordan Wilkins Eric Swinney Team Jordan Ta'amu

Att. 14 5 2 11

Lost 3 1 3 43

Net 110 9 -3 -8

TD 2 0 0 0

Long 46 5 0 19

Avg. 7.9 1.8 -1.5 -0.7

PASSING Jordan Ta'amu

Com Att. 10 22

Int. Yds. 1 247

TD 2

Long Sacks 77 4

RECEIVING A.J. Brown D.K. Metcalf DaMarkus Lodge Dawson Knox

No. 6 2 1 1

Yds. 167 67 8 5

TD 1 1 0 0

PUNTING Will Gleeson

No. 7

Yds. Avg. Long I20 269 38.4 44 3

FIELD GOALS Gary Wunderlich

Att. Made Long KICKS 1 1 33 made 33

ALL RETURNS Myles Hartsfield C.J. Moore

Punts No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

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MSU quarterback Nick Fitzgerald fractured his right ankle with MSU trailing 7-0 with 9:13 remaining in the first quarterback, and five turnovers proved to be costly for the Bulldogs in a 31-28 loss to Ole Miss on a cold Thanksgiving night in Davis Wade Stadium. Fitzgerald was carted off the field and then spelled by true freshman Keytaon Thompson, who registered his first career 100-yard rushing game. Thompson ran for a score and threw for a score. MSU outgained the Rebels 501-355 on the night. The Bulldogs nearly rallied from a 31-13 fourth-quarter deficit by scoring 22 points in the final period. True freshman Kylin Hill produced his longest rushing touchdown of the year, a 30-yarder, with 4:58 to play to cut the deficit to 31-21. MSU then forced a three-and-out, and Thompson capped an 8-play, 62-yard drive with a 1-yard score with 1:05 to go. With the Bulldogs trailing 31-28, the Rebels recovered MSU's on-side kick attempt and then ran out the clock. It marked the first time since 2013 that the Egg Bowl returned to Thanksgiving Night in primetime on ESPN. Johnathan Abram led MSU with eight tackles. True freshman Erroll Thompson had five tackles and 1.5 sacks, while Mark McLaurin registered an interception. The Bulldogs were also without the services of two of its captains to injury - top linebacker Dez Harris and top wide receiver Donald Gray.

Scoring Ole Miss Mississippi State

TB 0

Lg. 0 0 8 0 0

Ole Miss Gain 113 10 0 35

Injuries, Turnovers Plague No. 14 MSU in 31-28 Egg Bowl Loss

Long 77 63 8 5 TB 0

Kickoffs No. Yds. Lg. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. Lg. 1 15 15 1 48 48

1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd

14:21 10:40 06:23 00:00 07:13 02:15 4th 09:16 08:23 04:58 01:05

OM OM MSU MSU OM OM MSU OM MSU MSU

7 0

3 6

14 0

7 22

- 31 - 28

Jordan Wilkins 22 yd run (Gary Wunderlich kick) Gary Wunderlich 33 yd field goal Jace Christmann 44 yd field goal Jace Christmann 37 yd field goal A.J. Brown 77 yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Wunderlich kick) D.K. Metcalf 63 yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Wunderlich kick) Deddrick Thomas 15 yd pass from K. Thompson (Christmann kick) Jordan Wilkins 46 yd run (Gary Wunderlich kick) Kylin Hill 30 yd run (Keytaon Thompson rush) Keytaon Thompson 1 yd run (Jace Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS 6-340 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

OM 11 6 4 1 108 32 3.4 247 10-22-1 11.2 24.7 355 54 6.6 1-1 13-121 8-269 2-130 0-0-0 0-0-0 2-63-0 0-0-0 22:30 2 of 12 0 of 0 1-1 3-22 4-4 1-1 10

MSU 27 16 9 2 294 62 4.7 207 14-32-2 6.5 14.8 501 94 5.3 3-3 9-88 4-149 1-17-0 5-103-0 1-8-0 0-0-0 37:30 7 of 19 2 of 4 4-5 4-36 2-2 2-2 10

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GAME 13 TAXSLAYER BOWL Louisville #23/24/23 MSU

27 31

MSU Ousts Louisville For 31-27 TaxSlayer Bowl Victory With an interim coaching staff led by Greg Knox at the helm and injuries keeping key players off the field, Mississippi State defied the odds and used big plays on both sides of the ball to defeat Lousiville, 31-27, and earn a TaxSlayer Bowl victory. With Nick Fitzgerald out with an ankle injury, true freshman Keytaon Thompson made his first career start and put on a record-breaking performance in the win. Thompson finished 11-of-20 passing for 127 yards and one interception. Thompson would set an MSU bowl record with 27 rushing attempts for 147 yards and three rushing scores, which tied Vick Ballard and Dontae Walker for the MSU bowl record. Ultimately, MSU racked up 404 yards of offense behind Thompson's leadership. MSU's defense kept Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson in check with six pass break-ups, six sacks and four interceptions. Safety Mark McLaurin was named the TaxSlayer Bowl MVP after recording three interceptions to set an MSU bowl record. UL led 21-17 at halftime and 24-17 through three quarters, but State rallied to outscore Louisville 14-3 in the final period on the strength of two of Thompson's three rushing touchdowns as well as two of McLaurin's three interceptions.

Mississippi State RUSHING Keytaon Thompson Aeris Williams Kylin Hill Nick Gibson Jesse Jackson Team

Att. 27 12 8 6 1 1

PASSING Keytaon Thompson

Gain 155 88 39 13 1 0

Lost 8 0 10 0 0 1

Net 147 88 29 13 1 -1

TD 3 1 0 0 0 0

Long 24 20 16 5 1 0

Com Att 11 20

Int 1

Yds 127

TD 0

Long Sacks 29 2

RECEIVING Jesse Jackson Jordan Thomas Reggie Todd Jamal Couch Deddrick Thomas

No. 3 2 2 2 2

Yds. 38 36 32 28 -7

TD 0 0 0 0 0

Long 20 29 17 20 0

PUNTING Logan Cooke

No. 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 164 41.0 44 1

FIELD GOALS Jace Christmann

Att. Made Long KICKS 2 1 23 made 23; missed 42

ALL RETURNS Reggie Todd Deddrick Thomas Gabe Myles Cameron Dantzler Mark McLaurin

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 0

Lg. 0 0 17 0 0

Avg. 5.4 7.3 3.6 2.2 1.0 -1.0

Louisville Mississippi State

Kickoffs No. Yds. 1 31 5 110 0 0 0 0 0 0

1st

TB 1

Lg. 31 34 0 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 3 42

Lg. 0 0 0 15 30

Louisville RUSHING Lamar Jackson Reggie Bonnafon Malik Williams Dae Williams

Att. 24 7 5 3

PASSING Lamar Jackson

Gain 200 21 13 4

Lost 42 8 0 1

Net 158 13 13 3

TD 1 0 0 0

Long 75 9 5 3

Com Att. 13 31

Int. Yds. 4 171

TD 2

Long Sacks 35 6

RECEIVING Jaylen Smith Seth Dawkins Charles Standberry Kemari Averett

No. 7 3 2 1

Yds. 107 38 10 16

TD 1 0 1 0

PUNTING Mason King

No. 4

Yds. Avg. Long I20 169 42.2 49 1

FIELD GOALS Nick Dowd

Att. Made Long KICKS 3 2 31 made 31, 23; missed 37

ALL RETURNS Seth Dawkins Chucky Williams Reggie Bonnafon

Punts No. Yds. 0 0 0 0 1 9

Lg. 0 0 9

Avg. 6.6 1.9 2.6 1.0

Long 35 18 5 16

Kickoffs No. Yds. 3 50 0 0 0 0

TB 0

Lg. 22 0 0

Intercepted No. Yds. 0 0 1 1 0 0

Lg. 0 1 0

10:47 06:35 03:11 2nd 10:29 04:21 00:19 3rd 03:14 4th 13:22 07:38 03:39

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LOU MSU LOU MSU LOU LOU MSU LOU MSU

7 14

14 3

3 0

3 14

- 27 - 31

Aeris Williams 5 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Charles Standberry 5 yd pass from Lamar Jackson (Blanton Creque kick) Keytaon Thompson 14 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Lamar Jackson 13 yd run (Blanton Creque kick) Jace Christmann 23 yd fied goal Jay Smith 11 yd pass from Lamar Jackson (Blanton Creque kick) Blanton Creque 23 yd field goal Keytaon Thompson 2 yd run (Jace Christmann kick) Blanton Creque 31 yd field goal Keytaon Thompson 1 yd run (Jace Christmann kick)

Team Stats FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty NET YARDS RUSHING Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush NET YARDS PASSING Completions-Attempts-Int Average Per Attempt Average Per Completion TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Total offense plays Average Gain Per Play Fumbles: Number-Lost Penalties: Number-Yards PUNTS-YARDS KICKOFFS-YARDS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards PAT Kicks Field Goals Points off turnovers

LOU 20 7 9 4 187 39 4.8 171 13-31-4 5.5 13.2 358 70 5.1 1-0 6-42 4-169 6-353 1-9-0 3-50-0 1-1-0 0-0-0 30:21 4 of 16 3 of 3 5-6 2-8 3-3 2-3 10

MSU 23 18 4 1 277 55 5.0 127 11-20-1 6.3 11.5 404 75 5.4 2-2 11-100 4-164 5-310 3-11-0 6-141-0 4-57-0 0-0-0 29:39 7 of 15 1 of 2 5-5 6-42 4-4 1-2 10

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HISTORY

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1895 (0-2) 0-0 H • 0-2 A • 0-0 N 11/16 at Union 12/7 at Memphis Athletic Club

1907 (6-3) W.M. Matthews 0-21 L 0-16 L

1896 (0-4) 0-1 H • 0-3 A • 0-0 N 10/10 UNION 10/24 at Alabama 11/20 at LSU [Fri.] 11/21 at New Orleans Athletic Club

J.B. Hildebrand 0-8 L 0-20 L 0-52 L 0-55 L

3-0 H • 1-2 A • 2-1 N 10/2 SOUTHWESTERN [Wed.] 10/10 at Sewanee [Thu.] 10/12 at Howard 10/19 UNION 10/24 Mercer (@ Columbus) [Thu.] 10/30 DRURY COLLEGE [Wed.] 11/9 at LSU 11/16 Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/28 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Thu.]

1913 (6-1-1) Fred Furman 7-0 W 0-38 L 12-5 W 80-0 W 75-0 W 6-0 W 11-23 L 4-11 L 15-0 W

3-0-1 H • 1-0 A • 2-1 N 10/4 HOWARD 10/10 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE [Fri.] 10/17 Transylvania (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 10/25 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/1 at Texas A&M 11/8 TULANE 11/15 LSU 11/27 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.]

W.D. Chadwick 66-0 W 1-0 W 31-0 W 0-34 L 6-0 W 32-0 W 0-0 T 7-0 W

1914 (6-2) 1901 (2-2-1) 1-0 H • 1-2-1 A • 0-0 N 10/26 at Christian Brothers 10/28 OLE MISS [Mon.] 11/2 at Meridian Athletic Club 11/19 at Tulane [Tue.] 11/26 at Alabama [Tue.]

1908 (3-4) L.B. Harvey 0-0 T 17-0 W 11-5 W 6-24 L 0-45 L

1902 (1-4-1) 0-3 H • 1-1-1 A • 0-0 N 10/17 CUMBERLAND [Fri.] 10/25 OLE MISS 11/1 at Tulane 11/8 at Alabama 11/15 at Howard 11/27 LSU [Thu.]

L. Gwinn 6-15 L 0-21 L 11-11 T 0-27 L 26-0 W 0-6 L

1903 (3-0-2) 1-0 H • 1-0-2 A • 1-0 N 10/16 Alabama (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 10/24 at Meridian Athletic Club 11/7 LSU 11/14 at Ole Miss 12/5 at Tulane

Dan Martin 11-0 W 43-0 W 11-0 W 6-6 T 0-0 T

1904 (2-5) 2-1 H • 0-1 A • 0-3 N 10/1 Vanderbilt (@ Columbus) 10/15 Alabama (@ Columbus) 10/22 Ole Miss (@ Columbus) 10/29 at Tulane 11/11 TENNESSEE MED. COLL. [Fri.] 11/18 CUMBERLAND [Fri.] 11/25 LOUISIANA TECH [Fri.]

Dan Martin 0-30 L 0-6 L 5-17 L 0-10 L 59-0 W 5-27 L 32-5 W

2-0 H • 0-3 A • 1-1 N Fred Furman 10/10 LOUISIANA TECH 47-0 W 10/17 at Georgia Tech 0-23 L 10/23 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (@ Columbus) [Fri.]5-6 L 10/31 TRANSYLVANIA 12-5 W 11/7 at LSU 0-50 L 11/14 at Tulane 0-23 L 11/20 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Fri.] 44-6 W

1909 (5-4) 3-0 H • 0-3 A • 2-1 N 10/2 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/9 CUMBERLAND 10/16 at LSU 10/22 Southwestern (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 10/30 at Tulane 11/2 Union (@ Columbus) [Tue.] 11/8 at Howard [Mon.] 11/13 CHATTANOOGA 11/25 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Thu.]

1-1 H • 1-2 A • 1-1 N 10/14 at Alabama 10/20 at Marion [Ala.] Mlt. Inst. [Fri.] 10/27 Auburn (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 11/11 HOWARD 11/18 CUMBERLAND 11/30 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Thu.] 12/2 at LSU

Dan Martin 0-34 L 38-0 W 0-18 L 44-0 W 5-27 L 11-0 W 0-15 L

1906 (2-2-1) 2-1 H • 0-0 A • 0-1-1 N 9/29 HOWARD 10/13 MARION [Ala.] MILITARY INST. 10/26 LSU (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 11/3 ALABAMA 11/25 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Sun.]

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Dan Martin 30-0 W 62-0 W 0-0 T 4-16 L 5-29 L

E.C. Hayes 54-0 W 77-0 W 13-19 L 0-19 L 9-0 W 66-0 W 61-0 W 9-0 W

1915 (5-2-1) W.D. Chadwick 21-0 W 34-6 W 0-15 L 31-0 W 0-2 L 25-0 W 0-6 L 37-6 W 5-9 L

1-0-1 H • 1-1 A • 3-1 N 10/2 Mississippi College (@ Jackson) 10/9 TRANSYLVANIA 10/16 KENTUCKY 10/23 Auburn (@ Birmingham, Ala.) 10/30 at LSU 11/6 Ole Miss (@ Tupelo) 11/13 at Tennessee 11/25 Texas A&M (@ Dallas) [Thu.]

E.C. Hayes 12-0 W 0-0 T 12-0 W 0-26 L 0-10 L 65-0 W 14-0 W 7-0 W

1916 (4-4-1) 1910 (7-2) 5-0 H • 1-1 A • 1-1 N 10/1 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/8 at Auburn 10/15 MEMPHIS 10/21 LSU (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 10/31 TENNESSEE [Mon.] 11/5 at Tulane 11/12 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 11/18 HOWARD [Fri.] 11/24 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Thu.]

W.D. Chadwick 24-0 W 0-6 L 6-0 W 3-0 W 48-0 W 10-0 W 46-0 W 82-0 W 0-30 L

1-1 H • 1-1-1 A • 2-2 N 10/6 Miss. Coll. (@ Aberdeen) [Fri.] 10/14 at Chattanooga 10/21 TRANSYLVANIA 10/27 Auburn (@ Birmingham) [Fri.] 11/3 Ole Miss (@ Tupelo) [Fri.] 11/11 LSU 11/18 at Kentucky 11/20 at Maryville College [Mon.] 11/30 Arkansas (@ Memphis) [Thu.]

E.C. Hayes 6-13 L 33-0 W 13-0 W 3-7 L 36-0 W 3-13 L 3-13 L 7-7 T 20-7 W

1917 (6-1) 1911 (7-2-1)

1905 (3-4)

3-0 H • 1-1 A • 2-1 N 10/3 MARION [Ala.] MILITARY INST. 10/10 CUMBERLAND 10/17 at Kentucky 10/24 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 10/31 at Georgia 11/7 MERCER 11/14 Tulane (@ Jackson) 11/26 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.]

4-1 H • 1-0 A • 2-1-1 N 9/29 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE [Fri.] 10/7 SOUTHWESTERN 10/14 HOWARD [Fri.] 10/20 Alabama (@ Columbus) [Fri.] 10/27 Auburn (@ Birmingham) [Fri.] 11/3 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN [Fri.] 11/11 LSU (@ Gulfport) 11/20 TULANE [Mon.] 11/30 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) [Thu.] 1/1 at Havana [Cuba] AC [Mon.]

W.D. Chadwick 27-6 W 30-0 W 48-0 W 6-6 T 5-11 L 62-0 W 6-0 W 4-5 L 6-0 W 12-0 W

1912 (4-3) 2-0 H • 1-1 A • 1-2 N 10/4 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE [Fri.] 10/12 TENNESSEE MED. COLLEGE 10/18 Alabama (@ Aberdeen) [Fri.] 10/26 Auburn (@ Birmingham, Ala.) 11/2 at LSU 11/9 at Tulane 11/28 Texas A&M (@ Houston) [Thu.]

W.D. Chadwick 19-0 W 32-0 W 7-0 W 0-7 L 7-0 W 24-27 L 7-41 L

3-0 H • 1-0 A • 2-1 N 10/5 MARION [Ala.] MLT. INST. [Fri.] 10/13 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/27 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/3 Ole Miss (@ Tupelo) 11/10 KENTUCKY 11/17 at LSU 11/29 Haskell Inst. (@ Memphis) [Thu.]

Sid Robinson 18-6 W 68-0 W 6-13 L 41-14 W 14-0 W 9-0 W 7-6 W

1918 (3-2) 2-2 H • 1-0 A • 0-0 N 11/2 PAYNE FIELD [Miss.] 11/9 CAMP SHELBY [Miss.] 11/16 PARK FIELD [Tenn.] 11/28 OLE MISS [Thu.] 12/7 at Ole Miss

Sid Robinson 6-7 L 12-0 W 0-6 L 34-0 W 13-0 W

1919 (6-2) 4-0 H • 1-0 A • 1-2 N 10/4 SPRING HILL [Ala.] COLLEGE 10/11 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/18 at Tennessee 10/25 HOWARD 11/1 LSU 11/8 Ole Miss (@ Clarksdale) 11/15 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/27 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.]

Sid Robinson 12-6 W 56-7 W 6-0 W 39-0 W 6-0 W 33-0 W 0-7 L 6-14 L

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1920 (5-3) 3-0 H • 1-2 A • 1-1 N 10/2 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/9 at Indiana 10/16 SOUTHERN MLT. ACADEMY 10/23 at LSU 10/30 TENNESSEE 11/6 Ole Miss (@ Greenwood) 11/13 at Tulane 11/25 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.]

1927 (5-3) Fred Holtkamp 27-0 W 0-24 L 33-0 W 12-7 W 13-7 W 20-0 W 0-6 L 7-24 L

3-0 H • 1-2 A • 1-1 N 10/1 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/8 LOUISIANA TECH 10/15 at Tulane 10/22 LSU (@ Jackson) 10/29 at Alabama 11/12 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/18 MILLSAPS COLLEGE [Fri.] 11/25 at Ole Miss [Fri.]

Fred Holtkamp 20-7 W 21-6 W 14-13 W 0-7 L 21-0 W 7-14 L 7-54 L 7-7 T 14-17 L

1-2-1 H • 0-0-1 A • 1-2 N 9/29 OUACHITA 10/6 Tulane (@ Jackson) 10/13 ALABAMA 10/21 LSU (@ Jackson) [Sun.] 11/3 at Michigan State 11/10 CENTENARY 11/17 Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/29 OLE MISS [Thu.]

1921 (4-4-1) 2-1 H • 0-2 A • 2-1-1 N 10/1 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/8 OUACHITA 10/15 Miss. College (@ Jackson) 10/22 at Tulane 10/29 Ole Miss (@ Greenwood) 11/5 Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/11 at Texas [Fri.] 11/24 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.] 12/3 LSU

1934 (4-6, 0-5 SEC) J.W. Hancock 27-0 W 14-0 W 13-6 W 7-9 L 7-13 L 7-0 W 6-0 W 12-20 L

1928 (2-4-2) J.W. Hancock 20-6 W 6-51 L 0-46 L 0-31 L 6-6 T 6-6 T 13-0 W 19-20 L

1929 (1-5-2) 1922 (3-4-2) 1-1-2 H • 1-1 A • 1-2 N 10/7 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN 10/14 HOWARD 10/21 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 10/28 at Tulane 11/4 OUACHITA 11/11 Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/18 at LSU 11/25 DRAKE 11/30 Alabama (@ Birmingham) [Thu.]

C.R. “Dudy” Noble 14-0 W 0-0 T 19-13 W 0-26 L 7-7 T 3-31 L 7-0 W 6-48 L 0-59 L

1923 (5-2-2) 4-0 H • 0-0-1 A • 1-2-1 N 10/6 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/13 OUACHITA 10/20 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 10/27 Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/3 at Vanderbilt 11/10 UNION 11/17 Illinois (@ Urbana, Ill.) 11/24 Florida (@ Jacksonville) 12/1 LSU

28-6 6-0 13-6 3-7 0-0 6-0 0-27 13-13 14-7

Earl Able W W W L T W L T W

1924 (5-4) 2-1 H • 1-2 A • 2-1 N 10/4 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/11 OUACHITA 10/18 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 10/25 Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/1 at Tulane 11/8 at Vanderbilt 11/15 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 11/22 Florida (@ Montgomery) 11/27 at Washington [St. Louis] [Thu.]

28-6 0-12 20-0 7-2 14-6 0-18 7-6 0-27 6-12

Earl Able W L W W W L W L L

1925 (3-4-1) 2-0-1 H • 0-3 A • 1-1 N 10/3 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/10 OUACHITA 10/17 at Tulane 10/24 Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 10/31 at Alabama 11/7 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 11/14 at Tennessee 11/21 Florida (@ Tampa)

Bernie Bierman 34-0 W 3-3 T 3-25 L 6-0 W 0-6 L 46-0 W 9-14 L 0-12 L

1926 (5-4) 2-2 H • 2-1 A • 1-1 N 9/25 at Birmingham-Southern 10/2 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/9 Alabama (@ Meridian) 10/16 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/23 LSU (@ Jackson) 10/30 TENNESSEE 11/6 at Tulane 11/13 at Indiana 11/25 OLE MISS [Thu.]

Bernie Bierman 19-7 W 41-0 W 7-26 L 34-0 W 7-6 W 0-33 L 14-0 W 6-19 L 6-7 L

1-1-1 H • 0-2-1 A • 0-2 N 9/27 HENDERSON-BROWN [Fri.] 10/5 at Georgia Tech 10/12 at Tulane 10/19 LSU (@ Jackson) 11/2 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 11/9 Michigan State (@ Jackson) 11/16 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 11/28 at Ole Miss [Thu.]

J.W. Hancock 0-7 L 13-27 L 0-34 L 6-31 L 6-0 W 19-33 L 0-0 T 7-7 T

1930 (2-7) 0-4 H • 0-2 A • 2-1 N 9/27 SOUTHWESTERN 10/4 Mississippi College (@ Jackson) 10/11 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/18 LSU (@ Jackson) 10/25 at North Carolina State 11/1 at Tulane 11/8 HENDERSON STATE 11/15 Auburn (@ Birmingham, Ala.) 11/27 OLE MISS [Thu.]

Chris Cagle 0-14 L 12-13 L 13-19 L 8-6 W 0-14 L 0-53 L 7-25 L 7-6 W 0-20 L

1931 (2-6) 1-2 H • 1-3 A • 0-1 N 9/26 at Millsaps College 10/3 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 10/10 Alabama (@ Meridian) 10/17 at LSU 10/31 at Tulane 11/7 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 11/14 SOUTHWESTERN 11/26 at Ole Miss [Thu.]

HISTORY

Ray Dauber 10-7 W 2-6 L 0-53 L 0-31 L 7-59 L 0-6 L 14-0 W 14-25 L

1-1 H • 3-4 A • 0-1 N 9/21 at Howard [Fri.] 9/29 * at Vanderbilt 10/5 MILLSAPS COLLEGE [Fri.] 10/13 * at Alabama 10/20 at Southwestern 10/26 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE [Fri.] 11/3 * at LSU 11/10 * at Tennessee 11/17 at Loyola [New Orleans] 12/1 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Ross McKechnie 13-7 W 0-7 L 6-7 L 0-41 L 21-6 W 13-6 W 3-25 L 0-14 L 20-6 W 3-7 L

1935 (8-3, 2-3 SEC) 3-0 H • 5-3 A • 0-0 N 9/20 HOWARD [Fri.] 9/28 * at Vanderbilt 10/4 MILLSAPS COLLEGE [Fri.] 10/12 * at Alabama 10/18 at Loyola [New Orleans] [Fri.] 10/26 at Xavier [Ohio] 11/2 at Army 11/9 * at LSU 11/15 Southern Miss [Fri.] 11/23 * SEWANEE 11/30 * at Ole Miss

Ralph Sasse 19-6 W 9-14 L 45-0 W 20-7 W 6-0 W 7-0 W 13-7 W 13-28 L 27-0 W 25-0 W 6-14 L

1936 (7-3-1, 3-2 SEC) 4-0 H • 1-2 A • 2-1-1 N 9/26 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/3 HOWARD 10/10 * at Alabama 10/17 Loyola [N.O.] (@ Meridian) 10/24 TCU (@ Dallas) 10/31 * Sewanee (@ Jackson) 11/7 * at LSU 11/21 * OLE MISS 11/28 MERCER 12/5 * at Florida ORANGE BOWL (@ MIAMI, FLA.) 1/1 Duquesne [Fri.]

Ralph Sasse 20-0 W 35-0 W 0-7 L 32-0 W 0-0 T 68-0 W 0-12 L 26-6 W 32-0 W 7-0 W 12-13

1937 (5-4-1, 3-2 SEC) 4-1 H • 1-1-1 A • 0-2 N 9/25 DELTA STATE 10/2 HOWARD 10/9 Texas A&M (@ Tyler, Texas) 10/16 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 10/23 * FLORIDA (HC) 10/30 at Centenary 11/6 * at LSU 11/12 * SEWANEE [Fri.] 11/30 * at Ole Miss [Tue.] 12/4 DUQUESNE

Ralph Sasse 39-0 W 38-0 W 0-14 L 7-33 L 14-13 W 0-0 T 0-41 L 12-0 W 9-7 W 0-9 L

1938 (4-6, 1-4 SEC) 1932 (3-5) 2-1 H • 0-2 A • 1-2 N 10/1 Alabama (@ Montgomery) 10/8 Miss. College (@ Jackson) 10/15 LSU (@ Monroe, La.) 10/22 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/27 at Indiana [Thu.] 11/5 at Tennessee 11/12 SOUTHWESTERN 11/24 OLE MISS [Thu.]

Ray Dauber 0-53 L 18-7 W 0-24 L 9-8 W 0-19 L 0-31 L 6-0 W 0-13 L

3-1 H • 1-3 A • 0-2 N 9/25 HOWARD [Sun.] 10/1 * FLORIDA (HC) 10/8 LOUISIANA TECH 10/14 * Auburn (@ Montgomery) [Fri.] 10/21 at Duquesne [Fri.] 10/29 * at Tulane 11/5 * at LSU 11/12 Centenary (@ Meridian) 11/19 at Southwestern 11/26 * OLE MISS

Spike Nelson 19-0 W 22-0 W 48-0 W 6-20 L 12-7 W 0-27 L 7-32 L 0-19 L 3-7 L 6-19 L

1933 (3-6-1, 1-5-1 SEC) 3-0 H • 0-5-1 A • 0-1 N 9/30 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/7 * at Tennessee 10/14 * at Alabama 10/21 * at Vanderbilt 10/27 at Southwestern [Fri.] 11/4 MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE 11/11 * at Tulane 11/18 * SEWANEE 11/25 * LSU (@ Monroe, LA) 12/2 * at Ole Miss

Ross McKechnie 12-0 W 0-20 L 0-18 L 7-7 T 0-6 L 18-0 W 0-33 L 26-13 W 6-21 L 0-31 L

1939 (8-2, 3-2 SEC) 4-0 H • 3-1 A • 1-1 N 9/23 HOWARD 9/30 Arkansas (@ Memphis) 10/7 * at Florida 10/14 * Auburn (@ Birmingham, Ala.) 10/21 SOUTHWESTERN 10/28 * at Alabama 11/4 BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN (HC) 11/11 * at LSU 11/18 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 11/25 * at Ole Miss

Allyn McKeen 45-0 W 19-0 W 14-0 W 0-7 L 37-0 W 0-7 L 28-0 W 15-12 W 40-0 W 18-6 W

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1940 (10-0-1, 4-0-1 SEC) 4-0 H • 5-0 A • 1-0-1 N 9/28 * at Florida 10/5 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 10/12 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 10/19 HOWARD (HC) 10/26 at North Carolina State 11/2 at Southwestern (#20-NR) 11/9 * at LSU (#19-NR) 11/16 MILLSAPS (#15-NR) 11/23 * OLE MISS (#16-#11) 11/30 * at Alabama (#11-NR) ORANGE BOWL (@ MIAMI, FLA.) 1/1 Georgetown (#9-#13) [Wed.]

1941 (8-1-1, 4-0-1 SEC) SEC CHAMPIONS 3-0 H • 4-1-1 A • 1-0 N 9/27 * FLORIDA 10/4 * at Alabama (#19-NR) 10/11 * at LSU 10/25 UNION (HC) 11/1 at Southwestern (#17-NR) 11/8 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) (#16-NR) 11/15 at Duquesne (#13-#10) 11/22 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 11/29 * at Ole Miss (NR-#14) 12/6 at San Francisco (#16-NR)

1942 (8-2, 5-2 SEC) 3-0 H • 3-2 A • 2-0 N 9/26 UNION 10/3 * at Alabama 10/10 * at LSU 10/17 * at Vanderbilt (NR-#12) 10/24 * at Florida (#16-NR) 10/31 * Auburn (@ Birmingham, Ala.) 11/7 * at Tulane 11/14 DUQUESNE (HC) 11/28 * OLE MISS (#16-NR) 12/5 San Francisco (@ Memphis) (#18-NR)

Final Rank: #9 AP Allyn McKeen 27-7 W 20-0 W 7-7 T 40-7 W 26-10 W 13-0 W 22-7 W 46-13 W 19-0 W 13-0 W 14-7

Final Rank: #16 AP Allyn McKeen 6-0 W 14-0 W 0-0 T 56-7 W 20-6 W 14-7 W 0-16 L 49-6 W 6-0 W 26-13 W Final Rank: #18 AP Allyn McKeen 35-2 W 6-21 L 6-16 L 33-0 W 26-12 W 6-0 W 7-0 W 28-6 W 34-13 W 19-7 W

1943 No Team (World War II) 1944 (6-2, 3-2 SEC) 3-0 H • 1-2 A • 2-0 N 9/30 JACKSON [Miss.] AFB 10/7 MILLSAPS COLLEGE 10/14 ARKANSAS A&M 10/21 * at LSU 11/4 * Kentucky (@ Memphis) 11/11 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) (#19-NR) 11/18 * at Alabama (#16-NR) 11/25 * at Ole Miss

Allyn McKeen 41-0 W 56-0 W 49-20 W 13-6 W 26-0 W 26-21 W 0-19 L 8-13 L

1945 (6-3, 2-3 SEC) 3-1 H • 1-2 A • 2-0 N 9/29 LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE 10/6 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 10/13 Detroit (@ Memphis) (#20-NR) 10/20 MAXWELL FIELD (#20-NR) 11/3 * at Tulane (#15-#17) 11/10 * at LSU (NR-#14) 11/17 NORTHWESTERN ST. (#16-NR) 11/24 * OLE MISS (#15-NR) 12/1 * at Alabama

Allyn McKeen 31-0 W 20-0 W 41-6 W 16-6 W 13-14 L 27-20 W 54-0 W 6-7 L 13-55 L

1946 (8-2, 3-2 SEC) 3-0 H • 3-2 A • 2-0 N 9/29 CHATTANOOGA [Sun.] 10/5 * at LSU 10/12 at Michigan State 10/19 San Francisco (@ Memphis) 10/26 * at Tulane 11/2 MURRAY STATE (HC) 11/9 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/16 NORTHWESTERN [LA] STATE 11/23 * at Ole Miss 11/30 * at Alabama (#19-NR)

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Allyn McKeen 41-7 W 6-13 L 6-0 W 48-20 W 14-7 W 69-0 W 33-0 W 27-0 W 20-0 W 7-24 L

1947 (7-3, 2-2 SEC) 4-1 H • 2-2 A • 1-0 N 9/26 CHATTANOOGA [Fri.] 10/4 at Michigan State 10/11 at San Francisco 10/18 DUQUESNE 10/25 HARDIN-SIMMONS (HC) 11/1 * at Tulane 11/8 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/15 * at LSU 11/22 SOUTHERN MISS 11/29 * OLE MISS

1953 (5-2-3, 3-1-3 SEC) Allyn McKeen 19-0 W 0-7 L 21-14 W 34-0 W 27-7 W 20-0 W 14-0 W 6-21 L 14-7 W 14-33 L

1-0-2 H • 4-1-1 A • 0-1 N 9/19 at Memphis 9/26 * at Tennessee 10/3 NORTH TEXAS STATE 10/10 * AUBURN (HC) (#13-NR) 10/17 * at Kentucky 10/24 * at Alabama 10/31 Texas Tech (@ Jackson) 11/7 * at Tulane 11/14 * at LSU 11/28 * OLE MISS

Allyn McKeen 21-6 W 7-7 T 7-21 L 27-0 W 7-10 L 0-9 L 20-0 W 7-0 W 7-34 L

3-0 H • 3-3 A • 0-1 N 9/18 MEMPHIS 9/25 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/2 ARKANSAS STATE 10/9 * at Tulane 10/15 at Miami [Fla.] [Fri.] 10/23 * at Alabama 10/30 * at Florida 11/6 NORTH TEXAS STATE (HC) 11/13 * at LSU 11/27 * at Ole Miss

1948 (4-4-1, 3-3 SEC) 1-2 H • 2-2 A • 1-0-1 N 9/25 * at Tennessee 10/2 Baylor (@ Memphis) 10/9 CLEMSON 10/16 CINCINNATI (HC) 10/23 * ALABAMA 10/30 * at Tulane (NR-#19) 11/6 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/13 * at LSU 11/27 * at Ole Miss

Murray Warmath 34-6 W 26-0 W 21-6 W 21-21 T 13-32 L 7-7 T 20-27 L 21-0 W 26-13 W 7-7 T

1954 (6-4, 3-3 SEC) Darrell Royal 27-7 W 7-19 L 46-13 W 14-0 W 13-27 L 12-7 W 0-7 L 48-26 W 25-0 W 0-14 L

1949 (0-8-1, 0-6 SEC) 0-2 H • 0-6-1 A • 0-0 N 9/24 * at Tennessee 10/1 BAYLOR (HC) 10/8 at Clemson 10/15 at Cincinnati 10/22 * at Alabama 10/29 * at Tulane 11/5 * at Auburn 11/12 * at LSU 11/26 * OLE MISS

Slick Morton 0-10 L 6-14 L 7-7 T 0-19 L 6-35 L 6-54 L 6-25 L 7-34 L 0-26 L

1950 (4-5, 3-4 SEC) 3-1 H • 1-3 A • 0-1 N 9/23 ARKANSAS STATE 9/30 * TENNESSEE 10/7 Baylor (@ Shreveport, LA) 10/14 * at Georgia 10/28 * at Alabama 11/4 * AUBURN 11/11 * KENTUCKY (HC) (NR-#4) 11/18 * at LSU 12/2 * at Ole Miss

Slick Morton 67-0 W 7-0 W 7-14 L 0-27 L 7-14 L 27-0 W 21-48 L 13-7 W 20-27 L

1951 (4-5, 2-5 SEC) 2-2 H • 2-3 A • 0-0 N 9/22 ARKANSAS STATE 9/29 * at Tennessee 10/6 * GEORGIA (NR-#13) 10/13 * at Kentucky 10/27 * ALABAMA (HC) 11/3 * at Tulane 11/10 at Memphis State 11/17 * at LSU 12/1 * OLE MISS

Slick Morton 32-0 W 0-14 L 6-0 W 0-27 L 0-7 L 10-7 W 27-20 W 0-3 L 7-49 L

1952 (5-4, 3-4 SEC) 3-0 H • 2-3 A • 0-1 N 9/27 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/4 ARKANSAS STATE 10/11 NORTH TEXAS STATE 10/18 * KENTUCKY (HC) 10/25 * at Alabama 11/1 * at Tulane 11/8 * at Auburn 11/15 * at LSU 11/29 * at Ole Miss

Murray Warmath 7-14 L 41-14 W 14-0 W 27-14 W 19-42 L 21-34 L 49-34 W 33-14 W 14-20 L

1955 (6-4, 4-4 SEC) 3-1 H • 3-3 A • 0-0 N 9/17 * at Florida 9/24 * at Tennessee 10/1 MEMPHIS 10/8 * TULANE (HC) 10/15 * at Kentucky (NR-#20) 10/22 * at Alabama 10/29 NORTH TEXAS STATE 11/5 * at Auburn (#20-#14) 11/12 * at LSU 11/26 * OLE MISS

Darrell Royal 14-20 L 13-7 W 33-0 W 14-0 W 20-14 W 26-7 W 20-7 W 26-27 L 7-34 L 0-26 L

1956 (4-6, 2-5 SEC) 2-1 H • 2-5 A • 0-0 N 9/22 * FLORIDA 9/29 at Houston 10/6 * at Georgia 10/13 TRINITY (HC) 10/20 ARKANSAS STATE 10/27 * at Alabama 11/3 * at Tulane 11/10 * at Auburn 11/17 * at LSU 12/1 * at Ole Miss

1957 (6-2-1, 4-2-1 SEC) 2-0-1 H • 3-1 A • 1-1 N 9/28 MEMPHIS 10/5 * at Tennessee 10/12 ARKANSAS STATE (HC) 10/19 * at Florida 10/26 * at Alabama 11/2 * Tulane (@ Jackson) 11/9 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) (#17-#3) 11/16 * at LSU 11/30 * OLE MISS

Wade Walker 0-26 L 7-18 L 19-7 W 18-6 W 19-9 W 12-13 L 14-20 L 20-27 L 32-13 W 7-13 L Final Rank: #14 AP Wade Walker 10-6 W 9-14 L 47-13 W 29-20 W 25-13 W 27-6 W 7-15 L 14-6 W 7-7 T

1958 (3-6, 1-6 SEC) 2-1 H • 1-3 A • 0-2 N 9/27 * at Florida (#11-#18) 10/4 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/11 MEMPHIS 10/18 ARKANSAS STATE 10/25 * ALABAMA (HC) 11/1 * at Kentucky 11/8 * at Auburn (NR-#5) 11/15 * LSU (@ Jackson) 11/29 * at Ole Miss

Wade Walker 14-7 W 8-13 L 28-6 W 38-0 W 7-9 L 12-33 L 14-33 L 6-7 L 0-21 L

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1959 (2-7, 0-7 SEC) 2-1 H • 0-4 A • 0-2 N 9/26 * at Florida (NR-#19) 10/3 * at Tennessee 10/10 ARKANSAS STATE 10/17 * Georgia (@ Atlanta) 10/24 MEMPHIS (HC) 10/31 * at Alabama 11/7 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) (NR-#8) 11/14 * at LSU 11/28 * OLE MISS

1965 (4-6, 1-5 SEC) Wade Walker 13-14 L 6-22 L 49-14 W 0-15 L 28-23 W 0-10 L 0-31 L 0-27 L 0-42 L

2-1 H • 2-3 A • 0-2 N 9/18 at Houston 9/25 * at Florida (NR-#8) 10/2 TAMPA 10/9 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/16 at Memphis 10/22 * at Tulane [Fri.] 10/30 * Alabama (@ Jackson) 11/6 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/13 * at LSU 11/27 * OLE MISS

1971 (2-9, 1-7 SEC) Paul Davis 36-0 W 18-13 W 48-7 W 27-9 W 13-33 L 15-17 L 7-10 L 18-25 L 20-37 L 0-21 L

1960 (2-6-1, 0-5-1 SEC) 2-2 H • 0-4 A • 0-0-1 N 9/24 HOUSTON 10/1 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/8 ARKANSAS STATE 10/15 * at Georgia 10/22 MEMPHIS 10/29 * ALABAMA (HC) 11/5 * at Auburn 11/12 * at LSU 11/26 * at Ole Miss

Wade Walker 10-14 L 0-0 T 29-9 W 17-20 L 21-0 W 0-7 L 12-27 L 3-7 L 9-35 L

1961 (5-5, 1-5 SEC) 1-1 H • 2-3 A • 2-1 N 9/23 Texas Tech (@ Jackson) 9/30 at Houston 10/7 * at Tennessee 10/14 ARKANSAS STATE (HC) 10/21 * Georgia (@ Atlanta) 10/28 at Memphis 11/4 * at Alabama (NR-#4) 11/11 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) 11/18 * at LSU 12/2 * OLE MISS

Wade Walker 6-0 W 10-7 W 3-17 L 38-0 W 7-10 L 23-16 W 0-24 L 11-10 W 6-14 L 7-37 L

1962 (3-6, 2-5 SEC) 0-2 H • 2-2 A • 1-2 N 9/22 * Florida (@ Jackson) 10/6 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/12 * at Tulane [Fri.] 10/20 at Houston 10/27 MEMPHIS 11/3 * ALABAMA (HC) (NR-#2) 11/10 * at Auburn 11/17 * LSU (@ Jackson) 12/1 * at Ole Miss

Paul Davis 9-19 L 7-6 W 35-6 W 9-3 W 7-28 L 0-20 L 3-9 L 0-28 L 6-13 L

1963 (7-2-2, 4-1-2 SEC) 2-0-1 H • 1-2-1 A • 4-0 N 9/21 HOWARD 9/28 * at Florida 10/5 * at Tennessee 10/12 * Tulane (@ Jackson) 10/19 HOUSTON (HC) 10/26 at Memphis 11/2 * at Alabama (NR-#7) 11/9 * Auburn (@ Jackson) 11/16 * LSU (@ Jackson) 11/30 * OLE MISS LIBERTY BOWL (@ PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 12/21 North Carolina State

Paul Davis 43-0 W 9-9 T 7-0 W 31-10 W 20-0 W 10-17 L 19-20 L 13-10 W 7-6 W 10-10 T 16-12 W

1964 (4-6, 2-5 SEC) 3-0 H • 1-3 A • 0-3 N 9/19 at Texas Tech 9/26 * Florida (@ Jackson) 10/3 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/10 * TULANE (HC) 10/17 SOUTHERN MISS 10/24 HOUSTON 10/31 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#3) 11/7 * at Auburn 11/14 * at LSU 12/5 * at Ole Miss

Paul Davis 7-21 L 13-16 L 13-14 L 17-6 W 48-7 W 18-13 W 6-23 L 3-12 L 10-14 L 20-17 W

HISTORY

1-2 H • 0-4 A • 1-3 N 9/11 at Oklahoma State 9/18 * Florida (@ Jackson) 9/25 * VANDERBILT 10/2 * at Georgia (NR-#11) 10/9 at Florida State 10/16 LAMAR (HC) 10/23 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 10/30 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#4) 11/6 * at Auburn (NR-#5) 11/13 * LSU (@ Jackson) 11/25 * OLE MISS [Thu.]

Charley Shira 7-26 L 13-10 W 19-49 L 7-35 L 9-27 L 24-7 W 7-10 L 10-41 L 21-30 L 3-28 L 0-48 L

1966 (2-8, 0-6 SEC) 2-0 H • 0-6 A • 0-2 N 9/17 * Georgia (@ Jackson) 9/24 * at Florida 10/1 RICHMOND 10/8 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/15 at Houston 10/22 at Florida State 10/29 * at Alabama (NR-#4) 11/5 * Auburn (@ Jackson) 11/12 * at LSU 11/26 * at Ole Miss

Paul Davis 17-20 L 7-28 L 20-0 W 10-9 W 0-28 L 0-10 L 14-27 L 0-13 L 7-17 L 0-24 L

1967 (1-9, 0-6 SEC) 0-3 H • 1-5 A • 0-1 N 9/23 * at Georgia (NR-#7) 9/30 * Florida (@ Jackson) 10/7 at Texas Tech 10/14 SOUTHERN MISS 10/21 HOUSTON (HC) 10/28 at Florida State 11/4 * at Alabama 11/11 * at Auburn 11/18 * at LSU 12/2 * OLE MISS

Charley Shira 0-30 L 7-24 L 7-3 W 14-21 L 6-43 L 12-24 L 0-13 L 0-36 L 0-55 L 3-10 L

1968 (0-8-2, 0-4-2 SEC) 0-3 H • 0-4-1 A • 0-1-1 N Charley Shira 9/21 LOUISIANA TECH 13-20 L 9/28 * Auburn (@ Jackson) 0-26 L 10/5 * at Florida (NR-#4) 14-31 L 10/12 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 14-47 L 10/19 * Texas Tech (@ Jackson) 28-28 T 10/26 at Tampa 17-24 L 11/2 * at Alabama 13-20 L 11/9 FLORIDA STATE 14-27 L 11/16 * at LSU 16-20 L 11/30 * at Ole Miss 17-17 T (Note: Texas Tech was an appointed conference game for State)

1969 (3-7, 0-5 SEC) 2-1 H • 1-4 A • 0-2 N 9/20 RICHMOND 9/27 * Florida (@ Jackson) (NR-#12) 10/4 at Houston 10/11 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/18 at Texas Tech 10/25 at Florida State 11/1 * Alabama (@ Jackson) 11/8 * at Auburn (NR-#11) 11/15 * at LSU 11/27 * OLE MISS [Thu.]

Charley Shira 17-14 W 35-47 L 0-74 L 34-20 W 30-26 W 17-20 L 19-23 L 13-52 L 6-61 L 22-48 L

1970 (6-5, 3-4 SEC) 1-1 H • 1-3 A • 4-1 N 9/12 Oklahoma State (@ Jackson) 9/19 * at Florida (NR-#14) 9/26 * Vanderbilt (@ Memphis) 10/3 * Georgia (@ Jackson) 10/10 HOUSTON 10/17 Texas Tech (@ Jackson) 10/24 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/31 * at Alabama 11/7 * Auburn (@ Birmingham) (NR-#10) 11/14 * at LSU 11/21 * at Ole Miss

Charley Shira 14-13 W 13-34 L 20-6 W 7-6 W 14-31 L 20-16 W 51-15 W 6-35 L 0-56 L 7-38 L 19-14 W

1972 (4-7, 1-6 SEC) 3-0 H • 1-5 A • 0-2 N 9/9 * Auburn (@ Jackson) 9/16 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 9/23 * at Vanderbilt 9/30 * at Florida 10/7 * at Kentucky 10/14 Florida State (@ Jackson) 10/21 SOUTHERN MISS 10/28 HOUSTON (HC) 11/4 * at Alabama (NR-#2) 11/18 * at LSU 11/25 * at Ole Miss

Charley Shira 3-14 L 42-7 W 10-6 W 13-28 L 13-17 L 21-25 L 26-7 W 27-13 W 14-58 L 14-28 L 14-51 L

1973 (4-5-2, 2-5 SEC) 1-0-2 H • 2-2 A • 1-3 N 9/15 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 9/22 * VANDERBILT 9/29 * Florida (@ Jackson) (NR-#16) 10/6 * Kentucky (@ Jackson) 10/13 at Florida State 10/20 at Louisville 10/27 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 11/3 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#2) 11/10 * at Auburn 11/17 * at LSU 11/24 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

21-21 52-21 33-12 14-42 37-12 18-7 10-10 0-35 17-31 7-26 10-38

Bob Tyler T W W L W W T L L L L

1974 (9-3, 3-3 SEC) Final Rank: #17 AP/#17 UPI 2-0 H • 2-2 A • 5-1 N Bob Tyler 9/7 William & Mary (@ Jackson) 49-7 W 9/21 * Georgia (@ Jackson) 38-14 W 9/28 * at Florida 13-29 L 10/5 KANSAS STATE 21-16 W 10/12 at Lamar 37-21 W 10/19 at Memphis 29-28 W 10/26 LOUISVILLE (HC) 56-7 W 11/2 * at Alabama (#17-#4) 0-35 L 11/9 * Auburn (@ Jackson) (NR-#10) 20-24 L 11/16 * LSU (@ Jackson) 7-6 W 11/23 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 31-13 W SUN BOWL (@ EL PASO, TEXAS) 12/28 North Carolina 26-24 W 1975 ($2-9, 0-6 SEC) 1-1 H • 1-5 A • 0-3 N 9/6 at Memphis 9/20 * at Georgia 9/27 * Florida (@ Jackson) (NR-#19) 10/4 $ SOUTHERN MISS 10/11 $ at Rice 10/18 NORTH TEXAS STATE (HC) 10/25 $ at Louisville 11/1 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#6) 11/8 *$ at Auburn 11/15 *$ at LSU 11/22 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

17-7 6-28 10-27 7-3 28-14 15-12 28-14 10-21 21-21 16-6 7-13

Bob Tyler W L L W W W W L T W L

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HISTORY

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS

1976 ($0-11, 0-6 SEC) 0-3 H • 0-4 A • 0-4 N 9/4 $ NORTH TEXAS STATE 9/18 $ LOUISVILLE 9/25 * at Florida 10/2 $ CAL POLY POMONA (HC) 10/9 *$ Kentucky (@ Jackson) 10/16 $ at Memphis 10/23 $ at Southern Miss 10/30 * at Alabama (#18-#17) 11/6 *$ Auburn (@ Jackson) 11/13 *$ LSU (@ Jackson) 11/20 *$ Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Final Rank: #20 AP Bob Tyler 7-0 W 30-21 W 30-34 L 38-0 W 14-7 W 42-33 W 14-6 W 17-34 L 28-19 W 21-13 W 28-11 W

1977 ($0-11, 0-6 SEC) 0-2 H • 0-6 A • 0-3 N 9/3 $ NORTH TEXAS STATE 9/10 $ at Washington 9/24 * Florida (@ Jackson) (#12-#13) 10/1 $ at Kansas State 10/8 * at Kentucky (NR-#16) 10/15 at Memphis 10/22 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/29 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#2) 11/5 *$ at Auburn 11/12 * at LSU 11/19 *$ Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Bob Tyler 17-15 W 27-18 W 22-24 L 24-21 W 7-23 L 13-21 L 7-14 L 7-37 L 27-13 W 24-27 L 18-14 W

$—All wins during 1975-77 were forfeited by the NCAA, except the 1975 Memphis and North Texas State games

1981 (8-4, 4-2 SEC) Final Rank: #17 UPI 2-0 H • 3-1 A • 3-3 N Emory Bellard 9/5 Memphis (@ Jackson) (#14-NR) 20-3 W 9/19 * VANDERBILT (#14-NR) 29-9 W 9/26 * Florida (@ Jackson) (#12-#19) 28-7 W 10/3 Missouri (@ Jackson) (#9-#17) 3-14 L 10/10 at Colorado State (#19-NR) 37-27 W 10/17 MIAMI [Fla.] (HC) (#16-#13) 14-10 W 10/24 * at Auburn (#9-NR) 21-17 W 10/31 * at Alabama (#7-#8) 10-13 L 11/7 Southern Miss (@ Jackson) (#15-#19) 6-7 L 11/14 * at LSU 17-9 W 11/21 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson) 17-21 L HALL OF FAME BOWL (@ BIRMINGHAM, ALA.) 12/31 Kansas [Thu.] 10-0 W 1982 (5-6, 2-4 SEC) 2-2 H • 2-2 A • 1-2 N 9/4 at Tulane 9/11 ARKANSAS STATE 9/18 at Memphis 9/25 * at Florida (NR-#5) 10/2 * GEORGIA (NR-#6) 10/9 Southern Miss. (@ Jackson) 10/16 at Miami [Fla.] (NR-#17) 10/23 * AUBURN (HC) 10/30 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#9) 11/13 * LSU (NR-#6) 11/20 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Emory Bellard 30-21 W 31-10 W 41-17 W 17-27 L 22-29 L 14-20 L 14-31 L 17-35 L 12-20 L 27-24 W 27-10 W

1983 (3-8, 1-5 SEC) 1978 (6-5, 2-4 SEC) 1-1 H • 1-2 A • 4-2 N 9/2 West Texas State (@ Jackson) 9/9 North Texas State (@ Irving, Texas) 9/23 at Memphis 9/30 * at Florida 10/7 at Southern Miss 10/14 FLORIDA STATE (HC) (NR-#15) 10/28 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) 11/4 * Alabama (@ Birmingham) (NR-#3) 11/11 * AUBURN 11/18 * LSU (@ Jackson) (NR-#17) 11/25 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Bob Tyler 28-0 W 17-5 W 44-14 W 0-34 L 17-22 L 55-27 W 34-21 W 14-35 L 0-6 L 16-14 W 7-27 L

1-3 H • 1-3 A • 1-2 N 9/3 TULANE 9/17 Navy (@ Jackson) 9/24 * FLORIDA (NR-#15) 10/1 * at Georgia (NR-#11) 10/8 Southern Miss. (@ Jackson) 10/15 MIAMI [Fla.] (HC) (NR-#10) 10/22 * at Auburn (NR-#3) 10/29 * at Alabama (NR-#18) 11/5 MEMPHIS 11/12 * at LSU 11/19 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Emory Bellard 14-9 W 38-10 W 12-35 L 7-20 L 6-31 L 7-31 L 13-28 L 18-35 L 13-30 L 45-26 W 23-24 L

1984 (4-7, 1-5 SEC) 1979 (3-8, 2-4 SEC) 1-1 H • 0-5 A • 2-2 N 9/8 Memphis (@ Jackson) 9/22 at Maryland 9/29 * Florida (@ Jackson) 10/6 * Tennessee (@ Memphis) (NR-#19) 10/13 at Florida State (NR-#9) 10/20 MARSHALL (HC) 10/27 SOUTHERN MISS 11/3 * at Alabama (NR-#1) 11/10 * at Auburn 11/17 * at LSU 11/24 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Emory Bellard 13-14 L 14-35 L 24-10 W 28-9 W 6-17 L 48-0 W 7-21 L 7-24 L 3-14 L 3-21 L 9-14 L

2-2 H • 1-3 A • 1-2 N 9/1 at Tulane 9/8 COLORADO STATE 9/22 at Missouri 9/29 * at Florida 10/6 Southern Miss (@ Jackson) 10/13 * KENTUCKY (HC) 10/20 at Memphis 10/27 * AUBURN (NR-#12) 11/3 * Alabama (@ Jackson) 11/17 * LSU (NR-#9) 11/24 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Emory Bellard 30-3 W 14-9 W 30-47 L 12-27 L 27-18 W 13-17 L 12-23 L 21-24 L 20-24 L 16-14 W 3-24 L

1985 (5-6, 0-6 SEC) 1980 (9-3, 5-1 SEC) 1-1 H • 4-1 A • 4-1 N 9/6 at Memphis 9/13 LOUISIANA TECH 9/20 * at Vanderbilt 9/27 * at Florida 10/4 at Illinois 10/11 SOUTHERN MISS (HC) 10/18 at Miami [Fla.] (NR-#18) 10/25 * Auburn (@ Jackson) 11/1 * Alabama (@ Jackson) (NR-#1) 11/15 * LSU (@ Jackson) (#19-NR) 11/22 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson) (#17-NR) SUN BOWL (@ EL PASO, TEXAS) 12/27 Nebraska (#17-#8)

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Final Rank: #19 AP Emory Bellard 34-7 W 31-11 W 24-14 W 15-21 L 28-21 W 14-42 L 34-31 W 24-21 W 6-3 W 55-31 W 19-14 W 17-31

4-1 H • 0-4 A • 1-1 N 9/7 ARKANSAS STATE 9/14 SYRACUSE 9/21 Southern Miss (@ Jackson) 9/28 * FLORIDA 10/5 MEMPHIS 10/12 * at Kentucky 10/19 TULANE (HC) 10/26 * at Auburn (NR-#6) 11/2 * at Alabama 11/16 * at LSU (NR-#19) 11/23 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Emory Bellard 22-14 W 30-3 W 23-20 W 22-36 L 31-28 W 19-33 L 31-27 W 9-21 L 28-44 L 15-17 L 27-45 L

1986 (6-5, 2-4 SEC) 2-2 H • 4-0 A • 0-3 N 9/6 at Syracuse 9/13 * at Tennessee (NR-#8) 9/20 Southern Miss. (@ Jackson) 9/27 * FLORIDA 10/4 at Memphis 10/11 ARKANSAS STATE (#19-NR) 10/18 at Tulane (#13-NR) 10/25 * AUBURN (HC) (#13-#7) 11/1 * ALABAMA(#19-#8) 11/15 * LSU (@ Jackson) (NR-#11) 11/22 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Rockey Felker 24-17 W 27-23 W 24-28 L 16-10 W 34-17 W 24-9 W 34-27 W 6-35 L 3-38 L 0-47 L 3-24 L

1987 (4-7, 1-5 SEC) 3-2 H • 0-3 A • 1-2 N 9/5 SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA 9/12 * TENNESSEE (NR-#14) 9/19 LOUISIANA TECH 9/26 * at Florida 10/3 MEMPHIS (HC) 10/17 Southern Miss (@ Jackson) 10/24 * at Auburn (NR-#6) 10/31 * Alabama (@ Birmingham) (NR-#16) 11/7 TULANE 11/14 * at LSU (NR-#10) 11/21 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Rockey Felker 31-3 W 10-38 L 14-13 W 3-38 L 9-6 W 14-18 L 7-38 L 18-21 L 19-30 L 14-34 L 30-20 W

1988 (1-10, 0-7 SEC) 1-3 H • 0-5 A • 0-2 N 9/3 LOUISIANA TECH 9/10 * at Vanderbilt 9/17 * GEORGIA (NR-#7) 9/24 * at Florida (NR-#20) 10/1 at Memphis 10/15 Southern Miss (@ Jackson) 10/22 * at Auburn (NR-#10) 10/29 * ALABAMA (HC) (NR-#19) 11/12 * LSU (NR-#12) 11/19 at Tulane 11/26 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Rockey Felker 21-14 W 20-24 L 35-42 L 0-17 L 10-31 L 21-38 L 0-33 L 34-53 L 3-20 L 22-27 L 6-33 L

1989 (5-6, 1-6 SEC) 4-0 H • 1-3 A • 0-3 N 9/2 * VANDERBILT 9/9 at Southern Miss (NR-#18) 9/23 * at Georgia 9/30 * Florida (@ Tampa) 10/7 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 10/21 MEMPHIS (HC) 10/28 * at Auburn (NR-#16) 11/4 * Alabama (@ Birmingham) (NR-#5) 11/11 TULANE 11/18 * at LSU 11/25 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Rockey Felker 42-7 W 26-23 W 6-23 L 0-21 L 28-14 W 35-10 W 0-14 L 10-23 L 27-7 W 20-44 L 11-21 L

1990 (5-6, 1-6 SEC) 2-3 H • 2-2 A • 1-1 N 9/8 * TENNESSEE (NR-#8) 9/15 CAL STATE FULLERTON 9/22 SOUTHERN MISS 9/29 * at Florida (NR-#17) 10/13 * at Kentucky 10/20 at Tulane 10/27 * AUBURN (HC) (NR-#2) 11/3 * ALABAMA 11/10 at Memphis 11/17 * LSU (@ Jackson) 11/24 * Ole Miss (@ Jackson)

Rockey Felker 7-40 L 27-13 W 13-10 W 21-34 L 15-17 L 38-17 W 16-17 L 0-22 L 27-23 W 34-22 W 9-21 L

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1991 (7-5, 4-3 SEC) 5-1 H • 2-2 A • 0-2 N 8/31 CAL STATE FULLERTON 9/7 TEXAS (NR-#13) 9/14 TULANE (#25-NR) 9/21 * at Tennessee (#23-#6) 9/28 * Florida (@ Orlando) (#21-#14) 10/12 * KENTUCKY 10/19 MEMPHIS (HC) 10/26 * at Auburn 11/2 * at Alabama (NR-#7) 11/16 * at LSU 11/23 * OLE MISS LIBERTY BOWL (@ MEMPHIS, TENN.) 12/29 Air Force [Sun.]

Jackie Sherrill 47-3 W 13-6 W 48-0 W 24-26 L 7-29 L 31-6 W 23-28 L 24-17 W 7-13 L 28-19 W 24-9 W 15-38

1992 (7-5, 4-4 SEC)

Final Rank: #23 AP/#24 Coaches 4-1 H • 3-3 A • 0-1 N Jackie Sherrill 9/5 at Texas (#21-NR) 28-10 W 9/12 * at LSU (#18-NR) 3-24 L 9/19 at Memphis (#24-NR) 20-16 W 10/1 * FLORIDA (#24-#13) [Thu.] 30-6 W 10/10 * AUBURN (#18-NR) 14-7 W 10/17 * at South Carolina (#15-NR) 6-21 L 10/24 ARKANSAS STATE (HC) (#25-NR) 56-6 W 10/31 * at Kentucky (#24-NR) 37-36 W 11/7 * ARKANSAS (#19-NR) 10-3 W 11/14 * ALABAMA (#16-#2) 21-30 L 11/28 * at Ole Miss (#16-#24) 10-17 L PEACH BOWL (@ ATLANTA, GA.) 1/2 North Carolina (#24-#19) 17-21 L

1996 (5-6, 3-5 SEC)

2001 (3-8, 2-6 SEC)

2-4 H • 3-2 A • 0-0 N Jackie Sherrill 9/7 at Memphis 31-10 W 9/21 LOUISIANA TECH 23-38 L 9/28 * at South Carolina 14-10 W 10/5 * GEORGIA 19-38 L 10/12 * AUBURN (NR-#18) 15-49 L 10/26 * at LSU (NR-#13) 20-28 L 11/2 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA. (HC) 59-0 W 11/9 * at Kentucky 21-24 L 11/16 * ALABAMA (NR-#8) 17-16 W 11/23 * ARKANSAS OT 13-16 L 11/30 * at Ole Miss 17-0 W

3-4 H • 0-4 A • 0-0 N 9/3 MEMPHIS [Mon.] 9/20 * SOUTH CAROLINA (#17-#18) [Thu.] 9/29 * at Florida (#21-#2) 10/6 * at Auburn 10/13 TROY STATE (HC) 10/20 * LSU 11/3 * KENTUCKY 11/10 * at Alabama 11/17 * at Arkansas 11/22 * OLE MISS [Thu.] 12/1 BYU (NR-#10)

1997 (7-4, 4-4 SEC) 5-2 H • 2-2 A • 0-0 N 8/30 MEMPHIS 9/6 * KENTUCKY 9/13 * LSU (NR-#10) 9/27 * SOUTH CAROLINA 10/4 * at Georgia (NR-#18) 10/11 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 10/25 CENTRAL FLORIDA (HC) 11/1 * at Auburn (NR-#11) 11/15 * at Alabama (#17-NR) 11/22 * at Arkansas (#15-NR) 11/29 * OLE MISS (#22-NR)

2-4 H • 1-5 A • 0-0 N 8/31 at Oregon (NR-#15) 9/14 JACKSONVILLE STATE 9/19 * AUBURN [Thu.] 9/28 * at LSU (NR-#22) 10/5 * at South Carolina 10/12 TROY STATE [HC] 10/19 at Memphis 11/2 * KENTUCKY 11/9 * at Alabama (NR-#11) 11/16 * TENNESSEE 11/23 * ARKANSAS 11/28 * at Ole Miss [Thu.]

Jackie Sherrill 42-0 W 14-6 W 23-42 L 38-0 W 38-21 W 53-6 W 6-41 L 35-37 L 26-14 W 22-21 W 28-6 W

2-4 H • 0-6 A • 0-0 N 8/31 OREGON 9/13 at Tulane 9/20 at Houston 9/27 * LSU (NR-#7) 10/4 * VANDERBILT 10/11 MEMPHIS (HC) 10/18 * at Auburn (NR-#19) 10/25 * at Kentucky 11/8 * ALABAMA 11/15 * at Tennessee (NR-#9) 11/22 * at Arkansas 11/27 * OLE MISS [Thu.]

2003 (2-10, 1-7 SEC)

1994 (8-4, 5-3 SEC) Final Rank: #24 AP/#25 Coaches 4-2 H • 4-1 A • 0-1 N Jackie Sherrill 9/3 at Memphis 17-6 W 9/10 * at LSU 24-44 L 9/24 * TENNESSEE (NR-#23) 24-21 W 10/1 ARKANSAS STATE 49-3 W 10/8 * AUBURN (NR-#9) 18-42 L 10/15 * at South Carolina 41-36 W 10/22 TULANE (HC) 66-22 W 10/29 * at Kentucky 47-7 W 11/5 * ARKANSAS (#24-NR) 17-7 W 11/12 * ALABAMA (#20-#6) 25-29 L 11/26 * at Ole Miss (#19-NR) 21-17 W PEACH BOWL (@ ATLANTA, GA.) 1/1 North Carolina State (#16-#23) [Sun.] 24-28 L

1999 (10-2, 6-2 SEC) Final Rank: #13 AP/#12 Coaches 7-0 H • 2-2 A • 1-0 N Jackie Sherrill 9/4 MIDDLE TENNESSEE 40-7 W 9/11 MEMPHIS 13-10 W 9/18 OKLAHOMA STATE 29-11 W 9/25 * SOUTH CAROLINA (#23-NR) 17-0 W 10/2 * at Vanderbilt (#16-NR) 42-14 W 10/9 * at Auburn (#14-NR) 18-16 W 10/23 * LSU (HC) (#12-NR) 17-16 W 11/4 * KENTUCKY (#8-NR) [Thu.] 23-22 W 11/13 * at Alabama (#8-#11) 7-19 L 11/20 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) (#12-#22) 9-14 L 11/25 * OLE MISS (#18-#23) [Thu.] 23-20 W PEACH BOWL (@ ATLANTA, GA.) 12/30 Clemson (#15-NR) [Thu.] 17-7 W

1995 (3-8, 1-7 SEC)

2000 (8-4, 4-4 SEC) Final Rank: #24 AP/#22 Coaches 4-1 H • 3-3 A • 1-0 N Jackie Sherrill 9/2 at Memphis 17-3 W 9/14 at BYU [Thu.] 44-28 W 9/23 * at South Carolina (#25-NR) 19-23 L 9/30 * FLORIDA (NR-#3) 47-35 W 10/7 * AUBURN (#20-#15) 17-10 W 10/21 * at LSU (#13-NR) OT 38-45 L 10/28 MIDDLE TENNESSEE (HC) (#20-NR) 61-35 W 11/4 * at Kentucky (#18-NR) 35-17 W 11/11 * ALABAMA (#15-NR) 29-7 W 11/18 * ARKANSAS (#13-NR) OT 10-17 L 11/23 * at Ole Miss (#23-NR) [Thu.] 30-45 L INDEPENDENCE BOWL (@ SHREVEPORT, LA.) 12/31 Texas A&M [Sun.] OT 43-41 W

Jackie Sherrill 28-18 W 16-34 L 30-21 W 14-52 L 32-34 L 20-48 L 39-65 L 42-32 W 21-26 L 9-14 L 10-13 L

Jackie Sherrill 13-36 L 51-13 W 14-42 L 13-31 L 10-34 L 11-8 W 29-17 W 24-45 L 14-28 L 17-35 L 19-26 L 12-24 L

1998 (8-5, 6-2 SEC)

2-3-1 H • 2-2-0 A • 0-0-1 N Jackie Sherrill 9/4 MEMPHIS (#23-NR) 35-45 L 9/11 * LSU 16-18 L 9/25 at Tulane 36-10 W 10/2 * at Florida (NR-#5) 24-38 L 10/9 * at Auburn (NR-#22) 17-31 L 10/16 * SOUTH CAROLINA 23-0 W 10/23 ARKANSAS STATE (HC) 15-15 T 10/30 * KENTUCKY 17-26 L 11/6 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) 13-13 T 11/13 * $ at Alabama (NR-#12) 25-36 L 11/27 * OLE MISS 20-13 W $—Alabama’s win was forfeited by the NCAA to Mississippi State

2-4 H • 1-4 A • 0-0 N 9/2 MEMPHIS 9/9 * LSU 9/16 at Baylor 9/23 * at Tennessee (NR-#15) 9/30 NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 10/7 * at Auburn (NR-#11) 10/14 * SOUTH CAROLINA 10/28 * KENTUCKY (HC) 11/4 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) (NR-#18) 11/11 * at Alabama (NR-#16) 11/25 * OLE MISS

Jackie Sherrill 30-10 W 14-16 L 0-52 L 14-16 L 9-21 L 0-42 L 17-14 W 17-24 L 21-24 L 36-28 W 38-41 L

2002 (3-9, 0-8 SEC) Jackie Sherrill 13-10 W 35-27 W 9-24 L 37-17 W 0-47 L 24-10 W 35-28 W 20-0 W 32-20 W 7-17 L 14-15 L

SEC WEST CHAMPIONS 5-0 H • 3-3 A • 0-2 N 9/5 * VANDERBILT 9/12 at Memphis 9/19 at Oklahoma State (#25-NR) 9/26 * at South Carolina 10/10 * AUBURN 10/17 EAST TENNESSEE STATE (HC) 10/24 * at LSU (#24-NR) 11/7 * at Kentucky 11/14 * ALABAMA 11/21 * ARKANSAS (NR-#9) 11/26 * at Ole Miss (#25-NR) [Thu.] SEC CHAMPIONSHIP (@ ATLANTA, GA.) 12/5 Tennessee (#23-#1) COTTON BOWL (@ DALLAS, TEXAS) 1/1 Texas (#23-#20) [Fri.]

1993 ($4-5-2, 3-4-1 SEC)

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11-38

Jackie Sherrill 34-42 L 28-31 L 35-42 L 6-41 L 30-21 W 35-27 W 13-45 L 17-42 L 0-38 L 21-59 L 6-52 L 0-31 L

2004 (3-8, 2-6 SEC) 3-3 H • 0-5 A • 0-0 N 9/4 TULANE 9/11 * AUBURN (NR-#18) 9/18 MAINE 9/25 * at LSU (NR-#13) 10/2 * at Vanderbilt 10/9 UAB (HC) 10/23 * FLORIDA (NR-#20) 10/30 * KENTUCKY 11/6 * at Alabama 11/20 * ARKANSAS 11/27 * at Ole Miss

Sylvester Croom 28-7 W 14-43 L 7-9 L 0-51 L 13-31 L 13-27 L 38-31 W 22-7 W 14-30 L 21-24 L 3-20 L

2005 (3-8, 1-7 SEC) 2-4 H • 0-3 A • 1-1 N 9/3 MURRAY STATE 9/10 * at Auburn (NR-#25) 9/17 vs. Tulane (@ Shreveport, La.) 9/24 * GEORGIA (NR-#6) 10/1 * LSU (NR-#5) 10/8 * at Florida (NR-#13) 10/22 HOUSTON (HC) 10/29 * at Kentucky 11/5 * ALABAMA (NR-#4) 11/19 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) 11/26 * OLE MISS

Sylvester Croom 38-6 W 0-28 L 21-14 W 10-23 L 7-37 L 9-35 L 16-28 L 7-13 L 0-17 L 10-44 L 35-14 W

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2006 (3-9, 1-7 SEC) 1-6 H • 2-3 A • 0-0 N 8/31 * SOUTH CAROLINA [Thu.] 9/9 * AUBURN (NR-#4) 9/16 TULANE 9/23 at UAB 9/30 * at LSU (NR-#9) 10/7 WEST VIRGINIA (NR-#4) 10/14 JACKSONVILLE STATE 10/21 * at Georgia (NR-#24) 10/28 * KENTUCKY 11/4 * at Alabama 11/18 * ARKANSAS 11/25 * at Ole Miss

Sylvester Croom 0-15 L 0-34 L 29-32 L OT 16-10 W 17-48 L 14-42 L 35-3 W 24-27 L 31-34 L 24-16 W 14-28 L 17-20 L

2007 (8-5, 4-4 SEC) 4-2 H • 3-2 A • 1-1 N 8/30 * LSU (NR-#2) [Thu.] 9/8 at Tulane 9/15 * at Auburn 9/22 GARDNER-WEBB 9/29 * at South Carolina 10/6 UAB 10/13 * TENNESSEE (NR-#25) 10/20 at West Virginia (NR-#7) 10/27 * at Kentucky (NR-#14) 11/10 * ALABAMA (NR-#21) 11/17 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) 11/23 * OLE MISS [Fri.] LIBERTY BOWL (@ MEMPHIS, TENN.) 12/29 Central Florida

Sylvester Croom 0-45 L 38-17 W 19-14 W 31-15 W 21-38 L 30-13 W 21-33 L 13-38 L 31-14 W 17-12 W 31-45 L 17-14 W 10-3

2008 (4-8, 2-6 SEC) 4-2 H • 0-6 A • 0-0 N 8/30 at Louisiana Tech 9/6 SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 9/13 * AUBURN (NR-#9) 9/20 at Georgia Tech 9/27 * at LSU (NR-#5) 10/11 * VANDERBILT (NR-#13) 10/18 * at Tennessee 10/25 MIDDLE TENNESSEE (HC) 11/1 * KENTUCKY 11/15 * at Alabama (NR-#1) 11/22 * ARKANSAS 11/28 * at Ole Miss [Fri.]

Sylvester Croom 14-22 L 34-10 W 2-3 L 7-38 L 24-34 L 17-14 W 3-34 L 31-22 W 13-14 L 7-32 L 31-28 W 0-45 L

2009 (5-7, 3-5 SEC) 2-5 H • 3-1 A • 0-1 N 9/5 JACKSON STATE 9/12 * at Auburn 9/19 * at Vanderbilt 9/26 * LSU (NR-#7) 10/3 GEORGIA TECH (NR-#25) 10/10 HOUSTON 10/17 at Middle Tennessee 10/24 * FLORIDA (NR-#1) 10/31 * at Kentucky 11/14 * ALABAMA (NR-#3) 11/21 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) 11/28 * OLE MISS (NR-#25)

Dan Mullen 45-7 W 24-49 L 15-3 W 26-30 L 31-42 L 24-31 L 27-6 W 19-29 L 31-24 W 3-31 L 21-42 L 41-27 W

2010 (9-4, 4-4 SEC) Final Rank: #15 AP/#17 Coaches 5-2 H • 3-2 A • 1-0 N Dan Mullen 9/4 MEMPHIS 49-7 W 9/9 * AUBURN (NR-#21) [Thu.] 14-17 L 9/18 * at LSU (NR-#15) 7-29 L 9/25 * GEORGIA 24-12 W 10/2 ALCORN STATE 49-16 W 10/9 at Houston 47-24 W 10/16 * at Florida (NR-#22) 10-7 W 10/23 UAB (#24-NR) 29-24 W 10/30 * KENTUCKY (#21-NR) 24-17 W 11/13 * at Alabama (#19-#11) 10-30 L 11/20 * ARKANSAS (#21-#13) 2OT 31-38 L 11/27 * at Ole Miss (#25-NR) 31-23 W GATOR BOWL (@ JACKSONVILLE, FLA.) 1/1 Michigan (#21-NR) 52-14 W

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2011 (7-6, 2-6 SEC)

2015 (9-4, 4-4 SEC)

3-3 H • 3-2 A • 1-1 N Dan Mullen 9/1 at Memphis (#20-NR) [Thu.] 59-17 W 9/10 * at Auburn (#16-#22) 34-41 L 9/15 * LSU (#25-#3) [Thu.] 6-19 L 9/24 LOUISIANA TECH OT 26-20 W 10/1 * at Georgia 10-24 L 10/8 at UAB 21-3 W 10/15 * SOUTH CAROLINA (NR-#13) 12-14 L 10/29 * at Kentucky 28-16 W 11/5 UT MARTIN 55-17 W 11/12 * ALABAMA (NR-#3) 7-24 L 11/19 * at Arkansas (NR-#6) (@ Little Rock) 17-44 L 11/26 * OLE MISS 31-3 W MUSIC CITY BOWL (@ NASHVILLE, TENN.) 12/30 Wake Forest [Fri.] 23-17 W

4-3 H • 4-1 A • 1-0 N 9/5 at Southern Miss 9/12 * LSU (#25-#14) 9/19 NORTHWESTERN STATE 9/26 * at Auburn (NR-#25) 10/3 * at Texas A&M (#21-#14) 10/10 TROY 10/17 LOUISIANA TECH 10/24 * KENTUCKY 11/5 * at Missouri (#20-NR) [Thu.] 11/14 * ALABAMA (#17-#2) 11/21 * at Arkansas (#25-NR) 11/28 * OLE MISS (#21-#18) BELK BOWL (@ CHARLOTTE, N.C.) 12/30 North Carolina State [Wed.]

2012 (8-5, 4-4 SEC) 6-1 H • 2-3 A • 0-1 N 9/1 JACKSON STATE 9/8 * AUBURN 9/15 at Troy 9/22 SOUTH ALABAMA (#23-NR) 10/6 * at Kentucky (#19-NR) 10/13 * TENNESSEE (#18-NR) 10/20 MIDDLE TENNESSEE (#12-NR) 10/27 * at Alabama (#11-#1) 11/3 * TEXAS A&M (#15-#16) 11/10 * at LSU (#21-#7) 11/17 * ARKANSAS 11/24 * at Ole Miss (#25-NR) GATOR BOWL (@ JACKSONVILLE, FLA.) 1/1 Northwestern (NR-#20) [Tue.]

Dan Mullen 34-16 W 19-21 L 62-13 W 17-9 W 17-30 L 45-17 W 45-20 W 42-16 W 31-13 W 6-31 L 51-50 W 27-38 L 51-28 W

2016 (6-7, 3-5 SEC) Dan Mullen 56-9 W 28-10 W 30-24 W 30-10 W 27-14 W 41-31 W 45-3 W 7-38 L 13-38 L 17-37 L 45-14 W 24-41 L 20-34

2013 (7-6, 3-5 SEC) 5-2 H • 1-3 A • 1-1 N Dan Mullen 8/31 vs. Oklahoma State (NR-#13) (@ Houston) 3-21 L 9/7 ALCORN STATE 51-7 W 9/14 * at Auburn 20-24 L 9/21 TROY 62-7 W 10/5 * LSU (NR-#10) 26-49 L 10/12 BOWLING GREEN 21-20 W 10/24 * KENTUCKY [Thu.] 28-22 W 11/2 * at South Carolina (NR-#14) 16-34 L 11/9 * at Texas A&M (NR-#11) 41-51 L 11/16 * ALABAMA (NR-#1) 3-20 L 11/23 * at Arkansas (@ Little Rock) OT 24-17 W 11/28 * OLE MISS [Thu.] OT 17-10 W LIBERTY BOWL (@ MEMPHIS, TENN.) 12/31 Rice [Tue.] 44-7 W

2014 (10-3, 6-2 SEC) Final Rank: #11 AP/#12 Coaches 7-0 H • 3-2 A • 0-1 N Dan Mullen 8/30 SOUTHERN MISS 49-0 W 9/6 UAB 47-34 W 9/13 at South Alabama 35-3 W 9/20 * at LSU (NR-#8) 34-29 W 10/4 * TEXAS A&M (#12-#6) 48-31 W 10/11 * AUBURN (#3-#2) 38-23 W 10/25 * at Kentucky (#1-NR) 45-31 W 11/1 * ARKANSAS (#1-NR) 17-10 W 11/8 UT MARTIN (#1-NR) 45-16 W 11/15 * at Alabama (#1-#3) 20-25 L 11/22 * VANDERBILT (#4-NR) 51-0 W 11/29 * at Ole Miss (#4-#18) 17-31 L ORANGE BOWL (@ MIAMI, FLA.) 12/31 Georgia Tech (#7-#9) [Wed.] 34-49 L

3-3 H • 2-4 A • 1-0 N Dan Mullen 9/3 SOUTH ALABAMA 20-21 L 9/10 * SOUTH CAROLINA 27-14 W 9/17 * at LSU (NR-#20) 20-23 L 9/24 at UMass (@Foxborough) 47-35 W 10/8 * AUBURN 14-38 L 10/14 at BYU [Fri.] 2OT 21-28 L 10/22 * at Kentucky 38-40 L 10/29 SAMFORD 56-41 W 11/5 * TEXAS A&M (NR-#4) 35-28 W 11/12 * at Alabama (NR-#1) 3-51 L 11/19 * ARKANSAS 42-58 L 11/26 * at Ole Miss 55-20 W ST. PETERSBURG BOWL (@ ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.) 12/26 Miami (Ohio) [Mon.] 17-16 W

2017 (9-4, 4-4 SEC) Final Rank: #19 AP/#20 Coaches 5-2 H • 3-2 A • 1-0 N Dan Mullen 9/2 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN 49-0 W 9/9 at Louisiana Tech 57-21 W 9/16 * LSU (NR-#11) 37-7 W 9/23 * at Georgia (#17-#11) 3-31 L 9/30 * at Auburn (#24-#13) 10-49 L 10/14 BYU 35-10 W 10/21 * KENTUCKY 45-7 W 10/28 * at Texas A&M (NR-#24) 35-14 W 11/4 UMASS (#16-NR) 34-23 W 11/11 * ALABAMA (#16-#1) 24-31 L 11/18 * at Arkansas (#16-NR) 28-21 W 11/23 * OLE MISS (#14-NR) [Thu.] 28-31 L TAXSLAYER BOWL (@ JACKSONVILLE, FLA.) 12/30 Louisville (#23-NR) 31-27 W

ALL-TIME RESULTS/HOMECOMING 1895-1932 (PRE-SEC YEARS) Overall Year Record Conf. Head Coach 1895 0-2 — W.M. Matthews 1896 0-4 SIAA J.B. Hildebrand 1901 2-2-1 SIAA L.B. Harvey 1902 1-4-1 SIAA L. Gwinn 1903 3-0-2 SIAA Dan Martin 1904 2-5 SIAA Dan Martin 1905 3-4 SIAA Dan Martin 1906 2-2-1 SIAA Dan Martin 1907 6-3 SIAA Fred Furman 1908 3-4 SIAA Fred Furman 1909 5-4 SIAA W.D. Chadwick 1910 7-2 SIAA W.D. Chadwick 1911 7-2-1 SIAA W.D. Chadwick 1912 4-3 SIAA W.D. Chadwick 1913 6-1-1 SIAA W.D. Chadwick 1914 6-2 SIAA E.C. Hayes 1915 5-2-1 SIAA E.C. Hayes 1916 4-4-1 SIAA E.C. Hayes 1917 6-1 SIAA Sid Robinson 1918 3-2 SIAA Sid Robinson 1919 6-2 SIAA Sid Robinson 1920 5-3 SIAA Fred Holtkamp 1921 4-4-1 SC Fred Holtkamp 1922 3-4-2 SC C.R. Dudy Noble 1923 5-2-2 SC Earl Able 1924 5-4 SC Earl Able 1925 3-4-1 SC Bernie Bierman 1926 5-4 SC Bernie Bierman 1927 5-3 SC J.W. Hancock 1928 2-4-2 SC J.W. Hancock 1929 1-5-2 SC J.W. Hancock 1930 2-7 SC Chris Cagle 1931 2-6 SC Ray Dauber 1932 3-5 SC Ray Dauber SIAA -Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association SC -Southern Conference

1933-PRESENT Year 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

Overall SEC SEC Record Record Finish Head Coach 3-6-1 1-5-1 12th Ross McKechnie 4-6 0-5 12th Ross McKechnie 8-3 2-3 t-9th Ralph Sasse 7-3-1 3-2 5th Ralph Sasse 5-4-1 3-2 5th Ralph Sasse 4-6 1-4 11th Spike Nelson 8-2 3-2 4th Allyn McKeen 10-0-1 4-0-1 2nd Allyn McKeen 8-1-1 4-0-1 1st Allyn McKeen 8-2 5-2 4th Allyn McKeen No team due to World War II 6-2 3-2 5th Allyn McKeen 6-3 2-3 t-7th Allyn McKeen 8-2 3-2 5th Allyn McKeen 7-3 2-2 4th Allyn McKeen 4-4-1 3-3 7th Allyn McKeen 0-8-1 0-6 12th Slick Morton 4-5 3-4 7th Slick Morton 4-5 2-5 11th Slick Morton 5-4 3-4 7th Murray Warmath 5-2-3 3-1-3 6th Murray Warmath 6-4 3-3 t-6th Darrell Royal 6-4 4-4 6th Darrell Royal 4-6 2-5 t-8th Wade Walker 6-2-1 4-2-1 t-3rd Wade Walker 3-6 1-6 12th Wade Walker 2-7 0-7 12th Wade Walker 2-6-1 0-5-1 11th Wade Walker 5-5 1-5 t-10th Wade Walker 3-6 2-5 9th Paul Davis

1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975* 1976* 1977* 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993$ 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 118 yrs.

7-2-2 4-1-2 4th 4-6 2-5 8th 4-6 1-5 t-9th 2-8 0-6 t-9th 1-9 0-6 t-9th 0-8-2 0-4-2 9th 3-7 0-5 10th 6-5 3-4 t-7th 2-9 1-7 10th 4-7 1-6 9th 4-5-2 2-5 t-8th 9-3 3-3 t-4th 2-9 0-6 t-9th 0-11 0-6 t-9th 0-11 0-6 t-9th 6-5 2-4 t-7th 3-8 2-4 8th 9-3 5-1 t-2nd 8-4 4-2 3rd 5-6 2-4 8th 3-8 1-5 8th 4-7 1-5 t-9th 5-6 0-6 9th 6-5 2-4 t-7th 4-7 1-5 t-7th 1-10 0-7 10th 5-6 1-6 9th 5-6 1-6 t-8th 7-5 4-3 t-4th 7-5 4-4 3rd (W) 4-5-2 3-4-1 4th (W) 8-4 5-3 2nd (W) 3-8 1-7 4th (W) 5-6 3-5 4th (W) 7-4 4-4 t-3rd (W) 8-5 6-2 t-1st (W) 10-2 6-2 2nd (W) 8-4 4-4 t-3rd (W) 3-8 2-6 6th (W) 3-9 0-8 5th (W) 2-10 1-7 5th (W) 3-8 2-6 6th (W) 3-8 1-7 5th (W) 3-9 1-7 6th (W) 8-5 4-4 t-3rd (W) 4-8 2-6 t-4th (W) 5-7 3-5 t-4th (W) 9-4 4-4 5th (W) 7-6 2-6 5th (W) 8-5 4-4 4th (W) 7-6 3-5 5th (W) 10-3 6-2 2nd (W) 9-4 4-4 t-5th (W) 6-7 3-5 t-5th (W) 9-4 4-4 t-4th (W) 555-573-39 192-363-13

Paul Davis Paul Davis Paul Davis Paul Davis Charley Shira Charley Shira Charley Shira Charley Shira Charley Shira Charley Shira Bob Tyler Bob Tyler Bob Tyler Bob Tyler Bob Tyler Bob Tyler Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Sylvester Croom Sylvester Croom Sylvester Croom Sylvester Croom Sylvester Croom Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen 32 Coaches

* - All wins in the 1975-77 seasons were forfeited by the NCAA, except for the 1975 Memphis and North Texas State games. $ - Win over Alabama in 1993 was forfeited to MSU by the NCAA.

MSU HOMECOMING HISTORY Date 10-23-37 10-1-38 11-4-39 10-19-40 10-25-41 11-14-42 10-20-45 11-2-46 10-25-47 10-16-48

Opponent Score Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 14-13 Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 22-0 Birmingham-Southern . . . . . . . . W, 28-0 Howard College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 40-7 Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 56-7 Duquesne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 28-6 Maxwell [AL] Field . . . . . . . . . . . W, 16-6 Murray State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 69-0 Hardin-Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-7 Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-0

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10-1-49 Baylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 6-14 11-11-50 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 21-48 10-27-51 Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 0-7 10-18-52 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-14 10-10-53 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T, 21-21 11-6-54 North Texas State . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 48-26 10-8-55 Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 14-0 10-13-56 Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 18-6 10-12-57 Arkansas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 47-13 10-25-58 Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-9 10-24-59 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 28-23 10-29-60 Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 0-7 10-14-61 Arkansas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 38-0 11-3-62 Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 0-20 10-19-63 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 20-0 10-10-64 Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 17-6 10-9-65 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-9 10-8-66 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 10-9 10-21-67 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 6-43 10-12-68 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 14-47 10-11-69 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 34-20 10-24-70 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 51-15 10-16-71 Lamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 24-7 10-28-72 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 27-13 10-27-73 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T, 10-10 10-26-74 Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 56-7 10-18-75 North Texas State . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 15-12 10-2-76 Cal Poly Pomona . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 38-0 10-22-77 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-14 10-14-78 Florida State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 55-27 10-20-79 Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 48-0 10-11-80 Southern Miss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 14-42 10-17-81 Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 14-10 10-23-82 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 17-35 10-15-83 Miami (Fla.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 7-31 10-13-84 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 13-17 10-19-85 Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 31-27 10-25-86 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 6-35 10-3-87 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 9-6 10-29-88 Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 34-53 10-21-89 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 35-10 10-27-90 Auburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 16-17 10-19-91 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 23-28 10-24-92 Arkansas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 56-6 10-23-93 Arkansas State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T, 15-15 10-22-94 Tulane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 66-22 10-28-95 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 42-32 11-2-96 Northeast Louisiana. . . . . . . . . . . W, 59-0 10-25-97 Central Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 35-28 10-17-98 East Tennessee State. . . . . . . . . . . W, 53-6 10-23-99 LSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 17-16 10-28-00 Middle Tennessee. . . . . . . . . . . . W, 61-35 10-13-01 Troy State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 9-21 10-12-02 Troy State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 11-8 10-11-03 Memphis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 35-27 10-9-04 UAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 13-27 10-22-05 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 16-28 10-14-06 Jacksonville State . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 35-3 10-6-07 UAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 30-13 10-25-08 Middle Tennessee. . . . . . . . . . . . W, 31-22 10-10-09 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 24-31 10-23-10 UAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 29-24 11-5-11 UT Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 55-17 10-20-12 Middle Tennessee. . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 45-3 10-12-13 Bowling Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 21-20 11-8-14 UT Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 45-16 10-17-15 Louisiana Tech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 45-20 10-29-16 Samford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 56-41 10-21-17 Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 45-7 79 Games — 37 Different Opponents — 55-21-3

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HEAD COACHING RECORDS

WINNINGEST MSU HEAD COACHES (WINS) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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Head Coach Jackie Sherrill Dan Mullen Allyn McKeen Emory Bellard W.D. Chadwick Wade Walker Rockey Felker Sylvester Croom Bob Tyler* Ralph Sasse Paul Davis

Years 13 9 9 7 5 6 5 4 6 3 5

Tenure 1991-2003 2009-17 1939-48 1979-85 1909-13 1956-61 1986-90 2004-08 1973-78 1935-37 1962-66

Record 75-75-2 69-46 65-19-3 37-42 29-12-2 22-32-2 21-34 21-38 21-44-2 20-10-2 20-28-2

MSU CHRONOLOGICAL COACHING RECORDS Pct. .500 .600 .764 .468 .698 .411 .382 .356 .328 .656 .420

* - All wins in the 1975-77 seasons were forfeited by the NCAA, except for the 1975 Memphis State and North Texas State games.

WINNINGEST MSU HEAD COACHES (PERCENTAGE) Head Coach Greg Knox* Allyn McKeen Sid Robinson W.D. Chadwick Ralph Sasse E.C. Hayes Earl Able Murray Warmath Dan Mullen Darrell Royal 10. Fred Furman 11. Fred Holtcamp -1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Years 1 game 9 3 5 3 3 2 2 9 2 2 2

Tenure 2017 1939-48 1917-19 1909-13 1935-37 1914-16 1923-24 1952-53 2009-17 1954-55 1907-08 1920-21

Record 1-0 65-19-3 15-5 29-12-2 20-10-2 15-8-2 10-6-2 10-6-3 69-46 12-8 9-7 9-7-1

Pct. 1.000 .764 .750 .698 .656 .640 .611 .605 .600 .600 .563 .559

* - Interim coach who coached the 2017 TaxSlayer Bowl following the departure of Dan Mullen at the end of the regular season

Head Coach (Alma Mater) W.M. Matthews (Mississippi State) J.B. Hildebrand (Vanderbilt) L.B. Harvey (Georgetown) L. Gwinn (Auburn) Dan Martin (Auburn) Fred Furman (Cornell) W.D. Chadwick (Marietta) E.C. Hayes (Albion) Sid Robinson (Colgate) Fred Holtkamp (Ohio State) C.R. Dudy Noble (Mississippi State) Earl Able (Colgate) Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) J.W. Hancock (Iowa) Chris Cagle (Army) Ray Dauber (Iowa) Ross McKechnie (Washington) Ralph Sasse (Army) Spike Nelson (Iowa) Allyn McKeen (Tennessee) Slick Morton (LSU) Murray Warmath (Tennessee) Darrell Royal (Oklahoma) Wade Walker (Oklahoma) Paul Davis (Ole Miss) Charley Shira (Mississippi State) *Bob Tyler (Ole Miss) Emory Bellard (Southwest Texas State) Rockey Felker (Mississippi State) Jackie Sherrill (Alabama) Sylvester Croom (Alabama) Dan Mullen (Ursinus College)

Years 1 1 1 1 4 2 5 3 3 2 1 2 2 3 1 2 2 3 1 9 3 2 2 6 5 6 6 7 5 13 5 9

Tenure 1895 1896 1901 1902 1903-06 1907-08 1909-13 1914-16 1917-19 1920-21 1922 1923-24 1925-26 1927-29 1930 1931-32 1933-34 1935-37 1938 1939-48 1949-51 1952-53 1954-55 1956-61 1962-66 1967-72 1973-78 1979-85 1986-90 1991-2003 2004-08 2009-17

Record 0-2 0-4 2-2-1 1- 4-1 10- 11-3 9- 7 29-12-2 15- 8-2 15- 5 9- 7-1 3- 4-2 10- 6-2 8- 8-1 8-12-4 2- 7 5- 11 7-12-1 20-10-2 4- 6 65-19-3 8-18-1 10- 6-3 12- 8 22-32-2 20-28-2 16-45-2 21-44-2 37-42 21-34 75-75-2 21-38 69-46

Pct. .000 .000 .500 .250 .479 .563 .698 .640 .750 .559 .444 .611 .500 .417 .222 .313 .375 .656 .400 .764 .315 .605 .600 .411 .420 .270 .328 .468 .382 .500 .356 .600

MOST WINS BY MSU COACH IN EGG BOWL 1. 2. 4. 5.

Head Coach Jackie Sherrill Dan Mullen Allyn McKeen Sid Robinson Bob Tyler*

Seasons 13 9 9 3 6

Years 1991-2003 2009-17 1939-48 1917-19 1973-78

Record 7-6 5-4 5-4 4-0 3-3

Pct. .538 .556 .556 1.000 .500

HIGHEST WINNING PERCENTAGE IN EGG BOWL (MINIMUM THREE YEARS) 1. 2. 4. 5.

Head Coach Sid Robinson Dan Mullen Allyn McKeen Jackie Sherrill Bob Tyler*

Seasons 3 9 9 13 6

Years 1917-19 2009-17 1939-48 1991-2003 1973-78

Record 4-0 5-4 5-4 7-6 3-3

Pct. 1.000 .556 .556 .538 .500

* - All wins in the 1975-77 seasons were forfeited by the NCAA, except for the 1975 Memphis State and North Texas State games.

Allyn McKeen, a 1991 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, holds the highest winning percentage by a permanent MSU head coach, compiling a .764 mark (6519-3) from 1939-48.

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MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS MSU IN THE FINAL NATIONAL RANKINGS

MSU ON ARTIFICIAL TURF ... 38-45 (last field turf game: def. Arkansas, 28-21, on Nov. 18, 2017 in Fayetteville) (NOTE: includes four wins that were forfeited from 1975-77)

UPI 1963 — 11th 1974 — 17th 1981 — 17th 1992 — 25th

AP 1940 — 9th 1941 — 16th 1942 — 18th 1957 — 14th 1974 — 17th 1976 — 20th 1980 — 19th 1992 — 23rd 1994 — 24th 1999 — 13th 2000 — 24th 2010 — 15th 2014 — 11th 2017 — 19th

MSU’S RECORD BY DECADE ...

COACHES 1994 — 25th 1999 — 12th 2000 — 22nd 2010 — 17th 2014 — 12th 2017 — 20th CFB PLAYOFF 2014 — 7th 2017 — 23rd

MSU’S RECORD IN ... State/Country Alabama. . . . . Arkansas . . . . California . . . . Colorado . . . . Cuba . . . . . . . Florida. . . . . . Georgia . . . . . Illinois . . . . . . Indiana . . . . . Kansas . . . . . . Kentucky . . . . Louisiana . . . . Maryland . . . . Massachusetts . Michigan . . . . Mississippi . . . Missouri. . . . . New York . . . . North Carolina . Ohio . . . . . . . Oklahoma. . . . Oregon . . . . . Pennsylvania . . South Carolina . Tennessee . . . . Texas. . . . . . . Utah . . . . . . . Washington . . . West Virginia . . TOTALS . . . .

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Record Pct. . . 38-96-3 . . . . . . . . .288 . . . 3-9-1. . . . . . . . . .269 . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 . . 12-33-2 . . . . . . . . .277 . . . 3-20 . . . . . . . . . .130 . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . .500 . . . .0-3 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . .500 . . . 10-15 . . . . . . . . .400 . . 42-75-4 . . . . . . . . .364 . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 . . . 1-1-1. . . . . . . . . .500 . 361-245-20 . . . . . . . .593 . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . .333 . . . .2-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . .667 . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . .500 . . . .0-2 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . . .2-1 . . . . . . . . . .667 . . . 3-5-1. . . . . . . . . .389 . . 49-38-6 . . . . . . . . .559 . . 14-14-1 . . . . . . . . .500 . . . .1-1 . . . . . . . . . . .500 . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . .000 . 555-573-39 . . . . . . . . .492

MSU’S RECORD AT ... Site Home . . Away. . . Neutral . TOTALS

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Record . 287-154-14 . . . . . . . . 168-289-15 . . . . . . . . 101-130-10 . . . . . . . . 555-573-39 . . . . . . .

Pct. .646 .372 .440 . .492

MSU IN DOMES/RETRACTABLE ROOF STADIUMS ... Dome Record Pct. Astrodome . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 . . . . . . . . . .333 Carrier Dome. . . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 Georgia Dome . . . . . . . . . .1-3 . . . . . . . . . .250 NRG Stadium . . . . . . . . . .0-1 . . . . . . . . . . .000 Superdome . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 . . . . . . . . . .750 Tropicana Field . . . . . . . . .1-0 . . . . . . . . . 1.000 TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 . . . . . . . . . . .556 (last dome game: def. Miami Ohio, 17-16, in St. Petersburg Bowl on Dec. 26, 2016)

Decade 1890s. . . 1900s. . . 1910s. . . 1920s. . . 1930s. . . 1940s. . . 1950s. . . 1960s. . . 1970s. . . 1980s. . . 1990s. . . 2000s. . . 2010s. . . TOTALS

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Record Pct. . . . .0-6 . . . . . . . . . .000 . . 27-28-5 . . . . . . . . .492 . . 54-21-4 . . . . . . . . .709 . . 38-37-10. . . . . . . . .506 . . 46-48-3 . . . . . . . . .490 . . 57-25-4 . . . . . . . . .686 . . 45-45-4 . . . . . . . . .500 . . 31-63-5 . . . . . . . . .338 . . 36-73-2 . . . . . . . . .333 . . 50-62-0 . . . . . . . . .446 . . 64-50-2 . . . . . . . . .560 . . 42-76-0 . . . . . . . . .356 . . 64-39-0 . . . . . . . . . .621 . 555-573-39 . . . . . . . . .492

MSU’S RECORD BY MONTH ... Month August . . . September. October . . November . December . January . . TOTALS .

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Record . . . .3-6 . . . . . . . . . . .132-100-2 . . . . . . . . 236-210-19 . . . . . . . . 166-234-17 . . . . . . . . . 16-18-1 . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 . . . . . . . . . . 555-573-39 . . . . . . .

Pct. .333 .568 .529 .418 .471 .375 . .492

MSU’S RECORD BY DAY ... Day Sunday. . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday Thursday . Friday . . . Saturday . . TOTALS .

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Record . . . .3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . 20-26-2 . . . . . . . . . . 28-20-2 . . . . . . . . . 491-518-34 . . . . . . . . 555-573-39 . . . . . . .

Pct. .429 .688 .500 .750 .438 .580 .487 . .492

MSU’S RECORD IN ... Season Openers . . . . . . @ Home . . . . . . . . . . @ Away Sites . . . . . . . @ Neutral Sites . . . . . . vs. SEC opponents . . . . vs. Non-SEC opponents. Home Openers. . . . . . . vs. SEC opponents . . . . vs. Non-SEC opp. . . . . Road Openers . . . . . . . vs. SEC opponents . . . . vs. Non-SEC opp. . . . . SEC Openers . . . . . . . . @ Home . . . . . . . . . . @ Away Sites . . . . . . . @ Neutral Sites . . . . . . SEC Home Openers . . . . SEC Road Openers . . . .

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83-33-2 . . . . . . . . 54-16-1 . . . . . . . . 19-10-1 . . . . . . . . . .7-9 . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 . . . . . . . . . 77-22-2 . . . . . . . . 87-28-2 . . . . . . . . . .9-7 . . . . . . . . . 78-21-2 . . . . . . . . 52-58-6 . . . . . . . . 10-33-1 . . . . . . . . 43-25-5 . . . . . . . . 29-53-2 . . . . . . . . . 12-16 . . . . . . . . 12-28-1 . . . . . . . . .4-10-1 . . . . . . . . 27-38-3 . . . . . . . . 23-60-1 . . . . . . . .

.712 .768 .650 .438 .333 .772 .752 .563 .782 .474 .239 .623 .357 .429 .305 .300 .419 .283

HISTORY

LAST MSU SEC RECORD OF: 0-1: 2015 0-2: 2013 0-3: 2011 0-4: 2011 0-5: 2006 0-6: 2005 0-7: 2005 0-8: 2002 1-0: 2017 1-1: 2017 1-2: 2017 1-3: 2016 1-4: 2013 1-5: 2013 1-6: 2011 1-7: 2006 2-0: 2014 2-1: 2000 2-2: 2017 2-3: 2016 2-4: 2016 2-5: 2016 2-6: 2011

3-0: 2014 3-1: 2012 3-2: 2017 3-3: 2017 3-4: 2010 3-5: 2016 4-0: 2014 4-1: 1981 4-2: 2000 4-3: 2017 4-4: 2017 5-0: 2014 5-1: 1999 5-2: 1999 5-3: 1994 6-0: Never 6-1: 2014 6-2: 1999 7-0: Never 7-1: 2014

LAST MSU RECORD OF: 0-1: 2016 0-2: 2006 0-3: 2006 0-4: 2003 0-5: Never** 0-6: Never** 0-7: Never** 0-8: Never** 0-9: Never** 0-10: Never** 0-11: Never** 1-0: 2017 1-1: 2016 1-2: 2016 1-3: 2006 1-4: 2006 1-5: 2006 1-6: 1988 1-7: 1988 1-8: 1988 1-9: 1988 1-10: 1988 2-0: 2017 2-1: 2015 2-2: 2016 2-3: 2016 2-4: 2016 2-5: 2016 2-6: 2006 2-7: 2006 2-8: 2005 2-9: 2003 2-10: 2003 3-0: 2017 3-1: 2017 3-2: 2017 3-3: 2013 3-4: 2011 3-5: 2016 3-6: 2004 3-7: 2006 3-8: 2006 3-9: 2006

4-0: 2014 4-1: 2000 4-2: 2017 4-3: 2013 4-4: 2013 4-5: 2016 4-6: 2016 4-7: 2016 4-8: 2008 5-0: 2014 5-1: 1998 5-2: 2017 5-3: 1998 5-4: 2011 5-5: 2011 5-6: 2013 5-7: 2016 6-0: 2014 6-1: 1986 6-2: 2017 6-3: 1998 6-4: 2007 6-5: 2007 6-6: 2013 6-7: 2016 7-0: 2014 7-1: 2012 7-2: 2017 7-3: 2017 7-4: 2010 7-5: 2007 8-0: 2014 8-1: 1999 8-2: 1999 8-3: 2017 8-4: 2017 8-5: 2012 9-0: 2014 9-1: 2014 9-2: 1999 9-3: 1980 9-4: 2017 10-0: Never$ 10-1: 2014

**-Reflects on-field results (MSU was 2-9 in 1975 and 0-11 in 1976 and 1977 due to wins forfeited) #-9-0-1 in 1940; $-10-0-1 in 1940

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STREAKS

LONGEST WINNING STREAKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Wins 13 12 10 9 8 8

Span 10/17/42 - 11/11/44 11/23/13 - 11/8/14 10/19/40 - 10/4/41 11/26/11 - 10/20/12 9/4/99 - 11/4/99 11/28/18 - 11/8/19

Ended Against at Alabama (L, 0-19, 11/18/44) at Alabama (L, 20-25, 11/15/14) at LSU (T, 0-0, 10/11/41) at Alabama (L, 7-38, 10/27/12) at Alabama (L, 7-19, 11/13/99) Auburn [@ Birmingham] (L, 0-7, 11/15/19)

LONGEST HOME WINNING STREAK: LONGEST ROAD WINNING STREAK (NO NEUTRAL SITES): 8 games (11/11/39 - 10/4/41)

LONGEST ROAD WINNING STREAK (INCLUDES NEUTRAL SITES): 8 games (10/17/42 - 11/11/44)

LONGEST SEC WINNING STREAKS Span 11/14/98 - 11/4/99 10/17/42 - 11/11/44 11/23/13 - 11/1/14 9/20/80 - 10/24/81 11/9/40 - 10/4/41 9/24/55 - 10/22/55 11/26/11 - 10/13/12

Losses 1. 11 2. 10 3. 8 8 5. 7 7 7

Ended Against at Alabama (L, 7-19, 11/13/99) at Alabama (L, 0-19, 11/18/44) at Alabama (L, 20-25, 11/15/14) at Alabama (L, 10-13, 10/31/81) at LSU (T, 0-0, 10/11/41) at Auburn (L, 26-27, 11/5/55) at Alabama (L, 7-38, 10/27/12)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

11 games (9/5/1998 - 11/11/2000)

LONGEST SEC ROAD WINNING STREAK (NO NEUTRAL SITES): 6 games (11/11/39 - 10/4/41)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Ended Against at Duquesne (L, 0-16) at Alabama (L, 0-19) at Alabama (L, 20-25, 11/15/14) at Alabama (L, 7-38, 10/27/12) at Alabama (L, 7-19) Auburn (@ Birmingham)

LONGEST SEC UNBEATEN STREAKS 1. 2. 4. 6.

Games 12 8 8 7 7 4 4

Span (Wins, Ties) 11/1/39 - 11/29/41 (10W, 2T) 11/14/98 - 11/4/99 (8W) 10/17/42 - 11/11/44 (8W) 11/23/13 - 11/1/14 9/20/80 - 10/24/81 (7W) 9/24/55 - 10/22/55 (4W) 11/26/11 - 10/13/12 (4W)

Ended Against at Alabama (L, 6-21) at Alabama (L, 7-19) at Alabama (L, 0-19) at Alabama (L, 20-25, 11/15/14) at Alabama (L, 10-13) at Auburn (L, 26-27) at Alabama (L, 7-38, 10/27/12)

Quarterback Dak Prescott led Mississippi State on a 12-game win streak from 2013-14.

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Span 10/22/65 - 10/5/68 10/4/58 - 11/28/59 9/23/89 - 11/3/90 11/6/04 - 11/19/05 10/18/03 - 10/2/04 9/19/02 - 9/27/03 10/25/86 - 11/14/87

Ended Against Texas Tech [@ Jackson] (T, 28-28) Tennessee [@ Memphis] (T, 0-0) LSU [@ Jackson] (W, 34-22) OLE MISS (W, 35-14) FLORIDA (W, 38-31) VANDERBILT (W, 30-21) Ole Miss [@ Jackson] (W, 30-20)

Span 10/14/67 - 11/30/68 (15L, 2T) 9/10/88 - 11/26/88 (10L) 11/27/48 - 11/26/49 (9L, 1T) 10/15/66 - 9/30/67 (8L) 10/16/65 - 9/24/66 (8L)

Ended Against RICHMOND (W, 17-14) VANDERBILT (W, 42-7) ARKANSAS STATE (W, 67-0) at Texas Tech (W, 7-3) RICHMOND (W, 20-0)

LONGEST SEC WINLESS STREAKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

7 games (10/17/42 - 11/11/44)

LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAKS

Losses 19 13 11 10 9 9 9

Games 1. 17 2. 10 10 4. 8 8

LONGEST SEC ROAD WINNING STREAK (INCLUDES NEUTRAL SITES):

Span (Wins, Ties) 11/4/39 - 11/8/41 (19W, 2T) 10/17/42 - 11/11/44 (13W) 11/23/13 - 11/8/14 11/26/11 - 10/20/12 (9W) 9/4/1999 - 11/4/99 (8W) 11/28/18 - 11/8/19 (8W)

Ended Against Texas Tech [@ Jackson] (T, 0-0) VANDERBILT (W, 42-7) at Texas Tech (W, 7-3) RICHMOND (W, 20-0) at LSU (W, 45-26) ARKANSAS STATE (W, 49-14) OLE MISS (W, 35-14)

LONGEST WINLESS STREAKS

LONGEST SEC HOME WINNING STREAK:

Games 21 13 12 9 8 8

Span 10/14/67 - 10/12/68 9/10/88 - 11/26/88 10/15/66 - 9/30/67 10/16/65 - 9/24/66 9/24/83 - 11/5/83 10/25/58 - 10/3/59 9/24/05 - 11/19/05

LONGEST SEC LOSING STREAKS

20 games (9/23/39 - 11/22/47)

Wins 1. 8 8 3. 7 7 5. 5 6. 4 4

LONGEST LOSING STREAKS

Games 29 22 11 10 9 9 9

Span 10/22/65 - 9/19/70 (27L, 2T) 10/4/58 - 11/4/61 (21L, 1T) 9/23/89 - 11/3/90 (11L) 11/6/04 - 11/19/05 10/18/03 - 10/2/04 (9L) 9/19/02 - 9/27/03 (9L) 10/25/86 - 11/14/87 (9L)

Ended Against Vanderbilt [@ Memphis] (W, 20-6) Auburn [@ Birmingham] (W, 11-10) LSU (W, 34-22) OLE MISS (W, 35-14) FLORIDA (W, 38-31) VANDERBILT (W, 30-21) Ole Miss [@ Jackson] (W, 30-20)

LONGEST WITHOUT BEING SHUTOUT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Games 116 90 76 45 40

Span 9/5/09 - Present 11/18/78 - 11/1/86 (44-46-0) 11/10/90 - 9/27/97 (39-35-2) 10/11/97 - 9/20/01 (31-14-0) 11/9/74 - 9/23/78 (8-32-0)

Ended Against ------------LSU [@ Jackson] at Georgia at Florida at Florida

LONGEST WIN STREAKS AGAINST SAME OPPONENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Games 14 13 12 9 9

Span 9/23/50 - 10/24/92 11/30/1911 - 10/24/1925 9/3/94 - Present 11/10/51 - 10/28/61 9/20-34 - Present

MSU has won 12-straight games against Memphis. In the last meeting, Sept. 1, 2011, Vick Ballard rushed for three touchdowns.

Opponent Arkansas State Ole Miss Memphis Memphis State Samford

SERIES HISTORY AIR FORCE (AFA, 1-0) 12/29/1991: AFA, 38-15 at Neutral Sites: AFA, 1-0

at Memphis, Tenn.

ALABAMA (UA, 81-18-3) 10/24/1896: 11/26/1901: 11/8/1902: 10/16/1903: 10/15/1904: 10/14/1905: 11/3/1906: 10/20/1911: 10/18/1912: 11/27/1913: 11/26/1914: 11/27/1919: 11/25/1920: 11/24/1921: 11/30/1922: 10/31/1925: 10/9/1926: 10/29/1927: 10/13/1928: 10/10/1931: 10/1/1932: 10/14/1933: 10/13/1934: 10/12/1935: 10/10/1936: 10/28/1939: 11/30/1940: 10/4/1941: 10/3/1942: 11/18/1944: 12/1/1945: 11/30/1946: 10/23/1948: 10/22/1949: 10/28/1950: 10/27/1951: 10/25/1952: 10/24/1953: 10/23/1954: 10/22/1955: 10/27/1956: 10/26/1957: 10/25/1958: 10/31/1959: 10/29/1960: 11/4/1961: 11/3/1962: 11/2/1963: 10/31/1964: 10/30/1965: 10/29/1966: 11/4/1967: 11/2/1968: 11/1/1969: 10/31/1970: 10/30/1971: 11/4/1972: 11/3/1973: 11/2/1974: 11/1/1975: 10/30/1976: 10/29/1977: 11/4/1978: 11/3/1979: 11/1/1980: 10/31/1981: 10/30/1982: 10/29/1983: 11/3/1984: 11/2/1985: 11/1/1986: 10/31/1987: 10/29/1988: 11/4/1989:

UA, 20-0 UA, 45-0 UA, 27-0 MSU, 11-0 UA, 6-0 UA, 34-0 UA, 16-4 Tied, 6-6 MSU, 7-0 MSU, 7-0 MSU, 9-0 UA, 14-6 UA, 24-7 Tied, 7-7 UA, 59-0 UA, 6-0 UA, 26-7 UA, 13-7 UA, 46-0 UA, 53-0 UA, 53-0 UA, 18-0 UA, 41-0 MSU, 20-7 UA, 7-0 UA, 7-0 MSU, 13-0 MSU, 14-0 UA, 21-6 UA, 19-0 UA, 55-13 UA, 24-7 UA, 10-7 UA, 35-6 UA, 14-7 UA, 7-0 UA, 42-19 Tied, 7-7 MSU, 12-7 MSU, 26-7 UA, 13-12 MSU, 25-13 UA, 9-7 UA, 10-0 UA, 7-0 UA, 24-0 UA, 20-0 UA, 20-19 UA, 23-6 UA, 10-7 UA, 27-14 UA, 13-0 UA, 20-13 UA, 23-19 UA, 35-6 UA, 41-10 UA, 58-14 UA, 35-0 UA, 35-0 UA, 21-10 UA, 34-17 UA, 37-7 UA, 35-14 UA, 24-7 MSU, 6-3 UA, 13-10 UA, 20-12 UA, 35-18 UA, 24-20 UA, 44-28 UA, 38-3 UA, 21-18 UA, 53-34 UA, 23-10

at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Columbus, Miss. at Columbus, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Columbus, Miss. at Aberdeen, Miss. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Meridian, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Meridian, Miss. at Montgomery, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Birmingham, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala.

11/3/1990: UA, 22-0 11/2/1991: UA, 13-7 11/14/1992: UA, 30-21 11/13/1993: UA, 36-25* 11/12/1994: UA, 29-25 11/11/1995: UA, 14-9 11/16/1996: MSU, 17-16 11/15/1997: MSU, 32-20 11/14/1998: MSU, 26-14 11/13/1999: UA, 19-7 11/11/2000: MSU, 29-7 11/10/2001: UA, 24-17 11/9/2002: UA, 28-14 11/8/2003: UA, 38-0 11/6/2004: UA, 30-14 11/5/2005: UA, 17-0 11/4/2006: MSU, 24-16 11/10/2007: MSU, 17-12 11/15/2008: UA, 32-7 11/14/2009: UA, 31-3 11/13/2010: UA, 30-10 11/12/2011: UA, 24-7 10/27/2012: UA, 38-7 11/16/2013: UA, 20-7 11/15/2014: UA, 25-20 11/14/2015: UA, 31-6 11/12/2016: UA, 51-3 11/11/2017: UA, 31-24 at Starkville: UA, 19-4 at Tuscaloosa: UA, 43-9-1 at Neutral Sites: UA, 19-5-2

at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville at Tuscaloosa, Ala. at Starkville

ALCORN STATE (MSU, 2-0) 10/2/2010: MSU, 49-16 9/7/2013: MSU, 51-7 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Starkville

ARKANSAS (UA, 16-11-1) 11/30/1916: MSU, 20-7 10/28/1939: MSU, 19-0 11/7/1992: MSU, 10-3 11/6/1993: Tied, 13-13 11/5/1994: MSU, 17-7 11/4/1995: UA, 26-21 11/23/1996: UA, 16-13 11/22/1997: UA, 17-7 11/21/1998: MSU, 22-21 11/20/1999: UA, 14-9 11/18/2000: UA, 17-10 (OT) 11/17/2001: UA, 24-21 11/23/2002: UA, 26-19 11/22/2003: UA, 52-6 11/20/2004: UA, 24-21 11/19/2005: UA, 44-10 11/18/2006: UA, 28-14 11/17/2007: UA, 45-31 11/22/2008: MSU, 31-28 11/21/2009: UA, 42-21 11/20/2010: UA, 38-31 (2OT) 11/19/2011: UA, 44-17 11/17/2012: MSU, 45-14 11/23/2013: MSU, 24-17 (OT) 11/1/2014: MSU, 17-10 11/21/2015: MSU, 51-50 11/19/2016: UA, 58-42 11/18/2017: MSU, 28-21 at Starkville: UA, 7-6 at Fayetteville: UA, 3-2 at Neutral Sites: UA, 6-2-1

at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Fayetteville, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Fayetteville, Ark. at Starkville at Fayetteville, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Little Rock, Ark. at Starkville at Fayetteville, Ark. at Starkville at Fayetteville, Ark.

ARKANSAS A&M (MSU, 1-0) 10/14/1944: MSU, 49-20 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville

ARKANSAS STATE (MSU, 15-0-1) 9/23/1950: 9/22/1951: 10/4/1952: 10/2/1954:

MSU, 67-0 MSU, 32-0 MSU, 41-14 MSU, 46-13

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

10/20/1956: MSU, 19-9 10/12/1957: MSU, 47-13 10/18/1958: MSU, 38-0 10/10/1959: MSU, 49-14 10/8/1960: MSU, 29-9 10/14/1961: MSU, 38-0 9/11/1982: MSU, 31-10 9/7/1985: MSU, 22-14 10/11/1986: MSU, 24-9 10/24/1992: MSU, 56-6 10/23/1993: Tied, 15-15 10/1/1994: MSU, 49-3 at Starkville: MSU, 15-0-1

HISTORY

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

ARMY (MSU, 1-0) 1935: MSU, 13-7 at West Point: MSU, 1-0

at West Point, Miss.

AUBURN (AU, 63-26-2) 10/27/1905: 10/8/1910: 10/27/1911: 10/26/1912: 10/25/1913: 10/24/1914: 10/23/1915: 10/27/1916: 10/27/1917: 11/15/1919: 11/12/1927: 11/17/1928: 11/15/1930: 10/16/1937: 10/14/1938: 10/14/1939: 10/12/1940: 11/8/1941: 10/31/1942: 11/11/1944: 10/6/1945: 11/9/1946: 11/8/1947: 11/6/1948: 11/5/1949: 11/4/1950: 11/8/1952: 10/10/1953: 11/5/1955: 11/10/1956: 11/9/1957: 11/8/1958: 11/7/1959: 11/5/1960: 11/11/1961: 11/10/1962: 11/9/1963: 11/7/1964: 11/6/1965: 11/5/1966: 11/11/1967: 9/28/1968: 11/8/1969: 11/7/1970: 11/6/1971: 9/9/1972: 11/10/1973: 11/9/1974: 11/8/1975: 11/6/1976: 11/5/1977: 11/11/1978: 11/10/1979: 10/25/1980: 10/24/1981: 10/23/1982: 10/22/1983: 10/27/1984: 10/26/1985: 10/25/1986:

AU, 18-0 AU, 6-0 AU, 11-5 AU, 7-0 AU, 34-0 AU, 19-0 AU, 26-0 AU, 7-3 AU, 13-6 AU, 7-0 MSU, 7-0 MSU, 13-0 MSU, 7-6 AU, 33-7 AU, 20-6 AU, 7-0 Tied, 7-7 MSU, 14-7 MSU, 6-0 MSU, 26-21 MSU, 20-0 MSU, 33-0 MSU, 14-0 MSU, 20-0 AU, 25-6 MSU, 27-0 MSU, 49-34 Tied, 21-21 AU, 27-26 AU, 27-20 AU, 15-7 AU, 33-14 AU, 31-0 AU, 27-12 MSU, 11-10 AU, 9-3 MSU, 13-10 AU, 12-3 AU, 25-18 AU, 13-0 AU, 36-0 AU, 26-0 AU, 52-13 AU, 56-0 AU, 30-21 AU, 14-3 AU, 31-17 AU, 24-20 *Tied, 21-21 *MSU, 28-19 *MSU, 27-13 AU, 6-0 AU, 14-3 MSU, 24-21 MSU, 21-17 AU, 35-17 AU, 28-13 AU, 24-21 AU, 21-9 AU, 35-6

at Columbus, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Montgomery, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Jackson, Miss. at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville

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10/24/1987: AU, 38-7 10/22/1988: AU, 33-0 10/28/1989: AU, 14-0 10/27/1990: AU, 17-16 10/26/1991: MSU, 24-17 10/10/1992: MSU, 14-7 10/9/1993: AU, 31-17 10/8/1994: AU, 42-18 10/7/1995: AU, 48-20 10/12/1996: AU, 49-15 11/1/1997: MSU, 20-0 10/10/1998: MSU, 38-21 10/9/1999: MSU, 18-16 10/7/2000: MSU, 17-10 10/6/2001: AU, 16-14 9/19/2002: AU, 42-14 10/18/2003: AU, 45-13 9/11/2004: AU, 43-14 9/10/2005: AU, 28-0 9/9/2006: AU, 34-0 9/15/2007: MSU, 19-14 9/13/2008: AU, 3-2 9/12/2009: AU, 49-24 9/9/2010: AU, 17-14 9/10/2011: AU, 41-34 9/8/2012: MSU, 28-10 9/14/2013: AU, 24-20 10/11/2014: MSU, 38-23 9/26/2015: MSU, 17-9 10/8/2016: AU, 38-14 9/30/2017: AU, 49-10 at Starkville: AU, 13-6-1 at Auburn: AU, 29-7 at Neutral Sites: AU, 21-13-1

at Auburn, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala. at Starkville at Auburn, Ala.

CENTENARY (CC, 1-0-2) 11/10/1928: Tie, 6-6 10/30/1937: Tie, 0-0 11/12/1938: CC, 19-0 at Starkville: Tied 0-0-1 at Shreveport: Tied 0-0-1 at Neutral Sites: CC, 1-0

at Starkville at Shreveport, La. at Meridian, Miss.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (MSU, 1-0) 9/2/2017: MSU, 49-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TIED, 0-0-1) 10/26/1901: Tied, 0-0 at Memphis: Tied, 0-0-1

at Memphis, Tenn.

CINCINNATI (TIED, 1-1) 10/16/1948: MSU, 27-0 10/15/1949: UC, 19-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Cincinnati: UC, 1-0

at Starkville at Cincinnati, Ohio

CLEMSON (TIED 1-1-1) 10/9/1948: CU, 21-7 10/8/1949: Tied, 7-7 12/30/1999: MSU, 17-7 at Starkville: CU, 1-0 at Clemson: Tied 0-0-1 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Clemson, S.C. at Atlanta, Ga.

COLORADO STATE (MSU, 2-0) 10/10/1981: MSU, 37-27 9/8/1984: MSU, 14-9 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Fort Collins: MSU, 1-0

at Fort Collins. Colo. at Starkville

BAYLOR (BU, 2-1-1) 10/2/1948: Tied, 7-7 10/1/1949: BU, 14-6 10/7/1950: BU, 14-7 9/16/1995: MSU, 30-21 at Starkville: BU, 1-0 at Waco: MSU, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: BU, 1-0-1

at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Shreveport, La. at Waco, Texas

CUMBERLAND (CU, 3-2) 10/17/1902: CU, 15-6 11/18/1904: CU, 27-5 11/18/1905: CU, 27-5 10/9/1909: MSU, 34-6 10/10/1914: MSU, 77-0 at Starkville: CU, 3-2

BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN (MSU, 8-0)

DELTA STATE (MSU, 1-0)

10/2/1909: MSU, 21-0 11/12/1910: MSU, 46-0 11/3/1911: MSU, 62-0 10/1/1921: MSU, 20-7 10/7/1922: MSU, 14-0 9/25/1926: MSU, 19-7 10/1/1927: MSU, 27-0 11/4/1939: MSU, 28-0 at Starkville: MSU, 7-0 at Birmingham: MSU, 1-0

9/25/1937: MSU, 39-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

at Starkville

DETROIT (MSU, 1-0) 10/13/1945: MSU, 41-6 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Memphis, Tenn.

DRAKE (DU, 1-0) 11/25/1922: DU, 48-6 at Starkville: DU, 1-0

at Starkville

12/5/1936: MSU, 7-0 10/23/1937: MSU, 14-13 10/1/1938: MSU, 22-0 10/7/1939: MSU, 14-0 9/28/1940: MSU, 27-7 9/27/1941: MSU, 6-0 10/24/1942: MSU, 26-12 10/30/1954: UF, 7-0 9/17/1955: UF, 20-14 9/22/1956: UF, 26-0 10/19/1957: MSU, 29-20 9/27/1958: MSU, 14-7 9/26/1959: UF, 14-13 9/22/1962: UF, 19-9 9/28/1963: Tied, 9-9 9/26/1964: UF, 16-13 9/25/1965: MSU, 18-13 9/24/1966: UF, 28-7 9/30/1967: UF, 24-7 10/5/1968: UF, 31-14 9/27/1969: UF, 47-35 9/19/1970: UF, 34-13 9/18/1971: MSU, 13-10 9/30/1972: UF, 28-13 9/29/1973: MSU, 33-12 9/28/1974: UF, 29-13 9/27/1975: UF, 27-10 9/25/1976: UF, 34-30 9/24/1977: UF, 24-22 9/30/1978: UF, 34-0 9/29/1979: MSU, 24-10 9/27/1980: UF, 21-15 9/26/1981: MSU, 28-7 9/25/1982: UF, 27-17 9/24/1983: UF, 35-12 9/29/1984: UF, 27-12 9/28/1985: UF, 36-22 9/27/1986: MSU, 16-10 9/26/1987: UF, 38-3 9/24/1988: UF, 17-0 9/30/1989: UF, 21-0 9/29/1990: UF, 34-21 9/28/1991: UF, 29-7 10/1/1992: MSU, 30-6 10/2/1993: UF, 38-24 9/30/2000: MSU, 47-35 9/29/2001: UF, 52-0 10/23/2004: MSU, 38-31 10/8/2005: UF, 35-9 10/24/2009: UF, 29-19 10/16/2010: MSU, 10-7 at Starkville: MSU, 7-4 at Gainesville: UF, 19-8-1 at Neutral Sites: UF, 10-4-1

at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Tampa, Fla. at Gainesville, Fla. at Orlando, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla. at Starkville at Gainesville, Fla.

FLORIDA STATE (FSU, 7-2) BOWLING GREEN (MSU, 1-0) 10/13/2013: MSU, 21-20 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

DRURY COLLEGE (MSU, 1-0) at Starkville

10/30/1907: MSU, 6-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Provo, Utah at Starkville at Provo, Utah at Starkville

1/1/1937: DU, 13-12 12/4/1937: DU, 9-0 10/21/1938: MSU, 12-7 11/15/1941: DU, 16-0 11/14/1942: MSU, 28-6 10/18/1947: MSU, 34-0 at Starkville: MSU, 2-1 at Pittsburgh: Tied 1-1 at Neutral Sites: DU, 1-0

BYU (TIED, 2-2) 9/14/2000: MSU, 44-28 12/1/2001: BYU, 41-38 10/14/2016: BYU, 28-21 (2OT) 10/14/2017: MSU, 35-10 at Starkville: Tied, 1-1 at Provo: Tied, 1-1

DUQUESNE (TIED 3-3)

CAL POLY-POMONA (CPP, 1-0) 10/2/1976: *MSU, 38-0 at Starkville: CPP, 1-0

at Starkville

at Miami, Fla. at Starkville at Pittsburgh, Pa. at Pittsburgh, Pa. at Starkville at Starkville

EAST TENNESSEE STATE (MSU, 1-0)

9/15/1990: MSU, 27-13 8/31/1991: MSU, 47-3 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

10/17/1998: MSU, 53-6 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

CAMP SHELBY (MSU, 1-0)

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11/24/1923: 11/22/1924: 11/21/1925:

Tied, 13-13 UF, 27-0 UF, 12-0

9/22/2007: MSU, 31-15 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville

GEORGETOWN (MSU, 1-0) 1/1/1941: MSU, 14-7 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

FLORIDA (UF, 33-19-2) 11/9/1918: MSU, 12-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Tallahassee, Fla. at Tallahassee, Fla. at Starkville at Tallahassee, Fla. at Tallahassee, Fla. at Jackson, Miss. at Tallahassee, Fla. at Starkville at Tallahassee, Fla.

GARDNER-WEBB (MSU, 1-0)

CAL STATE FULLERTON (MSU, 2-0) at Starkville at Starkville

10/22/1966: FSU, 10-0 10/28/1967: FSU, 24-12 11/9/1968: FSU, 27-14 10/25/1969: FSU, 20-17 10/9/1971: FSU, 27-9 10/14/1972: FSU, 25-21 10/13/1973: MSU, 37-12 10/14/1978: MSU, 55-27 10/13/1979: FSU, 17-6 at Starkville: Tied, 1-1 at Tallahassee: FSU, 5-1 at Neutral Sites: FSU, 1-0

at Jacksonville, Fla. at Montgomery, Ala. at Tampa, Fla.

at Miami, Fla.

SERIES HISTORY GEORGIA (UGA, 18-6) 10/31/1914: MSU, 9-0 10/14/1950: UGA, 27-0 10/6/1951: MSU, 6-0 10/6/1956: MSU, 19-7 10/17/1959: UGA, 15-0 10/15/1960: UGA, 20-17 10/21/1961: UGA, 10-7 9/17/1966: UGA, 20-17 9/23/1967: UGA, 30-0 10/3/1970: MSU, 7-6 10/2/1971: UGA, 35-7 9/21/1974: MSU, 38-14 9/20/1975: UGA, 28-6 10/2/1982: UGA, 29-22 10/1/1983: UGA, 20-7 9/17/1988: UGA, 42-35 9/23/1989: UGA, 23-6 10/5/1996: UGA, 38-19 10/4/1997: UGA, 47-0 9/24/2005: UGA, 23-10 10/21/2006: UGA, 27-24 9/25/2010: MSU, 24-12 10/1/2011: UGA, 24-10 9/23/2017: UGA, 31-3 at Starkville: UGA, 4-2 at Athens: UGA, 11-2 at Neutral Sites: UGA, 3-2

ILLINOIS (TIED, 1-1) at Athens, Ga. at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Atlanta, Ga. at Athens, Ga. at Atlanta, Ga. at Jackson, Miss. at Athens, Ga. at Jackson, Miss. at Athens, Ga. at Jackson, Miss. at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Starkville at Athens, Ga. at Athens, Ga.

at Starkville

at Memphis, Tenn.

at Havana, Cuba

HENDERSON BROWN (HB, 1-0) 9/27/1929: HB, 7-0 at Starkville: HB, 1-0

at Starkville

HENDERSON STATE (HSU, 1-0) 11/8/1930: HSU, 25-7 at Starkville: HSU, 1-0

at Starkville

HOUSTON (UH, 9-7) 9/29/1956: UH, 18-7 9/24/1960: UH, 14-10 9/30/1961: MSU, 10-7 10/20/1962: MSU, 9-3 10/19/1963: MSU, 20-0 10/24/1964: MSU, 18-13 9/18/1965: MSU, 36-0 10/15/1966: UH, 28-0 10/21/1967: UH, 43-6 10/4/1969: UH, 74-0 10/10/1970: UH, 31-14 10/28/1972: MSU, 27-13 9/20/2003: UH, 42-35 10/22/2005: UH, 28-16 10/10/2009: UH, 31-24 10/9/2010: MSU, 47-24 at Starkville: UH, 5-3 at Houston: Tied, 4-4

at Houston, Texas at Starkville at Houston, Texas at Houston, Texas at Starkville at Starkville at Houston, Texas at Houston, Texas at Starkville at Houston, Texas at Starkville at Starkville at Houston, Texas at Starkville at Starkville at Houston, Texas

at Starkville at Beaumont, Texas

LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE (MSU, 3-1)

at Starkville

at Columbus, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

JACKSONVILLE STATE (MSU, 2-0)

LOUISIANA-MONROE (MSU, 4-1-1)

9/14/2002: MSU, 51-13 10/14/2006: MSU, 35-3 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

9/16/1972: MSU, 42-7 9/15/1973: Tied, 21-21 10/7/1989: MSU, 28-14 9/30/1995: ULM, 34-32 11/2/1996: MSU, 59-0 10/11/1997: MSU, 24-10 at Starkville: MSU, 4-1-1

at Starkville at Starkville

at Birmingham, Ala.

10/5/1974: MSU, 21-16 10/1/1977: *MSU, 24-21 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Manhattan: KU, 1-0

10/17/1914: 10/16/1915: 11/18/1916: 11/10/1917: 11/4/1944: 11/11/1950: 10/13/1951: 10/18/1952: 10/17/1953: 10/15/1955: 11/1/1958: 10/7/1972: 10/6/1973: 10/9/1976: 10/8/1977: 10/13/1984: 10/12/1985: 10/13/1990: 10/12/1991: 10/31/1992: 10/30/1993: 10/29/1994: 10/28/1995: 11/9/1996: 9/6/1997: 11/7/1998: 11/4/1999: 11/4/2000: 11/3/2001: 11/2/2002: 10/25/2003: 10/30/2004: 10/29/2005: 10/28/2006: 10/27/2007: 11/1/2008: 10/31/2009: 10/30/2010: 10/29/2011: 10/6/2012: 10/24/2013: 10/25/2014: 10/24/2015:

UK, 19-13 MSU, 12-0 UK, 13-3 MSU, 14-0 MSU, 26-0 UK, 48-21 UK, 27-0 MSU, 27-14 UK, 32-13 MSU, 20-14 UK, 33-12 UK, 17-13 UK, 42-14 *MSU, 14-7 UK, 23-7 UK, 17-13 UK, 33-19 UK, 17-15 MSU, 31-6 MSU, 37-36 UK, 26-17 MSU, 47-7 MSU, 42-32 UK, 24-21 MSU, 35-27 UK, 37-35 MSU, 23-22 MSU, 35-17 MSU, 17-14 UK, 45-24 UK, 42-17 MSU, 22-7 UK, 13-7 UK, 34-31 MSU, 31-14 UK, 14-13 MSU, 31-24 MSU, 24-17 MSU, 28-16 MSU, 27-14 MSU, 28-22 MSU, 45-31 MSU, 42-16

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

LSU (LSU, 73-35-3) at Starkville at Manhattan, Kan.

KENTUCKY (MSU, 23-22)

HAVANA ATHLETIC CLUB (MSU, 1-0) 1/1/1911: MSU, 12-0 at Havana: MSU, 1-0

10/23/1908: ULL, 6-5 10/5/1940: MSU, 20-0 9/29/1945: MSU, 31-0 9/5/1987: MSU, 31-3 at Starkville: MSU, 3-0 at Neutral Sites: ULL, 1-0

KANSAS STATE (TIED, 1-1) at Atlanta, Ga. at Atlanta, Ga. at Atlanta, Ga. at Starkville at Miami, Fla.

HASKELL INSTITUTE (MSU, 1-0) 11/29/1917: MSU, 7-6 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville

JACKSON STATE (MSU, 1-0) 9/5/2009: MSU, 45-7 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville

LAMAR (MSU, 2-0) 10/16/1971: MSU, 24-7 10/12/1974: MSU, 37-21 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Beaumont: MSU, 1-0

JACKSON AFB (MSU, 1-0) 9/30/1944: MSU, 41-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

10/22/2016: UK, 40-38 10/21/2017: MSU, 45-7 at Starkville: MSU, 13-6 at Lexington: UK, 14-9 at Neutral Sites: UK, 2-1

at Bloomington, Ind. at Bloomington, Ind. at Bloomington, Ind.

KANSAS (MSU, 1-0)

HARDIN-SIMMONS (MSU, 1-0) 10/25/1947: MSU, 27-7 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Urbana, Ill. at Champaign, Ill.

INDIANA (MSU, 3-0) 10/9/1920: IU, 24-0 11/13/1926: IU, 19-6 10/27/1932: IU, 19-0 at Bloomington: IU, 3-0

12/31/1981: MSU, 10-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

GEORGIA TECH (GT, 5-0) 10/17/1908: GT, 23-0 10/5/1929: GT, 27-13 9/20/2008: GT, 38-7 10/3/2009: GT, 42-31 12/31/2014: GT, 49-34 at Starkville: GT, 1-0 at Atlanta: GT, 3-0 at Neutral Sites: GT, 1-0

11/17/1923: UI, 27-0 10/4/1980: MSU, 28-21 at Champaign: MSU, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: UI, 1-0

HISTORY

at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Lexington, Ky. at Lexington, Ky. at Lexington, Ky. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville at Lexington, Ky. at Starkville

11/20/1896: 11/27/1902: 11/7/1903: 12/2/1905: 10/26/1906: 11/9/1907: 11/7/1908: 10/16/1909: 10/21/1910: 11/11/1911: 11/2/1912: 11/15/1913: 10/30/1915: 11/11/1916: 11/17/1917: 11/1/1919: 10/23/1920: 12/3/1921: 11/18/1922: 12/1/1923: 10/23/1926: 10/22/1927: 10/21/1928: 10/19/1929: 10/18/1930: 10/17/1931: 10/15/1932: 11/25/1933: 11/3/1934: 11/9/1935: 11/7/1936: 11/6/1937: 11/5/1938: 11/11/1939: 11/9/1940: 10/11/1941: 10/10/1942: 10/21/1944: 11/10/1945: 10/5/1946: 11/15/1947: 11/13/1948: 11/12/1949: 11/18/1950: 11/17/1951: 11/15/1952: 11/14/1953: 11/13/1954: 11/12/1955:

LSU, 52-0 LSU, 6-0 MSU, 11-0 LSU, 15-0 Tied, 0-0 LSU, 23-11 LSU, 50-0 LSU, 15-0 MSU, 3-0 MSU, 6-0 MSU, 7-0 Tied, 0-0 LSU, 10-0 LSU, 13-3 MSU, 9-0 MSU, 6-0 MSU, 12-7 LSU, 17-14 MSU, 7-0 MSU, 14-7 MSU, 7-6 LSU, 9-7 LSU, 31-0 LSU, 31-6 MSU, 8-6 LSU, 31-0 LSU, 24-0 LSU, 21-6 LSU, 25-3 LSU, 28-13 LSU, 12-0 LSU, 41-0 LSU, 32-7 MSU, 15-12 MSU, 22-7 Tied, 0-0 LSU, 16-6 MSU, 13-6 MSU, 27-20 LSU, 13-6 LSU, 21-6 MSU, 7-0 LSU, 34-7 MSU, 13-7 LSU, 3-0 MSU, 33-14 MSU, 26-13 MSU, 25-0 LSU, 34-7

at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Columbus, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Columbus, Miss. at Gulfport, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Monroe, La. at Monroe, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La.

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11/17/1956: MSU, 32-13 11/16/1957: MSU, 14-6 11/15/1958: LSU, 7-6 11/14/1959: LSU, 27-0 11/12/1960: LSU, 7-3 11/18/1961: LSU, 14-6 11/17/1962: LSU, 28-0 11/16/1963: MSU, 7-6 11/14/1964: LSU, 14-10 11/13/1965: LSU, 37-20 11/12/1966: LSU, 17-7 11/18/1967: LSU, 55-0 11/16/1968: LSU, 20-16 11/15/1969: LSU, 61-6 11/14/1970: LSU, 38-7 11/13/1971: LSU, 28-3 11/18/1972: LSU, 28-14 11/17/1973: LSU, 26-7 11/16/1974: MSU, 7-6 11/15/1975: *MSU, 16-6 11/13/1976: *MSU, 21-13 11/12/1977: LSU, 27-24 11/18/1978: MSU, 16-14 11/17/1979: LSU, 21-3 11/15/1980: MSU, 55-31 11/14/1981: MSU, 17-9 11/13/1982: MSU, 27-24 11/12/1983: MSU, 45-26 11/17/1984: MSU, 16-14 11/16/1985: LSU, 17-15 11/15/1986: LSU, 47-0 11/14/1987: LSU, 34-14 11/12/1988: LSU, 20-3 11/18/1989: LSU, 44-20 11/17/1990: MSU, 34-22 11/16/1991: MSU, 28-19 9/12/1992: LSU, 24-3 9/11/1993: LSU, 18-16 9/10/1994: LSU, 44-24 9/9/1995: LSU, 34-16 10/26/1996: LSU, 28-20 9/13/1997: LSU, 24-9 10/24/1998: LSU, 41-6 10/23/1999: MSU, 17-16 10/21/2000: LSU, 45-38 (OT) 10/20/2001: LSU, 42-0 9/28/2002: LSU, 31-13 9/27/2003: LSU, 41-6 9/25/2004: LSU, 51-0 10/1/2005: LSU, 37-7 9/30/2006: LSU, 47-17 8/30/2007: LSU, 45-0 9/27/2008: LSU, 34-24 9/26/2009: LSU, 30-26 9/18/2010: LSU, 29-7 9/15/2011: LSU, 19-6 11/10/2012: LSU, 37-17 10/5/2013: LSU, 59-26 9/20/2014: MSU, 34-29 9/12/2015: LSU, 21-19 9/17/2016: LSU, 23-20 9/16/2017: MSU, 37-7 at Starkville: LSU, 15-7-1 at Baton Rouge: LSU, 48-19-1 at Neutral Sites: LSU, 10-9-1

at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Jackson, Miss. at Baton Rouge, La. at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville at Baton Rouge, La. at Starkville

LOUISIANA TECH (MSU, 10-3) 11/25/1904: 10/10/1908: 10/8/1927: 10/8/1938: 9/21/1968: 9/13/1980: 9/19/1987: 9/3/1988: 9/21/1996: 8/30/2008: 9/24/2011: 10/17/2015:

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at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Ruston, La. at Starkville at Starkville

9/9/2017: MSU, 57-21 at Starkville: MSU, 9-2 at Ruston: Tied, 1-1

at Ruston, La.

LOUISVILLE (MSU, 3-2) 10/20/1973: MSU, 18-7 10/26/1974: MSU, 56-7 10/25/1975: *MSU, 28-14 9/18/1976: *MSU, 30-21 12/30/2017: MSU, 31-27 at Starkville: Tied, 1-1 at Louisville: Tied, 1-1 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Louisville, Ky. at Starkville at Louisville, Ky. at Starkville at Jacksonville, Fla.

LOYOLA [N.O.] (MSU, 3-0) 11/17/1934: MSU, 20-6 10/18/1935: MSU, 6-0 10/17/1936: MSU, 32-0 at New Orleans: MSU, 2-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at Meridian, Miss.

MAINE (MAINE, 1-0) 9/18/2004: Maine, 9-7 at Starkville: Maine, 1-0

at Starkville

10/5/1985: MSU, 31-28 10/4/1986: MSU, 34-17 10/3/1987: MSU, 9-6 10/1/1988: MEM, 31-10 10/21/1989: MSU, 35-10 11/10/1990: MSU, 27-23 10/19/1991: MEM, 28-23 9/19/1992: MSU, 20-16 9/4/1993: MEM, 45-35 9/3/1994: MSU, 17-6 9/2/1995: MSU, 28-18 9/7/1996: MSU, 31-10 8/30/1997: MSU, 13-10 9/12/1998: MSU, 14-6 9/11/1999: MSU, 13-10 9/2/2000: MSU, 17-3 9/3/2001: MSU, 30-10 10/19/2002: MSU, 29-17 10/11/2003: MSU, 35-27 9/4/2010: MSU, 49-7 9/1/2011: MSU, 59-14 at Starkville: MSU, 15-4 at Memphis: MSU, 17-6 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 1-1

at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn.

MARION INSTITUTE (MSU, 4-0)

MEMPHIS ATHLETIC CLUB (MAC, 1-0)

10/20/1905: MSU, 38-0 10/13/1906: MSU, 62-0 10/3/1914: MSU, 54-0 10/5/1917: MSU, 18-6 at Starkville: MSU, 3-0 at Marion: MSU, 1-0

12/7/1895: MAC, 16-0 at Memphis: MAC, 1-0

at Marion, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

at Starkville

MERCER (MSU, 3-0) at Starkville

MARYLAND (UM, 1-0) 9/22/1979: UM, 35-14 at College Park: UM, 1-0

MEMPHIS UNIV. SCHOOL (MSU, 1-0) 10/15/1910: MSU, 6-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

MARSHALL (MSU, 1-0) 10/20/1979: MSU, 48-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Memphis, Tenn.

at College Park, Md.

10/24/1907: MSU, 75-0 11/7/1914: MSU, 66-0 11/28/1936: MSU, 32-0 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Columbus, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville

MERIDIAN ATHLETIC CLUB (MSU, 2-0) MARYVILLE COLLEGE (TIED, 0-0-1) 11/20/1916: Tied, 7-7 at Maryville: Tied, 0-0-1

at Maryville, Tenn.

MASSACHUSETTS (MSU, 2-0) 9/24/2016: MSU, 47-35 11/4/2017: MSU, 34-23 at Foxborough: MSU, 1-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Meridian, Miss. at Meridian, Miss.

MIAMI [FLA.] (UM, 3-2) at Foxborough, Mass. at Starkville

MAXWELL FIELD (MSU, 1-0) 10/20/1945: MSU, 16-6 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

11/2/1901: MSU, 11-5 10/24/1903: MSU, 43-0 at Meridian: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville

10/15/1954: UM, 27-13 10/18/1980: MSU, 34-31 10/17/1981: MSU, 14-10 10/16/1982: UM, 31-14 10/15/1983: UM, 31-7 at Starkville: Tied 1-1 at Miami: UM, 2-1

at Miami, Fla. at Miami, Fla. at Starkville at Miami, Fla. at Starkville

MIAMI [OHIO] (MSU, 1-0) MEMPHIS (MSU, 33-11) 11/10/1951: 9/19/1953: 9/18/1954: 10/1/1955: 9/28/1957: 10/11/1958: 10/24/1959: 10/22/1960: 10/28/1961: 10/27/1962: 10/26/1963: 10/16/1965: 10/19/1974: 9/6/1975: 10/16/1976: 10/15/1977: 9/23/1978: 9/8/1979: 9/6/1980: 9/5/1981: 9/18/1982: 11/5/1983: 10/20/1984:

MSU, 27-20 MSU, 34-6 MSU, 27-7 MSU, 33-0 MSU, 10-6 MSU, 28-6 MSU, 28-23 MSU, 21-0 MSU, 23-16 MEM, 28-7 MEM, 17-10 MEM, 33-13 MSU, 29-28 MSU, 17-7 *MSU, 42-33 MEM, 21-13 MSU, 44-14 MEM, 14-13 MSU, 34-7 MSU, 20-3 MSU, 41-17 MEM, 30-13 MEM, 23-12

at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Jackson, Miss. at Memphis, Tenn. at Jackson, Miss. at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn.

12/26/2016: MSU, 17-16 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at St. Petersburg, Fla.

MICHIGAN (MSU, 1-0) 1/1/2011: MSU, 52-14 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Jacksonville, Fla.

MICHIGAN STATE (MICH. STATE, 2-1-1) 11/3/1928: Tie, 6-6 11/9/1929: MICH. ST., 33-19 10/12/1946: MSU, 6-0 10/4/1947: MICH. ST., 7-0 at East Lansing: Tied, 1-1-1 at Neutral Sites: MICH. ST., 1-0

at East Lansing, Mich. at Jackson, Miss. at East Lansing, Mich. at East Lansing, Mich.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE (MSU, 5-0) 9/4/1999: MSU, 40-7 10/28/2000: MSU, 61-35 10/25/2008: MSU, 31-22 10/17/2009: MSU, 27-6 10/20/2012: MSU, 45-3 at Starkville: MSU, 4-0 at Murfreesboro: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Murfreesboro, Tn. at Starkville

SERIES HISTORY MILLSAPS (MSU, 14-2-1) 10/6/1923: MSU, 28-6 10/4/1924: MSU, 28-6 10/3/1925: MSU, 34-0 10/16/1926: MSU, 34-0 11/18/1927: MSU, 6-0 11/16/1929: Tied, 0-0 10/11/1930: MC, 19-13 9/26/1931: MSU, 10-7 10/22/1932: MSU, 9-8 9/30/1933: MSU, 12-0 10/5/1934: MC, 7-6 10/4/1935: MSU, 45-0 9/26/1936: MSU, 20-0 11/18/1939: MSU, 40-0 11/16/1940: MSU, 46-13 11/22/1941: MSU, 49-6 10/7/1944: MSU, 56-0 at Starkville: MSU, 13-2-1 at Jackson: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

12/30/2015: MSU, 51-28 at Starkville: NCSU, 1-0 at Raleigh: Tied, 1-1 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 2-1

at Charlotte, N.C.

NORTH TEXAS (MSU, 6-2) 10/11/1952: MSU, 14-0 10/3/1953: MSU, 21-6 11/6/1954: MSU, 48-26 10/29/1955: MSU, 20-7 10/25/1975: MSU, 15-12 9/4/1976: *MSU, 7-0 9/3/1977: *MSU, 17-15 9/9/1978: MSU, 17-5 at Starkville: MSU, 5-2 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Irving, Texas

NORTHWESTERN (NW, 1-0) 1/1/2013: NW, 34-20 at Neutral Sites: NW, 1-0

at Jacksonville, Fla.

MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (MSU, 16-3)

NORTHWESTERN STATE (MSU, 3-0)

10/1/1910: MSU, 24-0 9/29/1911: MSU, 27-6 10/4/1912: MSU, 19-0 10/10/1913: MSU, 1-0 10/2/1915: MSU, 12-0 10/6/1916: MC, 13-6 10/13/1917: MSU, 68-0 10/11/1919: MSU, 56-7 10/2/1920: MSU, 27-0 10/15/1921: MSU, 14-13 11/15/1924: MSU, 7-6 11/7/1925: MSU, 46-0 10/2/1926: MSU, 41-0 11/2/1929: MSU, 6-0 10/4/1930: MC, 13-12 10/3/1931: MC, 6-2 10/8/1932: MSU, 18-7 11/4/1933: MSU, 18-0 10/26/1934: MSU, 13-6 at Starkville: MSU, 13-2 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 3-1

11/17/1945: MSU, 54-0 11/16/1946: MSU, 27-0 9/19/2015: MSU, 62-13 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Aberdeen, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville

MISSOURI (UM, 2-1) 10/3/1981: UM, 14-3 9/22/1984: UM, 47-30 11/5/2015: MSU, 31-13 at Columbia: Tied, 1-1 at Neutral Sites: UM, 1-0

at Jackson, Miss. at Columbia, Mo. at Columbia, Mo.

MURRAY STATE (MSU, 2-0) 11/2/1946: MSU, 69-0 9/3/2005: MSU, 38-6 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Starkville

NAVY (MSU, 1-0) 9/17/1983: MSU, 38-10 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Jackson, Miss.

NEBRASKA (UN, 1-0) 12/27/1980: UN, 31-17 at Neutral Sites: UN, 1-0

at El Paso, Texas

NEW ORLEANS ATHLETIC CLUB (NOAC, 1-0) 11/21/1896: NOAC, 55-0 at New Orleans: NOAC, 1-0

at New Orleans, La.

NORTH CAROLINA (TIED, 1-1) 12/28/1974: MSU, 26-24 1/2/1993: UNC, 21-17 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 1-1

at El Paso, Texas at Atlanta, Ga.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE (TIED, 3-3) 10/25/1930: 11/7/1931: 10/26/1940: 12/21/1963: 1/1/1995:

NCSU, 14-0 NCSU, 6-0 MSU, 26-10 MSU, 16-12 NCSU, 28-24

at Raleigh, N.C. at Starkville at Raleigh, N.C. at Philadelphia, Pa. at Atlanta, Ga.

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

OKLAHOMA STATE (OSU, 3-2) 9/12/1970: MSU, 14-13 9/11/1971: OSU, 26-7 9/19/1998: OSU, 42-23 9/18/1999: MSU, 29-11 8/31/2013: OSU, 21-3 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Stillwater: OSU, 2-0 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 1-1

at Jackson, Miss. at Stillwater, Okla. at Stillwater, Okla. at Starkville at Houston, Texas

OLE MISS (UM, 64-44-6) 10/28/1901: 10/25/1902: 11/14/1903: 10/22/1904: 11/30/1905: 11/25/1906: 11/28/1907: 11/20/1908: 11/25/1909: 11/24/1910: 11/30/1911: 11/6/1915: 11/3/1916: 11/3/1917: 11/28/1918 12/7/1918: 11/8/1919: 11/6/1920: 10/29/1921: 10/21/1922: 10/20/1923: 10/18/1924: 10/24/1925: 11/25/1926: 11/25/1927: 11/29/1928: 11/28/1929: 11/27/1930: 11/26/1931: 11/24/1932: 12/2/1933: 12/1/1934: 11/30/1935: 11/21/1936: 11/30/1937: 11/26/1938: 11/25/1939: 11/23/1940: 11/29/1941: 11/28/1942: 11/25/1944:

MSU, 17-0 UM, 21-0 Tied, 6-6 UM, 17-5 MSU, 11-0 UM, 29-5 MSU, 15-0 MSU, 44-6 UM, 9-5 UM, 30-0 MSU, 6-0 MSU, 65-0 MSU, 36-0 MSU, 41-14 MSU, 34-0 MSU, 13-0 MSU, 33-0 MSU, 20-0 MSU, 21-0 MSU, 19-13 MSU, 13-6 MSU, 20-0 MSU, 6-0 UM, 7-6 UM, 20-12 UM, 20-19 Tied, 7-7 UM, 20-0 UM, 25-14 UM, 13-0 UM, 31-0 UM, 7-3 UM, 14-6 MSU, 26-6 MSU, 9-7 UM, 19-6 MSU, 18-6 MSU, 19-0 MSU, 6-0 MSU, 34-13 UM, 13-8

at Starkville at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Columbus, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Tupelo, Miss. at Tupelo, Miss. at Tupelo, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Clarksdale, Miss. at Greenwood, Miss. at Greenwood, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss.

11/24/1945: UM, 7-6 11/23/1946: MSU, 20-0 11/29/1947: UM, 33-14 11/27/1948: UM, 34-7 11/26/1949: UM, 26-0 12/2/1950: UM, 27-20 12/1/1951: UM, 49-7 11/29/1952: UM, 20-14 11/28/1953: Tied, 7-7 11/27/1954: UM, 14-0 11/26/1955: UM, 26-0 12/1/1956: UM, 13-7 11/30/1957: Tied, 7-7 11/29/1958: UM, 21-0 11/28/1959: UM, 42-0 11/26/1960: UM, 35-9 12/2/1961: UM, 37-7 12/1/1962: UM, 13-6 11/30/1963: Tied, 10-10 12/5/1964: MSU, 20-17 11/27/1965: UM, 21-0 11/26/1966: UM, 24-0 12/2/1967: UM, 10-3 11/30/1968: Tied, 17-17 11/27/1969: UM, 48-22 11/21/1970: MSU, 19-14 11/25/1971: UM, 48-0 11/25/1972: UM, 51-14 11/24/1973: UM, 38-10 11/23/1974: MSU, 31-13 11/22/1975: UM, 13-7 11/20/1976: *MSU, 28-11 11/19/1977: *MSU, 18-14 11/25/1978: UM, 27-7 11/24/1979: UM, 14-9 11/22/1980: MSU, 19-14 11/21/1981: UM, 21-17 11/20/1982: MSU, 27-10 11/19/1983: UM, 24-23 11/24/1984: UM, 24-3 11/23/1985: UM, 45-27 11/22/1986: UM, 24-3 11/21/1987: MSU, 30-20 11/26/1988: UM, 33-6 11/25/1989: UM, 21-11 11/24/1990: UM, 21-9 11/23/1991: MSU, 24-9 11/28/1992: UM, 17-10 11/27/1993: MSU, 20-13 11/26/1994: MSU, 21-17 11/25/1995: UM, 13-10 11/30/1996: MSU, 17-0 11/29/1997: UM, 15-14 11/26/1998: MSU, 28-6 11/25/1999: MSU, 23-20 11/23/2000: UM, 45-30 11/22/2001: MSU, 36-28 11/28/2002: UM, 24-12 11/27/2003: UM, 31-0 11/27/2004: UM, 20-3 11/26/2005: MSU, 35-14 11/25/2006: UM, 20-17 11/23/2007: MSU, 17-14 11/28/2008: UM, 45-0 11/28/2009: MSU, 41-27 11/27/2010: MSU, 31-23 11/26/2011: MSU, 31-3 11/24/2012: UM, 41-24 11/28/2013: MSU, 17-10 (OT) 11/29/2014: UM, 31-17 11/28/2015: UM, 38-27 11/26/2016: MSU, 55-20 11/23/2017: UM, 31-28 at Starkville: UM, 22-14-3 at Oxford: UM, 23-12-3 at Neutral Sites: UM, 19-18

HISTORY

at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville at Oxford, Miss. at Starkville

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SERIES HISTORY

OREGON (UO, 2-0) 8/31/2002: UO, 36-13 8/31/2003: UO, 42-34 at Starkville: UO, 1-0 at Eugene: UO, 1-0

at Eugene, Ore. at Starkville

at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

10/10/1907: US, 38-0 11/18/1933: MSU, 26-13 11/23/1935: MSU, 25-0 10/31/1936: MSU, 68-0 11/12/1937: MSU, 12-0 at Starkville: MSU, 3-0 at Sewanee: US, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Sewanee, Tenn. at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Starkville

at Starkville

9/22/2012: MSU, 30-10 9/13/2014: MSU, 35-3 9/3/2016: USA, 21-20 at Starkville: Tied, 1-1 at Mobile: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Mobile, Ala. at Starkville

PAYNE [WEST POINT, MISS.] FIELD (PF, 1-0) 11/2/1918: PF, 7-6 at Starkville: PF, 1-0

at Starkville

at Starkville at Columbus, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Memphis at Memphis at Memphis at Starkville at Memphis at Memphis

at Houston, Texas at Memphis, Tenn.

10/16/1920: MSU, 33-0 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville

SAMFORD (MSU, 17-1-1) 11/15/1902: MSU, 26-0 11/11/1905: MSU, 44-0 9/29/1906: MSU, 30-0 10/12/1907: MSU, 12-5 11/8/1909: HU, 6-0 11/18/1910: MSU, 82-0 10/14/1911: MSU, 48-0 10/4/1913: MSU, 66-0 10/25/1919: MSU, 39-0 10/14/1922: Tied, 0-0 9/21/1934: MSU, 13-7 9/20/1935: MSU, 19-6 10/3/1936: MSU, 35-0 10/2/1937: MSU, 38-0 9/25/1938: MSU, 19-0 9/23/1939: MSU, 45-0 10/19/1940: MSU, 40-7 9/21/1963: MSU, 43-0 10/29/2016: MSU, 56-41 at Starkville: MSU, 14-0-1 at Birmingham: MSU, 3-1

at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville

SAN FRANCISCO (MSU, 4-0) 12/6/1941: 12/5/1942: 10/19/1946: 10/11/1947:

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at Starkville

SOUTHERN MISS (TIED, 14-14-1)

RICHMOND (MSU, 2-0) 10/1/1966: MSU, 20-0 9/20/1969: MSU, 17-14 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville at Columbia, S.C. at Starkville

SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY (MSU, 1-0)

RICE (TIED, 1-1) 10/11/1975: *MSU, 28-14 12/31/2013: MSU, 44-7 at Houston: RU, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

SOUTH CAROLINA (USC, 9-7) 10/17/1992: USC, 21-6 10/16/1993: MSU, 23-0 10/15/1994: MSU, 41-36 10/14/1995: USC, 65-39 9/28/1996: MSU, 14-10 9/27/1997: MSU, 37-17 9/26/1998: MSU, 38-0 9/25/1999: MSU, 17-0 9/23/2000: USC, 23-19 9/20/2001: USC, 16-14 10/5/2002: USC, 34-10 8/31/2006: USC, 15-0 9/29/2007: USC, 38-21 10/15/2011: USC, 14-12 11/2/2013: USC, 34-16 9/10/2016: MSU, 27-14 at Starkville: Tied, 4-4 at Columbia: USC, 5-3

RHODES (SOUTHWESTERN) (MSU, 9-3) 10/2/1907: MSU, 7-0 10/22/1909: MSU, 31-0 10/7/1911: MSU, 30-0 9/27/1930: SWU, 14-0 11/14/1931: MSU, 14-0 11/12/1932: MSU, 6-0 10/27/1933: SWU, 6-0 10/20/1934: MSU, 21-6 11/19/1938: SWU, 7-3 10/21/1939: MSU, 37-0 11/2/1940: MSU, 13-0 11/1/1941: MSU, 20-6 at Starkville: MSU, 5-1 at Memphis: MSU, 3-2 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville

at San Francisco, Calif. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at San Francisco, Calif.

11/15/1935: MSU, 27-0 11/22/1947: MSU, 14-7 10/17/1964: MSU, 48-7 10/9/1965: MSU, 27-9 10/8/1966: MSU, 10-9 10/14/1967: USM, 21-14 10/12/1968: USM, 47-14 10/11/1969: MSU, 34-20 10/24/1970: MSU, 51-15 10/21/1972: MSU, 26-7 10/27/1973: Tied, 10-10 10/4/1975: *MSU, 7-3 10/23/1976: *MSU, 14-6 10/22/1977: USM, 14-7 10/7/1978: USM, 22-17 10/27/1979: USM, 21-7 10/11/1980: USM, 42-14 11/7/1981: USM, 7-6 10/9/1982: USM, 20-14 10/8/1983: USM, 31-6 10/6/1984: MSU, 27-18 9/21/1985: MSU, 23-20 9/20/1986: USM, 28-24 10/17/1987: USM, 18-14 10/15/1988: USM, 38-21 9/9/1989: MSU, 26-23 9/22/1990: MSU, 13-10 8/30/2014: MSU, 49-0 9/5/2015: MSU, 34-16 at Starkville: MSU, 9-6-1 at Hattiesburg: MSU, 3-2 at Neutral Sites: USM, 6-2

SYRACUSE (MSU, 2-0) 9/14/1985: MSU, 30-3 9/6/1986: MSU, 24-17 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Syracuse: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Syracuse, N.Y.

TAMPA (TIED, 1-1)

SOUTH ALABAMA (MSU, 2-1)

PARK [TENN.] FIELD (PF, 1-0) 11/16/1918: PF, 6-0 at Starkville: PF, 1-0

SPRING HILL (MSU, 1-0) 10/4/1919: MSU, 12-6 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

SEWANEE (MSU, 4-1)

OUACHITA (MSU, 3-1-2) 10/8/1921: MSU, 21-6 11/4/1922: Tie, 7-7 10/13/1923: MSU, 6-0 10/11/1924: OU, 12-0 10/10/1925: Tied, 3-3 9/29/1928: MSU, 20-6 at Starkville: MSU, 3-1-2

at San Francisco: MSU, 2-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 2-0

at Hattiesburg, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Starkville at Hattiesburg, Miss. at Starkville at Hattiesburg, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Hattiesburg, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville at Hattiesburg, Miss.

10/2/1965: MSU, 48-7 10/26/1968: UT, 24-17 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Tampa: UT, 1-0

at Starkville at Tampa, Fla.

TENNESSEE (UT, 28-16-1) 11/16/1907: UT, 11-4 10/31/1910: MSU 48-0 11/13/1915: MSU 14-0 10/18/1919: MSU 6-0 10/30/1920: MSU 13-7 11/5/1921: UT, 14-7 11/11/1922: UT, 31-3 10/27/1923: UT, 7-3 10/25/1924 MSU 7-2 11/14/1925: UT, 14-9 10/30/1926: UT, 33-0 11/5/1932: UT, 31-0 10/7/1933: UT, 20-0 11/10/1934: UT, 14-0 9/25/1948: MSU 21-6 9/24/1949: UT, 10-0 9/30/1950: MSU 7-0 9/29/1951: UT, 14-0 9/27/1952: UT, 14-7 9/26/1953: MSU 26-0 9/25/1954: UT, 19-7 9/24/1955: MSU 13-7 10/5/1957: UT, 14-9 10/4/1958: UT, 13-8 10/3/1959: UT, 22-6 10/1/1960: Tied, 0-0 10/7/1961: UT, 17-3 10/6/1962: MSU 7-6 10/5/1963: MSU 7-0 10/3/1964: UT, 14-13 10/23/1971: UT, 10-7 10/28/1978: MSU 34-21 10/6/1979: MSU 28-9 9/13/1986: MSU 27-23 9/12/1987: UT, 38-10 9/8/1990: UT, 40-7 9/21/1991: UT, 26-24 9/24/1994: MSU 24-21 9/23/1995: UT, 52-14 12/5/1998: UT, 24-14 11/16/2002: UT, 35-17 11/15/2003: UT, 59-21 10/13/2007: UT, 33-21 10/18/2008: UT, 34-3 10/13/2012: MSU, 41-31 at Starkville: Tied, 5-5 at Knoxville: UT, 13-7 at Neutral Sites: UT, 10-4-1

at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Memphis, Tenn. at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Atlanta, Ga. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville at Knoxville, Tenn. at Starkville

UT CHATTANOOGA (MSU, 4-0) 11/13/1909: MSU, 37-6 10/14/1916: MSU, 33-0 9/29/1946: MSU, 41-7 9/26/1947: MSU, 19-0 at Starkville: MSU, 3-0 at Chattanooga: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Chattanooga, Tenn. at Starkville at Starkville

UT MARTIN (MSU, 2-0) 11/5/2011: MSU, 55-17 11/8/2014: MSU, 45-16 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Starkville

SERIES HISTORY TENNESSEE MEDICAL (MSU, 2-0) 11/11/1904: MSU, 59-0 10/12/1912: MSU, 32-0 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Starkville

TEXAS (TIED, 2-2) 11/11/1921: UT, 54-7 9/7/1991: MSU, 13-6 9/5/1992: MSU, 28-10 1/1/1999: UT, 38-11 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Austin: Tied, 1-1 at Neutral Sites: UT, 1-0

at Austin, Texas at Starkville at Austin, Texas at Dallas, Texas

TEXAS A&M (MSU, 6-5) 11/28/1912: TA&M, 41-7 11/1/1913: MSU, 6-0 11/25/1915: MSU, 7-0 10/9/1937: TA&M, 14-0 12/31/2000: MSU, 43-41 (OT) 11/3/2012: TA&M, 38-13 11/9/2013: TA&M, 51-41 10/4/2014: MSU, 48-31 10/3/2015: TA&M, 30-17 11/5/2016: MSU, 35-28 10/28/2017: MSU, 35-14 at Starkville: MSU, 2-1 at College Station: Tied, 2-2 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 2-2

at Houston, Texas at College Station at Dallas, Texas at Tyler, Texas at Shreveport, La. at Starkville at College Station at Starkville at College Station at Starkville at College Station

TCU (TIED, 0-0-1) 10/24/1936: Tied, 0-0 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 0-0-1

at Dallas, Texas

TEXAS TECH (MSU, 4-2-1) 10/31/1953: TT, 27-20 9/23/1961: MSU, 6-0 9/19/1964: TT, 21-7 10/7/1967: MSU, 7-3 10/19/1968: Tie, 28-28 10/18/1969: MSU, 30-26 10/17/1970: MSU, 20-16 at Lubbock: MSU, 2-1 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 2-1-1

at Jackson, Miss. at Jackson, Miss. at Lubbock, Texas at Lubbock, Texas at Jackson, Miss. at Lubbock, Texas at Jackson, Miss.

TRANSYLVANIA (MSU, 3-0-1) 10/31/1908: MSU, 12-5 10/17/1913: MSU, 31-0 10/9/1915: Tie, 0-0 10/21/1916: MSU, 13-0 at Starkville: MSU, 2-0-1 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Columbus, Miss. at Starkville at Starkville

at Starkville

TROY (MSU, 4-1) 10/13/2001: TU, 21-9 10/12/2002: MSU, 11-8 9/15/2012: MSU, 30-24 9/21/2013: MSU, 62-7 10/10/2015: MSU, 45-17 at Starkville: MSU, 2-1 at Troy: MSU, 1-0

at Starkville at Starkville at Troy, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville

TU, 24-6 Tied, 11-11 Tied, 0-0 TU, 10-0 TU, 23-0 TU, 2-0 MSU, 10-0 TU, 5-4 TU, 27-24 MSU, 32-0 MSU, 61-0 TU, 6-0

WAKE FOREST (MSU, 1-0) 2011: MSU, 23-17 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Nashville, Tenn.

WASHINGTON (UW, 1-0) 9/10/1977: *MSU, 27-18 at Seattle: UW, 1-0

at Seattle, Wash.

WASHINGTON (ST. LOUIS) (WU, 1-0) 1924: WU, 12-6 at St. Louis: WU, 1-0

at St. Louis, Mo.

WEST TEXAS STATE (MSU, 3-2) 1978: MSU, 28-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Jackson, Miss.

VANDERBILT (MSU, 13-7-2) 10/1/1904: VU, 30-0 11/3/1923: Tied, 0-0 11/8/1924: VU, 18-0 10/21/1933: Tied, 7-7 9/29/1934: VU, 7-0 9/28/1935: VU, 14-9 10/17/1942: MSU, 33-0 9/26/1970: MSU, 20-6 9/25/1971: VU, 49-19 9/23/1972: MSU, 10-6 9/22/1973: MSU, 52-21 9/20/1980: MSU, 24-14 9/19/1981: MSU, 29-9 9/10/1988: VU, 24-20 9/2/1989: MSU, 42-7 9/5/1998: MSU, 42-0 10/2/1999: MSU, 42-14 10/4/2003: MSU, 30-21 10/2/2004: VU, 31-13 10/11/2008: MSU, 17-14 9/19/2009: MSU, 15-3 11/22/2014: MSU, 51-0 at Starkville: MSU, 7-1 at Nashville: Tied, 5-5-2 at Neutral Sites: Tied, 1-1

at Columbus, Miss. at Nashville at Nashville at Nashville at Nashville at Nashville at Nashville at Memphis, Tenn. at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville at Nashville at Starkville

WEST VIRGINIA (WVU, 2-0) 10/7/2006: WVU, 42-14 10/20/2007: WVU, 38-13 at Starkville: WVU, 1-0 at Morgantown: WVU, 1-0

at Starkville at Morgantown, W.Va.

WILLIAM & MARY (MSU, 1-0) 10/9/2004: UAB, 27-13 9/23/2006: MSU, 16-10 (OT) 10/6/2007: MSU, 30-13 10/23/2010: MSU, 29-24 10/8/2011: MSU, 21-3 9/6/2014: MSU, 47-34 at Starkville: MSU, 3-1 at Birmingham: MSU, 2-0

at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville at Starkville at Birmingham, Ala. at Starkville

9/7/1974: MSU, 49-7 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

at Jackson, Miss.

XAVIER [OHIO] (MSU, 1-0) 10/26/1935: MSU, 7-0 at Cincinnati: MSU, 1-0

at Cincinnati, Ohio

* - Denotes wins which were forfeited by MSU due to NCAA infractions

UCF (MSU, 2-0) 10/25/1997: MSU 35-28 12/29/2007: MSU 10-3 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU 1-0

at Starkville at Memphis, Tenn.

UNION (MSU, 5-2)

TULANE (MSU, 30-26-2) 11/19/1901: 11/1/1902: 12/5/1903: 10/29/1904: 11/14/1908: 10/30/1909: 11/5/1910: 11/20/1911: 11/9/1912: 11/8/1913: 11/14/1914: 11/13/1920:

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UAB (MSU, 5-1)

TRINITY (MSU, 1-0) 10/13/1956: MSU, 18-6 at Starkville: MSU, 1-0

10/22/1921: TU, 7-0 10/28/1922: TU, 26-0 11/1/1924: MSU, 14-6 10/17/1925: TU, 25-3 11/6/1926: MSU, 14-0 10/15/1927: MSU, 13-6 10/6/1928: TU, 51-6 10/12/1929: TU, 34-0 11/1/1930: TU, 53-0 10/31/1931: TU, 59-7 11/11/1933: TU, 33-0 10/29/1938: TU, 27-0 11/7/1942: MSU, 7-0 11/3/1945: TU, 14-13 10/26/1946: MSU, 14-7 11/1/1947: MSU, 20-0 10/30/1948: TU, 9-0 10/29/1949: TU, 54-6 11/3/1951: MSU, 10-7 11/1/1952: TU, 34-21 11/7/1953: MSU, 21-0 10/9/1954: MSU, 14-0 10/8/1955: MSU, 14-0 11/3/1956: TU, 20-14 11/2/1957: MSU, 27-6 10/12/1962: MSU, 35-6 10/12/1963: MSU, 31-10 10/10/1964: MSU, 17-6 10/22/1965: TU, 17-15 9/4/1982: MSU, 30-21 9/3/1983: MSU, 14-9 9/1/1984: MSU, 30-3 10/19/1985: MSU, 31-27 10/18/1986: MSU, 34-27 11/7/1987: TU, 30-19 11/19/1988: TU, 27-22 11/11/1989: MSU, 27-7 10/20/1990: MSU, 38-17 9/14/1991: MSU, 48-0 9/25/1993: MSU, 36-10 10/22/1994: MSU, 66-22 9/13/2003: TU, 31-28 9/4/2004: MSU, 28-7 9/17/2005: MSU, 21-14 9/16/2006: TU, 32-29 9/8/2007: MSU, 38-17 at Starkville: MSU, 9-3 at New Orleans: TU, 22-17-2 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 4-1

HISTORY

at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at New Orleans, La. at Starkville at New Orleans, La. at Starkville at Jackson, Miss. at New Orleans, La.

11/16/1895: UU, 21-0 10/10/1896: UU, 8-0 10/19/1907: MSU, 80-0 11/2/1909: MSU, 25-0 11/10/1923: MSU, 6-0 10/25/1941: MSU, 56-7 9/26/1942: MSU, 35-2 at Starkville: MSU, 4-1 at Jackson: UU, 1-0 at Neutral Sites: MSU, 1-0

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ALL-TIME ASSISTANT COACHES

ALDRIDGE, Dennis (Texas, 1969) ... WR (1970-72); RB (1973); QB(1974-77)

GARRETT, Charles (Miss. Col., 1963) .....QB (1973); RB (1974-77); DE(1978)

MURPHY, Billy “Spook” (MSU, 1946) ........................................DB/P (1952-53)

AMEDEE, Lynn (LSU, 1962) ....................................................OC/QB (1996-98)

GEBHART, Smylie (Georgia Tech, 1972) .............................. def. asst. (1973-76)

NOBLE, Dudy (MSU, 1915)............................................asst. (1919-21; 1923-29)

ARIANS, Bruce (Virginia Tech, 1974)......... WR (1978-80); OC/QB (1993-95)

GETSY, Luke (Akron, 2004) ............................................... OC/WR (2018-)

NUSZ, David (Maryland, 1955) ...................................................... DB (1970-72)

ARMSTRONG, Pee Wee (MSU) ....................................................asst. (1937-38)

GOODE, Tom (MSU, 1960) ......... OL (1972-75); OC (1984-85); OL (1986-88)

OFSTIE, Harold (Wisconsin) ...............................................................asst. (1922)

AIKEN, D.W. (Ole Miss) .................................................................asst. (1935-37)

GONZALES, Billy (Colo. State 1994) ......... WR (2013-17); Co-OC- (2014-17)

OWENS, David (MSU, 1950) ...............................................freshmen (1961-63);

BAKER, Brian (Maryland, 1985) ................................................DL (2016-)

GOODMAN, Gerald (North Alabama, 1978)..................................... DB (1985)

................................................................................OL (1964-65); freshmen (1966)

BARFIELD, Doug (Southern Miss, 1957) ....................................off. asst. (1981)

GRANTHAM, Todd (Virginia Tech, 1989) ................................. DC/LB (2017)

PARKER, Henry Lee (MSU, 1948) ............asst. off. coach (1956-62); LB (1963)

BEAMER, Shane (Virginia Tech, 1999)........................CB(2004-05); RB (2006)

GRAY, Ronnie (MSU, 1970) ......................................... str (1973); DE (1974-78);

PATRICK, J.W. (MSU, 1942) ...........................................................asst. (1959-61)

BENDER, Vic (Northeast Louisiana, 1969) .................................... LB (1974-75)

...................................................................................DT(1985); DC/ILB (1986-87)

PERKINS, Ray (Alabama, 1967) ..........................................................WR (1973)

BERRY, Todd (Tulsa, 1983) ............................................................. WR (1989-90)

GREGORY, Roy (UT-Chattanooga, 1968) ........ asst. head coach/RB (1986-88)

PITTMAN, Jim (MSU, 1950).....................freshmen (1951-53); asst. (1954-55)

BLACK, Ricky (MSU, 1971)..............................................................TE (1991-96)

GRIMES, J.B. (Henderson [AR] State, 1977) ..................................OL (2004-08)

PLUMMER, Johnny (Mississippi College, 1960) ................off. backs (1984-85)

BLAKE, John (Oklahoma, 1986) ........................................................... DL (2003)

GULLETTE, Ted (Delta State, 1972) ...................GA (1973-74); WR (1975-78)

POPE, Ken (Oklahoma, 1975) .......................................................OLB (1991-94)

BOYD, Bob (Texas A&I, 1964) .........................................................TE (1997-98)

HALBERT, Frank (Ole Miss, 1962) .........off. backs (1970-71); DL (1972); DE (1973)

PROCTOR, Bobby (Arkansas, 1955).............................................. DB (1964-66)

BRANCH, Jesse (Arkansas, 1962) ........................................................asst. (1966)

HALE, Goat (Mississippi College) .................................................asst. (1933-36)

PULLEN, Jerry (UAB, 1979) ..........................................................OLB (1987-88)

BREINER, Andrew (Lock Haven, 2006) .................................... QB (2018-)

HALEY, Brick (Alabama A&M, 1989).............................................DL (2004-06)

RADER, David (Tulsa, 1980) ...............................................OC/off. backs (1986)

BREWSTER, Tim (Illinois, 1983).........................................................WR (2012)

HALLMAN, Curley (Texas A&M, 1978) ....................................... DB (2002-03)

RANDALL, Craig (Colgate, 1956) .................................. DL (1979-81; 1987-88)

BROWN, Ralph “Rabbit” (MSU, 1931) .........................................asst. (1954-58)

HARBISON, Charlie (Gardner-Webb, 1985)..........................S (2007), DC (2008)

REED, Wesley (La. College, 1963).............................................fr. line (1970-72);

BROWN, Watson (Vanderbilt, 1973) ......................................OC/QB (1991-92)

HAYES, Billy (Albion) .....................................................asst. (1911-13; 1918-23)

............................................................................OL/K (1973-75); DE/K (1976-77)

BRUCE, Johnny (MSU, 1974) ...........................................................DE (1984-85)

HEVESY, John (Maine, 1999) ......................... OL (2009-17), Co-OC (2014-17)

ROBERTSON, Melvin (West Texas State, 1950) ...........................DC (1984-85)

BUCKLEY, Terrell (Florida State, 2007) .....................................CB (2016-)

HELMS, Jim (Texas, 1967) .................................. asst. head coach/RB (1991-96)

ROYAL, Darrell (Oklahoma, 1949).............................................off. backs (1952)

BURNEY, Jacob (UT-Chattanooga, 1981) ...........................................ILB (1988)

HENDRICK, John (Pittsburgh, 1981) .............................................DL (1995-02)

SANDAHL, Al (Louisiana College, 1963).....freshman OL (1973); asst. (1974)

CALHOUN, Shelby (LSU, 1934) ....................................................asst. (1938-39)

HILDEBRAND, Bill (MSU, 1947) ............ends (1947-48); fr. (1952-53); DC (1967-68)

SALLACH, Scott (Ursinus, 1994).....................................................TE (2009-16)

CAMP, Jim (North Carolina, 1947) ............................................off. backs (1953)

HILYER, Jim (Stetson, 1957) ........................................GA (1963); LB (1964-66)

........................................................................................... player personnel (2017-)

CAMPBELL, Louis (Arkansas, 1973......................................................LB (2008)

HITT, Dick (Mississippi College)..................................................ends (1944-47)

SCALES, Walter (MSU, 1931) .........................................................asst. (1933-34)

CAMPBELL, Steve (Troy State, 1988)................................................... OL (2003)

HOCH, Vince (Pfeiffer College, 1966) ................................................. DB (1986)

SHARPE, Jimmy (Alabama, 1963) .......................... asst. head coach/OC (1978)

CARA, Mac (North Carolina State, 1937)....................................ends (1949-53)

HOLLIDAY, Guy (Cheyney [PA], 1987) ....................................... WR (2003-06)

SHELTON, John (Louisville, 1952).............................................off. backs (1966)

CARIDEO, Frank (Notre Dame, 1930) .........................................asst. (1935-38)

HUDSPETH, Mark (Delta State, 1992) ...................................... WR (2009-10)

SHIRA, Charley (MSU, 1954) .........................asst. (1952); line coach (1954-56)

CARLISLE, Dyer (Samford, 1971) ............................ DB (1987); DC/DB (1988)

................................................................................Associate HC/TE (2018-)

SHOOP, Bob (Yale, 1998) ............................................. DC/Safeties (2018-)

CARMODY, Jim (Tulane, 1956) ..................... DL (1964-66); DC/DL (1989-90)

HUFF, Charles (Hampton, 2005) .........................Assistant HC/RB (2018-)

SIRMON, Peter (Oregon, 1999) .................................................... DC/LB (2016)

CHADWICK, E.B. (MSU, 1927) ....................................................asst. (1928-29)

HUGHES, Tony (Southern Miss, 1980) ............................................. S (2009-15)

SMITH, Eugene (Mississippi College, 1980) ...............................OLB (1989-90)

CHADWICK, W.D. (Marietta) .......................................................asst. (1914-17)

JENKINS, John (Arkansas, 1974)..................................................OLB (1979-83)

SMITH, Melvin (Millsaps, 1982)......WR (1995); DB (1996-01); DB (2006-12)

CHAMPION, Jim (MSU, 1949) ........................................................OL (1957-61)

JENKINS, Pete (Western Carolina, 1963) .......................................DL (1991-94)

SPOONER, Vic (Texas Tech, 1954)...........ends (1962-63); DC/ends (1964-66)

CHRISTOPHEL, Rick (Austin Peay, 1975)................................... WR (1991-94)

JOHNSON, Brian (Utah, 2008) ....................................................... QB (2014-16)

SPRAYBERRY, Steve (Alabama, 1974) ............................................OL (1976-78)

CLAY, Bill (Arkansas, 1963)....................DB (1989); OC (1990); DC (1991-94)

JOHNSON, Denver (Tulsa, 1981) ....................................................OL (1993-94)

STACY, Billy (MSU, 1959) ...........................................DB (1967-68); WR (1969)

COLLINS, Bobby (MSU, 1958) ...................freshmen/asst. backfield (1957-60)

JOHNSON, Ellis (The Citadel, 1975)..............................................DC (2004-07)

STOKES, John (Army).....................................................................asst. (1935-37)

COLLINS, Geoff (Western Carolina, 1994) .....................LB/Co-DC (2011-12);

JOHNSON, Marcus (Ole Miss, 2004) ..........................................OL (2018-)

STRANGE, Clarence “Pop” (LSU, 1937) ............................... asst. line (1949-51)

........................................................................................................LB/DC (2013-14)

JONES, Alan (Delta State, 1969) ................... JV (1973); TE (1974); WR (1975)

STRINGER, Reed (Delta State, 2001) .............TE (2005-); special teams (2007)

CONKRIGHT, William F. “Red” (Oklahoma, 1936) ...................asst. (1950-51)

JONES, Amos (Alabama, 1982)................................LB/Special Teams 2004-06)

STUART, Clyde (MSU, 1927).................................................off. backs (1959-60)

COOPER, Ron (Jacksonville State, 1983) ........................................ DC/S (2003)

JONES, Frank (North Carolina, 1948) .................................off. backs (1962-65)

STUMP, Craig (Texas A&M, 1987) ................................................ WR (1997-02)

CORRERO, John (MSU, 1962) ....................asst. freshman/backfield (1962-63)

JONES, Joey (Alabama, 1989) ............. Special Teams Coordinator (2018-)

SULLINS, S.E. (N. Ala., 1962) .......... DT (1973-75); LB (1976-77); DC (1978);

CRANE, Russell (Illinois)................................................................asst. (1930-35)

JONES, Leo (Southeastern Louisiana, 1951) .......................freshmen (1968-72)

........................................................................................... DL (1982-84); LB (1985)

CRAWFORD, Denver (Tennessee, 1947)......................................asst. (1952-53)

KELLOGG, Bob (Tulane, 1939) .................................................. backs (1954-58)

TAYLOR, Ronald (Southern Miss, 1980) ........................................TE (1986-90)

CROUSEN, Joe (Sul Ross State, 1963) .......... TE/K (1979-81); OL/K (1982-85)

KETTLER, Elwood (Texas A&M, 1955) ........................................DC (1970-72)

TIPPETT, Howard (ETSU, 1958) ........asst. head coach/LB (1973); DC (1979)

DANIELS, Keith (Mississippi College, 1969) .............................. OC/QB (1989)

KITCHENS, Freddie (Alabama, 1998) ..............................TE (2004), RB (2005)

TOHILL, Billy (MSU, 1961) ................. GA (1961); asst. backs coach (1962-65)

DAUBER, Ray (Iowa, 1925) ............................................................asst. (1930-31)

KLINDWORTH, Martin (MSU, 1920) ...............................asst. coach (1930-32)

TOMPKINS, Jim (Troy State, 1962).......ILB (1989-03); player relations (2004)

DAVIS, Glenn (Delta State, 1982) ................................................RB (1997-2003)

KNOX, Greg (Northeastern State, 1986)........................................RB (2009-17),

TORBUSH, Carl (Carson Newman, 1974) ..........................................DC (2009)

DAVIS, Harper (MSU, 1948) ..........................................................asst. (1956-58)

.....................................................................Special Teams Coordinator (2014-17)

TOWNSEND, Deshea (Alabama 1997) ..........................................CB (2013-15)

DAVIS, Paul (Ole Miss, 1946)......................................................off. backs (1961)

KOENNING, Les (Texas, 1981).................... WR (1986-89); OC/QB (2009-13)

TRICKETT, Rick (Glenville State, 1972) .........................................OL (1989-92)

DIAZ, Manny (Florida State, 1995) ......................................... DC/LB (2010, 14)

KRISTYNIK, Marvin (Texas, 1965) ........................asst. freshman coach (1967)

TRUITT, John (MSU) ......................................................................asst. (1948-51)

DICKENS, Phil (Tennessee, 1936) .................................................asst. (1945-47)

LEE, George (Delta State, 1969) .....................................JV secondary (1972-73)

TURNBOW, Bill (Texas Tech, 1960)......... OL (1967; 1969); OC/OL (1970-71)

DICKEY, Darrell (Kansas State, 1983) .................................................. QB (1990)

LEWIS, Art (Ohio) ................................................................................. line (1949)

TURNER, David (Davidson, 1985) .......................DL (2007-09); DL (2013-15)

DONAHUE, Ken (Tennessee, 1950)................................................DL (1961-63)

LEWIS, Terry (Southern, 1970)...........................................tackles/TE (2001-03)

TYLER, Bob (Ole Miss, 1958) ...............................................................OC (1972)

DOOLEY, Bill (MSU, 1955) ............... freshmen/asst. OL (1957-60); OL (1963)

LINGUIST, Maurice (Baylor, 2006) .........................................................S (2016)

VALESENTE, Bob (Ithaca, 1962) ....................................................DC (1980-81)

DOVE, Marc (Texas Tech, 1972) ....................DB (1978-81); DC/DB (1982-83)

LOGAN, Steve (Tulsa, 1975)............................................................ QB (1987-88)

WALKER, Ronald “Brownie” (MSU, 1963) LB (1967-68); freshmen (1969-72)

DRAYTON, Stan (Allegheny [PA] College, 1993) ...............................RB (2004)

LOONEY, D.J. (MSU, 2010) ...................................................................TE (2017)

WALKER, Wade (Oklahoma, 1950) ...............................................line (1954-55)

DUNN, Joe Lee (UT-Chattanooga, 1968) ...........................DC/DE (1996-2002)

LUKABU, Tem (Colgate, 2004) ................................................... LB (2018-)

WALLACE, Bobby (MSU, 1976) ...........................................................DC (1986)

DYKES, Spike (Stephen F. Austin, 1959).............................................. OL (1979)

MALAVASI, Ray (MSU)..................................................................asst. (1952-53)

WARMATH, Murray (Tennessee, 1934) ........................................line (1939-45)

EDMONDSON, Larry (Texas A&M, 1984) ........................................WR (1996)

MAJORS, Johnny (Tennessee, 1957) .............................................. DB (1960-63)

WASHINGTON, Pat (Auburn, 1987)............................................ WR (2007-08)

ELLIOTT, Brett (Linfield, 2005) ........................................................... QB (2017)

MANELY, C.T. (Southeastern Louisiana, 1942) ...........................asst. (1949-51)

WATSON, Pat (MSU, 1965) ..............................................................DL (1970-71)

ENGLISH, Ron (UC-Berkeley, 1991) ...........................................Safeties (2017)

MAPP, Marcus (MSU, 1937) ........................................................ backs (1944-48)

WATTS, Morris (Tulsa, 1961)........................................................ OC/QB (2003)

EWING, Hickman (Howard) ..................................................... freshmen (1948)

MARTIN, Dan (Auburn, 1901) ............................................................asst. (1907)

WEAVER, DeWitt (Tennessee, 1936).............................................line (1946-48)

FABRIS, Frank (Tulane, 1953) ......................................OL (1967-68); DL (1969)

McCORVEY, Woody (Alabama St, 1972) ...............................OC/QB (2004-08)

WHITE, Alan (Wake Forest, 1962) ..................................WR (1968); DB (1969)

FATHERREE, Jesse (LSU, 1935) .................................................. backs (1949-51)

McCRAY, Carroll (Gardner-Webb, 1983) ................................. C/OG (2001-02)

WILSON, Barry (LSU, 1969) ............................................................OL (1979-83)

FELKER, Rockey (MSU, 1975) .......................................JV(1975); TE(1976-77);

McCULLOUGH, Leo. (MSU, 1949).................(1954-56); (1957-59); (1964-68)

WILSON, Chris (Oklahoma, 1992) ....Asst. DC/DL (2010); DC/DL (2011-12)

.......................................... QB(1978); football ops (2002-2006); RB(2006-2008);

McGEORGE, Hal (MSU, 1907) ............................................................asst. (1908)

WILSON, David (Troy State, 1977) ..............TE (1999-00); football ops (2001)

..................................................................................player development (2009-17)

MIRANDO, Angelo (Case-Western, 2008) ........................................WR (2011)

WOODS, Sparky (Carson-Newman, 1976) ............................OC/QB (1999-02)

FERRIS, David “Boo” (MSU)................................................................asst. (1967)

MOLINSKI, Ed (Tennessee, 1940) ..................................................line (1944-48)

WRIGHT, Jim (Texas A&M, 1958) .................................................OC (1967-69)

FIELD, Bob (Arkansas, 1970) ...............................DB (1973-76); DC/DB (1977)

MOON, Lee (VMI, 1970) .................................................................. LB (1982-84)

WYATT, Bowden ...................................................................ends (1939-42; 1946)

FISHER, Sonny (MSU, 1964) ......................................................recruiting (1968)

MOORE, Elwyn (MSU)...................................................................asst. (1933-34)

FORD, Bob (Memphis State, 1955) .................................asst. head coach (1966)

MORRIS, Fred (Mississippi College, 1954) .........DL (1967-68); DC/LB (1969)

FORD, Robert (Houston, 1973) .......................................................TE (1982-84)

MORRISS, Guy (TCU, 1984) ................................................................. OL (1996)

FREMIN, Jerry (Southern Miss, 1976) ....................................... OL (1997-2000)

MORRIS, Tom (MSU, 1953) .................................................................. OL (1962)

GARBER, Chip (Maryland, 1978)......................................................... DB (1990)

MULLINS, Gary (Houston, 1972) ........................................off. backs (1979-83)

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2002

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1993

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1895

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2015-16

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2009-10-12

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1991-92

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1965-66

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1949

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1987-88-89

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1983-84-85-86

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2000-01

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1973-74-75-76

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1966

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1965

1931

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1994-95

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2011-12-13-14

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2016-17

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1930

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1984

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1903

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2005-06-07-08

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1966

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2010-11

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1926

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1969

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1969-70-71

1948

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1939-40-41

1949-50

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2005

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2003-04

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1936

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1994

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1985

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1910

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1990-91-92

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2000

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2010

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1954

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1990-91

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1994-95

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2015-16

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1995-96-97-98

1902-03

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2013-14-15-16

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2003-04-05-06 1967

1928

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1976

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1910

1929-30

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1997-98-99-2000

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1901

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2006-07-08-09

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1984

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1977-78-79-80

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2007-08

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2014-15

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1997

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1974-75-76

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1957-58

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1991-92-93

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1947-48

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1944-47-48

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1964

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1911-12

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1974-75-76

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1904-05

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1919-20

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1905-06

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1966-67

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1965 1902-05

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2007

1963-64-65

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1932-33-34

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2013-14-15-16 1977

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1983

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1965-66

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1988-89

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1993-94

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1928

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1995-96-97

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1950-51

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1929-30

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1896

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1981-82

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1964-65

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1952-53-54

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1961-62-63

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2001-02-03-04

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1912

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2014-15-16

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1947-48-49

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1957

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2003-04-05-06

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2014-15-16-17

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2007-08

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1993-94

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2008

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1938

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2014

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1956-59-60

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1994-95-96-97

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1975-76-77-78

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2011

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1974-75

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2017

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2008-09

1944-45

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1964 1989-90-91-92 1940 1988-89-90

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1918

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1950-51-52

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1991-92-93-94

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1984-85

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1910

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1970

1994-95

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1979-80-81-82

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1986

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1910

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2001

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1984-86-87-88

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1992

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1944

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1999-2000

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1976

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1955-56-57

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1932-33-34

1979

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1970-71-72

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1966

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1910-11-12-14

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1972-73

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1937-38-39

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2008-09-10-11

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1926-27

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2011

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2000

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1947

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2006-07

1944-45

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1967-68-69

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1966

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1977-78-79-80

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1971-72

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1995-96

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1938

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1984-85-86-87 2009-10

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1972-73-74

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1929-30-31

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1901-02-03

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1942-46-47

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1938-39-40

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1986-87-88

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1984-85-86

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1978-79-80

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1972

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1965

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1938

1982-83-84

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1941-42

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1992-93-94-95

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1903

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2011-12-13-14

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2003-04

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2001-02-03

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1999

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1954-55

1990

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1984-85-86

2013-14-15

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1951-52-53

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1960-61-62

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1934

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1907-08

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2002-03-04-05

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1913-14-15-16

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1976

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1949-50

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1973-74

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1955-56

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1987-88

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1990-91-92

2000

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1997-98-99-2000

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1998-99-2000-01

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1951-52

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2005

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1996

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1928-29

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1990-91

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1992-93-94-95

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1979-80-81-82

1925

1990-91-92

1901-02-03-04

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1966-67-68

1991

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1965-66-67

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1984

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1978-80

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2008-09-10

1971

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2005-06-07-08

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1967-69

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2016-17

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1972-73-74

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1960-61-62

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1955-56

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2016-17

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1957

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1908

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1907

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1995-96-97-98

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2000-01-02-03

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1905-06

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1997

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1973

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1957-58-59

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ALL-AMERICANS KEY TO AWARD OUTLETS: AP-Associated Press; ATHLETIC PUB.-Athletic Publication; ATL - Athlon Sports; BL - Bleacher Report; CAMP-Walter Camp Football Foundation; CBS-CBSSports.com; COACHESAmerican Football Coaches Association; CS-College Sports; FN-Football News; FWAA-Football Writers Association of America; INS-International News Service; KODAK-Kodak; MIZLOU-Mizlou; NCAA GUIDENCAA Guide; NEA-Newspaper Enterprise Association; NYN-New York News; PFW-Pro Football Weekly; PS-Phil Steele; RIVALS-Rivals.com; SCOUT-Scout.com; SI-Sports Illustrated; SPORT-Sports Magazine; TSNThe Sporting News; UPI-United Press International; USAT - USA Today; WILLIAMSON-Williamson.

HISTORY

1999: Ashley Cooper, S (2nd FN, 3rd AP, TSN) Barrin Simpson, LB (1st TSN) 2000: Mario Haggan, LB (2nd TSN) Pig Prather, S (2nd TSN) Fred Smoot, CB (1st TSN, AP, CAMP) Pork Chop Womack, OT (1st AP; 2nd CAMP) 2010: Derek Sherrod, OL (1st RIVALS, 1st CBS, 2nd CAMP, 2nd SI, 2nd SCOUT, 2nd AP, 2nd PS) 2011: Fletcher Cox, DL (3rd AP, 1st PFW) Jimmy Webb was the initial Bulldog to earn multiple AllAmerica honors in the same season.

1940: Hunter Corhern, OG (2nd AP) Erwin “Buddy” Elrod, E (NCAA GUIDE)

1976: Stan Black, S (NEA) Ray Costict, LB (2nd AP) Harvey Hull, NG (2nd UPI) 1980: Mardye McDole, WR (TSN) 1981: Glen Collins, DT (TSN) Johnie Cooks, LB (AP, NEA, FWAA, TSN, FN) Billy Jackson, DE (SPORT)

2012: Johnthan Banks, DB (1st CAMP, 1st FWAA, 1st PS, 1st SCOUT, 1st LINDYS, 2nd AP, 2nd SI, 2nd CBS, 2nd ATHLON) Gabe Jackson, OL (2nd PS, 2nd SCOUT, Honorable Mention SI, Honorable Mention PFW) Darius Slay, DB (Honorable Mention PFW) 2013: Gabe Jackson, OL (1st BL; 2nd AP, CAMP, FWAA, CBS, PS, USAT, ATL; Honorable Mention SI)

Hunter Corhern was Mississippi State’s first AP All-American.

1944: Tom “Shorty” McWilliams (2nd AP) 1951: Joe Fortunato, FB (ATHLETIC PUB.) 1953: Jackie Parker, QB (FWAA-Look) 1954: Hal Easterwood, C (FWAA-Look) 1955: Scott Suber, OG (NEA) Art Davis, HB (FWAA-Look)

Gabe Jackson was the first Mississippi State player to receive All-America honors in multiple years. Johnie Cooks was placed on five All-America teams following the 1981 season, when MSU beat Kansas 10-0 in the Hall of Fame Bowl in Birmingham.

1957: Billy Stacy, QB (2nd INS)

1982: Wayne Harris, OG (3rd FN, TSN, MIZLOU)

1960: Tom Goode, OC (KODAK)

1990: Ricky Byrd, OG (3rd AP)

1963: Tommy Neville, DT (2nd AP) Pat Watson, OC (WILLIAMSON)

1991: Nate Williams, DL (3rd FN)

1967: D.D. Lewis, LB (NEA, NYN) 1972: Frank Dowsing, DB (FN) Ken Phares, DB (2nd COACHES) 1974: Jimmy Webb, DE (COACHES, CAMP)

2014: Ben Beckwith, OL (3rd AP) Benardrick McKinney, LB (1st ESPN, 1st FWAA, 1st SI, 2nd AP, 2nd TSN, 2nd CAMP) Dak Prescott, QB (3rd PS, Honorable Mention SI) 2015: Chris Jones, DT (2nd Pro Football Focus) Dak Prescott, QB (1st Senior CLASS)

1992: John James, OT (2nd FN) 1994: Jesse James, OG (3rd AP) 1995: Walt Harris, DB (1st CS, 2nd UPI) 1998: Eric Allen, C (2nd TSN) James Johnson, TB (2nd TSN) Randy Thomas, OT (2nd TSN)

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NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICANS

DAVEY O’BRIEN AWARD

1977: 1980: 2009: 2012:

(NATION’S TOP QUARTERBACK)

Mardye McDole, WR (TSN, FN) Billy Jackson, DE (TSN) Corey Broomfield, DB (TSN) Benardrick McKinney, LB (CBS, CFN, PS, SCOUT) 2013: Chris Jones, DL (BL, ATL, PS, FN) 2016: Leo Lewis, LB (FWAA) 2017: Jace Christmann, K (FWAA)

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION HALL OF FAME 1955: Bernie Bierman - Coach 1973: Morley Jennings - Coach (Lettered at MSU in 1910-11) 1976: Jackie Parker - Player 1983: Darrell Royal - Coach 1991: Allyn McKeen - Coach 2001: D.D. Lewis - Player

MSU IN THE HEISMAN VOTE 1944: Tom “Shorty” McWilliams, HB/DB (10th) 2014: Dak Prescott, QB (8th, 42 points)

ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL FOUNDATION ALL-AMERICA TEAM 1994: Eric Moulds, WR (1st) 1996: Paul Lacoste, LB (2nd) 1997: Robert Hicks, OL (1st)

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS 1972: 1989: 2010: 2015:

2014: Dak Prescott - finalist 2017: Nick Fitzgerald - semifinalist

LOU GROZA AWARD (NATION’S TOP KICKER)

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

LOMBARDI AWARD

2000: Pig Prather - semifinalist Fred Smoot - semifinalist

(INTERIOR LINEMAN) 1981: Johnie Cooks - semifinalist 1982: Wayne Harris - semifinalist 2014: Benardrick McKinney - semifinalist

BROYLES AWARD (NATION’S TOP ASSISTANT COACH)

2014: Dak Prescott - finalist

1999: Joe Lee Dunn - finalist

MAXWELL AWARD

SENIOR CLASS AWARD

(NATION’S BEST PLAYER)

2012: Johnthan Banks - finalist 2015: Dak Prescott - WINNER

2014: Dak Prescott - finalist 2017: Nick Fitzgerald - semifinalist

LOTT IMPACT TROPHY THORPE AWARD Fred Smoot - finalist Pig Prather - semifinalist Johnthan Banks - semifinalist Johnthan Banks - WINNER

BURLSWORTH TROPHY (NATION’S TOP WALK-ON) Johnthan Banks became the first Mississippi State player to win a national award when he received the

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2012: Johnthan Banks - semifinalist

(NATION’S TOP DEFENSIVE BACK) 2000: 2001: 2011: 2012:

2012: Johnthan Banks - semifinalist 2014: Benardrick McKinney - semifinalist 2017: Jeffery Simmons - semifinalist

1995: Dwayne Curry - semifinalist 1999: Barrin Simpson - semifinalist 2014: Benardrick McKinney - semifinalist

1999: Jackie Sherrill

MANNING AWARD

BEDNARIK AWARD

(NATION’S TOP LINEBACKER)

GTE REGION II COACH OF THE YEAR

(NATION’S BEST QUARTERBACK)

(DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR)

BUTKUS AWARD

1999: Jackie Sherrill (Football News) - semifinalist 2014: Dan Mullen - (Maxwell Coach of the Year - WINNER; Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year - finalist)

1993: Tom Burke - semifinalist 1999: Scott Westerfield - semifinalist 2000: Scott Westerfield - semifinalist

Frank Dowsing, DB Bo Russell, DB Derek Sherrod, OL Taveze Calhoun, CB

2014: Ben Beckwith - finalist

NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

2012 Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back.

UNITAS GOLDEN ARM AWARD (NATION’S FINEST QUARTERBACK) 2014: Dak Prescott - finalist 2017: Nick Fitzgerald - finalist

MSU RING OF HONOR Johnie Cooks Jack Cristil Joe Fortunato Kent Hull D.D. Lewis Tom "Shorty" McWilliams Jackie Parker

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Bobby Herrington, B (3rd AP) Ike Pickle, B (1st AP) Chuck Gelatka, E (2nd AP) Willie Stone, G (3rd AP) Chuck Gelatka, E (3rd AP) Alex Lott, T (3rd AP) Malcolm Gray, T (3rd AP) Buddy Elrod, E (2nd AP) John Goolsby, C (2nd AP) Jack Nix, B (3rd AP) Hunter Corhern, G (1st AP) Buddy Elrod, E (1st AP) Harvey Johnson, B (2nd AP) John Tripson, T (2nd AP) Billy Jefferson, B (3rd AP) Bill Arnold, T (2nd AP) Blondy Black, B (2nd AP) Blondy Black, B (2nd AP) Bob Patterson, E (2nd AP) Raymond Ray, G (2nd AP) Curtis Patterson, G (3rd AP) Hillery Horne, T (1st AP) Tom McWilliams, B (1st AP) Dub Garrett, T (2nd AP) Bill Hildebrand, E (3rd AP) Harper Davis, B (1st AP) Bill Hildebrand, E (1st AP) Graham Bramlett, B (3rd AP) Dub Garrett, T (3rd AP) Tom McWilliams, B (1st AP) Dub Garrett, T (2nd AP) Harper Davis, B (3rd AP) Mike Harris, G (3rd AP) Dub Garrett, T (1st AP) Tom McWilliams, B (1st AP) Harper Davis, B (3rd AP) Tom McWilliams, B (1st AP) Harper Davis, B (3rd AP) Jerry Taylor, C (2nd AP) Joe Fortunato, DB (1st AP) Billy Pyron, DT (2nd AP, 3rd UPI) Jackie Parker, B (1st AP & UPI) Joe Fortunato, B (2nd AP & UPI) Bo Reid, C (2nd AP) Jackie Parker, B (1st AP & UPI) Hal Easterwood, C (3rd AP, 2nd UPI) Tom Morris, T (3rd AP) Art Davis, B (1st AP & UPI) Hal Easterwood, C (1st AP, 2nd UPI) Bill Dooley, G (3rd AP, 2nd UPI) Scott Suber, G (1st AP & UPI) Art Davis, B (2nd AP & UPI) Jim Barron, T (3rd AP & UPI) Ron Bennett, E (1st AP & UPI) Billy Stacy, B (1st AP & UPI) Billy Stacy, B (1st AP & UPI) John Benge, E (3rd AP) Jack Benson, C (3rd AP, 2nd UPI) Jimmy Dodd, C (3rd UPI) Sam Latham, T (3rd AP) Jack Benson, T (2nd AP & UPI) Billy Stacy, B (3rd AP, 2nd UPI) Tom Goode, E (2nd AP, 3rd UPI) Walter Suggs, T (2nd UPI) LaVelle White, T (3rd AP) Tom Goode, E (1st AP & UPI) Walter Suggs, T (2nd UPI) Johnny Baker, E (2nd AP & UPI) Howard Benton, T (2nd AP) Johnny Baker, E (1st AP, 2nd UPI) Pat Watson, G (3rd UPI) Tommy Neville, T (1st AP, 2nd UPI) Ode Burrell, B (2nd AP & UPI) Sonny Fisher, B (3rd UPI) Hoyle Granger, B (3rd AP & UPI) Tommy Inman, E (3rd UPI) Pat Watson, G (2nd AP, 1st UPI)

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SEC AWARD WINNERS

SEC COACH OF THE YEAR 1940: 1957: 1963: 1970: 2007: 2014:

Allyn McKeen (Nashville Banner) Wade Walker (Nashville Banner) Paul Davis (AP) Charley Shira (AP) Sylvester Croom (AP, Coaches’) Dan Mullen (AP)

NASHVILLE BANNER SEC MVP 1940: 1944: 1952: 1953: 1954: 1974:

Erwin “Buddy” Elrod, E Tom “Shorty” McWilliams, HB Jackie Parker, QB Jackie Parker, QB Art Davis, HB Rockey Felker, QB

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BIRMINGHAM QB CLUB MVP 1953: 1955: 1981: 1998:

Hal Easterwood, Lineman Jackie Parker, Back Scott Suber, Lineman Johnie Cooks, Lineman James Johnson, Back

BIRMINGHAM TD CLUB SEC MVP 1981:

Johnie Cooks, LB

JACOBS AWARD - SEC BLOCKER 1948: 1954: 1981: 1982:

Truitt Smith Charles Evans Wayne Harris Wayne Harris

ATLANTA TD CLUB AWARDS SEC BACK OF THE YEAR 1953: Jackie Parker, QB SOUTHEAST AREA BACK 1974: Rockey Felker, QB SOUTHEAST AREA LINEMAN 1981: Johnie Cooks, DL SOUTHEAST AREA OL OF THE YEAR 1994: Jesse James, OG SOUTHEAST AREA DB OF THE YEAR 2000: Fred Smoot, CB

CONERLY TROPHY

PRESENTED TO TOP PLAYER IN MISSISSIPPI 1998: J.J. Johnson, RB 2005: Jerious Norwood, RB 2009: Anthony Dixon, RB 2010: Chris White, LB 2013: Gabe Jackson, LB 2014: Dak Prescott, QB 2015: Dak Prescott, QB

KENT HULL TROPHY PRESENTED TO TOP OL IN MISSISSIPPI 2013: Gabe Jackson, OG 2016: Justin Senior, OT 2017: Martinas Rankin, OT

SEC ALL-FRESHMAN 1986:

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2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017:

Jerious Norwood, KR (KNS) Darren Williams, DB (KNS) Quinton Culberson, DB (KNS, Coaches’) Donovan Davis, OL (KNS, Coaches’) Demario Bobo, DB (Coaches’) Titus Brown, LB (Coaches’, TSN) Eric Butler, TE (Coaches’, TSN) Corey Clark, DL (Coaches’) Jonathan Lowe, RB (Coaches’, TSN) Jamar Chaney, LB (Coaches’) Keith Fitzhugh, DB (TSN) Anthony Littlejohn, LB (TSN, Coaches’) Blake McAdams, P (Coaches’) Derek Pegues, DB (Coaches’) Anthony Strauder, OL (TSN) Anthony Dixon, RB (Coaches’) Jamon Hughes, LB (Coaches’) Craig Jenkins, OL (Coaches’) Wesley Carroll, QB (Coaches’) Charles Mitchell, DB (Coaches’) Quentin Saulsberry, OL (Coaches’) Johnthan Banks, DB (Coaches’) Corey Broomfield, DB (Coaches’) Chad Bumphis, WR (Coaches’) Fletcher Cox, DL (Coaches’) Gabe Jackson, OL (Coaches’) Nickoe Whitley, S (Coaches’) Kaleb Eulls, DE (Coaches’) Malcolm Johnson, TE (Coaches’) Benardrick McKinney, LB (Coaches’, ESPN, CBS Sports) Chris Jones, DT (Coaches’) J.T. Gray, LB (Coaches’) Gerri Green, LB (Coaches’) Leo Lewis, LB (Coaches’) Jeffery Simmons, DL (Coaches’) Jace Christmann, K (Coaches') Erroll Thompson, LB (Coaches')

SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK OFFENSE 1986: Don Smith (9/6) Don Smith (9/13) 1988: Tony Shell (10/15) 1989: Kenny Roberts (9/2) 1991: Sleepy Robinson (10/12) Sleepy Robinson (11/23) 1994: Eric Moulds (11/5) 1998: James Johnson (11/16) 2000: Dicenzo Miller (10/7) 2004: Jerious Norwood (9/4) Jerious Norwood (10/23) 2005: Jerious Norwood (11/26) 2008: Anthony Dixon (11/24) 2009: Anthony Dixon (10/31) 2011: Vick Ballard (9/5) 2012: Tyler Russell (9/8) Tyler Russell (11/19) 2014: Dak Prescott (9/22) Dak Prescott (10/13) Josh Robinson (10/27) Dak Prescott (11/24) 2015: Dak Prescott (10/26) Dak Prescott (11/23) 2016: Nick Fitzgerald (11/7) Nick Fitzgerald (11/28) 2017: Nick Fitzgerald (9/18) Nick Fitzgerald (10/30) DEFENSE 1985: Cedric Corse (9/13) 1987: Cedric Corse (11/21) 1988: James Williams (9/10) 1989: James Williams (11/25) 1990: Reggie Stewart (10/27) Reggie Stewart (11/17) 1991: Daniel Boyd (9/7) Daniel Boyd (10/26) 1992: Daniel Boyd (10/4) Kelvin Knight (10/11) 1993: Juan Long (10/16) 1994: Dwayne Curry (9/24) Johnnie Harris (11/26) 1996: Izell McGill (9/28) Paul Lacoste (11/16) Greg Favors (11/30) 1997: Greg Favors (8/30) Anthony Derricks (11/1) 1998: Edward Smith (9/7) Edward Smith (11/23)

1999:

2000:

2001: 2006: 2007:

2010: 2013: 2014: 2015:

Ashley Cooper (9/27) John Hilliard (10/11) Ashley Cooper (11/8) Barrin Simpson (11/29) Josh Morgan (9/16) Willie Blade (9/30) Eugene Clinton (11/2) Korey Banks (11/24) Quinton Culberson (11/4) Gabe O’Neal (9/8) Derek Pegues (9/15) Avery Hannibal (10/27) Anthony Johnson (11/10) Chris White (10/16) Chris White (10/30) Nickoe Whitley (12/2) Richie Brown (10/6) Richie Brown (9/28)

SPECIAL TEAMS (SINCE 2003) 2003: Brent Smith (10/6) Nick Turner (11/17) 2004: Jared Cook (10/23) 2006: Derek Pegues (10/14) 2007: Derek Pegues (11/23) OFFENSIVE LINEMAN (SINCE 2004) 2004: David Stewart (10/30) 2008: J.C. Brignone (10/27) 2010: Derek Sherrod (9/25) Derek Sherrod (10/9) Derek Sherrod (10/30) Derek Sherrod (11/27) 2012: Tobias Smith (10/15) 2013: Gabe Jackson (9/23) Gabe Jackson (10/28) Gabe Jackson (11/25) 2014: Ben Beckwith (9/22) Ben Beckwith (10/6) Ben Beckwith (11/24) 2016: Martinas Rankin (11/7) 2017: Deion Calhoun (10/23) Darryl Williams (9/18) DEFENSIVE LINEMAN (SINCE 2004) 2005: Willie Evans (9/17) 2008: Jessie Bowman (9/15) 2009: Pernell McPhee (9/21) Pernell McPhee (11/28) 2011: Fletcher Cox (10/10) Fletcher Cox (10/17) Fletcher Cox (10/31) Fletcher Cox (11/28) 2014: Preston Smith (9/1) Preston Smith (9/8) Preston Smith (9/15) Kaleb Eulls (10/25) 2015: Ryan Brown (10/12) Chris Jones (11/9) 2016: A.J. Jefferson (9/10) 2017: Jeffery Simmons (10/11) Jeffery Simmons (10/18) Montez Sweat (10/21) Montez Sweat (10/30) Montez Sweat (11/20) FRESHMAN (SINCE 2009) 2009: Corey Broomfield (10/17) Johnthan Banks (10/24) 2010: Tyler Russell (9/4) LaDarius Perkins (10/2) LaDarius Perkins (10/23) LaDarius Perkins (11/27) 2012: Benardrick McKinney (10/8) 2013: Chris Jones (12/2) 2016: Leo Lewis (11/28)

MAXWELL NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK 2014: 2017:

Dak Prescott (10/6) Nick Fitzgerald (9/19)

FWAA NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK 2004: 2014: 2016:

vs. #20 Florida (10/23) at #8 LSU (9/20) vs. #4 Texas A&M (11/5)

ACADEMIC HONORS SEC COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017:

Darrin Clark, QB Brian Anderson, C Paul Lacoste, LB Eric Allen, C Eric Allen, C Kevin Sluder, DT Scott Westerfield, PK Kevin Sijansky, SN Justin Griffith, FB Justin Jenkins, WR McKinley Scott, WR Dezmond Sherrod, TE Jason Husband, TE Anthony Strauder, OL Tim Bailey, DL Tyson Lee, QB Derek Sherrod, OL Charles Mitchell, DB Johnthan Banks, DB Kaleb Eulls, DL Jay Hughes, DB Taveze Calhoun, DB Brandon Holloway, RB Gabe Myles, WR

2007:

2008:

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2005:

2006:

Brian Anderson, OL (Physical Education) Keith Andrews, PK (Biological Sciences) James Cochran, OL (General Business) Jared Cook, P (Gen. Business Admin.) Russell Cook, SN (Banking & Finanace) Britt Cross, SN (Biological Engineering) John Davis, OL (Biological Sciences) Ty Freeman, TE (Industrial Technology) Brad Horton, LB (Gen. Business Admin.) Joe Judge, QB (Industrial Technology) Kenny Kern, LB (Business Management) Chris McNeil, OL (Physical Education) Brett Morgan, QB (Physical Education) Will Prosser, WR (Physical Education) Carlton Rice, LB (Physical Education) McKinley Scott, WR (Gen. Business Admin.) Dezmond Sherrod, TE (Gen. Bus. Admin.) Kyle York, QB (Banking & Finance) Derek Ambrose (Physical Education) Brian Anderson (Physical Education) Keith Andrews (Biological Science) Russell Cook (Insurance) Britt Cross (Biological Engineering) Marcus Evans (Interdisciplinary Studies) Michael Henig (Gen. Business Admin.) Dio Herrera (Gen. Business Admin.) Jonathan Hill (Industrial Technology) Brad Horton (Gen. Business Admin.) Jeremy Jack (Agribusiness) Lance Long (Business Management) Chris McNeil (Physical Education) Brett Morgan (Physical Education) Will Prosser (Physical Education) Carlton Rice (Physical Education) Casey Rogers (Mathematics) Dezmond Sherrod (Insurance) Anthony Strauder (Physical Education) Leron Yarbrough (Social Work) Derek Ambrose (Physical Education) Keith Andrews (Biological Sciences Anthony Bowles (Geosciences) Christopher Britt (Physical Education) Mark Brown (Accounting) Russell Cook (Gen. Business Administration) Ty Evans (General Business Administration) Patrick Franks (Political Science) David Heard (Biological Engineering) Brad Horton (Gen. Business Administration) Jarvis Kyles (Gen. Business Administration) Lance Long (Management) Blake McAdams (Physical Education)

2009:

2010:

Carlton Rice (Physical Education) Casey Rogers (Mathematics) Ben Shelton (Real Estate & Mortgage) Dezmond Sherrod (Insurance) Anthony Strauder (Physical Education) J.C. Brignone (Food Nutrition) Charles Burns (Fitness Management) Aaron Feld (Management of Construction & Land) Keon Humphries (Physical Education) Jason Husband (Masters of Business Admin.) Jarvis Kyles (General Business Administration) Lance Long (Management) Blake McAdams (Clinical Exercise Physiology) Mark Melichar (Mgmt. of Construction & Land) Dezmond Sherrod (Masters of Business Admin.) Anthony Strauder (Fitness Management) Timothy Bailey (Sociology) Anthony Bowles (Geosciences) Mark Brown (Accounting) Adam Carlson (Business Administration) Wes Carroll (Risk Management and Insurance) Andrew Ellard (Physical Education) Aaron Feld (Construction and Land Development) Phillip Freeman (Physical Education) Michael Gates (Interdisciplinary Studies) Robert Gurley (Physical Education) Nelson Hurst (Physical Education) Sam Latham (Biological Engineering) Addison Lawrence (General Bus. Admin.) Tyson Lee (Secondary Education) Anthony Littlejohn (Sociology) D.J. Looney (Management) Blake McAdams (Physical Education) Brandon McRae (Interdisciplinary Studies) Mark Melichar (Construction and Land Development) Eric Richards (General Bus. Admin.) Derek Sherrod (Risk Management and Insurance) Anthony Strauder (Physical Education) Marcus Washington (Marketing) Austin Wilbanks (Physical Education) Jarvis Williams (Industrial Technology) Lamarcus Williams (Management) KJ Wright (Sociology) Taurus Young (Industrial Technology) Sean Brauchle (Business Administration) J.C. Brignone (Physical Education) Jamar Chaney (Physical Education) Kendrick Cook (Physical Education) Andrew Ellard (Physical Education) Aaron Feld (Mgt. Const. and Land Dev.) Phillip Freeman (Physical Education) Heath Hutchins (Sociology) Maurice Langston (Marketing) Sam Latham (Bio Engineering) Addison Lawrence (Business Administration) Cameron Lawrence (Physical Education) Mark Lynn (Electrical Engineering) John McMillan (Mgt. Const. and Land Dev.) Brandon McRae (Interdisciplinary Studies) Mark Melichar (Insurance/Risk Mgt.) Tyson Lee (Secondary Education) Derek Sherrod (Insurance/Risk Mgt.) Baker Sweedenburg (Business Information Systems) Louis Watson (Physical Education) Sam Watts (Physical Education) Chris White (Physical Education) Sean Brauchle (Accounting) J.C. Brignone (Kinesiology) Corey Broomfield (Kinesiology) Chad Bumphis (Kinesiology) Kendric Cook (Kinesiology) Derek DePasquale (Mechanical Engineering) Aaron Feld (Kinesiology) Phillip Freeman (Kinesiology) Emmanuel Gatling (Chemical Engineering) Heath Hutchins (Psychology) Sam Latham (Biomedical Engineering) Addison Lawrence (Business Administration) Cameron Lawrence (Business Administration) John McMillan (Kinesiology)

2011:

2012:

2013:

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2015:

HISTORY

Mark Melichar (Kinesiology) Derek Sherrod (Kinesiology) Baker Swedenburg (Business Information Systems) Louis Watson (Kinesiology) Sam Watts (Kinesiology) Sam Williams (Kinesiology) Dillon Day (Kinesiology) Derek DePasquale (Mechanical Engineering) Nick Griffin (Kinesiology) Brandon Hill (Kinesiology) Cameron Lawrence (Business Administration) Eric Lawson (Kinesiology) Charles Mitchell (Kinesiology) Nick Redmond (Kinesiology) Corbin Stewart (Kinesiology) Baker Swedenburg (Business Information Systems) Louis Watson (Kinesiology) Sam Watts (Kinesiology) Sam Williams (Kinesiology) Taveze Calhoun (Kinesiology) Dillon Day (Kinesiology) Quay Evans (Criminology) Charlie Grandfield (Political Science) Nick Griffin (Kinesiology) Brandon Hill (Kinesiology) PJ Jones (Kinesiology) Daniel Knox (Kinesiology) Cameron Lawrence (Business Administration) Eric Lawson (Kinesiology) Justin Malone (Criminology) Derek Milton (Industrial Technology) Archie Muniz (Kinesiology) Justin Senior (English) Charles Siddoway (Criminology) Baker Swedenburg (Information Systems) Sam WIlliams (Kinesiology) Richie Brown (Industrial Technology) Ryan Brown (Business Administration) Taveze Calhoun (Kinesiology) Cole Carter (Kinesiology) Josh Creekmore (Biological Engineering) Devon Desper (Business Administration) Taylor Earhart (Accounting) Nick Griffin (Kinesiology) Brandon Hill (Kinesiology) Brandon Holloway (Kinesiology) Archie Muniz (Kinesiology) Ivan Muniz (Kinesiology) Dak Prescott (Educational Psychology) Justin Senior (Political Science) Evan Sobiesk (Microbiology) Baker Swedenburg (Information Systems) John Van Horn (Geoscience) Nickoe Whitley (Workforce Education) Richie Brown (Industrial Technolog) Taveze Calhoun (Interdisciplinary Studies) Cole Carter (Kinesiology) Shelby Christy (Criminology) Tolando Cleveland (Kinesiology) Kivon Coman (Kinesiology) Devon Desper (Accounting) Westin Graves (Civil Engineering) Nick Griffin (Kinesiology) Brandon Hill (Kinesiology) Brandon Holloway (Human Sciences) Gabe Myles (Kinesiology) Dak Prescott (Interdisciplinary Studies) Damien Robinson (Human Sciences) Fred Ross (Human Sciences) Justin Senior (Political Science) Evan Sobiesk (Microbiology) Jake Thomas (Business Administration) Kareem Vance (Kinesiology) Damian Williams (Business Administration) Richie Brown (Industrial Technology) Ryan Brown (Business Administration) Taveze Calhoun (Graduate School) Winston Chapman (Agribusiness) Tolando Cleveland (Biological Sciences) Ronald Cochran (Undeclared)

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ACADEMIC HONORS

Logan Cooke (Kinesiology) Devon Desper (Accounting) Nick Fitzgerald (Finance) Westin Graves (Civil Engineering) Aaron Hamaker (Undeclared) Grant Harris (Business) Brandon Holloway (Human Sciences) Jesse Jackson (Industrial Technology) Gabe Myles (Kinesiology) Josiah Phillips (Industrial Technology) Dak Prescott (Graduate School) Nick Proby (Mechanical Engineering) Martinas Rankin (Kinesiology) Justin Senior (Sociology) Jake Thomas (Biological Sciences) Kareem Vance (Kinesiology) Hayes Walker (Biological Engineering) DeAndre Ward (Industrial Technology) Rufus Warren (Human Sciences) Nelson Adams (Human Sciences) Brett Armour (Mathematics) Hunter Bradley (Kinesiology) Bennie Braswell (Art) Richie Brown (MBA) Tolando Cleveland (Political Science) Kivon Coman (Kinesiology) Devon Desper (Accounting) Nick Fitzgerald (Finance)

2017:

Nick Gibson (Kinesiology) Westin Graves (Civil Engineering) Brandon Holloway (Human Sciences) Jesse Jackson (Industrial Technology) A.J. Jefferson (Human Sciences) Jocquell Johnson (Interdisciplinary Studies) Mark McLaurin (Business Administration) Harrison Moon (Kinesiology) Gabe Myles (Kinesiology) Richard Perkins (Mechanical Engineering) Josiah Phillips (Industrial Technology) Martinas Rankin (Kinesiology) Chris Rayford (Kinesiology) Fred Ross (Interdisciplinary Studies) Justin Senior (Sociology) Ashton Shumpert (Interdisciplinary Studies) Chris Stamps (Kinesiology) Jefferson Teel (Business Administration) Nick Tiano (Business Administration) Hayes Walker (Biological Engineering) DeAndre Ward (Industrial Technology) Evans Wilkerson (Pre-accounting) Hunter Bradley (Workforce Education) Tolando Cleveland (Political Science) Nick Fitzgerald (Finance) Aaron Hamaker (Biochemistry) Jesse Jackson (Industrial Technology) Elgton Jenkins (Industrial Technology)

Kobe Jones (Business Administration) Harrison Moon (Psychology) Gabe Myles (Kinesiology) Aaron Odom (Undeclared) Josiah Phillips (Industrial Technology) Tyre Phillips (Human Development/Family Studies) Martinas Rankin (Kinesiology) Stewart Reese (Kinesiology) Christian Roberson (Business Adminisration) Jeffery Simmons (Human Development/Family Studies) Marquiss Spencer (Undeclared) Keytaon Thompson (Kinesiology) Austin Williams (Business Administration) Tyler Williams (Kinesiology)

MSU has produced four National Football Foundation National ScholarAthletes/William V. Campbell Trophy finalists with Taveze Calhoun being the most recent in December 2015. Calhoun was the SECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only representative in 2015. Calhoun was awarded an $18,000 post graduate scholarship and honored at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation and is the highest academic honor in college football.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION NATIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETES/ CAMPBELL TROPHY FINALISTS 1972: 1989: 2010: 2015:

Frank Dowsing, DB Bo Russell, DB Derek Sherrod, OL Taveze Calhoun, DB

CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 1953: 1954: 1956: 1972: 1973: 1976: 1989: 1992: 2000:

Jackie Parker, QB Hal Easterwood, C Ron Bennett, DE Frank Dowsing, B Ken Phares, QB Jimmy Webb, DT Will Coltharp, DE (1st Team) Bo Russell, DB (1st Team) Daniel Boyd, LB (2nd Team) Scott Westerfield, PK (1st Team)

CFA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE 1991: 1992:

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Derek Sherrod was a National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete in 2010.

NFL DRAFT HISTORY Year Rd Pick Name, Pos.

Year Rd Pick Name, Pos. 1937 10 1940 12 1941 6 7 10 12 12 1943 2 22 1944 2 4 14 15 17 19 21 22 26 27 29 1945 12 1946 9 10 21 1947 6 11 1948 2 2 16 102 30 1949 2 14 23 1950 1 7 17 26 1951 22 24 26 1952 7 7 12 18 1953 16 27 28 1954 12 24 1956 1 21 1958 29 1959 1 15 1961 2 3 9 12 17 1962 15 18 19 1963 3 7 18 1964 3 4 12 20 1965 6 7 7 9 12

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Chuck Gelatka, E New York Giants Jim Goolsby, C Cleveland Rams John Tripson, T Detroit Lions Buddy Elrod, E Pittsburgh Steelers Harvey Johnson, B Brooklyn Dodgers Billy Jefferson, B Detroit Lions Arnie Moore, E New York Giants Blondy Black, B Brooklyn Dodgers Charles Yancey, B Washington Redskins Lamar Blount, B New York Giants Hillery Horne, T Philadelphia Eagles Elbert Corley, C New York Giants Billy Murphy, B Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) Kermit Davis, E Green Bay Packers Wally Matulich, B Cleveland Rams Mike Mihalic, G Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) Joe Warlick, B Cleveland Rams Anse Howard, E Green Bay Packers John Hughes, E Cleveland Rams Marty Frohm, T Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) Stan Rhoades, E New York Giants Mike Harris, G New York Giants Bill Hildebrand, E Green Bay Packers Charley Cadenhead, C Washington Redskins Elbert Corley, C Buffalo Bills Al Sidorik, T Boston Patriots Dub Garrett, T Chicago Bears Dub Garrett, T Baltimore Colts (AAFC) Wally Matulich, B San Francisco 49ers (AAFC) Truett Smith, B Chicago Bears Harper Davis, B Pittsburgh Steelers Murry Alexander, E Brooklyn Dodgers (AAFC) R.B. Patterson, G Detroit Lions Harper Davis, B Chicago Bears Truett Smith, B Pittsburgh Steelers Jerry Taylor, C Philadelphia Eagles Jim Pittman, B Chicago Cardinals Jack Rucker, B Philadelphia Eagles Tony Kotowski, E Philadelphia Eagles Billy Stewart, B Philadelphia Eagles Joe Fortunato, B Chicago Bears John Pace, T Cleveland Browns Jack Blount, T Philadelphia Eagles Bill Pyron, T Chicago Cardinals Ken Deloe, T Los Angeles Rams Jackie Parker, B Detroit Lions Joe Cimini, T Pittsburgh Steelers Hal Easterwood, C San Francisco 49ers Jim Barron, T Pittsburgh Steelers Art Davis, B Pittsburgh Steelers Jim Harness, HB Baltimore Colts Ken Irby, T Chicago Cardinals Billy Stacy, B Chicago Cardinals Jim Poteete, C Philadelphia Eagles Tom Goode, C Houston Oilers (AFL) Walter Suggs, T Houston Oilers (AFL) Bobby Bethune, B Chicago Bears Floyd Powers, G Buffalo Bills (AFL) Tom Goode, LB Detroit Lions Ray Osborne, T San Francisco 49ers Charles Furlow, QB Los Angeles Rams Lee Welch, HB Dallas Texans Johnny Baker, LB Los Angeles Rams Johnny Baker, E Houston Oilers (AFL) Bobby Garvin, T Cleveland Browns Ode Burrell, HB Green Bay Packers Ode Burrell, HB Houston Oilers (AFL) Howard Benton, T San Francisco 49ers Bob Dugan, T Buffalo Bills (AFL) Justin Canale, G Boston Patriots (AFL) Tom Neville, T Boston Patriots (AFL) Bill Moore, HB Kansas City Chiefs (AFL) Tom Neville, T Pittsburgh Steelers Justin Canale, G Cleveland Browns

1966 3 4 5 5 8 15 1967 9 15 16 1968 6 13 1970 13 1971 11 13 16 1973 2 16 1974 6 11 14 1975 1 5 10 1976 2 7 11 1977 4 8 10 11 1978 3 5 11 1979 7 10 10 1980 3 5 1981 2 5 11 11 1982 1 1 10 1983 1 3 1984 4 1986 11 11 1987 2 5 9 10 1988 7 1989 8 10 1990 4 6 1991 5 9 1992 4 8 1993 4 5 5 7 1994 5 1995 2 2 4 6 7 7 1996 1 1 1997 3 4 1998 2 3 4 1999 2 2 2

236 388 394 159 340 320 283 325 404 50 391 137 267 343 10 117 245 55 207 302 100 203 262 303 59 133 290 180 253 260 80 137 39 113 294 296 2 26 262 8 62 103 284 285 51 129 250 270 192 213 264 87 158 116 250 96 215 108 125 140 195 142 59 62 106 208 210 224 13 24 96 102 61 68 120 39 42 57

Dan Bland, HB Hoyle Granger, FB Hoyle Granger, FB Grady Bolton, DT Dan Bland, HB Grady Bolton, T Harland Reed, TE Tom Folliard, LB Marcus Rhoden, FL D.D. Lewis, LB George Barron, T Jack Thomas, B Joe Reed, QB Sammy Milner, WR David Smith, WR Ken Phares, DB Frank Dowsing, DB Wayne Jones, RB Bill Buckley, WR Greg Fountain, G Jimmy Webb, DT Steve Freeman, DB Rockey Felker, QB Jim Eidson, G Larry Buie, DB Chuck Brislin, T Stan Black, DB Walter Packer, WR Harvey Hull, LB Ray Costict, LB Dennis Johnson, RB Bruce Threadgill, DB Larry Gillard, DT Henry Monroe, DB Dave Marler, QB Gerald Jackson, S James Jones, RB Kenny Johnson, DB Mardye McDole, WR Tyrone Keys, DE Willie Jackson, DB Larry Friday, DB Johnie Cooks, LB Glen Collins, DE Curtis Stowers, LB Michael Haddix, RB Glen Young, WR George Wonsley, RB Pat Swoopes, NT Aaron Pearson, LB Don Smith, RB Kirby Jackson, CB Bruce Plummer, CB Louis Clark, WR Garry Frank, G Fred Hadley, WR Anthony Butts, DT Jesse Anderson, TE James Williams, LB Robert Young, DT Jerry Bouldin, WR Keo Coleman, LB Nate Williams, DT Kevin Henry, DE Olanda Truitt, WR Marc Woodard, LB Willie Harris, WR Herman Carroll, DE Kendell Watkins, TE Jesse James, OG Melvin Hayes, OT Fred McCrary, FB Kevin Bouie, RB Wesley Leasy, LB Walt Harris, DB Eric Moulds, WR Brent Smith, OT Terry Day, DT Eric Brown, DB Robert Hicks, OT Greg Favors, LB James Johnson, RB Reggie Kelly, TE Randy Thomas, OG

Team San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Colts Houston Oilers (AFL) Miami Dolphins (AFL) Houston Oilers (AFL) Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers Boston Patriots New Orleans Saints Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Eagles St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco 49ers San Diego Chargers Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia Eagles New York Jets New York Jets New York Jets San Francisco 49ers New England Patriots Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Los Angeles Rams Atlanta Falcons San Francisco 49ers Atlanta Falcons Houston Oilers New England Patriots Buffalo Bills San Francisco 49ers Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Cowboys Atlanta Falcons Minnesota Vikings New York Jets Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta Falcons Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles Indianapolis Colts New Orleans Saints Kansas City Chiefs Tampa Bay Buccaneers New York Jets Denver Broncos Seattle Seahawks Denver Broncos New Orleans Saints Denver Broncos Tampa Bay Buccaneers New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Rams New York Giants New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints Dallas Cowboys St. Louis Rams New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins New York Jets Denver Broncos Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Atlanta Falcons New York Jets

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Dennis McKinley, FB Alvin McKinley, DL Robert Bean, DB John Hilliard, DL Wes Shivers, OL Fred Smoot, CB Willie Blade, DT Pork Chop Womack, OL Ellis Wyms, DL Dorsett Davis, DL Justin Griffith, FB Donald Lee, TE Mario Haggan, LB David Stewart, OL Ronald Fields, DL Jerious Norwood, RB Antonio Johnson, DL Anthony Dixon, RB Jamar Chaney, LB Derek Sherrod, OL K.J. Wright, LB Pernell McPhee, DL Chris White, LB Fletcher Cox, DL Vick Ballard, RB Charles Mitchell, S Darius Slay, CB Johnthan Banks, CB Josh Boyd, DE Gabe Jackson, OG Preston Smith, DE Benardrick McKinney, LB Matt Wells, LB Malcolm Johnson, TE Josh Robinson, RB Chris Jones, DT Will Redmond, CB Dak Prescott, QB Justin Senior, OL Martinas Rankin, OT Jordan Thomas, TE Hunter Bradley, LS Logan Cooke, P

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FIRST ROUND PICKS (11) Year Name, Pos. 1950 1956 1959 1975 1982 1983 1996 2011 2012

Team

Harper Davis, B Art Davis, B Billy Stacy, B Jimmy Webb, DT Johnie Cooks, LB Glen Collins, DE Michael Haddix, RB Walt Harris, DB Eric Moulds, WR Derek Sherrod, OL Fletcher Cox, DL

Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Cardinals San Francisco 49ers Baltimore Colts Cincinnati Bengals Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Buffalo Bills Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles

MSU DRAFT RECORDS (SINCE AFL-NFL MERGER IN 1967) Most players drafted in a season: 6 (1995) Most players drafted by same team: 3 by New York Jets (1974) Most first-round picks: 2 (1982, 1996) Most picks in first 2 rounds: 3 (1999) Most picks in first 3 rounds: 3 (1999) Most picks in first 4 rounds: 3 (1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2016) Most picks in first 5 rounds: 3 (1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2010, 2016) Most picks in first 6 rounds: 5 (2015) Most picks in first 100 players: 2 (11 times)

SUPPLEMENTAL/ EXPANSION DRAFTS Year RdPick Name, Pos. 1966 1984 1986 1995

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Tom Goode, C Danny Knight, WR John Bond, QB James Williams, LB

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BULLDOGS IN THE NFL JACKSON, Gabe, OG Oakland (2014-) JACKSON, Gerald, DB Kansas City (1979) JACKSON, Kirby, DB Los Angeles (1987), Buffalo (1987-93), Seattle (1993-94) JAMES, Jesse, C St. Louis (1995-96) JEFFERSON, Billy, HB Detroit (1941), Brooklyn (1942), Philadelphia (1942) JENKINS, Justin, WR Philadelphia (2004-05), Buffalo (2007-09) JOHNSON, Antonio, DL Indianapolis (2008-12), Tennessee (2013) JOHNSON, Dennis, FB Buffalo (1978-79), N.Y. Giants (1980-81) JOHNSON, James, RB Miami (1999-01), Cleveland (2002) JOHNSON, Kenneth, DB Green Bay (1987-88) JOHNSON, Kenny, DB Atlanta (1980-86), Houston (1986-89) JOHNSON, Malcolm, FB Cleveland (2015-16), Seattle (2016-17), San Francisco (2018-) JONES, Chris, DT Kansas City (2016-) JONES, James, HB Dallas (1980-82, 1984-85) KELLY, Reggie, TE Atlanta (1999-02, 2011), Cincinnati (2003-10) KELLY, Tommy, DL Oakland (2004-12), New England (2013), Arizona (2014) KEYS, Tyrone, DE Chicago (1983-85), Tampa Bay (1986-87), San Diego (1988) KOWALSKI, Andy, E Brooklyn (1943-44), Boston (1945), Miami [AAFC] (1946) LAWRENCE, Addison, OL Baltimore (2012) LAWRENCE, Cameron, LB Dallas (2013-14) LEASY, Wesley, LB Arizona (1995-96) LEE, Donald, TE Miami (2003-04), Green Bay (2005-10), Cincinnati (2011-12) LEWIS, D.D., LB Dallas (1968, 70-81) LONG, Lance, WR Arizona (2008-09), Kansas City (2009-11), Detroit (2012) LOVE, Kyle, DL New England (2010-12), Jacksonville (2013), Kansas City (2013-14), Carolina (2014-) MANLEY, Joseph, C San Francisco (1953) McCRARY, Fred, FB Philadelphia (1995), New Orleans (1997), San Diego (1999-02), New England (2003), Atlanta (2004-05) McDOLE, Mardye, SE Minnesota (1981-83) McKINLEY, Alvin, DL Carolina (2000), Cleveland (2001-06); Denver (2007), New Orleans (2008)

McKINLEY, Dennis, FB Arizona (1999-02) McKINNEY, Benardrick, LB Houston (2015-) McPHEE, Pernell, DE Baltimore (2011-14), Chicago (2015-17), Washington (2018-) McRAE, Brandon, WR St. Louis (2010) McWILLIAMS, Tom “Shorty”, HB Los Angeles [AAFC] (1949), Pittsburgh (1950) MITCHELL, Charles, S Atlanta (2012) MONROE, Henry, DB Philadelphia (1979) MOULDS, Eric, WR Buffalo (1996-05), Houston (2006), Tennessee (2007) NEVILLE, Tommy, T New England (1965-77), Denver (1978), N.Y. Giants (1979) NIX, Jack, HB Cleveland (1940) NORWOOD, Jerious, RB Atlanta (2006-10), St. Louis (2011) PACKER, Walter, RB-KR Seattle (1977), Tampa Bay (1977) PATRICK, Mike, P New England (1975-78) PEARSON, Aaron, LB Kansas City (1986-88) PERKINS, LaDarius, RB Green Bay (2014), Pittsburgh (2014), Indianapolis (2015) PHARR, Tommy, QB Buffalo (1970) PLUMMER, Bruce, DB Denver (1987-88, 90), Miami (1988), Indianapolis (1989), San Diego (1990) PRESCOTT, Dak, QB Dallas (2016-) REDMOND, Will, CB San Francisco (2016), Kansas City (2017-) REED, Joe, QB San Francisco (1972-74), Detroit (1975-79) ROBINSON, Deljuan, DT Houston (2007-09) ROBINSON, Josh, RB Indianapolis (2015) ROSS, Fred, WR Carolina (2017-) SAULSBERRY, Quentin, OG Minnesota (2012), Denver (2012-13) SEARS, Corey, DT Baltimore (1996), St. Louis (1998), Arizona (1999-00), Houston (2002-05) SHERROD, Derek, OT Green Bay (2011-14) SHIVERS, Wes, OL Atlanta (2000-01) SIDORIK, Alex, T Boston (1947), Baltimore (1948-49) SIMMONS, Michael, DT New Orleans (1989-90) SKINNER, Deontae, LB New England (2014-15), Philadelphia (2015), New York Giants (2016-17) SLAY, Darius, CB Detroit (2013-)

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SMITH, Brent, OT Miami (1997-02), N.Y. Jets (2003-04), Jacksonville (2005) SMITH, Don, QB Tampa Bay (1988-89), Buffalo (1990) SMITH, Preston, LB Washington (2015-) SMITH, Truett, QB Pittsburgh (1950-51) SMOOT, Fred, CB Washington (2001-04), Minnesota (2005-06), Washington (2007-09) STACY, Billy, QB Chicago/St. Louis (1959-63) STEWART, David, OT Tennessee (2005-13) SUGGS, Walter, T Houston (1962-71) SWOOPES, Pat, DT New Orleans (1987, 89), Kansas City (1991) TAIT, Arthur, E Dallas (1952) THOMAS, Randy, OG N.Y. Jets (1999-02), Washington (2003-09) THREADGILL, Bruce, S San Francisco (1978) TRIPSON, John, T Detroit (1941) TRUITT, Olanda, WR L.A. Raiders (1993), Minnesota (1993), Washington (1994-95), Oakland (1996-97) WATKINS, Kendell, TE Dallas (1995-96) WEBB, Jimmy, DT San Francisco (1975-80), San Diego (1981) WELLS, Matt, LB New England (2015), Chicago (2015), St. Louis (2015) WHITE, Chris, LB Buffalo (2011-12), New England (2013-14) WILLIAMS, Greg, DB Washington (1982-85) WILLIAMS, James, LB New Orleans (1990-94), Jacksonville (1995), San Francisco (1997-98), Cleveland (1999) WOITT, John, DB San Francisco (1968-69) WOMACK, Pork Chop, OG Seattle (2001-09), Cleveland (2009-10), Arizona (2011) WONSLEY, George, HB Indianapolis (1984-88), New England (1989) WOODARD, Marc, LB Pittsburgh (1993), Philadelphia (1993-96) WRIGHT, K.J., LB Seattle (2011-) WYMS, Ellis, DT Tampa Bay (2001-05), Seattle (2006), Minnesota (2007) YOUNG, Glen, SE Philadelphia (1983), St. Louis (1984), Cleveland (1984-85, 87-88) YOUNG, Robert, DT Los Angeles/St. Louis (1991-95), Houston (1996) * Note 2018 NFL Draft picks/free agents not listed on roster. List is of players who were on 2017 rosters and prior.

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NFL COMBINE/PRO BOWL 1963: 1964: 1965: 1966: 1968: 1971: 1973: 1974: 1975:

NFL COMBINE PARTICIPANTS (53)

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2016:

2017: 2018:

J.J. Johnson, RB Reggie Kelly, TE Randy Thomas, OG Robert Bean, CB Ashley Cooper, SS Terrance McCaskey, TE Alvin McKinley, DT Wes Shivers, OT Floyd Womack, OG Ellis Wyms, DE Dorsett Davis, DT Dicenzo Miller, RB Korey Banks, CB Justin Griffith, FB Mario Haggan, LB Donald Lee, TE Justin Jenkins, WR Tommy Kelly, DE Ronald Fields, DT David Stewart, OT Jerious Norwood, RB Quinton Culberson, LB Antonio Johnson, DT Derek Pegues, FS Jamar Chaney, LB Anthony Dixon, RB Pernell McPhee, DE Derek Sherrod, OT Chris White, LB K.J. Wright, LB Vick Ballard, RB Fletcher Cox, DT Charles Mitchell, SS Quentin Saulsberry, C Johnthan Banks, CB Josh Boyd, DT Darius Slay, CB Gabe Jackson, OG LaDarius Perkins, RB Justin Cox, S Benardrick McKinney, LB Josh Robinson, RB Preston Smith, DE Beniquez Brown, LB Taveze Calhoun, CB Chris Jones, DT Dak Prescott, QB Will Redmond, CB Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Runnya Wilson, WR Fred Ross, WR Justin Senior, OT Martinas Rankin, OT Jordan Thomas, TE

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Johnny Baker, E Ode Burrell, B Justin Canale, G Hoyle Granger, B D.D. Lewis, LB David Smith, WR Ken Phares, DB Wayne Jones, RB Steve Freeman, DB Jimmy Webb, DL Jim Eidson, OL Ray Costict, LB Larry Gaillard, DL Kenny Johnson, DB Mardye McDole, WR Michael Haddix, RB Wayne Harris, OL Dana Moore, K Glen Young, WR Corwyn Aldredge, TE Don Smith, QB Garry Frank, OL Jesse Anderson, TE Robert Young, DL Nate Williams, DL Willie Harris, WR Kevin Henry, DL Melvin Hayes, OL Jesse James, OL Kendell Watkins, TE Brian Anderson, OL Walt Harris, DB Eric Moulds, WR Larry Williams, DL Terry Day, DL Brent Smith, OL Eric Brown, DB Eric Dotson, DL Greg Favors, LB Robert Hicks, OL James Johnson, RB Reggie Kelly, TE Randy Thomas, OL Robert Bean, DB Kevin Sluder, DL Jeff Walker, P Willie Blade, DL Fred Smoot, DB Scott Westerfield, K Floyd Womack, OL Ellis Wyms, DL Dorsett Davis, DL Conner Stephens, DL Justin Griffith, RB Mario Haggan, LB Justin Jenkins, WR Tommy Kelly, DL Brent Smith, K Ronald Fields, DL David Stewart, OL Jerious Norwood, RB Antonio Johnson, DL Titus Brown, DL Derek Pegues, DB Jamar Chaney, LB Anthony Dixon, RB Pernell McPhee, DL Derek Sherrod, OL Chris White, LB K.J. Wright, LB Vick Ballard, RB Josh Boyd, DL Gabe Jackson, OL Dillon Day, C Kaleb Eulls, DL Preston Smith, DL Dak Prescott, QB Fred Ross, WR Justin Senior, OL

SENIOR BOWL MVP (3)

1964: 1987: 2016:

Ode Burrell, RB Don Smith, RB Dak Prescott, QB

EAST/WEST SHRINE GAME PARTICIPANTS (28)

1952: 1976: 1997: 1978: 1982: 1983: 1995: 1996: 1997: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2010: 2011: 2012: 2013: 2014: 2015: 2016: 2017: 2018:

Joe Fortunato, LB Jim Eidson, T/G Harvey Hull, LB Stan Black, DB Dennis Johnson, RB Glen Collins, DL Wayne Harris, OL Kevin Bouie, RB Eric Moulds, WR Larry Williams, DE Paul Lacoste, LB Willie Blade, DT Dicenzo Miller, RB Donald Lee, TE Justin Jenkins, WR Jamar Chaney, LB JC Brignone, C Quentin Saulsberry, OL Chad Bumphis, WR Josh Boyd, DL LaDarius Perkins, RB Dillon Day, OL Ben Beckwith, OL Ryan Brown, DL Taveze Calhoun, DB Richie Brown, LB Hunter Bradley, LS Jordan Thomas, TE

NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL GAME PARTICIPANTS (4)

2014: 2017:

Denico Autry, DE Deontae Skinner, LB Jamaal Clayborn, OL Johnathan Calvin, DE

NFL PRO BOWL SELECTIONS (24) 1941: 1958: 1961: 1962: 1963: 1964: 1965:

John Tripson, Detroit, OT Joe Fortunato, Chicago, LB Billy Stacy, St. Louis, DB Joe Fortunato, Chicago, LB Joe Fortunato, Chicago, LB Joe Fortunato, Chicago, LB Ode Burrell, Houston (AFL), HB Joe Fortunato, Chicago, LB 1967: Hoyle Granger, Houston (AFL), FB 1968: Hoyle Granger, Houston (AFL), FB 1969: Tom Goode, Miami, C 1988: Kent Hull, Buffalo, C 1989: Kent Hull, Buffalo, C 1990: Kent Hull, Buffalo, C 1998: Eric Moulds, Buffalo, WR 2000: Eric Moulds, Buffalo, WR 2002: Eric Moulds, Buffalo, WR 2006: Walt Harris, San Francisco, CB 2015: Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia, DT 2016: Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia, DT Dak Prescott, Dallas, QB K.J. Wright, Seattle, LB 2017: Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia, DT Darius Slay, Detroit, CB * note year is season selected not year game played

SUPER BOWL ALL-TIME SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES (49)

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ALL-TIME SUPER BOWL WINNERS (22)

*Note year listed is year played of Super Bowl, not year of season

Player Richard Blackmore Eric Brown Dewayne Cherrington Arceto Clark Johnie Cooks Fletcher Cox Dillon Day Anthony Dixon Kevin Dockery Greg Favors

Player Eric Brown Dewayne Cherrington Arceto Clark Johnie Cooks Fletcher Cox Dillon Day Kevin Dockery Tyrone Keys Tom Goode Clarence Harmon Donald Lee D.D. Lewis Fred McCrary Pernell McPhee Dezmond Sherrod Deontae Skinner Kendell Watkins Chris White Greg Williams K.J. Wright Ellis Wyms

Tom Goode Clarence Harmon Willie Harris Kevin Henry Kent Hull Kirby Jackson Justin Jenkins Antonio Johnson Tyrone Keys Lance Long Donald Lee D.D. Lewis Kyle Love Fred McCrary Pernell McPhee Bruce Plummer Dezmond Sherrod Deontae Skinner Don Smith Pork Chop Womack Kendell Watkins Chris White Greg Williams K.J. Wright Ellis Wyms

Team Years Philadelphia Eagles 1981 Denver Broncos 1999 Seattle Seahawks 2014 Seattle Seahawks 2014 New York Giants 1991 Philadelphia Eagles 2018 Devner Broncos 2016 San Francisco 49ers 2013 New York Giants 2008 Tennessee Titans 2000 Carolina Panthers 2004 Baltimore Colts 1971 Washington Redskins 1983 Buffalo Bills 1994 Pittsburgh Steelers 1996 Buffalo Bills 1991, ’92, ’93, ’94 Buffalo Bills 1990, ’91, ’92, ’93 Philadelphia Eagles 2005 Indianapolis Colts 2010 Chicago Bears 1986 Arizona Cardinals 2009 Green Bay Packers 2011 Dallas Cowboys 1971, ‘72, ‘76, ‘78, ’79 New England Patriots 2012 Carolina Panthers 2016 New England Patriots 2004 Baltimore Ravens 2013 Denver Broncos 1988 Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 New England Patriots 2015 Buffalo Bills 1991 Seattle Seahawks 2006 Dallas Cowboys 1996 New England Patriots 2015 Washington Redskins 1983, ’84 Seattle Seahawks 2014, ‘15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2003

K.J. Wright (above) was one of three former Bulldogs who claimed a 2014 Super Bowl ring with the Seattle Seahawks following a 43-8 blowout victory of the Denver Broncos.

Team Denver Broncos Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Denver Broncos New York Giants Chicago Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Green Bay Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots Baltimore Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers New England Patriots Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots Washington Redskins Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Years 1999 2014 2014 1991 2018 2016 2008 1986 1971 1983 2011 1972, ’78^ 2004 2013 2009 2015 1996 2015 1983 2014 2003

^ - only two-time Super Bowl winner in MSU history

Fletcher Cox (above) became the latest Bulldog to win a Super Bowl ring as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots, 41-33, in the 52nd edition of the game in Minneapolis.

Dillon Day (above) won the 2016 Super Bowl as a member of the Denver Broncos. Day defeated former Bulldog Kyle Love (Carolina) by a score of 24-10.

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ALL-TIME BOWL RESULTS (21 GAMES) RECORD: 13-8 DaDate 1/1/37 1/1/41 12/21/63 12/28/74 12/27/80 12/31/81 12/29/91 1/1/93 1/2/95 1/1/99 12/30/99 12/31/00 12/29/07 1/1/11 12/30/11 1/1/13 12/31/13 12/31/14 12/30/15 12/26/16 12/30/17

Bowl Orange Orange Liberty Sun Sun Hall of Fame Liberty Peach Peach Cotton Peach Independence Liberty Gator Music City Gator Liberty Orange Belk St. Petersburg TaxSlayer

Opponent Duquesne Georgetown NC State North Carolina Nebraska Kansas Air Force North Carolina NC State Texas Clemson Texas A&M UCF Michigan Wake Forest Northwestern Rice Georgia Tech NC State Miami (Ohio) Louisville

Location Miami, Fla. Miami, Fla. Philadelphia, Pa. El Paso, Texas El Paso, Texas Birmingham, Ala. Memphis, Tenn. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Dallas, Texas Atlanta, Ga. Shreveport, La. Memphis, Tenn. Jacksonville, Fla. Nashville, Tenn. Jacksonville, Fla. Memphis, Tenn. Miami Gardens, Fla. Charlotte, N.C. St. Petersburg, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla.

Venue Orange Bowl Orange Bowl Philadelphia Stadium Sun Bowl Sun Bowl Legion Field Liberty Bowl The Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome Cotton Bowl The Georgia Dome Independence Stadium Liberty Bowl EverBank Field LP Field EverBank Field Liberty Bowl Sun Life Stadium Bank of America Stadium Tropicana Field EverBank Field

Attendance 9,210 29,554 8,309 26,035 34,723 41,672 61,497 69,125 64,902 72,611 73,315 36,974 63,816 68,352 55,208 48,612 57,846 58,211 46,423 15,717 41,310

Result L W W W L W L L L L W W W W W L W L W W W

Score 12-13 14-7 16-12 26-24 17-31 10-0 15-38 17-21 24-28 11-38 17-7 43-41[OT] 10-3 52-14 23-17 20-34 44-7 34-49 51-28 17-16 31-27

COACHES IN MSU BOWL GAMES 1/1/37 1/1/41 12/21/63 12/28/74 12/27/80 12/31/81 12/29/91 1/1/93 1/2/95 1/1/99 12/30/99 12/31/00 12/29/07 1/1/11 12/30/11 1/1/13 12/31/13 12/31/14 12/30/15 12/26/16 12/30/17

Orange Orange Liberty Sun Sun Hall of Fame Liberty Peach Peach Cotton Peach Independence Liberty Gator Music City Gator Liberty Orange Belk St. Petersburg TaxSlayer

Duquesne Georgetown North Carolina State North Carolina Nebraska Kansas Air Force North Carolina North Carolina State Texas Clemson Texas A&M UCF Michigan Wake Forest Northwestern Rice Georgia Tech NC State Miami (Ohio) Louisville

Ralph Sasse Allyn McKeen Paul Davis Bob Tyler Emory Bellard Emory Bellard Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Jackie Sherrill Sylvester Croom Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Dan Mullen Greg Knox (interim)

John Smith Jack Hagerty Earle Edwards Bill Dooley Tom Osborne Don Fambrough Fisher DeBerry Mac Brown Mike O’Cain Mac Brown Tommy Bowden R.C. Slocum George O’Leary Rich Rodriguez Jim Grobe Pat Fitzgerald David Bailiff Paul Johnson Dave Doeren Chuck Martin Bobby Petrino

BEST BOWL-GAME WINNING PCT. BY MSU COACH MOST BOWL GAME WINS BY MSU COACH Coach Sylvester Croom Paul Davis Greg Knox (interim) Allyn McKeen Bob Tyler Dan Mullen Emory Bellard Jackie Sherrill Ralph Sasse

Record 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 5-2 1-1 2-4 0-1

Pct. 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .714 .500 .333 .000

MSU BOWL GAMES MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS 1963 LIBERTY BOWL Ode Burrell, HB 1974 SUN BOWL Terry Vitrano, FB Jimmy Webb, DT - Outstanding Lineman 1981 HALL OF FAME BOWL John Bond, QB John Bond, QB (MSU Offense) Johnie Cooks, LB (MSU Defense) 1991 MSU LIBERTY BOWL Kenny Roberts, RB (MSU Offense) Keo Coleman, LB (MSU Defense)

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Coach Dan Mullen Jackie Sherrill Sylvester Croom Paul Davis Greg Knox (interim) Allyn McKeen Bob Tyler Emory Bellard Ralph Sasse 1993 PEACH BOWL Greg Plump, QB (MSU Offense) Marc Woodard, LB (MSU Defense)

Record 5-2 2-4 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 1-1 0-1

Pct. .714 .333 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .500 .000 2011 MUSIC CITY BOWL Vick Ballard, RB

1995 PEACH BOWL Tim Rogers, PK (MSU Offense) Larry Williams, DL (MSU Defense)

2013 LIBERTY BOWL Dak Prescott, QB Jameon Lewis, WR (MSU Offense) Preston Smith, DE (MSU Defense)

1999 PEACH BOWL Wayne Madkin, QB - Offensive

2015 BELK BOWL Dak Prescott, QB

2000 INDEPENDENCE BOWL Willie Blade, DT - Defensive

2016 ST. PETERSBURG BOWL Nick Fitzgerald, QB

2007 LIBERTY BOWL Derek Pegues, DB

2017 TAXSLAYER BOWL Mark McLaurin, S

2011 GATOR BOWL Chris Relf, QB

BOWL RECORDS TEAM RECORDS PASSING MOST COMPLETIONS MSU: 33 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 25 vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 25 vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) Opponent: 27 by Michigan (2011 Gator) 26 by Wake Forest (2011 Music City) FEWEST COMPLETIONS MSU: 3 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 3 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) Opponent: 1 by Air Force (1991 Liberty) 5 by North Carolina (1974 Sun) 5 by NC State (1963 Liberty) 5 by Duquesne (1937 Orange) MOST ATTEMPTS MSU: 51 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 45 vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) Opponent: 56 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 48 by Wake Forest (2011 Music City) FEWEST ATTEMPTS MSU: 6 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) 8 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) Opponent: 2 by Air Force (1991 Liberty) 11 by Texas A&M (2000 Independence) MOST YARDS MSU: 453 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 380 vs. NC State (2015 Belk) Opponent: 306 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 263 by Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) FEWEST YARDS MSU: 28 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) 44 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) Opponent: 10 by Air Force (1991 Liberty) 58 by NC State (1963 Liberty) MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN MSU: 4 vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 2 vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 2 vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) Opponent: 5 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 4 by Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 4 by Duquesne (1937 Orange)

PUNTING MOST PUNTS MSU: 11 vs. UCF (2007 Liberty) 11 vs. Georgetown (1941 Orange) Opponent: 9 by Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 9 by Duquesne (1937 Orange) HIGHEST PUNTING AVERAGE MSU: 53.0 vs. NC State (1995 Peach) Opponent: 48.0 by NC State (1995 Peach)

RETURNS MOST PUNT RETURNS MSU: 5 vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 5 vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) Opponent: 8 by Wake Forest (2011 Music City) MOST PUNT RETURN YARDS MSU: 101 vs. NC State (1995 Peach) Opponent: 54 by UCF (2007 Liberty)

MOST KICKOFF RETURNS MSU: 6 vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 5 vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 5 vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 5 vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 5 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) Opponent: 8 by Michigan (2011 Gator) MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDS MSU: 141 vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 129 vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) Opponent: 191 by Michigan (2011 Gator)

RUSHING MOST ATTEMPTS MSU: 68 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 58 vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) Opponent: 69 by Air Force (1991 Liberty) 61 by Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 54 by Nebraska (1980 Sun) FEWEST ATTEMPTS MSU: 32 vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 33 vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 33 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 33 vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) Opponent: 25 by Michigan (2011 Gator) 32 by Rice (2013 Liberty) 34 by Clemson (1999 Peach) MOST YARDS MSU: 455 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 277 vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) Opponent: 452 by Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 318 by Air Force (1991 Liberty) FEWEST YARDS MSU: 87 vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 93 vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) Opponent: 35 by Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 61 by Rice (2013 Liberty)

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FEWEST YARDS MSU: 158 vs. Georgetown (1941 Orange) 195 vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) Opponent: 145 by Rice (2013 Liberty) 206 by Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 219 by UCF (2007 Liberty) MOST PLAYS MSU: 86 vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 84 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) Opponent: 90 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 86 by Wake Forest (2011 Music City) FEWEST PLAYS MSU: 56 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) 59 vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 59 vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) Opponent: 48 by Rice (2013 Liberty) 53 by North Carolina (1993 Peach) 58 by Texas A&M (2000 Independence)

MISCELLANEOUS TEAM RECORDS MOST FIRST DOWNS MSU: 33 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 27 vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 26 vs. NC State (2015 Belk) Opponent: 27 by Texas (1999 Cotton) 26 by Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) FEWEST FIRST DOWNS MSU: 8 vs. Georgetown (1941 Orange) 12 vs. Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 12 vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange) Opponent: 7 by Rice (2013 Liberty) 13 by North Carolina (1993 Peach) MOST PENALTIES MSU: 21 vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 11 vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 11 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) Opponent: 8 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 7 by Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame)

MOST POINTS SCORED MSU: 52 vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 51 vs. NC State (2015 Belk) Opponent: 49 by Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 41 by Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 38 by Texas (1999 Cotton)

MOST PENALTY YARDS MSU: 188 vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 122 vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) Opponent: 90 by Georgetown (1941 Orange) 82 by Clemson (1999 Peach) 82 by Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame)

LARGEST MARGIN OF VICTORY MSU: 38 pts (52-14) vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 37 pts (44-7) vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) Opponent: 27 pts (38-11) by Texas (1999 Cotton) 23 pts (38-15) by Air Force (1991 Liberty)

FEWEST PENALTIES MSU: 1 vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange) 2 vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 2 vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) Opponent: 1 by Duquesne (1937 Orange) 2 by NC State (1995 Peach) 2 by North Carolina (1974 Sun)

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED MSU: 6 vs. NC State (1995 Peach) Opponent: 3 by Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 3 by UCF (2007 Liberty) MOST FIELD GOALS MADE MSU: 5 vs. NC State (1995 Peach) Opponent: 2 by Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 2 by Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 by NC State (1995 Peach)

TOTAL OFFENSE MOST YARDS MSU: 605 vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 569 vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 533 vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 499 vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) Opponent: 577 by Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 463 by Texas (1999 Cotton) 433 by Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg)

FEWEST PENALTY YARDS MSU: 5 vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange) 23 vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) Opponent: 5 by Duquesne (1937 Orange) 15 by NC State (1995 Peach) MOST FUMBLES MSU: 5 vs. Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 5 vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) Opponent: 3 by North Carolina (1974 Sun) 2 by four teams MOST FUMBLES LOST MSU: 4 vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 2 vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 2 vs. Air Force (1991 Liberty) 2 vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) Opponent: 2 by NC State (1963 Liberty) 1 by eight teams

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PASSING MOST COMPLETIONS 33 by Dak Prescott vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 25 by Dak Prescott vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 24 by Greg Plump vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 18 by Chris Relf vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 17 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 17 by Wayne Madkin vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 13 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 13 by Derrick Taite vs. NC State (1995 Peach 12 by Tyler Russell vs Northwestern (2013 Gator) 12 by Chris Relf vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) 12 by Matt Wyatt vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) MOST ATTEMPTS 51 by Dak Prescott vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 42 by Dak Prescott vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 40 by Greg Plump vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 38 by Wayne Madkin vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 28 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 28 by Tyler Russell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 28 by Derrick Taite vs. NC State (1995 Peach) 26 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 24 by Matt Wyatt vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 23 by Chris Relf vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 20 by Keytaon Thompson vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 20 by “PeeWee” Armstrong vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange) MOST YARDS 453 by Dak Prescott vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 380 by Dak Prescott vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 287 by Greg Plump vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 283 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 281 by Chris Relf vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 176 by Wayne Madkin vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 156 by Matt Wyatt vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 141 by Derrick Taite vs. NC State (1995 Peach) 136 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 129 by Chris Relf vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES 4 by Dak Prescott vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 3 by Dak Prescott vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 3 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 3 by Chris Relf vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 2 by Tyler Russell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 by Wayne Madkin vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN 4 by Tyler Russell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 by Greg Plump vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 2 by John Bond vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 2 by Chris Relf vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City)

PUNTING MOST PUNTS 11 by Blake McAdams vs. UCF (2007 Liberty) 11 by Sonny Bruce vs. Georgetown (1941 Orange) HIGHEST PUNTING AVERAGE 53.0 by Andy Russ vs. N.C. State (1995 Peach)—3 punts 50.0 by Dana Moore vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun)—5 punts BLOCKED PUNTS Andre Bennett vs. NC State (1995 Peach) Hunter Corhern vs. Georgetown (1941 Orange)

RECEIVING MOST RECEPTIONS 9 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 9 by Jameon Lewis vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 8 by Willie Harris vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 6 by Joe Morrow vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 6 by Fred Ross vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 7 by Fred Ross vs. NC State (2015 Belk)

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MOST YARDS 220 by Jameon Lewis vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 127 by Willie Harris vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 117 by Joe Morrow vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 105 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 102 by Fred Ross vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 96 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 79 by LaDarius Perkins vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 79 by Mardye McDole vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 78 by Brandon Holloway vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 74 by Fred Ross vs. NC State (2015 Belk) MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 2 by Brandon Holloway vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 2 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 1 by Fred Ross vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 1 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 1 by Fred Ross vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 1 by Malcolm Johnson vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 1 by LaDarius Perkins vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 1 by Artimus Samuel vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 1 by Arceto Clark vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 1 by Malcolm Johnson vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 1 by Michael Carr vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 1 by Arceto Clark vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 1 by Arceto Clark vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) 1 by Ricco Sanders vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 1 by Donald Lee vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 1 by Dicenzo Miller vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 1 by Dontae Walker vs. Clemson (1999 Peach) 1 by Lahitia Grant vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 1 by Olanda Truitt vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 1 by Trenell Edwards vs. Air Force (1991 Liberty) 1 by Michael Haddix vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 1 by Fred Walters vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange)

RUSHING MOST ATTEMPTS 27 by Keytaon Thompson vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 24 by Anthony Dixon vs. UCF (2007 Liberty) 24 by Walter Packer vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 23 by Donald Ray King vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) 22 by James Johnson vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 20 by Vick Ballard vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 20 by Terry Vitrano vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 19 by LaDarius Perkins vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 18 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 17 by John Bond vs. Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) MOST YARDS 183 by Walter Packer vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 180 by Vick Ballard vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) 164 by Terry Vitrano vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 155 by Keytaon Thompson vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 143 by Dontae Walker vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 134 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 112 by James Johnson vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 3 by Keytaon Thompson vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 3 by Vick Ballard vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 3 by Dontae Walker vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 2 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (2016 St. Petersburg) 2 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 2 by Vick Ballard vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) 2 by Walter Packer vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun)

SCORING MOST POINTS SCORED 18 by Keytaon Thompson vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 18 by Vick Ballard vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) 18 by Dontae Walker vs. Texas A&M (2000 Independence) 16 by Tim Rogers vs. NC State (1995 Peach) 12 by Nick Fitzgerald vs. Miami [Ohio] (St. Petersburg) 12 by Brandon Holloway vs. NC State (2015 Belk) 12 by De’Runnya Wilson vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 12 by Dak Prescott vs. Rice (2013 Liberty) 12 by Vick Ballard vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) 12 by Walter Packer vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun)

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED 6 by Tim Rogers vs. NC State (1995 Peach) 3 by Dana Moore vs. Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) 2 by Jace Christmann vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 2 by Evan Sobiesk vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 2 by Devon Bell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 by Brian Hazelwood vs. Texas (1999 Cotton) 2 by Chris Gardner vs. North Carolina (1993 Peach) 2 by Vic Nickels vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun) 2 by Justin Canale vs. NC State (1963 Liberty) MOST FIELD GOALS MADE 5 by Tim Rogers vs. NC State (1995 Peach) 2 by Evan Sobiesk vs. Georgia Tech (2014 Orange) 2 by Devon Bell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 2 by Vic Nickels vs. North Carolina (1974 Sun)

MISCELLANEOUS MOST INTERCEPTIONS 3 by Mark McLaurin vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) 2 by Nickoe Whitley vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 1 by many players (most recent follow) 1 by Cam Dantzler vs. Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer)

MSU LONG PLAYS LONGEST RUSH 72, Vick Ballard vs. Wake Forest (2011 Music City) LONGEST PASS 81, Chris Relf to LaDarius Perkins vs. Michigan (2011 Gator) LONGEST PUNT 82, Ike Pickle vs. Duquesne (1937 Orange) LONGEST FIELD GOAL 47, Devon Bell vs. Northwestern (2013 Gator) 47, Dana Moore vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) LONGEST PUNT RETURN 50, Keffer McGee vs. NC State (1995 Peach) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 62, Glen Young vs. Nebraska (1980 Sun) LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN 40, Derek Pegues vs. UCF (2007 Liberty)

OPPONENT LONG PLAYS LONGEST RUSH 75, Lamar Jackson of Louisville (2017 TaxSlayer) LONGEST PASS 72, B. Brumbaugh to E. Hefferle of Duquesne (1937 Orange) LONGEST PUNT 63, Bucky Scribner of Kansas (1981 Hall of Fame) LONGEST FIELD GOAL 47, Kris Stockton of Texas (1999 Cotton Bowl) LONGEST PUNT RETURN 24, Bracey Walker of North Carolina (1993 Peach) LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN 41, Martavious Odoms of Michigan (2011 Gator) LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN 44, Cliff Baskerville of North Carolina (1993 Peach)

1937 ORANGE BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE DUQUESNE

BOWL HISTORY

12 13

January 1, 1937 • Orange Bowl • Miami, Fla.

A desperation 72-yard touchdown pass from tailback Boyd Brumbaugh to end Ernie Hefferlie spelled an end to Mississippi State’s upset hopes as Duquesne edged

Mississippi State

6 6 0

= 12

Duquesne

0 7

the Bulldogs 13-12 in the first decade of Orange Bowl history. With time running out, coach John “Little Clipper” Smith’s Dukes went to the air.

MSU — Pickle 10 run (kick failed)

His team had thrown six straight incompletions before Brumbaugh heaved one after

DU — Brumbaugh 1 run (Brumbaugh kick)

fading back all the way to his own 20-yard line. Hefferlie cradled it in at the State

MSU — Walters 40 pass from Armstrong (kick failed)

25 and scored untouched for the game-winner.

DU — Hefferlie 72 pass from Brumbaugh (kick failed)

“A shouting, shirt-sleeved crowd of 9,210 went wild when Brumbaugh’s bull’s eye in the final period pulled the Dukes from almost certain defeat,” a local newspaper account detailed. Coach Ralph Sasse’s Bulldogs, who ended the year at a hearty 7-3-1 after the

MSU First Downs Rushing Yards

111

199

postseason clash, scored first on a 10-yard run by back Ike Pickle. Pickle later

Passing Yards

159

110

boomed an 82-yard punt for an Orange Bowl record that still stands.

Passes (C-A-I)

8-23-0

5-15-4

After Brumbaugh plunged 1 yard and a PAT kick put the Dukes of Pittsburgh,

Total Offense

270

309

Pa., ahead 7-6, State reversed the advantage again when tailback Pee Wee

Fumbles-Lost

0-0

Armstrong of Meridian lofted a 40-yard touchdown pass to Fred Walters of Laurel

Penalties-Yards

1-5

to give the Bulldogs a 12-7 lead. That same twosome had combined for a 65-yard scoring pass to give MSU a stunning 13-7 upset at Army during the 1935 season. Armstrong’s scintillating passes had provided State with the impetus to gain the lead. His aerial strikes set up Pickle’s touchdown run prior to his throw to Walters to gain Mississippi State the lead. Brumbaugh later found Hefferlie for the game-winning TD pass in the fourth quarter. The Dukes edged State after two Bulldog conversion tries had failed. The narrow loss to Duquesne was a microcosm of the ‘36 season for State. The Maroons lost three games by a total of 20 points.

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1941 ORANGE BOWL

#9 MISSISSIPPI STATE #13 GEORGETOWN

14 7

January 1, 1941 • Orange Bowl • Miami, Fla.

The Associated Press proclaimed following State’s standout season: “Mississippi State reigns as undisputed king of football in the Deep South. State’s 13-0 trouncing

Mississippi State

7 7 0

= 14

Georgetown

0 0

of Alabama and subsequent acceptance of an Orange Bowl bid eliminated any doubt that the Maroons were gridiron kings of these parts.” Almost a year before the United States of America officially entered World War II, Mississippi State downed the Georgetown Hoyas (who reigned strongly in

MSU — Tripson blocked-punt recovery (Dees kick) MSU — Jefferson 2 run (Bruce kick) GU — Castiglia 2 run (Lio kick)

Eastern football circles in those days) 14-7 in the ‘41 Orange Bowl to end the year with a 10-0-1 record and a No. 9 ranking nationally. Coach Allyn McKeen’s crew scored in the first quarter when tackle John Tripson

MSU First Downs

106

125

covered a blocked Hoya punt in the end zone and Wilbur Dees’ extra point gave the

Rushing Yards

Bulldogs a quick 7-0 lead.

Passing Yards

104

Passes (C-A-I)

5-11-0

10-23-3

State’s rugged defense took control in the second quarter after the Bulldogs had jumped ahead 14-0 when tailback Billy Jefferson scored on a 2-yard dive play and

Total Offense

158

229

Sonny Bruce kicked the PAT.

Fumbles-Lost

2-0

1-0

Penalty Yards

Georgetown dented Coach McKeen’s vaunted defense for the lone Hoyas’ TD of the day in the third quarter when Benny Castiglia hit paydirt on a 2-yard run. But MSU managed good ball control behind the running of tailback Harvey Johnson and the defensive work of all-America end Buddy Elrod to secure its first bowl win. State was led by Starkville native Hunter Corhern, a captain of the team and an outstanding guard. MSU was considered to have the finest line in the South during the ‘40 season, a group that boasted three all-Southeastern Conference performers, plus the aforementioned Elrod, a consensus all-America. When asked to compare all his great teams at Mississippi State, head coach Allyn McKeen said, “Some of the school’s greatest wins came during the 1939 season, but I have to go with the 1940 team as my best.”

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1963 LIBERTY BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE NC STATE

BOWL HISTORY

16 12

December 21, 1963 • Philadelphia Stadium • Philadelphia, Penn.

Hot coffee froze on press box ledges between kickoff and halftime, but the action on the field was warm enough to offset eight-degree temperatures and 17 mile-per-

Mississippi State NC State

13 3 0 0 6

= 16

hour winds outside as coach Paul Davis’ Bulldogs took a 16-12 win over the North Carolina State Wolfpack. As the Bulldogs capped a 7-2-2 season before their first national television

MSU — Inman 11 blocked-punt return (Canale kick) MSU — Fisher 3 run (kick failed)

audience (on NBC, with the legendary Lindsey Nelson providing play-by-play) at

MSU — Canale 43 FG

Philadelphia Stadium, a blocked punt helped provide MSU’s margin of victory for

NCSU — Rossi 1 run (pass failed)

the second bowl game in a row.

NCSU — Barlow 5 pass from Rossi (pass failed)

In the first quarter, MSU end Bill McGuire blocked a Dave Houtz punt at the N.C. State 26, and fellow end Tommy Inman scooped up the loose football and

MSU

NCSU

ran it 11 yards for an MSU score. Justin Canale’s PAT made it 7-0. Quarterback

First Downs

Sonny Fisher gave the Bulldogs a little more breathing room later in the period

Rushing Yards

as the Laurel, Miss., resident sprinted 3 yards for a second touchdown. Canale’s

Passing Yards

extra-point kick failed, but the future pro football standout later redeemed himself.

Passes (C-A-I)

3-6-1

5-12-0

Total Offense

303

234

Fumbles-Lost

2-1

2-2

11-122

3-25

He gave MSU a 16-0 second-quarter lead with a 43-yard field goal into the gusty wind. But North Carolina State made a bit of a comeback bid, aided by 122 yards on 11

Penalties-Yards

53-275

52-176

penalties assessed against the aggressive Bulldogs. The Wolfpack scored the last two touchdowns of the game, but both two-point conversion attempts failed. Coach Davis and his team had heaters on the State bench and a Plexiglas canopy to protect them from the frigid air. “The defense did a good job all day, especially considering the conditions,” Davis said. “We had a stronger line.”

Rushing: (MSU) Granger 13-94, Fisher 16-81 1TD, Burrell, 10-69, Hodges 8-21, Sparks 4-18, Edwards 2-(-8); (NCSU) Rossi 18-67 1TD, Falzarano 12-42, Scarpati 7-22, Kazarsky 7-21, Clark 7-17, Houtz 1-7. Passing: (MSU) Edwards 1-1-18-0; Fisher 2-5-10-1; (NCSU) Rossi 5-12-58-0 1TD. Receiving: (MSU) Bland 2-17, Inman 1-11; (NCSU) Barlow 3-30 1TD, Clark 1-23, Scarpati 1-5.

Attendance: 8,309

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1974 SUN BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE NORTH CAROLINA

26 24

December 28, 1974 • Sun Bowl • El Paso, Texas

Mississippi State’s 26-24 Sun Bowl win over North Carolina was one of the truly great contests of the 1974-75 bowl season.

Mississippi State

7 3 10 6

= 26

North Carolina

7 0 14 3

= 24

Coach Bob Tyler’s Bulldogs, who finished 9-3 and 18th in the nation, set the stage for the game when Most Valuable Offensive Player Terry Vitrano took a

MSU — Packer 1 run (Nickels kick)

handoff from quarterback Rockey Felker and sprinted 55 yards on the game’s

UNC — Betterson 1 run (Alexander kick)

opening play.

MSU — Nickels 24 FG

While a rising fog blanketed the field during most of the first half, Vitrano gained big chunks of real estate to end the day with 164 yards on 20 carries, including a game-winning, two-yard touchdown run. That run capped a 6:29 drive that ate most of the fourth-quarter clock, ending at the 3:41 mark. Three times MSU faced third downs on the drive and State faced a fourth-and-2 at the UNC 25-yard line, where Felker called his own number, clawing for 15 yards. Felker then ran eight more yards to set up Vitrano winning score.

UNC — Betterson 6 run (Alexander kick) MSU — Packer 16 run (Nickels kick) UNC — Jerome 29 pass from Kupec (Alexander kick) MSU — Nickels 32 FG UNC — Alexander 26 FG MSU — Vitrano 2 run (kick failed)

The drive reminded both Tyler and Felker of the Bulldogs’ 29-28 win over MSU

Memphis State earlier in the year, a game in which State drove 98 yards in the closing two minutes for the win.

First Downs

UNC

68-455

54-277

All-America defensive tackle Jimmy Webb, named Most Valuable Defensive

Rushes-Yards

Player in the game, registered one of his most critical 12 tackles of the day on a

Passing Yards

125

fourth-and-short situation at midfield in the fourth quarter to preserve the MSU

Passes (C-A-I)

3-8-0

5-15-1

win.

Total Offense

499

402

Fumbles-Lost

1-1

3-0

5-45

2-30

MSU’s All-SEC tailback Walter Packer piled up 183 yards on 24 attempts, scoring on runs of 1 and 16 yards while Vic Nickels kicked field goals of 24 and 32 yards.

Penalties-Yards

Mississippi State’s 455 yards of rushing, which still stand as a Sun Bowl record, were just a bit much for the Tar Heels, coached by MSU grad Bill Dooley. “This team was better than we expected in a lot of ways,” Tyler said. “I think we’re a year ahead. We established unity in our program that usually takes two seasons to establish. I’ve never been more confident or enthusiastic about the future than I am right now.”

RUSHING: (MSU) Packer 24-183 2TD, Vitrano 20-164 1TD, Felker 14-69, Johnson 7-22, Smith 3-17; (UNC) Voight 17-90, Betterson 19-84 2TD, Oliver 9-57, Lamens 4-32, Jerome 4-14, Kupec 1-(-10). PASSING: (MSU) Felker 2-7-33-0; Johnson 1-1-11-0; (UNC) Kupec 5-15-125-1 1TD. RECEIVING: (MSU) Lewis 2-27, Barkum 1-17; (UNC) Norton 2-61, Jerome 2-42 1TD, Waddell 1-22.

Attendance: 26,035

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1980 SUN BOWL

#17 MISSISSIPPI STATE #8 NEBRASKA

BOWL HISTORY

17 31

December 27, 1980 • Sun Bowl • El Paso, Texas

The scene was the same as six years earlier in the Sun Bowl when Mississippi State engaged a team that had as much talent as any football power in the nation.

Mississippi State

0 0 3

14 = 17

Nebraska

7 10 7

= 31

This bowl trip proved to be less successful, however, as coach Tom Osborne’s Huskers prevailed in a 31-17 contest. Mississippi State had won five consecutive regular-season games to enter the

UN — Brown 23 run (Seibel kick), 12:30 1st UN — Seibel 22 FG, 3:23 2nd

contest with a 9-2 record under coach Emory Bellard, but Nebraska was just a bit

UN — Finn 8 pass from Quinn (Seibel kick), 1:57 2nd

too deep and powerful as the Huskers took a 17-0 halftime lead.

MSU — Moore 47 FG, 7:12 3rd

State’s high-powered offensive attack, which set school records for total offense

UN — Franklin 2 run (Seibel kick), 2:16 3rd

and rushing offense, later cut the margin to 24-17 behind the option play of

MSU — Bond 1 run (Morgan kick), 11:44 4th

freshman quarterback John Bond of Valdosta, Ga. He ran for one touchdown

UN — McCrady 52 pass from Quinn (Seibel kick), 3:21 4th

on a 1-yard sneak and hit all-SEC tailback Michael Haddix of Walnut, Miss., for

MSU — Haddix 11 pass from Bond (Morgan kick), 1:00 4th

an 11-yard TD pass and MSU’s final touchdown. The day, however, belonged to Nebraska’s defense, which held Bond to minus8 yards rushing on 16 carries, and to seven completions in 19 attempts with two

First Downs

interceptions.

MSU

Rushes-Yards

53-93

54-159

Sophomore kicking specialist Dana Moore from Baton Rouge, La., booted

Passing Yards

102

159

a 47-yard field goal and had a 64-yard punt, enabling him to achieve an MSU-

Passes (C-A-I)

7-19-2

9-19-1

record, 50-yard punting average for the afternoon.

Total Offense

195

318

“I am proud of our team and the season we had,” Bellard said. “We just flat out gave Nebraska too many opportunities. Our defense played well enough to

Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards

5-4

1-1

4-30

4-37

win. Looking at what we have, we will be back next year.” RUSHING: (MSU) King 23-96, Haddix 4-14, Wonsley 1-8, McDole 5-7, Collins 1-2, Parenton 2-(-4), Bond 16-(-8), Moore 1-(-21); (UN) Franklin 17-67 1TD, Redwine 13-42, Brown 1-23 1TD, Craig 5-13, Steels 2-9, Kotera 2-7, Johnson 3-3, Quinn 11-(-5). PASSING: (MSU) Bond 7-19-102-2 1TD; (UN) Quinn 9-19-151-1 2TD. RECEIVING: (MSU) McDole 4-69, Price 1-25, Haddix 1-11 1TD, Doss 1-7; (UN) McCrady 2-107 1TD, Brown 2-16, Steels 2-14, Davies 1-9, Finn 1-8 1TD, Kotera 1-5.

Attendance: 34,723.

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1981 SUN BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE KANSAS

10 0

December 31, 1981 • Legion Field • Birmingham, Ala.

With Defensive Most Valuable Player and all-America linebacker Johnie Cooks of

Mississippi State

7 3 0

= 10

Leland, Miss., leading a fierce charge, Mississippi State scored its first bowl shutout

Kansas

0 0

win by downing the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big Eight Conference 10-0 to improve its bowl record to 4-2. It was, indeed, a day for the defense.

MSU — Bond 17 run (Morgan kick) MSU — Moore 22 FG

The Bulldogs, aided by a steady mist that fell throughout the day, held Kansas to 35 yards rushing on 40 attempts, intercepted a pair of Jayhawk passes, and forced a fumble. State recorded its first shutout since 1979. Lightning struck early for the Bulldogs as all-SEC defensive back Rob Fesmire

First Downs Rushing Yards

MSU

53-236

40-35

of Nashville, Tenn., recovered a Ricky Green fumble on the opening kickoff and

Passing Yards

171

the opportunistic Bulldogs scored on the next play. Quarterback John Bond, State’s

Passes (C-A-I)

5-16-0

15-31-2

Offensive Most Valuable Player and the game’s MVP, sprinted 17 yards around right

Total Offense

287

206

end on the first play from scrimmage and Bob Morgan’s PAT gave the Bulldogs an

Fumbles-Lost

early 7-0 lead.

Penalties-Yards

5-1

1-1

10-65

7-82

Place-kicker Dana Moore iced the game with a 22-yard field goal with just over 11 minutes left in the first half for the final margin of victory. The Bulldogs

RUSHING: (MSU) Knight 10-79, Bond 17-79 1TD, King 14-38, Haddix 7-25,

advanced to 8-4 and moved up to 17th in the final AP national poll.

Windham 3-5, Edwards 1-5, Wonsley 1-5; (KU) Taylor 20-61, Jones 7-20, Green

Moore also set a record, averaging 49.1 yards per punt on nine kicks.

1-(-2), Smith 7-(-9), Frederick 5-(-35).

Wingback Danny Knight of Natchez, Miss., contributed a big 37-yard sprint

PASSING: (MSU) Bond 5-16-51-0; (KU) Smith 8-22-61-2; Frederick 7-9-110-0.

down the left sideline on a third-and-long situation while Cooks, defensive tackles

RECEIVING: (MSU) Haddix 2-16, Price 1-15, Richardson 1-13, Aldredge 1-7;

Glen Collins, Earnest Barnes and a number of unsung heroes on the specialty

(KU) Taylor 7-41, Johnson 3-34, Capers 2-57, Bastin 2-20, Jones 1-19.

teams gathered together to provide the Bulldogs with the ingredients necessary for a satisfying bowl win. “The whole defensive unit played extremely well,” MSU head coach Emory Bellard said. “We didn’t ring the bell quite enough on offense, but we did move the ball down the field a good bit.”

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1991 LIBERTY BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE AIR FORCE

BOWL HISTORY

15 38

December 29, 1991 • Liberty Bowl • Memphis, Tenn.

An all-time Liberty Bowl crowd of 61,497 looked on as the wishbone-attack of the Air Force Academy spoiled Mississippi State’s return to the bowl scene with a

Mississippi State Air Force

0 7 0 14 7

= 15

14 =

38-15 victory over the Bulldogs in the 33rd annual Liberty Bowl postseason contest. Directed by all-WAC quarterback and Liberty Bowl MVP Rob Perez, the Falcons

AFA — Jones 1 run (Wood kick), 5:07 1st

piled up 318 net yards rushing while attempting only two passes in this ESPN

AFA — Perez 1 run (Wood kick), 2:11 1st

telecast. A potent ground attack earned AFA a 37:34-22:26 edge in possession time.

AFA — Yates 35 fumble return (Wood kick), 6:12 2nd

The Falcons jumped on MSU early as they posted three unanswered touchdowns

MSU — Edwards 4 pass from Robinson (Gardner kick), 0:35 2nd

before the Bulldogs dented the scoreboard just before halftime. AFA scored on a

AFA — Wood 20 FG, 2:31 3rd

pair of 1-yard plunges by Jason Jones and Perez in the opening stanza. A 35-yard

AFA — Hufford 31 run (Wood kick), 14:19 4th

fumble return by Air Force’s Shannon Yates at the 6:12 mark of the second quarter

MSU — Davis 7 run (Robinson pass from Jordan), 7:23 4th

stretched the lead to 21-0.

AFA — Simpson fumble recovery (Wood kick), 6:05 4th

The Bulldogs got on the scoreboard with the final score of the first half, a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sleepy Robinson to tight end Trenell Edwards. After the intermission, AFA added a third-quarter, 20-yard field goal by Joe

First Downs

MSU

AFA

Wood and a 31-yard touchdown gallop by Scott Hufford to build the Falcons’

Rushes-Yards

36-163

69-318

insurmountable lead to 31-7 with 14:19 remaining in the contest.

Passing Yards

121

Passes (C-A-I)

13-24-1

1-2-1

284

328

Making its first bowl appearance in 10 years, MSU scored its final points on a 7-yard run by fullback Michael Davis with 7:23 left on the game clock.

Total Offense Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

3-2

2-0

5-35

4-31

22:26

37:34

RUSHING: (MSU) Roberts 8-62, Robinson 15-41, Williamson 5-28, Davis 2-18 1TD, Jordan 3-7, Prince 2-7, Galloway 1-0; (AFA) Perez 26-114 1TD, Jones 21-73 1TD, Gray 1-33, Hufford 1-31 1TD, Banks 5-23, Baker 4-18, Onuoha 5-12, Young 4-11, Parisi 2-3. PASSING: (MSU) Robinson 6-12-49-0 1TD; Jordan 7-12-72-1; (AFA) Perez 1-210-1. RECEIVING: (MSU) Roberts 4-28, W. Harris 3-37, Edwards 2-25 1TD, Davis 2-19, Prince 1-9, James 1-3; (AFA) Wilkie 1-10.

Attendance: 61,497

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1993 PEACH BOWL

#24 MISSISSIPPI STATE #19 NORTH CAROLINA

17 21

January 1, 1993 • The Georgia Dome • Atlanta, Ga.

Despite jumping out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, Mississippi State couldn’t hold off a North Carolina squad playing an inspired second half as the Tar Heels posted

Mississippi State

14 0 0

= 17

North Carolina

0 0 14

a 21-17 victory in the first Peach Bowl held inside The Georgia Dome. The Bulldogs jumped on top early, scoring on their first possession when Greg

MSU — Truitt 2 pass from Plump (Gardner kick), 11:09 1st

Plump found Olanda Truitt on a 2-yard touchdown pass. MSU added to that lead

MSU — Roberts 22 run (Gardner kick), 0:00 1st

when Kenny Roberts raced 22 yards on the final play of the first quarter to give the

UNC — Means 1 run (Pignetti kick), 12:39 3rd

Bulldogs a 14-0 lead.

UNC — Walker 24 blocked-punt return (Pignetti kick), 6:38 3rd

State had a chance to put the game away in the second quarter, but a pair of Plump-to-Truitt touchdown passes were called back due to Bulldog holding

UNC — Baskerville 44 interception return (Pignetti kick), 12:36 4th MSU — Gardner 46 FG, 8:42 4th

penalties. Trailing 14-0 at halftime, North Carolina took the second half kickoff and drove

MSU

UNC

82 yards to score on Natrone Means’ 1-yard plunge. Later in the third period, the

First Downs

Tar Heels’ Bracey Walker broke through to block a Todd Jordan punt and raced 24

Rushes-Yards

yards into the end zone to tie the game at 14-14.

Passing Yards

296

106

Passes (C-A-I)

25-45-2

7-17-2

North Carolina took the lead for good early in the fourth quarter when UNC’s

41-144

36-149

Cliff Baskerville intercepted a Plump pass and returned it 44 yards for the go-ahead

Total Offense

450

255

touchdown.

Fumbles-Lost

1-0

1-1

After Chris Gardner’s 46-yard field goal made the score 21-17, the Bulldogs had

Penalties-Yards

their chances to win the game late. MSU drove inside the Tar Heel 30 twice in the

Time of Possession

9-87

4-36

34:33

25:27

game’s final three minutes, but an interception and loss on downs, respectively, doomed the Bulldogs’ final chances.

RUSHING: (MSU) Roberts 9-64 1TD, Davis 10-32, T. James 6-24, Prince 5-19, Jordan 1-9, Hudson 1-5, Truitt 1-0, Plump 8-(-9); (UNC) Means 21-128 1TD, Faulkerson 4-9, Thomas 9-6, Jordan 1-3, Brooks 1-3. PASSING: (MSU) Plump 24-40-2 287 1TD, Jordan 1-4-0 9, Hudson 0-1-0 0; (UNC) Thomas 7-16-2 106, Jerry 0-1-0 0. RECEIVING: (MSU) Wi.Harris 8-127, Roberts 5-49, Truitt 3-31 1TD, Prince 2-23, Clanton 2-21, James 2-0, Ward 1-20, C.Jones 1-16, Knight 1-9; (UNC) Brooks 2-60, Jerry 2-20, Means 1-15, Holliday 1-13, Felton 1-(-2).

Attendance: 69,125

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1995 PEACH BOWL

#16 MISSISSIPPI STATE #23 NC STATE

BOWL HISTORY

24 28

January 2, 1995 • The Georgia Dome • Atlanta, Ga.

For the second time in three years, Mississippi State earned a berth in the Peach Bowl. And for the second time in three years, the Bulldogs held a third-quarter lead

Mississippi State

6 7 8

= 24

NC State

7 6

over its counterpart. But again, State could not maintain that advantage, dropping a 28-24 decision to NC State. Like it had done two years prior, Mississippi State gained an early advantage in

MSU — Rogers 37 FG, 12:29 1st NCSU — Stephens 2 rush (Videtich kick), 9:21 1st

this Peach Bowl match-up. Place-kicker Tim Rogers, MSU’s Offensive Player of the

MSU — Rogers 21 FG, 2:57 1st

Game, booted a 37-yard field goal just 2:21 into the contest, and the Bulldogs had

NCSU — Videtich 45 FG, 13:21 2nd

a 3-0 advantage. It would be the first of a bowl-record and school-standard tying

MSU — Davis 11 run (Rogers kick), 7:29 2nd

five field goals for Rogers.

NCSU — Videtich 36 FG, 0:08 2nd

But, as NC State was able to do throughout the game, the Wolfpack erased that

MSU — Safety (blocked punt), 13:27 3rd

early lead. Running back Tremayne Stephens capped an 80-yard drive with a 2-yard

MSU — Rogers 29 FG, 10:45 3rd

touchdown run to give NCSU a 7-3 lead.

MSU — Rogers 36 FG, 8:36 3rd

Rogers and Steve Videtich traded field goals around the first-quarter break

NCSU — Dickerson 3 pass from Harvey (Harvey run), 1:12 3rd

before the Bulldogs mounted a touchdown drive of their own. Senior running back

NCSU — King 11 run (Videtich kick), 13:06 4th

Michael Davis scored from 11 yards out to give MSU a 13-10 edge.

MSU — Rogers 30 FG, 4:47 4th

A pair of big plays opened the door for the Bulldogs to take control of the game as the second half began. Forcing the ‘Pack to punt on their first series of the second half, Andre Bennett blocked the NC State kick into the end zone for a safety, and

First Downs

MSU had a two-point lead.

MSU

NCSU

Rushes-Yards

35-117

48-172

On the ensuing free kick, Keffer McGee returned the punt a bowl-record 50

Passing Yards

185

164

yards, putting the Bulldogs in business at the NCSU 15-yard line. Unable to

Passes (C-A-I)

14-29-0

14-25-1

advance the ball into the end zone, State settled for a Rogers field goal and its lead

Total Offense

302

336

was just 18-13.

Fumbles-Lost

Three plays later, however, Larry Williams, State’s Defensive Player of the Game, put his team back in scoring position with a standout defensive play. On a

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

0-0

2-1

6-53

2-15

26:49

33:11

second-and-16 play from the NCSU 30, Williams sacked quarterback Terry Harvey, stripped him of the football, and then recovered the pigskin at the 21. But once again, the Bulldog attack was not able to capitalize, and Rogers was forced to convert a 36-yard field goal. Rejuvenated by the disaster averted, NC State struck for a game-tying touchdown

RUSHING: (MSU) Davis 13-51 1TD, Bouie 12-51, McCrary 3-10, Moulds 2-10, Clark 2-(-1), Taite 3-(-4); (NCSU) Stephens 21-105 1TD, King 6-38 1TD, Brown 7-25, Hill 1-4, Fitzgerald 3-3, Bender 2-3, Harvey 7-0, Grissett 1-(-6). PASSING: (MSU) Taite 13-28-0 141, Clark 1-1-0 44; (NCSU) Harvey 11-18-0 139

and two-point conversion at the close of the third period. Harvey hit Dallas

1TD, Bender 3-7-1 25.

Dickerson from 3 yards out for the score, and then ran for the extra points.

RECEIVING: (MSU) McCrary 3-39, C. Jones 3-39, Watkins 3-20, McGee 2-62,

The Wolfpack used a big play of their own, a 62-yard pass play to set up their go-ahead score. Freshman fullback Carlos King bulled in from 11 yards away and

Bouie 1-11, M. Brown 1-9, Moulds 1-5; (NCSU) Dickerson 3-31 1TD, Grissett 2-68, Guffie 2-30, King 2-9, Fitzgerald 2-5, Stephens 1-9, Thomas 1-8, Hill 1-4.

State was down 28-21. Attendance: 64,902

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1999 COTTON BOWL

#23 MISSISSIPPI STATE #20 TEXAS

11 38

January 1, 1999 • Cotton Bowl • Dallas, Texas

Playing in their first traditional New Year’s Day bowl game since the 1941 Orange Bowl, the Bulldogs faced an enormous task in trying to stop the University of Texas

Mississippi State

0 3 0

= 11

Texas

7 7 24

and its Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams. Behind Williams’ Cotton Bowl record 203 yards rushing and two touchdowns, the Longhorns snapped their sev-

UT — McGarity 59 pass from Applewhite (Stockton kick), 2:17 1st

en-game losing slide to Jackie Sherrill and defeated Mississippi State 38-11 in the

UT — McGarity 52 pass from Applewhite (Stockton kick), 5:11 2nd

Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic.

MSU — Hazelwood 39 FG, 2:32 2nd

Texas struck early in the contest behind the arm of quarterback Major

UT — R. Williams 37 run (Stockton kick), 12:34 3rd

Applewhite. The freshman found Wayne McGarity late in the opening period on a

UT — Stockton 47 FG, 6:39 3rd

59-yard scoring strike, giving Texas an early 7-0 lead.

UT — R. Williams 2 run (Stockton kick), 2:42 3rd

The Longhorns took advantage of good field position and a long pass play to take a 14-0 lead, as Applewhite again called McGarity’s number for a 52-yard touchdown

UT — Cavil 18 pass from Applewhite (Stockton kick), 0:14 3rd MSU — Grant 5 pass from Wyatt (J. Johnson rush), 10:07 4th

with 5:11 to go in the first half. Mississippi State would close out the scoring in the half with a 39-yard field goal from senior Brian Hazelwood.

MSU First Downs

32-87

43-238

After showcasing their passing game in the first half, Texas began to exploit a

Rushes-Yards

tired Bulldog defense with a running game that featured the NCAA’s career rushing

Passing Yards

205

225

leader in Williams, who got the scoring started in the second half with a 37-yard

Passes (C-A-I)

16-40-1

15-26-0

gallop to stretch the Longhorns’ lead to 21-3 just 2:26 into the second half. A Kris

Total Offense

292

463

Stockton field goal would extend the UT lead to 24-3 six minutes later.

Fumbles-Lost

2-1

1-0

The Bulldog offense, led by James Johnson’s 112 yards on the ground, still struggled

Penalties-Yards

to find its niche against a stubborn Texas defense. An injury to star all-purpose

Time of Possession

9-89

5-55

27:59

32:01

receiver Kevin Prentiss in the opening half made their task even more difficult. Unable to keep the weary MSU defense off the field, the Bulldogs were victimized by

RUSHING: (MSU) J.Johnson 22-112, D.McKinley 2-7, Rainey 1-2, Prather 1-(-3),

another Williams’ scoring run at the 2:42 mark of the third period as Texas grabbed

Madkin 4-(-11), Wyatt 2-(-20); (UT) R.Williams 30-203 2TD, Mitchell 7-26, Brown

control of the contest with a 31-3 advantage.

3-15, Applewhite 3-(-6). PASSING: (MSU) Wyatt 12-24-0 156 1TD, Madkin 4-16-1 49; (UT) Applewhite 15-26-0 225 3TD. RECEIVING: (MSU) Grant 4-62 1TD, K.Cooper 4-38, Love 2-33, Kelly 2-14, J.Johnson 1-22, D.McKinley 1-20, Prentiss 1-8, Butler 1-8; (UT) R.Williams 5-45, McGarity 4-132 2TD, Cavil 3-31 1TD, Lewis 2-26, Nunez 1-(-9).

Attendance: 72,611

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BOWL HISTORY

#15 MISSISSIPPI STATE CLEMSON

17 7

December 30, 1999 • The Georgia Dome • Atlanta, Ga.

Behind the impetus that had been the key all season — defense — Mississippi State downed Clemson 17-7 in the 1999 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta’s Georgia

Mississippi State

0 0 3

14 = 17

Clemson

0 0 0

= 28

Dome. The win gave State its 10th victory of the season, grouping the ‘99 Bulldogs with MSU’s ‘40 edition which also posted 10 victories. MSU notched the win despite allowing the most yardage it had all season (391), with 301 of that coming from quarterback Brandon Streeter who passed 50 times

MSU — Westerfield 39 FG, 12:39 MSU — Madkin 2 run (Westerfield kick), 11:40 CU — Streeter 1 run (Lazzara kick), 8:15 MSU — D.Walker 15 pass from Madkin (Westerfield kick), 4:31

in the game. MSU

Defense was the norm in the first half for both squads as the teams played to a

scoreless tie at halftime.The closest either team got to a score in the first half was

First Downs

when Clemson advanced to State’s 9-yard line late in the first quarter. But Tiger

Rushes-Yards

33-89

34-85

Tony Lazzara’s field goal attempt was blocked by Bulldog senior Robert Bean, who

Passing Yards

176

306

registered his seventh career blocked kick.

Passes (C-A-I)

17-38-0

25-56-5

State wasted little time breaking the scoring ice in the second half. After Pig

Total Offense

265

391

Prather returned the opening kickoff after intermission 45 yards to the MSU

Fumbles-Lost

2-1

1-1

47-yard line, the Bulldogs drove 31 yards on seven plays to set up a 39-yard field

Penalties-Yards

goal from Scott Westerfield at the 12:39 mark.

Time of Possession

21-188

8-82

30:41

29:19

Three possessions later, Clemson threatened to answer, driving to the State 13 where it faced a fourth-and-7. The Tigers elected to go for it, but the MSU defense

RUSHING: (CU) Rambert 18-70, Dantzler 9-8, Streeter 4-7 1TD, Wofford 1-5,

held firm, with defensive lineman John Hilliard batting down a Streeter pass.

Witherspoon 1-2, Zachery 1-(-7). (MSU) Madkin 5-37 1TD, Miller 10-24, D.Walker

The quarter would end with State leading 3-0. The fourth quarter would be quite

9-18, Rainey 3-14, Griffith 3-1, Gibson 1-0,

a different story in terms of point production, as the teams combined for three

Team 2-(-5).

touchdowns in the final frame.

PASSING: (CU)

State extended its lead to 10-0 on the first full drive of the final period, going 43 yards on 10 plays with quarterback Wayne Madkin scrambling for a 2-yard

Streeter 24-44-4-301,

Dantzler 1-6-1-5. (MSU) Madkin 17-380-176 1TD.

score. The drive was set up at Clemson’s 43-yard line on an interception by Bulldog

RECEIVING: (CU) Gardner 7-75, Wofford

Eugene Clinton, one of five State pickoffs in the contest.

6-147, Lawyer 5-46, Cyrgalis 2-21, Rambert

Clemson would answer on the ensuing possession with its only score of the night. The Tigers drove 70 yards on eight plays with Streeter diving in from a yard out.

2-8, Bailey 1-9, Seth 1-3, Reames 1-(-3). (MSU) Miller 3-54, Sirmones 2-21, D.Walker

But State was not intimidated. The Bulldogs answered that challenge with a

2-20 1TD, Griffith 2-14, McCaskey 2-9,

solid eight-play, 57-yard charge of their own. Madkin, the game’s Most Valuable

M.Butler 1-21, Love 1-20, Huntington 1-6,

Offensive Player, found tailback Dontae Walker on the left side and Walker

Lee 1-5, Gibson 1-3, Belcher 1-3.

jaunted 15 yards for the touchdown which iced the game for MSU at 17-7 with 4:31 remaining in regulation.

Attendance: 73,315

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2000 INDEPENDENCE BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE TEXAS A&M

43 41 (OT)

December 31, 2000 • Independence Bowl • Shreveport, La.

Willie Blade blocked an extra point, Julius Griffith ran it to the end zone for a two-point conversion, and Wayne Madkin scored from 6 yards out — all in

Mississippi State

7 14

Texas A&M

0 15

overtime — to give Mississippi State a hard-fought, 43-41 decision over Texas A&M in the snow-filled Independence Bowl. The Aggies took advantage of a couple of early MSU miscues on the snow-

TAMU — Whitaker 9 run (Kitchens kick), 12:56, 1st TAMU — Toombs 4 run (Kitchens kick), 8:06, 1st

covered field to take a 14-0 edge seven minutes into the game. After scoring

MSU — Walker 40 run (Westerfield kick), 9:22, 2nd

following a mishandled MSU snap just over two minutes into the contest, A&M

MSU — Miller 4 pass from Madkin (Westerfield kick), 7:22, 2nd

continued to control momentum on fullback Ja’Mar Toombs’ 4-yard plunge.

TAMU — Ferguson 42 pass from Farris (Kitchens kick failed), 0:46, 2nd

Toombs had a game-high 193 yards.

MSU — Walker 1 run (Westerfield kick), 11:55, 3rd

Jackie Sherrill’s Bulldogs fought back in the second quarter. With Toombs

TAMU — Johnson 35 pass from Farris (Whitaker rush), 14:51, 4th

running through the State defense, Dontae Walker returned the favor to the Aggie

TAMU — Toombs 13 run (Kitchens kick), 9:20, 4th

stoppers, tallying 143 yards of his own. The sophomore took a handoff up the

MSU — Walker 32 run (Westerfield kick), 8:17, 4th

middle and scurried for 40 of those yards over the goal line to cut the lead.

MSU — D.Lee 3 pass from Madkin (Westerfield kick), 1:30, 4th

With just over a minute until halftime, State scored behind Wayne Madkin. After

TAMU — Toombs 25 run (Kitchens kick failed)

the junior quarterback rushed for 10 yards, he connected on two pass plays, the

MSU — Griffith PAT return

second a four-yard score to Dicenzo Miller to tie the game at 14.

MSU — Madkin 6 yd run

A&M bounced back with 31 seconds left in the half to take a 20-14 lead into the MSU

locker room. Quarterback Mark Farris lofted a ball high and deep into the heavy falling snow, finding Robert Ferguson on a 42-yard score.

First Downs

TAMU

40-246

47-209

The Aggies tried to put the game out of reach with two fourth-quarter

Rushes-Yards

touchdowns. On the opening play of the period, Farris once again went deep, this

Passing Yards

133

time connecting with Bethel Johnson on a 35-yard strike. A two-point conversion

Passes (C-A-I)

9-19-0

9-11-1

put the Aggies up 28-21. Toombs extended the lead on the following possession,

Total Offense

317

342

rushing in from 13 yards to give A&M a 35-21 edge.

Fumbles-Lost

4-1

1-1

Walker cut the lead back to seven as he rushed in from 32 yards out, and, after a Marco Minor interception put MSU at the Aggie 4-yard line, Madkin found

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

6-45

7-71

28:59

31:01

tight end Donald Lee in the end zone for the touchdown that sent the game into overtime, tied 35-35. In the extra session, Toombs rushed in from 25 yards out on the first play to put A&M up 41-35. Blade reached up and blocked the Aggie extra point try. Eugene Clinton picked up the loose ball and pitched to Griffith who ran it in for two points.

RUSHING: (MSU) Walker 16-143 3TD, Miller 11-48, Jus. Griffith 2-17, Madkin 11-38 TD. (TAMU) Toombs 35-193 3TD, Whitaker 8-16 TD, Weber 2-2, Farris 2-(-2). PASSING: (MSU) Madkin 9-19-0-71 2TD. (TAMU) Farris 9-11-1-133 2TD.

Faced with a must-score situation on State’s first overtime try, Madkin rushed

RECEIVING: (MSU) Miller 4-30 TD, D.Lee 2-29 TD, Lindsey 1-7, Butler 1-3, Jus.

down to the Aggies’ 6-yard line and then took a keeper into the end zone to clinch

Griffith 1-2. (TAMU) Ferguson 3-54 TD, Toombs 2-(-4), Johnson 1-35 TD, Porter

the 43-41 win in what has become known as “Snow Bowl 2000”.

1-31, Taylor 1-15, Weber 1-2.

Attendance: 36,974

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UCF

BOWL HISTORY

10 3

December 29, 2007 • Liberty Bowl Stadium • Memphis, Tenn.

Mississippi State cashed in on Central Florida’s fourth turnover of the game, marching to the lone touchdown of the day late in the fourth quarter, to defeat the

UCF

0 3

Mississippi State

0 3 0

= 10

Knights 10-3 in the 49th renewal of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, a game that was otherwise very defensive in nature. With the win, MSU ended the 2007 season at 8-5, its most wins since 2000, and improved to 2-0 all-time over UCF which ended the year 10-4 after winning its last

UCF — Torres 45 FG, 11:49, 2nd MSU — Carlson 22 FG, 6:02, 2nd MSU — Dixon 1 run,(Carlson kick), 1:54, 4th

seven games and claiming the Conference USA crown. The Bulldogs also improved UCF

to 7-6 all-time in bowl games with the victory and has now been victorious its last three bowl appearances. The late score, a 1-yard plunge by running back Anthony Dixon, came with just 1:54 remaining in the game. It capped a 10-play, 59-yard drive, State’s longest of the day by almost 20 yards, that was setup by Bulldog Keith Fitzhugh’s interception of Knight quarterback Kyle Israel, his third throwing miscue of the contest. But until that point in the game, neither team had generated much offense in a game very much controlled by the defenses. Only two second quarter field goals one by each team - graced the scoreboard in the first three quarters and the teams

First Downs Rushes-Yards

MSU

47-131

41-160

Passing Yards

Passes (C-A-I)

10-24-3

8-20-1

Total Offense

219

199

Fumbles-Lost

2-1

0-0

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

3-25

5-45

31:08

28:52

would combined for just 418 yards of total offense in the affair. After a scoreless first quarter started the lowest scoring first half in Liberty Bowl history, UCF finally broke scoring ice after gaining excellent field position at the Bulldog 46 early in the second period. The Knights then moved the ball 18 yards to set up a Michael Torres 45-yard field goal that just cleared the crossbar. UCF led 3-0 with 11:49 to go before the intermission.

RUSHING: (UCF) Smith 35-119, Israel 11-13, Francis 1-(-1). (MSU) Dixon 24-86 TD, Burks 2-25, Carroll 6-21, Ducre 6-20, Smith 1-5, Hart 1-4, Team 1-(-1). PASSING: (UCF) Israel 10-24-3-88. (MSU) Carroll 8-18-1-39, Henig 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING: (UCF) Smith 3-12, Ross 2-27, Rabazinski 2-26, Watters 2-13, Aiken 1-10. (MSU) Ducre 3-10, Smith 2-7, Dixon 1-10, Hart 1-8, Burks 1-4.

After the Knights forced a State punt on the next drive, the Bulldogs got their first break of the afternoon. MSU’s Derek Pegues, named the game’s Most Valuable

Attendance: 63,816

Player, picked off the first of two passes at the Knight 46 and returned it 40 yards to the 6-yard line. UCF stood strong, however, and held MSU to a 22-yard Adam Carlson field goal, tying the game at the 6:02 mark. UCF would have scoring chances on two consecutive drives in the third and fourth periods but Torres, who came into the game having hit 19-of-21 field goals on the year, would miss from 32 and 37 yards on those drives, negating some offensive momentum that the Knights had built at that point in the contest. Dixon ended the day with 86 yards on 24 carries for the Bulldogs, who managed just 198 yards from scrimmage the entire game. The game’s attendance of 63,816 established a new Liberty Bowl record. The previous record of 61,497 was set in 1991 when the Bulldogs played Air Force.

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2011 GATOR BOWL

#21 MISSISSIPPI STATE MICHIGAN

52 14

January 1, 2011 • EverBank Field • Jacksonville, Fla.

It was an offensive clinic from start to finish for Mississippi State, as the Bulldogs manufactured 485 total yards en route to a dominating 52-14 win against Michigan

Mississippi State

10 21 14 7

= 52

Michigan

in the 66th annual Gator Bowl at EverBank Field. Mississippi State set several school bowl records with points scored (52) and

MICH - Roundtree 10 pass from Robinson (Gibbons kick), 10:56, 1st

margin of victory (38). In addition, the 485 total yards of offense were second only

MSU - Arceto Clark 4 yd pass from Chris Relf (D. DePasquale kick), 5:31, 1st

to the 499 gained against North Carolina in the 1974 Sun Bowl.

MSU - D. DePasquale 42 yd field goal, 2:23, 1st

Chris Relf, named the game’s MVP, completed 18 of his 23 passes for 281 yards

MICH - Odoms, M. 27 yd pass from Robinson, D. (Gibbons, B. kick), 0:34, 1st

and three touchdowns. The 281 passing yards were the second most in MSU bowl

MSU - Vick Ballard 2 yd run (D. DePasquale kick), 11:38, 2nd

history. They are also the only two quarterbacks to throw for more than 200 yards

MSU - Chris Relf 1 yd run (D. DePasquale kick), 6:35, 2nd

in a bowl game. Relf, a junior from Montgomery, Ala., also scored on the ground

MSU - Ricco Sanders 15 yd pass from Chris Relf (D. DePasquale kick), 0:25, 2nd

from 1-yard out and finished with 311 total yards.

MSU - Vick Ballard 1 yd run (D. DePasquale kick), 6:19, 3rd

As prolific as MSU’s offense was, so too was the defense. The Bulldogs held the Wolverines (7-6) to 342 yards, with 153 coming in the opening quarter. Michigan

MSU - Vick Ballard 7 yd run (D. DePasquale kick), 0:10, 3rd MSU - Michael Carr 31 yd pass from Chris Relf (D. DePasquale kick), 10:31, 4th

did enjoy a 14-10 lead after the first frame, but failed to score another point the remainder of the game. Quarterback Denard Robinson was limited to a season-low 51 yards after grounding out 59 in the first quarter.

MSU First Downs Rushes-Yards

MICH

58-204

25-88

Robinson’s arm produced the game’s first points when he connected with Roy

Passing Yards

281

254

Roundtree for a 10-yard scoring strike. MSU quickly answered, though, and evened

Passes (C-A-I)

18-23-1

27-41-1

the score when Relf hit Arceto Clark from 4 yards out.

Total Offense

485

342

Fumbles-Lost

0-0

1-1

On their next possession, the Bulldogs took their first lead at 10-7 on a 42-yard field goal by Derek DePasquale. Back came the Wolverines, however, who went

Penalties-Yards

back on top following a 27-yard touchdown pass from Robinson to Martavious

Time of Possession

3-23

5-40

35:15

24:45

Odoms. That play, though, would be Michigan’s last highlight of the game. From that point, it was all Mississippi State. With 11:38 left in the first half, Vick Ballard scored the first of his three

RUSHING: (MSU) Vick Ballard 20-76; L. Perkins 9-40; Robert Elliott 6-36; Chris Relf 15-30; Adrian Marcus 7-24; Tyler Russell 1-minus 2. (Michigan) Robinson, D. 11-59; Shaw, Michael 4-19; Smith, Vincent 7-13; Toussaint, F. 2-5; Grady, Kelvin

touchdowns to give MSU a 17-14 lead. Then with 6:35 remaining, Relf found the

1-minus 8.

end zone to extend the advantage to 24-14.

PASSING: (MSU) Chris Relf 18-23-1-281. (Michigan) Robinson, D. 27-41-1-254.

But the Bulldogs weren’t done, as they scored again with 25 seconds left, this

RECEIVING: (MSU) Chris Smith 4-46; Michael Carr 3-65; Arceto Clark 3-45;

time on a 15-yard pass from Relf to Ricco Sanders, his first-career TD reception,

L. Perkins 2-79; Ricco Sanders 2-23; Brandon Heavens 2-12; Vick Ballard 2-11.

for a 31-14 lead.

(Michigan) Roundtree, Roy 9-53; Stonum, Darryl 7-59; Hemingway, J. 4-49; Koger,

In the second half, the Bulldogs, who converted 9 of their 17 third-down attempts and were 5 of 5 on fourth down, got two more touchdowns from Ballard covering

Kevin 2-42; Smith, Vincent 2-17; Odoms, M. 1-27; Toussaint, F. 1-5; Shaw, Michael 1-2.

1 and 7 yards. Ballard finished the year with 19 rushing touchdowns, breaking the single-season mark of 16 set by Jackie Parker in 1952. MSU’s final points were the result of a 31-yard pass from Relf to Michael Carr, the first touchdown of the freshman’s career.

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2011 MUSIC CITY BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE WAKE FOREST

BOWL HISTORY

23 17

December 30, 2011 • LP Field • Nashville, Tenn.

Donning the Maroon and White for the final time, senior running back Vick Ballard put the team on his back as he rushed for a career-high 180 yards and two

Mississippi State

7 9 0

= 23

Wake Forest

7 0 7

= 17

touchdowns to propel Mississippi State to a 23-17 victory against Wake Forest in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl. The Pascagoula, Miss., native was named MVP, while his production was the second best in MSU bowl history. It was the Bulldogs’ fifth-consecutive bowl win, a streak that tied Rutgers for the

WF — Pendergrass 14 run (Newman kick), 4:24 1st MSU — Vick Ballard 60 run (DePasquale kick), 3:04 1st MSU — Arceto Clark 31 pass from Chris Relf (DePasquale kick failed), 12:41 2nd MSU - DePasquale 33 yd field goal, 5:44 2nd

longest in the nation. MSU also improved to 9-6 in bowl outings, with a 4-2 mark

WF - Bohanon 1 run (Newman kick), 11:00 3rd

against ACC foes.

MSU - Vick Ballard 72 run (DePasquale kick), 12:53 4th

Ballard deserves a bulk of the credit for MSU’s latest achievement, breaking

WF - Newman 46 yd field goal, 3:27 4th

free down the sidelines for a 60-yard scoring scamper with 34 seconds left in the opening quarter to even the game at 7-apiece after the Demon Deacons had scored on a 14-yard run by Brandon Pendergrass.

MSU

First Downs

In the second quarter, Mississippi State turned to its passing game to take the lead

Rushes-Yards

39-253

38-63

for good when senior quarterback Chris Relf connected with a wide open Arceto

Passing Yards

129

224

Clark for a 31-yard scoring strike and a 13-7 advantage following the missed PAT.

Passes (C-A-I)

12-20-2

26-48-0

The touchdown was set up when junior defensive end and All-American Fletcher

Total Offense

382

287

Cox blocked a Wake Forest field goal.

Fumbles-Lost

The final points of the half resulted in a 33-yard Derek DePasquale field goal which put MSU up, 16-7.

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

3-2

0-0

6-48

5-39

24:10

35:50

In the second half, though, Wake Forest grabbed the early momentum when Tommy Bohanon closed the gap to 16-14 on a 1-yard plunge. However, it would be

RUSHING: (MSU) Ballard 14-180,

as close as the Demon Deacons would get.

Relf 15-64, Perkins 6-15, Team 2-(-2),

Ballard made sure of that in the fourth quarter when he broke free for a 72-yard touchdown, the longest in MSU bowl history, to swell the lead to 23-14. Wake would score again on a 46-yard field goal by Jimmy Newman, but from

Bumphis 2-(-4). (WF) Pendergrass 24-73, Reynolds 2-8, Givens 2-6, Bohanon 1-1, Team 1-(-1), Price 8-(-24).

that point the MSU defense thwarted any comeback hopes by taking its play to

PASSING: (MSU) Relf 12-19-2-129.

another level.

(WF) Price 24-46-0-214, Wulfeck 1-1-0-

Offensively, MSU outgained Wake, 382-287. Relf threw for 129 yards on 12-of-19

1, Davis 1-1-0-9.

passing, while also rushing for another 64 yards en route to finishing his career as

RECEIVING:

MSU’s winningest quarterback (15-7).

Clark 2-38, Ballard 2-9, M. Johnson

(MSU)

Smith

5-47,

The defense was led by the play of Cox and Corey Broomfield, who registered a

1-37, Perkins 1-1, Bumphis 1-(-3).

career-best two tackles behind the line of scrimmage to go along with a team-high

(WF) Campanaro 10-128, Givens 9-54,

nine tackles. It was a unit that recorded six sacks, the most since having seven in a

Pendergrass 2-19, Parker 2-9, Price 1-9,

47-35 home win against No. 3 Florida on Sept. 30, 2000.

Dembry 1-4, Bush 1-1.

Attendance: 55,208

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2013 GATOR BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE #20 NORTHWESTERN

20 34

January 1, 2013 • EverBank Field • Jacksonville, Fla.

The No. 20 Northwestern Wildcats (10-3) downed the Mississippi State Bulldogs (9-5) 34-20 in the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl.

Mississippi State Northwestern

0 10 3

= 20

10 3 14

= 34

Northwestern wasted no time getting on the board when Quentin Williams returned a Tyler Russell interception 29 yards just 47 seconds into the game. Jeff Budzien added a pair of field goals on the Wildcats next two drives from 34 and 37 yards, respectively. The Bulldog defense then stopped the Northwestern offense on back-to-back drives leading to MSU’s first points of the day. Devon Bell got the scoring going with a 27-yard field goal. After MSU forced a three-and-out, Russell connected with Arceto Clark for an 18-yard touchdown and sent State to the locker room only trailing by three. Nickoe Whitley stopped Northwestern’s first drive of the second half with the first of his two interceptions on the day. Three minutes later, Bell tied his career-long

NU - Williams 29 yd interception return (Budzien kick), 14:13 1st NU - Budzien 34 yd field goal, 4:49 1st NU - Budzien 37 yd field goal, 14:48 2nd MSU - Devon Bell 27 yd field goal, 4:48 2nd MSU - Arceto Clark 18 yd reception from Tyler Russell (Bell kick), 1:06, 2nd MSU - Bell 47 yd field goal, 10:37 3rd NU - Jones 3 yd run (Budzien kick), 9:25 3rd NU - Siemian 4 yd run (Budzien kick), :26 3rd MSU - Malcolm Johnson 14 yd reception from Russell (Bell kick), 11:42 4th NU - Mark 3 yd run (Budzien kick) 8:10 4th

with a 47-yard field goal to square the game at 13 apiece. The Wildcats quickly retook the lead with a six-play, 76-yard drive that only took 1:12 off the clock and then added another touchdown with 1:35 left in the third quarter to take 27-13 lead into the final stanza. MSU tacked on another touchdown when Russell floated a pass to Malcolm Johnson in center of the endzone just 3:18 into the fourth quarter.

MSU

Rushes-Yards

33-186

40-161

Passing Yards

106

196

Passes (C-A-I)

12-29-4

21-36-3

292

357

First Downs

The MSU defense forced another three-and-out on Northwestern’s next drive but,

Total Offense

Russell’s fourth interception of the day was returned 44 yards to the five yard line.

Fumbles-Lost

The Wildcats punched in their final touchdown to secure the win.

Penalties-Yards

Josh Robinson finished the game as State’s leading rusher with 91 yards on seven

Time of Possession

0-0

1-0

6-47

2-20

26:12

33:48

carries. Junior LaDarius Perkins added 85 yards on 19 carries. Clark finished with three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown, while Johnson

RUSHING: (MSU) Perkins 19-91, Robinson 7-91, Prescott 2-20, Bumphis 1-3,

hauled in two catches for 24 yards and a score. Chad Bumphis also grabbed three

Russell 4-11. (NU) Colter 11-73, Mark 13-60, Siemian 2-14, Jones 6-14, Trumpy

catches for 18 yards in his final game as a Bulldog.

3-7, Riley 2-5, Team 3-0.

Russell completed 12-of-28 for 106 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions.

PASSING: (MSU) Russell 12-28-4-106, Prescott 0-1-0-0. (NU) Siemian 12-20-1120, Colter 9-16-2-76. RECEIVING: (MSU) Clark 3-36, M. Johnson 2-24, Smith 2-24, Bumphis 3-18, Marcus 1-7, Robinson 1-(-3) (NU) Vitale 7-82, Fields 2-41, Jones 5-39, Lawrence 2-18, Prater 2-7, Riley 1-6, Mark 2-3

Attendance: 48,612

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2013 LIBERTY BOWL

MISSISSIPPI STATE RICE

BOWL HISTORY

44 7

December 31, 2013 • Liberty Bowl Stadium • Memphis, Tenn.

Mississippi State ended the year and its 2013 season and year with a fitting celebration, ousting the Rice Owls 44-7 to claim victory in the 55th AutoZone

Rice

7 0

Mississippi State

7 20 14

= 44

Liberty Bowl. The margin of victory was the largest in any bowl game played thus far in 2013. With the win, the Bulldogs secured their fourth-straight winning season and

RICE — Charles Ross 1 yd run (Boswell kick), 6:41 1st MSU — LaDarius Perkins 10 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Sobiesk kick), 2:01 1st

Dan Mullen earned the record for most bowl wins by any MSU coach ever, now

MSU — Ashton Shumpert 1 yd run (Sobiesk kick), 9:49 2nd

3-1 in four bowl appearances in his five seasons as the Bulldog mentor.

MSU — Malcolm Johnson 13 yd pass from Dak Prescott (kick blocked), 4:32 2nd

State dominated the game on both sides of the ball, with the defense holding

MSU — Artimus Samuel 4 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Sobiesk kick), 0:10 2nd

Rice’s top-15 national rushing attack to only 61 yards on the ground in the game

MSU — Dak Prescott 5 yd run (Sobiesk kick), 7:25 3rd

while the Bulldog offense racked up 533 total yards on the other side of the ball.

MSU — Dak Prescott 11 yd run (Sobiesk kick), 1:42 3rd

After the Owls took an early 7-0 lead, the Bulldogs went on to score 44

MSU — Taylor Earhart 19 yd field goal, 4:45 4th

unanswered points in the convincing win. Five different State players scored RICE

touchdowns in the contest. State set school and Liberty Bowl records in the game. Sophomore quarterback

First Downs

MSU

32-61

46-239

Dak Prescott accounted for five touchdowns responsible for (a Liberty Bowl

Rushes-Yards

record) while throwing for 283 yards and three scores and rushing for two others.

Passing Yards

294

Junior receiver Jameon Lewis set the all-time MSU record for receiving yards in

Passes (C-A-I)

8-16-0

18-30-0

any game - regular or post season - with 220 yards on nine catches.

Total Offense

145

533

Fumbles-Lost

2-1

1-1

MSU ended 2013 on a flurry, winning consecutive overtime games at Arkansas and against arch rival Ole Miss at home to become bowl eligible and vault itself

Penalties-Yards

into Tuesday’s contest in Memphis.

Time of Possession

3-18

2-30

24:42

35:18

RUSHING: (RICE) Charles Ross 10-28, Jowan Davis 7-21, Luke Turner 4-17, Dennis Parks 1-2, Team 1-(-1), Taylor McHargue 6-(-2), Driphus Jackson 3-(-4). (MSU) Dak Prescott 14-78, LaDarius Perkins 13-47, Josh Robinson 3-45, Ashton Shumpert 7-29, Nick Griffin 4-18, Damian Williams 3-11, Sam Cowart 1-6, Josh Hand 1-5. PASSING: (RICE) Taylor McHargue 8-15-0-84, Driphus Jackson 0-1-0-0. (MSU) Dak Prescott 17-28-0-283, Damian Williams 1-2-0-11. RECEIVING: (RICE) Dennis Parks 3-38, Connor Cella 1-19, Klein Kubiak 1-15, Donte Moore 1-6, Andre Gautreaux 1-4, Jordan Taylor 1-2. (MSU) Jameon Lewis 9-220, De’Runnya Wilson 3-37, Malcolm Johnson 1-13, LaDarius Perkins 1-10, Robert Johnson 1-10, Artimus Samuel 1-4, Joshn Robinson 1-3, Ashton Shumpert 1-(-3).

Attendance: 57,846

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2014 ORANGE BOWL

#7 MISSISSIPPI STATE #12 GEORGIA TECH

34 49

December 31, 2014 • Sun Life Stadium • Miami Gardens, Fla.

Mississippi State (10-3) fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter and Georgia Tech’s (11-3) triple-option attack proved to be the difference in a 49-34 score in the

Mississippi State Georgia Tech

0 20 0 14 7 21

14 = 34 7

2014 Capital One Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. It was the Bulldogs’ first appearance in the contest in 73 years, capping a 10-win season. A turnover on MSU’s first possession led to a Tech touchdown, setting the tone for the rest of the evening. Both teams combined for nearly 1,200 total yards with most of State’s coming through the air and nearly all of Tech’s on the ground. MSU junior quarterback Dak Prescott set several records over the course

GT — Synjyn Days 3 yd run (Butker kick), 12:38 1st GT — Darren Waller 41 yd pass from Justin Thomas (Butker kick), 2:37 1st MSU — Evan Sobiesk 32 yd field goal, 12:57 2nd MSU — Dak Prescott 5 yd run (Sobiesk kick), 9:53 2nd MSU — Evan Sobiesk 30 yd field goal, 5:12 2nd GT — Justin Thomas 13 yd run (Butker kick), 00:29 2nd

of the evening, throwing for over 400 yards and becoming the all-time record

MSU — Fred Ross 42 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Sobiesk kick), 00:00 2nd

Bulldog holder for yards in a career at MSU, surpassing Don Smith. He also set

GT — Synjyn Days 69 yd run (Butker kick), 14:05 3rd

the school single-game record for total offense with exactly 500 yards against

GT — Justin Thomas 32 yd run (Butker kick), 7:58 3rd

Tech, 453 coming through the air. The highlight of the evening was Prescott’s Hail

GT — Justin Thomas 15 yd run (Butker kick), 4:17 3rd

Mary 42-yard touchdown pass to Fred Ross as time expired in the first half. Ross

MSU — De’Runnya Wilson 7 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Sobiesk kick), 14:53

caught the touchdown off a deflection in the end zone that pulled the Bulldogs

4th

to within 21-20.

GT — Synjyn Days 4 yd run (Butker kick), 11:54 4th

However, Tech’s ground attack quickly got rolling in the second half with a

MSU — De’Runnya Wilson 12 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Sobiesk kick), 2:20 4th

69-yard touchdown run a minute into the third quarter. The Yellow Jackets scored 21 unanswered points. MSU’s De’Runnya Wilson caught two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter but it proved to be too late.

MSU

Rushes-Yards

33-152

61-452

Passing Yards

453

125

Passes (C-A-I)

33-51-1

7-12-1

605

577

First Downs

Total Offense Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

1-1

1-0

5-40

3-45

25:13

34:47

RUSHING: (MSU) Josh Robinson 13-75, Dak Prescott 15-47, Ashton Shumpert 4-25, Jameon Lewis 1-5. (GT) Synjyn Days 21-171, Justin Thomas 14-121, Zach Laskey 10-63, Charles Perkins 7-59, Deon Hill 5-23, B.J. Bostic 2-15, Dennis Andrews 1-1. PASSING: (MSU) Dak Prescott 33-51-1-453. (GT) Justin Thomas 7-12-1-125. RECEIVING: (MSU) Joe Morrow 6-117, De’Runnya Wilson 9-105, Fred Ross 6-102, Jameon Lewis 5-63, Malcolm Johnson 3-36, Robert Johnson 2-17, Gus Walley 1-7, Fred Brown 1-6. (GT) Darren Waller 5-114, Micheal Summers 2-11. Attendance: 58,211

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2015 BELK BOWL

BOWL HISTORY

NC STATE MISSISSIPPI STATE

28 51

December 30, 2015 • Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, N.C.

In a fitting end to the greatest career in MSU history, Dak Prescott threw for a Belk Bowl-record 380 yards and four touchdowns on a rain-soaked field as MSU

NC State Mississippi State

0 14

14 17 6

14 = 51

capped a nine-win season with a 51-28 blowout of NC State in Charlotte. Selected the game MVP, Prescott completed 25 of 42 passes and ran for 47 yards joining Colin Kaepernick, Tim Tebow, Dan LeFevour as the only players in FBS history to throw for 9,000 yards and run for 2,500 yards in their career. The Bulldog defense set the tone early. On the first play from scrimmage, defensive end Jonathan Calvin hit Jacoby Brissett as he released the ball and linebacker Gerri Green came

MSU — Fred Ross 14 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Graves kick), 13:33 1st MSU — De’Runnya Wilson 28 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Graves kick), 3:31 1st MSU — Fred Ross 33 yd run (Graves kick), 12:17 2nd NCSU — Pharoah McKever 82 yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Bambard kick), 11:16 2nd NCSU — Jaylen Samuels 48 yd run (Bambard kick), 6:43 2nd

up with the diving interception. Five plays later, Fred Ross hauled in a pass from

MSU — Justin Malone 0 yd fumble recovery (Graves kick), 3:18 2nd

Prescott in the left flat, turned up the left sideline and raced 14 yards for a score.

MSU — Westin Graves 39 yd field goal, 0:14 2nd

Brissett had another pass picked off later in the first quarter and Prescott capital-

NCSU — Jacoby Brissett 3 yd run (Bambard kick) 7:20 3rd

ized by finding De’Runnya Wilson for a 28-yard scoring strike. MSU made it 21-0

MSU — Brandon Holloway 10 yd pass from Dak Prescott (kick failed), 1:16 3rd

when Ross scored on a 33-yard reverse. Prescott lobbed his third TD pass of the

MSU — Brandon Holloway 55 yd pass from Dak Prescott (Graves kick), 9:41 4th

game to Holloway over a blitzing defense to put the Bulldogs up 37-21 late in the

MSU — Aeris Williams 33 yd run (Graves kick), 5:38 4th

third quarter. The senior quarterback hit Holloway in stride on a go route along

NCSU — Jaylen Samuels 1 yd run (Bamabrd kick), 0:45 4th

the right sideline for a 55-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Beniquez Brown NCSU

and J.T. Gray led all tacklers with nine. Prescott was lifted in the final minute to a standing ovation. The win propelled MSU to back-to-back seasons of at least nine victories for the first time in school history.

First Downs Rushes-Yards

MSU

51-210

35-189

Passing Yards

214

380

Passes (C-A-I)

12-28-2

25-42-1

Total Offense

424

569

Fumbles-Lost

1-0

3-0

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

4-50

5-55

32:05

27:55

RUSHING: (NCSU) Nyheim Hines 13-70; Jacoby Brissett. 26-67; Jaylen Samuels 3-53; Dawaka Nichols 6-22; Bra’Lon Cherry. 1-0; TEAM 2-minus 2. (MSU) - Dak Prescott 12-47; Brandon Holloway 13-41; Aeris Williams 3-39; Fred Ross 1-33; Ashton Shumpert 5-27; Dontavian Lee 1-2; Justin Malone 0-0. PASSING: (NCSU) - Jacoby Brissett 12-28-2-214. (MSU) - Dak Prescott 25-421-380. RECEIVING: (NCSU) - Jumichael Ramos 5-75; David Grinnage 2-18; Johnathan Alston 2-16; Pharoah McKever 1-82; Bra’Lon Cherry 1-25; Jaylen Samuels; TEAM 1-minus 2. (MSU) - Fred Ross 7-74; De’Runnya Wilson 5-96; Brandon Holloway 4-78; Malik Dear 3-25; Fred Brown 2-41; Donald Gray 2-40; Darrion Hutcherson 2-26. Attendance: 46,423

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2016 ST. PETERSBURG BOWL

MIAMI [OHIO] MISSISSIPPI STATE

16 17

December 26, 2016 • Tropicana Field • St. Petersburg, Fla.

A pair of blocked kicks, a field goal and two touchdown runs from quarterback Nick Fitzgerald led Mississippi State to a 17-16 victory over Miami [Ohio] in the 2016 St. Petersburg Bowl. With some last-second theatrics, State’s Nelson Adams blocked Miami’s potential game-winning field goal attempt with five seconds left to lift MSU to the win. It was MSU’s second block of the game with the Bulldogs’ Johnathan Calvin also knocking down a Miami extra point attempt early in the game that would ultimately provide the one-point difference in State’s triumph. Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald was named MVP of the game after totaling 268 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 13-of-26 passes for 126 yards, while he tied Anthony Dixon’s program record with his eighth 100-yard rushing game of the year, running for a total of 142 yards and two touchdowns. After a slow start to the game (State trailed 9-0 in the second quarter), MSU’s offense began to pick up near the end of the first half, scoring on a two-yard keeper by Fitzgerald with 22 seconds left before the intermission. Following a 44-yard touchdown run by Fitzgerald and an interception by sophomore cornerback Jamoral Graham in the third quarter, junior place kicker Westin Graves gave MSU its first lead of the game in the fourth quarter, hitting a 36-yard field goal to put the Bulldogs up 17-16. The Bulldogs were paced defensively by senior linebacker Richie Brown with nine tackles, in addition to a forced fumble. State’s defense forced two turnovers over the course of the game.

Miami [Ohio]

3 6 7

= 16

Mississippi State

0 7 7

= 17

MIAMI — Nick Dowd 18 yd field goal, 10:07 1st MIAMI — James Gardner 6 yd pass from Gus Ragland (Nick Dowd kick blocked), 8:36 2nd MSU — Nick Fitzgerald 2 yd run (Westin Graves kick), 0:22 2nd MIAMI — Ryan Smith 1 yd pass from Gus Ragland (Nick Dowd kick), 8:11 3rd MSU — Nick Fitzgerald 44 yd run (Westin Graves kick), 4:15 3rd MSU — Westin Graves 36 yd field goal, 12:03 4th MIAMI

MSU

Rushes-Yards

35-170

33-199

Passing Yards

263

136

Passes (C-A-I)

22-31-1

13-27-0

433

335

First Downs

Total Offense Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

1-1

0-0

3-30

2-25

35:08

24:52

RUSHING: (MIAMI) Kenny Young 9-67; Gus Ragland. 17-62; Maurice Thomas 3-33; Alonzo Smith 4-20; Team 2-0. (MSU) - Nick Fitzgerald 18-134; Aeris Williams 12-64; Malik Dear 1-3; Ashton Shumpert 1-2; Team 1-0. PASSING: (MIAMI) - Gus Ragland 22-30-1-263; Rokeem Williams 0-1-0-0 (MSU) - Nick Fitzgerald 13-26-0-136; Damian Williams 0-1-0-0 RECEIVING: (MIAMI) - Ryan Smith 7-72; James Gardner 5-92; Rokeem Williams 4-38; Kenny Young 3-29; Jared Murphy 1-20; Maurice Thomas 1-6; Alexx Zielinski 1-6. (MSU) - Fred Ross 4-44; Malik Dear 2-19; Donald Gray 2-18; Aeris Williams 1-24; Farrod Green 1-13; Keith Mixon 1-11; Justin Johnson 1-8. Attendance: 15,717

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2017 TAXSLAYER BOWL

BOWL HISTORY

LOUISVILLE #23 MISSISSIPPI STATE

27 31

December 30, 2017 • EverBank Field • Jacksonville, Fla. Louisville With an interim coaching staff in place and injuries keeping big-time player

Mississippi State

7 14

14 3 0

14 = 31

makers off the field, true freshman Keytaon Thompson in his first-ever start at quarterback turned in a record-breaking performance against Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson and Louisville as MSU capped off a nine-win season and earned the program's third consecutive bowl victory ousting the Cardinals 31-27 in Jacksonville. Thompson finished 11-of-20 passing for 127 yards and one interception. The true freshman quarterback tied an MSU bowl record with 27 rushing attempts for

MSU — Aeris Williams 5 yd run (Christmann kick), 10:47 1st LOU — Charles Standberry 5 yd pass from Lamar Jackson (Creque kick), 6:35 1st MSU — Keytaon Thompson 14 yd run (Christmann kick), 3:11 1st LOU — Lamar Jackson 13 yd run (Creque kick), 10:29 2nd MSU — Jace Christmann 23 yd field goal, 4:21 2nd LOU — Jay Smith 11 yd pass from Lamar Jackson (Creque kick), 0:19 2nd LOU — Blanton Creque 23 yd field goal, 3:14 3rd

147 yards and three rushing scores. Ultimately, MSU racked up 404 yards of offense

MSU — Keytaon Thompson 2 yd run (Christmann kick), 13:22 4th

behind Thompson's leadership.

LOU — Blanton Creque 31 yd field goal, 7:38 4th

MSU's defense kept Jackson contained as the Bulldog defense recorded six

MSU — Keytaon Thompson 1 yd run (Christmann kick), 3:39 4th

pass break-ups, six sacks and four interceptions. Selected as the TaxSlayer Bowl LOU

MVP, Mark McLaurin tallied three of MSU's four interceptions to set a MSU bowl record.

First Downs

MSU

39-187

55-277

Louisville led 21-17 at halftime and 24-17 through three quarters, but State

Rushes-Yards

rallied to outscore the Cardinals 14-3 in the final period on the strength of two

Passing Yards

171

127

Passes (C-A-I)

13-31-4

11-20-1

Total Offense

358

404

Fumbles-Lost

1-0

2-2

6-42

11-100

30:21

29:39

of Thompson's three rushing touchdowns as well as two of McLaurin's three interceptions.

Penalties-Yards Time of Possession

RUSHING: (LOU) - Lamar Jackson 24-158; Reggie Bonnafon 7-8; Malik Williams 5-13; Dae Williams 3-3. (MSU) - Keytaon Thompson 27-147; Aeris Williams 12-88; Kylin Hill 8-29; Nick Gibson 6-13; Jesse Jackson 1-1; TEAM 1-minus 1. PASSING: (LOU) - Lamar Jackson 13-31-4-171. (MSU) - Keytaon Thompson 11-20-1-127. RECEIVING: (LOU) - Jaylen Smith 7-107; Seth Dawkins 3-38; Charles Standberry 2-10; Kemari Averett 1-16. (MSU) - Jesse Jackson 3-38; Jordan Thomas 2-36; Reggie Todd 2-32; Jamal Couch 2-28; Deddrick Thomas 2-minus 7. Attendance: 41,310

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RECORDS

TEAM GAME RECORDS

SINGLE-GAME DEFENSIVE RECORDS

SINGLE-GAME OFFENSIVE RECORDS

MOST SACKS Game: 9, vs. Tulane (11-11-1989); vs. Ole Miss (11-30-1996)

TEAM PASSING RECORDS MOST ATTEMPTS Game: 54, vs. LSU (9-12-2015)

MOST TOUCHDOWNS Game: 12, vs. Cumberland (10-10-1914) Modern Game: 8 vs. Arkansas State (9-23-1950); vs. Louisville (10-26-1974)

FEWEST PLAYS AGAINST Game: 35, vs. Howard (9-21-1963)

FEWEST ATTEMPTS Game: 1, vs. San Francisco (12-5-1942); vs. Tennessee (9-301950)

MOST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 532, vs. Union (10-25-1941) Modern Game: 490, vs. Colorado State (10-10-1981)

MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: 736, vs. Houston (10-4-1969)

MOST COMPLETIONS Game: 38, at Arkansas (11-21-2015)

FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Game: -51, vs. Ole Miss (11-28-2008)

FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: 26, vs. Howard College (9-21-1963)

FEWEST COMPLETIONS Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Georgia (9-23-1967)]

SINGLE-GAME RUSHING HIGHS

LOWEST YARDS-PER-PLAY ALLOWED Game: 0.7 vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-2017) [42 for 33 yards]

HIGHEST COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game (Min. 10 att.): .909 vs. Florida (9-22-1962) [10 of 11] Game (Min. 15 att.): .813 vs. Tulane (9-4-1982) [13 of 16] Game (Min. 25 att.): .800 vs. Memphis (9-4-2010) [20 of 25] Game (Min. 30 att.): .744 vs. Florida State (11-9-1968) [29 of 39]

Yds. 532 490 464 457 449 443 427 426 423 418 415

MOST PLAYS AGAINST Game: 104, vs. Samford (10-29-2016)

MOST TDS ALLOWED Game: 10, vs. Houston (10-4-1969)

FUMBLES MOST FUMBLES CAUSED Game: 11, vs. Kentucky (10-18-1952); vs. Alabama (10-31-1981) MOST FUMBLES RECOVERED Game: 7, vs. Memphis (10-16-1976); vs. Alabama (10-31-1981)

TURNOVERS MOST TURNOVERS CAUSED Game: 8, Many Times [Last: vs. Florida (9-24-1977)]

RUSHING MOST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game: 84, vs. Houston (10-4-1969) FEWEST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game: 16, vs. Houston (10-9-2010) MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: 549 vs. Houston (10-4-1969) FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: -78, vs. Florida (9-30-2000)

PASSING MOST INTERCEPTIONS Game: 6, vs. Arkansas (9-30-1939); vs. Troy (10-12-2002) MOST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game: 70, vs. Samford (10-29-2016) FEWEST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Game: 1, vs. Union (9-26-1942) MOST COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game: 42, vs. Samford (10-29-2016) FEWEST COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Game: 0, Many times [Last: vs. Florida (9-27-1958)] MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: 494, vs. Florida (9-30-2000) FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Florida (9-27-1958)]

FIRST DOWNS MOST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game: 36, vs. Texas A&M (11-3-2012) FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Game: 1, Many Times [Last: vs. Howard (9-21-1963)]

MOST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 508, at Arkansas (11-21-2015)

SINGLE-GAME PASSING HIGHS Yds. 508 466 456 453 421 417 405 384 382 380 379 378 372 372 372 370 363 360 349 347 346 340 336 336 335 335

Opponent Arkansas Tulane Alabama Georgia Tech Arkansas Samford Florida Kentucky Kentucky NC State Georgia Florida State Northwestern St. Memphis Jacksonville State Memphis Ole Miss Houston Southern Miss Louisiana Tech BYU Ole Miss Memphis Alcorn State LSU Alabama

Site Fayetteville Starkville Birmingham Miami Little Rock Starkville Gainesville Starkville Starkville Charlotte Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Jackson Houston Starkville Starkville Starkville Oxford Memphis Starkville Starkville Starkville

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Year 2015 1994 1978 2014 2007 2016 1993 2006 2015 2015 1988 1978 2015 2010 2002 1993 1978 2003 2014 2015 2001 2002 2011 2010 2015 1988

Stats 38-of-51, 5TD 21-of-30, 4TD 31-of-53, 1TD 33-of-51, 5TD 29-of-51, 4TD 20-of-35, 5TD 24-of-44, 2TD 22-of-41, 3TD 26-of-36, 3TD 25-of-42, 4TD 25-of-45, 5TD 19-of-34, 5TD 16-of-18, 4TD 20-of-25, 5TD 17-of-29, 3TD 23-of-43, 3TD 25-of-46, 1TD 24-of-42, 3TD 23-of-34, 5TD 30-of-43, 3TD 20-of-28, 3TD 23-of-42, 1TD 19-of-31, 3TD 19-of-29, 2TD 34-of-54, 1TD 21-of-44, 4TD

FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Georgia (9-23-1967)] MOST TOUCHDOWNS THROWN Game: 5, vs. Murray State (11-2-1946); vs. Florida State (1014-1978); vs. Georgia (9-17-1988); vs. Memphis (9-4-2010); vs. Georgia Tech (12-31-2014); at Arkansas (11-21-2015), vs. Samford (10-29-2016) MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Game: 8, vs. Alabama (10-10-1936) Modern Game: 6, vs. Cincinnati (10-15-1949); vs. Arkansas (11-22-2003); vs. LSU (8-30-2007)

TEAM RUSHING RECORDS MOST ATTEMPTS Game: 78, vs. Louisville (9-18-1976) FEWEST ATTEMPTS Game: 18, vs. Auburn (11-8-1969)

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HIGHEST YARDS-PER-RUSH AVERAGE Game: 9.7, at Ole Miss (11-26-2016) [47 for 457 yards]

Opponent Union University Colorado State Arkansas State Ole Miss Louisville Marshall Memphis Kentucky Vanderbilt Memphis Arkansas State

Site Starkville Fort Collins Starkville Oxford Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Memphis Starkville

Date 10-25-1941 10-10-1981 10-24-1992 11-26-2016 9-18-1976 10-20-1979 10-11-1958 10-12-1991 9-19-1981 10-16-1976 10-4-1952

Carries 60, 7 TD 74, 5 TD 73, 6 TD 47, 4 TD 78, 3 TD 63, 6 TD 58, 4 TD 62, 3 TD 61, 3 TD 70, 5 TD 58, 6 TD

TEAM TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS MOST PLAYS Game: 100, vs. Arkansas (11-20-2010) FEWEST PLAYS Game: 38, vs. Georgia (10-17-1959) MOST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 669, vs. Samford (10-29-2016) FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 37, vs. Ole Miss (11-27-2008) HIGHEST YARDS-PER-PLAY AVERAGE Game: 9.7, vs. Tulane (10-22-1994) [57 for 554 yds]

SINGLE-GAME TOTAL OFFENSE HIGHS No. 669 647 645 631 605 598 596 593 586 581 574 571 570 570 569 569 566 566 559 556 556 556 555 554 554 553

Opponent (Site) Samford (Starkville) Northwestern State (Starkville) Memphis (Memphis) Arkansas (Fayetteville) Georgia Tech (Miami) UMass (Foxborough) Florida State (Starkville) Kentucky (Starkville) Kentucky (Starkville) Louisville (Starkville) Texas A&M (Starkville) Arkansas State (Starkville) LSU (Baton Rouge) UT Martin (Starkville) NC State (Charlotte) Memphis (Starkville) Ole Miss (Oxford) Alcorn State (Starkville) Texas A&M (Starkville) Texas A&M (College Station) Alcorn State (Starkville) Tulane (New Orleans) Charleston Southern (Starkville) Tulane (Starkville) Arkansas State (Starkville) Northeast Louisiana (Starkville)

Date 10-29-2016 9-19-2015 9-1-2011 11-21-2015 12-31-2014 9-24-2016 10-14-1978 10-12-1991 10-24-2015 10-26-1974 11-5-2016 9-11-1982 9-20-2014 11-5-2011 12-30-2015 9-4-2010 11-26-2016 10-2-2010 10-4-2014 11-9-2013 9-7-2013 9-4-1982 9-2-2017 10-22-1994 9-23-1950 9-16-1972

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SINGLE-GAME SCORING HIGHS

SINGLE-GAME SCORING RECORDS

TEAM PUNTING RECORDS

TEAM DEFENSE SCORING RECORDS

MOST PUNTS Game: 20, vs. TCU (10-24-1936)

MOST POINTS ALLOWED Game: 74, vs. Houston (10-4-1969)

FEWEST PUNTS Game: 0, vs. Arkansas (11-19-2016), vs. Troy (9-21-13); vs. Georgia Tech (10-3-2009); vs. East Tennessee State (10-171998); vs. Arkansas State (10-24-1992); vs. Arkansas State (10-14-1961); vs. Murray State (11-2-1946)

FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-2017)]

HIGHEST YARDS-PER-PUNT AVERAGE Game (Min. 5 punts): 51.4, vs. Kentucky (11-9-1996) [5 for 257 yards] Game (Min. 10 punts): 47.5, vs. South Carolina (9-28-1996) [10 for 475 yds]

FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Charleston Southern (9-2-2017)]

PUNT RETURNS MOST PUNT RETURNS Game: 20, vs. TCU (10-24-1936) MOST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 225, vs. UT Chattanooga (9-29-1946) MOST TOUCHDOWNS Game: 1, Many times [Last: UMass (11-4-2017)]

KICKOFF RETURNS MOST KICKOFF RETURNS Game: 10, vs. Tulane (10-29-1949); vs. Houston (10-4-1969) MOST NET YARDS GAINED Game: 227, vs. Houston (10-4-1969) MOST TOUCHDOWNS Game: 1, Many Times (Last: Southern Miss, 9-5-2015)

MOST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Game: 10, vs. Houston (10-4-1969)

SINGLE-GAME OPPONENT SCORING HIGHS Pts. 74 65 61 61 59 59 59 59 58 58 56 55 55 55 54 54 53 53 53 53 52

Opponent (MSU Score) Houston (0) South Carolina (39) LSU (6) Vanderbilt (0) LSU (26) Tennessee (21) Tulane (7) Alabama (0) Arkansas (42) Alabama (14) Auburn (0) LSU (0) Alabama (13) New Orleans Athletic Club (0) Tulane (6) Texas (7) Alabama (34) Alabama (0) Alabama (0) Tulane (0) Auburn (13)

Site Houston Starkville Away Columbus Home Away Away Birmingham Starkville Away Birmingham Away Away Away Away Away Starkville Montgomery Meridian Away Away

Date 10-4-1969 10-14-1995 11-15-1969 10-1-1904 10-5-2013 11-15-2003 10-31-1931 11-30-1922 11-19-2016 11-4-1972 11-7-1970 11-18-1967 12-1-1945 11-21-1896 10-29-1949 11-11-1921 10-29-1988 10-1-1932 10-10-1931 11-1-1930 11-8-1969

TEAM OFFENSE SCORING RECORDS MOST POINTS SCORED Quarter: 40, vs. Howard College (11-18-1910) [3rd] Quarter (Since 1950): 35, vs. Troy (9-21-2013) [2nd] Half: 49, vs. Murray State (11-2-1946) [Half] Half (Since 1950): 45, vs. Troy (9-21-2013) [1st] Game: 82, vs. Howard College (11-18-1910) Modern Game: 69, vs. Murray State (11-2-1946) Game (Since 1950): 67, vs. Arkansas State (9-23-50) FEWEST POINTS SCORED Game: 0, Many Times [Last: vs. Ole Miss (11-28-08)] MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Game: 14, vs. Howard College (11-18-1910) Modern Game: 10 vs. Sewanee (10-31-1936); vs. Murray State (11-2-1946); vs. Arkansas State (9-23-50) MOST TWO-POINT PATS MADE Game: 5, vs. Arkansas State (10-10-1959) MOST TWO-POINT PATS ATTEMPTED Game: 6, vs. Arkansas State (10-10-1959) MOST FIELD GOALS MADE Game: 5, vs. NC State (1-1-1995); vs. Arkansas (11-21-1998); vs. UAB (10-23-2010) Derek DePasquale converted a Mississippi State single-game record five field goals against UAB on Oct. 23, 2010.

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game: 5, vs. Ole Miss (1977); vs. Kentucky (1985); vs. Tulane (1987); vs. Florida (1992); vs. Auburn (1992); vs. Arkansas (1998); vs. UAB (2010) MOST PAT KICKS MADE Game: 12, vs. Howard College (11-18-1910) Modern Game: 9, vs. Murray State (11-2-1946)

RECORDS

Pts. 82 80 77 75 69 68 68 67 66 66 66 65 62 62 62 62 61 61

Opponent (MSU Score) Howard College (0) Southwestern Baptist (0) Cumberland (0) Mercer (0) Murray State (0) Sewanee (0) Mississippi College (0) Arkansas State (0) Tulane (22) Mercer (0) Howard College (0) Ole Miss (0) Northwestern St. (13) Troy (7) Birmingham-Southern (0) Marion Military Inst. (0) Middle Tennessee (35) Tulane (0)

Site Starkville Starkville Starkville Columbus Starkville Jackson Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Tupelo Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Starkville Jackson

Date 11-18-1910 10-19-1907 10-10-1914 10-24-1907 11-2-1946 10-31-1936 10-13-1917 9-23-1950 10-22-1994 11-7-1914 10-4-1913 11-6-1915 9-19-2015 9-21-2013 11-3-1911 10-13-1906 10-28-2000 11-14-1914

LARGEST MARGINS OF VICTORY HOME (AT SCOTT FIELD) Margin +82 +80 +77 +69 +68 +67 +66 +66 +62 +62 +59 +59 +56

Score 82-0 80-0 77-0 69-0 68-0 67-0 66-0 66-0 62-0 62-0 59-0 59-0 56-0

Opponent Howard College Southwestern Baptist Cumberland Murray State Mississippi College Arkansas State Howard College Mercer Marion [AL] Mil. Inst. Birmingham-Southern Tenn. Medical College Northeast Louisiana Millsaps College

Date 11-18-1910 10-19-1907 10-10-1914 11-2-1946 10-13-1917 9-23-1950 10-4-1913 11-7-1914 10-13-1906 11-3-1911 11-11-1904 11-2-1996 10-7-1944

ROAD (AWAY FROM SCOTT FIELD) Margin +75 +68 +65 +61 +45 +43 +40 +38 +38 +38 +37 +36 +36 +35 +33 +33 +32

Score 75-0 68-0 65-0 61-0 59-14 43-0 47-7 52-14 38-0 38-0 44-7 57-21 36-0 55-20 33-0 33-0 35-3

Opponent *Mercer *Sewanee *Ole Miss *Tulane Memphis Meridian Athletic Club Kentucky *Michigan South Carolina Marion [AL] Military Inst. *Rice Louisiana Tech Houston Ole Miss Vanderbilt Chattanooga South Alabama

Date 10-24-1907 10-31-1936 11-6-1915 11-14-1914 9-1-2011 10-24-1903 10-29-1994 1-1-2011 9-26-1998 10-20-1905 12-31-2013 9-9-2017 9-18-1965 11-26-2016 10-17-1942 10-14-1916 9-13-2014

*- denotes Neutral Site Contests

LARGEST MARGINS OF DEFEAT Margin -74 -61 -59 -56 -55 -55 -55 -53 -53 -53 -52 -52 -52 -51 -50

Score 0-74 0-61 0-59 0-56 0-55 0-55 6-61 0-53 0-53 0-53 0-52 7-59 0-52 0-51 0-50

Opponent Houston Vanderbilt Alabama Auburn NOAC LSU LSU Tulane Alabama Alabama LSU Tulane Florida LSU LSU

Site Houston Columbus Birmingham Birmingham New Orleans Baton Rouge Baton Rouge New Orleans Meridian Montgomery Baton Rouge New Orleans Gainesville Baton Rouge Baton Rouge

Date 10-4-1969 10-1-1904 11-30-1922 11-7-1970 11-21-1896 11-18-1967 11-15-1969 11-1-1930 10-10-1931 10-1-1932 11-20-1896 10-31-1931 9-29-2001 9-25-2004 11-7-1908

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COMEBACKS AND LAST-MINUTE HEROICS (SINCE 1970)

LARGEST FOURTH-QUARTER COMEBACKS Pts. 14 14 14 13 12 11 9 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

**Time Opponent Date Remaining Ole Miss 11-23-2007 7:51 Ole Miss 11-25-1999 12:49 Memphis 10-5-1985 9:12 at Auburn 10-9-1999 2:28 at Kentucky 10-31-1992 5:55 at Arkansas 11-21-2015 12:54 at Tennessee 9-23-1986 7:32 at Arkansas 11-18-2017 3:58 Kentucky 11-3-2001 13:09 Central Florida 10-25-1997 6:38 Memphis 8-30-1997 9:53 Tennessee 9-24-1994 9:32 Arkansas State 9-7-1985 3:41 Tulane 10-19-1985 11:56

Score 0-14 6-20 14-28 3-16 21-33 31-42 14-23 21-14 7-14 21-28 3-10 14-21 7-14 20-27

Time Final Lead Taken 0:12 0:04 0:00 0:19 0:37 3:05 4:40 0:17 7:31 5:13 0:00 0:36 2:28 0:02

GAMES WON IN LAST POSSESSION Final Score 17-14 23-20 31-28 18-16 37-36 51-50 27-23 28-21 17-14 35-28 13-10 24-21 22-14 31-27

LARGEST DEFICIT OVERCOME TO WIN A GAME Pts. 16 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 $ 14 12 12 11 11 11 10

Opponent at Auburn at Arkansas Louisiana Tech Arkansas Ole Miss Texas A&M Ole Miss Tennessee Memphis Ole Miss Kentucky at Kentucky at Arkansas Kentucky Kentucky Memphis

**Time Date Remaining 10-9-1999 0:56 (3) 11-18-2017 5:20 (1) 10-17-2015 4:27 (1) 11-22-2008 7:12 (1) 11-23-2007 7:51 (4) 12-31-2000 9:22 (2) 11-25-1999 12:49 (3) 9-24-1994 12:17 (3) 10-5-1985 9:12 (4) 11-19-1977 5:22 (2) 11-4-1999 13:21 (2) 10-31-1992 5:55 (4) 11-21-2015 11:56 (4) 10-6-1997 9:59 (3) 10-28-1995 0:39 (2) 9-30-1997 4:54 (2)

Score 0-16 0-14 0-14 0-14 0-14 0-14 6-20 7-21 14-28 0-14 7-19 21-33 31-42 10-21 14-25 0-10

Time Final Lead Taken 0:19 0:17 0:57 (2) 5:59 (2) 0:12 OT 0:04 0:36 0:00 12:05 0:05 0:37 3:05 1:10 4:51 0:00

Final Score 18-16 28-21 45-20 31-28 17-14 43-41 23-20 24-21 31-28 18-14 23-22 37-36 51-50 35-27 42-32 13-10

Date 10/1/1977 10/24/1981 11/13/1982 11/17/1984 10/5/1985 10/9/1989 10/31/1992

Opponent Score at Kansas State $ 24-21 at Auburn 21-17 LSU 27-24 LSU 16-14 Memphis 31-28 at Southern Miss 26-23 at Kentucky 37-36

9/30/1997 11/21/1998 11/4/1999 11/25/1999 12/31/2000 10/23/2004 9/23/2006 11/23/2007 9/24/2011 11/23/2013 11/28/2013 11/18/2017

Memphis Arkansas Kentucky Ole Miss Texas A&M Florida UAB Ole Miss Louisiana Tech Arkansas Ole Miss at Arkansas

13-10 22-21 23-22 23-20 43-41 38-31 16-10 17-14 26-20 24-17 17-10 28-21

Winning Play# Time D. Johnson 24-yard pass from B. Threadgill 1:16 D. Knight 18-yard pass from J. Bond 1:00 D. Moore 45-yard FG 0:23 A. Cosby 27-yard FG 1:15 A. Cosby 54-yard FG 0:00 J. Logan 34-yard FG 0:04 W. Harris 5-yard pass from G. Plump (K. Roberts run) 0:37 B. Hazelwood 53-yard FG 0:00 B. Hazelwood 27-yard FG 0:07 S. Westerfield 45-yard FG 0:05 S. Westerfield 44-yard FG 0:04 W. Madkin 6-yard run First OT J. Norwood 37-yard run 0:32 O. Conner 21-yard run First OT A. Carlson 48-yard FG 0:12 L. Perkins 17-yard pass from C. Relf First OT D. Williams 25-yard run First OT D. Prescott 3-yard run First OT D. Thomas 6-yard pass from Fitzgerald 0:17

OTHER GAMES WON IN THE LAST TWO MINUTES Date 10/26/1991 9/24/1994 10/15/1994 10/9/1999 10/23/1999 12/29/2007

Opponent at Auburn Tennessee at So. Carolina at Auburn LSU vs. UCF

Score 24-17 24-21 41-36 18-16 17-16 10-3

Winning Play# Kenny Roberts 61 run Kendell Watkins 2 pass from Derrick Taite Chris Jones 26 pass from Derrick Taite Matt Butler 11 pass from Matt Wyatt Rod Gibson 1 run Anthony Dixon 1 run

** – time remaining when first points of comeback were registered # — conversion included where it provided the margin of victory $ — game later forfeited by the NCAA

OVERTIME RECORD: 5-5 Date 11/23/96 10/21/00 11/18/00 12/31/00 9/23/06 11/20/10 9/24/11 11/23/13 11/28/13 10/14/16

Opponent Arkansas LSU Arkansas Texas A&M UAB Arkansas Louisiana Tech Arkansas Ole Miss BYU

Location Starkville Baton Rouge, La. Starkville Shreveport, La. Birmingham, Ala. Starkville Starkville Little Rock, Ark. Starkville Provo, Utah

MSU’s road overtime record: 2-2 MSU’s home overtime record: 2-3 MSU’s neutral site overtime record: 1-0

On Nov. 18, 2017, MSU trailed 14-0 and then 21-14 at Arkansas with 4:00 remaining in the game before Nick Fitzgerald threw two touchdowns in the final two drives to complete a remarkable road comeback for a 28-21 win.

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Time 1:49 0:36 1:04 0:19 1:39 1:54

Result L, 13-16 (1OT) L, 38-45 (1OT) L, 10-17 (1OT) W, 43-41 (1OT) W, 16-10 (1OT) L, 31-38 (2OT) W, 26-20 (1OT) W, 24-17 (1OT) W, 17-10 (1OT) L, 21-28 (2OT)

TEAM SEASON RECORDS SINGLE-SEASON DEFENSIVE RECORDS

MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 3660 (2016)

MOST PLAYS AGAINST Season: 977 (2014)

FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 325 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 635 (1957)

FEWEST PLAYS AGAINST Season: 431 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 504 (1958) MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 5968 (2016) FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 1010 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 2070 (1963) LOWEST YARDS-PER-PLAY ALLOWED Season: 2.34 (1936) [431 for 1010 yards] Season (Since 1950): 3.34 (1999) [734 for 2448 yards] LOWEST YARDS-PER-GAME ALLOWED Season: 101.0 (1936) [1010 in 10 games] Season (Since 1950): 207.0 (1963) [2070 in 10 games] MOST TDS ALLOWED Season: 61 (2003) FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Season: 4 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 9 (1963)

LOWEST YDS-PER-GAME ALLOWED Season: 32.5 (1936) [325 in 10 games] Season (Since 1950): 63.9 (1953) [639 in 10 games] FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Season (Modern Era): 2 (1960, 1953 & 1936) INTERCEPTIONS 1. . . . . . . . . 22 (1994) 2. . . . . . . . . 19 (1970) 19 (2000) 19 (2012) 5. . . . . . . . . 18 (1967) 18 (1977) 18 (1992) 18 (2007) 9. . . . . . . . . 17 (1963) 17 (1972) 17 (2009)

SACKS 1. . . . . . . . . 39 (1996) 2. . . . . . . . . 38 (1991) 3. . . . . . . . . 37 (2014) 4. . . . . . . . . 36 (2017) . . . . . . . . 36 (1998) 6. . . . . . . . . 34 (1999) 7. . . . . . . . . 33 (1989) 8. . . . . . . . . 32 (1985) 9. . . . . . . . . 31 (2000) 10. . . . . . . . . 30 (2015) 30 (2005)

MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS Season: 98 (2015)

SCORING DEFENSE MOST POINTS ALLOWED Season: 471 (2003)

RUSHING DEFENSE MOST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Season: 608 (1977) FEWEST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Season: 328 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 373 (1958) MOST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 2853 (1986) FEWEST NET YARDS ALLOWED Season: 505 (1940) Season (Since 1950): 736 (1999) LOWEST YARDS-PER-RUSH ALLOWED Season: 1.44 (1940) [350 for 505 yards] Season (Since 1950): 1.83 (1999) [403 for 736 yards] LOWEST YARDS-PER-GAME ALLOWED Season: 50.5 (1940) [505 in 10 games] Season (Since 1950): 66.9 (1999) [736 in 11 games] FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Season (Modern Era): 2 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 4 (1963)

FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED Season: 6 (1903) Season (Modern Era): 25 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 82 (1963) HIGHEST POINTS-PER-GAME ALLOWED Season: 39.25 (2003) [471 in 12 games] LOWEST POINTS-PER-GAME ALLOWED Season: 2.5 (1936) [25 in 10 games] Season (Since 1950): 8.2 (1963) [82 in 10 games]

FEWEST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Season: 102 (1950) MOST COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Season: 291 (2016) FEWEST COMPLETIONS ALLOWED Season: 40 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 50 (1956 & 1953)

SINGLE-SEASON SPECIAL TEAMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; RECORDS PUNTING RECORDS TOTAL PUNTS Rank Punts Year 1. 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967 2. 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 3. 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 5. 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 * Fewest punts: 41 (1955) PUNTING AVERAGE Rank Average Year 1. 43.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 2. 43.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996 3. 43.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 4. 42.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 5. 42.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992

PUNT RETURNS MOST PUNT RETURNS Season: 70 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 47 (1956) MOST NET YARDS GAINED Season: 778 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 521 (1971) MOST TOUCHDOWNS Season: 3 (1965, 1971, 1981 & 1998)

KICKOFF RETURNS MOST KICKOFF RETURNS Season: 61 (2009) MOST NET YARDS GAINED Season: 1514 (2009) MOST TOUCHDOWNS Season: 2 (1910) Season (Modern Era): 1, Many Times (Last: 2015)

SINGLE-SEASON SCORING RECORDS

MOST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Season: 63 (2003)

MOST POINTS SCORED Season: 480 (2014)

FEWEST TOUCHDOWNS ALLOWED Season: 4 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 9 (1963)

HIGHEST POINTS-PER-GAME AVERAGE Season: 36.9 (2014) [480 in 13 games] Season (Modern Era): 36.9 (2014) [480 in 13 games]

MOST SHUTOUTS BY Season: 7 (1913 & 1936) Season (Since 1950): 3 (1950 & 1963)

FEWEST POINTS SCORED Season: 0 (1895 & 1896) Season (Modern Era): 38 (1949) Season (Since 1950): 49 (1967)

FIRST DOWNS MOST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Season: 298 (2016)

PASSING DEFENSE MOST ATTEMPTS AGAINST Season: 505 (2014)

RECORDS

FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED Season: 51 (1936) Season (Since 1950): 101 (1957)

FUMBLES MOST FUMBLES CAUSED Season: 45 (1976) MOST FUMBLES RECOVERED Season: 29 (1953)

TURNOVERS MOST TURNOVERS CAUSED Season: 43 (1970)

MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Season: 64 (2014) MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS MADE Season: 8 (1958) MOST TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS ATTEMPTED Season: 13 (1958) MOST FIELD GOALS MADE Season: 18 (1999) MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Season: 27 (1992) MOST PAT KICKS MADE Season: 60 (2014) MOST PAT KICKS ATTEMPTED Season: 64 (2014)

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SINGLE-SEASON PASSING RECORDS FEWEST ATTEMPTS Season (Modern Era): 73 (1957) FEWEST COMPLETIONS Season (Modern Era): 26 (1957) FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Season (Modern Era): 502 (1963) MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Season: 25 (1949, 2003) YARDAGE Rank Yardage Year 1. 4113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 2. 3649 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 3. 3178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. 3091 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 5. 2726 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 6. 2637 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 7. 2611 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 8. 2433 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 9. 2424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 2424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 YARDS-PER-GAME Rank Yardage Year 1. 316.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 2. 280.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 3. 244.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. 239.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 5. 237.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 6. 221.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999 7. 220.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985 8. 217.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 9. 214.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 10. 214.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Rank Percentage Year 1. .662 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 2. .617 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 3. .590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. .587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 5. .583 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 6. .575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 7. .571 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1953 8. .569 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 9. .567 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 10. .566 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 ATTEMPTS Rank Attempts Year 1. 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 2. 442 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 3. 429 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. 424 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 5. 423 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 6. 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 7. 406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 8. 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 9. 385 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 10. 372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007

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COMPLETIONS Rank Completions Year 1. 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 2. 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 3. 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 5. 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 6. 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 7. 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 8. 207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 9. 198 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 10. 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 TOUCHDOWNS Rank Touchdowns Year 1. 33..................................................................... 2015 2. 31......................................................................2014 3. 28..................................................................... 2012 4. 24..................................................................... 2016 5. 19..................................................................... 2011 6. 18..................................................................... 2013 18..................................................................... 2010 8. 17..................................................................... 1994 17..................................................................... 2017 10. 16..................................................................... 1969 16..................................................................... 1985 16..................................................................... 1995

FEWEST ATTEMPTS Season (Modern Era): 341 (1962) FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Season (Modern Era): 716 (1969) HIGHEST YARDS-PER-RUSH AVERAGE Season: 5.6 (2016) [532 for 2997 yards] ATTEMPTS Rank Rushes Year 1. 651 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 2. 648 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 3. 644 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 4. 634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 5. 619 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

Yards 3272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEWEST PLAYS Season (Modern Era): 502 (1962) FEWEST NET YARDS GAINED Season (Modern Era): 1638 (1967) HIGHEST YARDS-PER-PLAY AVERAGE Season: 6.7 (2014) [1001 for 6679 yards] MOST TOUCHDOWNS (RUSH & PASS) Season: 60 (2014) TOTAL PLAYS Rank Plays Year 1. 1001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 2. 987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 3. 956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 4. 943 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 5. 927 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 6. 907 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 7. 880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 8. 863 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 9. 862 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 10. 848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS Rank Yards Year 1. 6679 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 2. 5986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 3. 5723 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 4. 5647 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 5. 5442 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 6. 5217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 7. 4965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 8. 4643 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 9. 4642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 10. 4463 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009

SINGLE-SEASON RUSHING RECORDS

YARDS Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SINGLE-SEASON TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS

Year 2017 1980 2014 2016 1976

YARDS-PER-GAME Rank Average Year 1. 285.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 2. 270.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 3. 264.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 4. 263.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 5. 251.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 TOUCHDOWNS Rank Touchdowns Year 1. 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1974 2. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 3. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 5. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010

PER GAME OFFENSE Rank Average Year 1. 513.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 2. 460.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 3. 440.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 4. 434.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 5. 422.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 6. 418.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 7. 401.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 8. 386.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 9. 381.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 10. 380.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980 TOTAL FIRST DOWNS Rank First Downs Year 1. 334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 2. 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013 3. 302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 4. 299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017 5. 287 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 6. 268 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010 7. 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2012 8. 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 9. 233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982 10. 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Career

OFFENSIVE RECORDS RUSHING RECORDS RUSHING ATTEMPTS Game Player Michael Davis James Johnson Tommy Garrison Jerious Norwood Michael Davis Anthony Dixon Vick Ballard 8. Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Keffer McGee Anthony Dixon 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Att. Opp. 40 Ole Miss 36 Alabama 35 Texas Tech 34 Ole Miss 33 South Carolina 33 Kentucky 33 Arkansas 32 LSU 32 Tulane 32 Baylor 32 UAB

Date 11-27-1993 11-14-1998 10-7-1967 11-26-2005 10-16-1993 10-31-2009 11-20-2010 10-21-1944 11-1-1947 9-16-1995 10-6-2007

Yds. 154 237 110 204 128 252 150 139 145 132 152

Season 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Player Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Aeris Williams James Johnson Keffer McGee James Johnson Wayne Jones Dak Prescott LaDarius Perkins Michael Davis

Att. 287 257 236 236 235 217 212 210 205 205

Year 2007 2009 2017 1998 1995 1997 1973 2014 2012 1993

Yds. 1066 1391 1107 1383 1072 1069 1193 986 1024 883

Avg. 3.7 5.4 4.7 5.9 4.6 4.9 5.6 4.7 5.0 4.3

Att. 910 578 573 572 536 530 485 483 453 451

Years 2006-09 1991-94 2002-05 1980-83 2012-15 2010-13 1983-86 1973-76 1997-98 1974-77

Yds. 3994 2721 3222 2280 2521 2554 1868 2820 2452 1211

Avg. 4.4 4.7 5.6 4.0 4.7 4.8 3.9 5.8 5.4 2.7

Career Player 1. Anthony Dixon 2. Michael Davis 3. Jerious Norwood 4. John Bond 5. Dak Prescott 6. LaDarius Perkins 7. Don Smith 8. Walter Packer 9. James Johnson 10. Bruce Threadgill

RUSHING YARDS Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Player Nick Fitzgerald Anthony Dixon Jerious Norwood James Johnson Kevin Bouie James Johnson Jerious Norwood Jerious Norwood Dennis Johnson James Johnson Josh Robinson

Yds. 258 252 247 237 217 209 204 201 198 198 198

Opp. Ole Miss Kentucky Houston Alabama Kentucky Kentucky Ole Miss UAB Memphis Alabama Kentucky

Date Att. 11-26-2016 14 10-31-2009 33 10-22-2005 24 11-14-1998 36 10-29-1994 23 11-7-1998 28 11-26-2005 34 10-9-2004 24 10-19-1974 26 11-15-1997 23 10-25-2014 23

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Yds. 3994 3212 2820 2721 2558 2554 2521 2486 2452 2284

Years 2006-09 2002-05 1973-76 1991-94 1979-82 2010-13 2012-15 2015-p 1997-98 1974-77

Att. 910 573 483 578 425 530 536 380 453 428

Avg. 4.4 5.6 5.8 4.7 6.0 4.8 4.7 6.5 5.4 5.3

MOST NET YARDS GAINED (QB) Game: 258, Nick Fitzgerald at Ole Miss (11-26-2016) Season: 1375, Nick Fitzgerald (2016) Career: 2521, Dak Prescott (2012-15)

Season Player 1. Anthony Dixon Nick Fitzgerald 3. James Johnson Wayne Jones 5. Nick Fitzgerald Vick Ballard Dicenzo Miller Dontae Walker Don Smith Walter Packer 11. Jerious Norwood Jerious Norwood Keefer McGee Michael Davis

Games 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5

Year 2009 2016 1998 1973 2017 2011 2000 2000 1986 1974 2005 2004 1995 1994

Games 17 14 13 12 12 10 10 10 10 9 9 8 8 8

Years 2006-09 2015-present 2002-05 1997-98 1973-76 2010-11 1998-01 1991-94 1979-82 2012-15 1983-86 1999-02 1994-96 1974-77

MOST NET YARDS GAINED (FRESHMAN) Career

Game: 198, Dennis Johnson vs. Memphis (10-19-1974) Season: 720, John Bond (1980)

RUSHING YARDS PER GAME Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Anthony Dixon James Johnson Wayne Jones Nick Fitzgerald Jerious Norwood Keffer McGee James Johnson Jerious Norwood Josh Robinson Walter Packer

YPG 126.50 115.30 108.45 105.77 102.36 97.45 97.18 95.45 92.54 92.00

Year 2009 1998 1973 2016 2005 1995 1997 2004 2014 1975

Games 11 12 11 13 11 11 11 11 13 11

Yds. 1391 1383 1193 1375 1126 1072 1069 1050 1203 1012

Player Anthony Dixon Nick Fitzgerald Jerious Norwood James Johnson Walter Packer Vick Ballard Dicenzo Miller Michael Davis Michael Haddix 10. Dak Prescott Don Smith 12. Dontae Walker Keffer McGee Dennis Johnson 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES (QB) Career (Min. 20 games): 106.6, James Johnson (1997-98) [2452 in 23 games] Career (Min. 40 games): 83.2, Anthony Dixon (2006-09) [3994 in 48 games]

Season: 8, Nick Fitzgerald (2016) Career: 14, Nick Fitzgerald (2015-present; also SEC record)

YARDS PER RUSH

Season: 6, Dicenzo Miller (2000) Career: 6, Dicenzo Miller (2000)

Game (Min. 5 att.): 19.5, Blondy Black vs. Duquesne (11-14-1942) [6 for 117 yards] Game (Min. 10 att.): 18.4, Nick Fitzgerald at Ole Miss (11-26-2016) [14 for 258 yards] Game (Min. 20 att.): 9.4, Kevin Bouie vs. Kentucky (10-29-1994) [23 for 217 yards] Game (Min. 30 att.): 7.6, Anthony Dixon vs. Kentucky (10-31-2009) [33 for 252 yards]

MOST CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES

Season (Min. 90 att.): 7.1, Nick Fitzgerald (2016) [195 for 1375 yards] Season (Min. 100 att.): 7.1, Nick Fitzgerald (2016) [195 for 1375 yards] Career (Min. 200 att.): 6.5, Nick Fitzgerald (2015-present) [380 for 2486 yards] Career (Min. 400 att.): 6.0, Michael Haddix (1979-82) [425 for 2558 yards]

LONGEST RUSHES

Season Player Anthony Dixon James Johnson Nick Fitzgerald Josh Robinson Wayne Jones Vick Ballard Jerious Norwood Aeris Williams Keffer McGee James Johnson

Player 1. Anthony Dixon 2. Jerious Norwood 3. Walter Packer 4. Michael Davis 5. Michael Haddix 6. LaDarius Perkins 7. Dak Prescott 8. Nick Fitzgerald 9. James Johnson 10. Dennis Johnson

RECORDS

Yds. 1391 1383 1375 1203 1193 1189 1126 1107 1072 1069

Year 2009 1998 2016 2014 1973 2011 2005 2017 1995 1997

Att. 257 236 218 190 212 193 191 236 235 217

Avg. 5.4 5.9 7.1 6.3 5.6 6.2 5.9 4.7 4.6 4.9

Player 1. Stanley Howell 2. Blondy Black 3. Ode Burrell Fred Collins 5. John Bond Kenny Roberts 7. Blondy Black Walter Packer 9. Don Smith 10. James Johnson

Yards 98 97 90 90 87 87 85 85 84 83

Opponent Southern Miss Duquesne Tulane Ole Miss Auburn Vanderbilt San Francisco LSU Southern Miss Alabama

Date 10-27-79 11-14-42 10-12-62 11-24-79 10-23-82 9-2-89 12-6-41 11-15-75 10-6-84 11-15-97

Nick Fitzgerald holds the MSU and SEC record for most career 100-yard rushing games by a quarterback with 14 and counting.

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RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Game Player 1. Harry McArthur Harry Furman Harry Furman 4. Nick Fitzgerald James Johnson Keffer McGee John Bond James Jones Art Davis Jackie Parker

TDs Opp. 7 Cumberland 7 Mercer 7 Southern Baptist 4 Arkansas 4 UCF 4 Northeast Louisiana 4 LSU 4 Memphis 4 LSU 4 Arkansas State

Date 10-10-1914 10-24-1907 10-21-1907 11-19-2016 10-25-1997 9-30-1995 11-12-1983 9-23-1978 11-13-1954 10-4-1952

Player 1. Vick Ballard 2. Nick Fitzgerald Jackie Parker 4. Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Anthony Dixon Harry Furman 8. Dak Prescott Keffer McGee John Bond

TDs 19 16 16 14 14 14 14 13 13 13

Year 2010 2016 1952 2017 2014 2007 1907 2013 1995 1983

Att. 186 195 126 162 210 287 NA 134 235 164

Yds. 968 1375 455 984 986 1066 NA 829 1072 612

TDs 42 41 33 29 27 24 24 24 22 21

Years 2006-09 2012-15 2015-p 2010-11 1991-94 1997-98 1980-83 1952-53 1999-02 1983-86

Att. 910 536 380 379 578 453 572 201 417 485

Yds. 3994 2521 2486 2157 2721 2452 2280 663 1875 1868

Rush 2521 1868 2486 2280 146 117 (-207) 173 1575 569

Pass Total 9376 11897 5229 7097 4440 6926 4621 6901 6336 6482 5441 5558 5631 5424 5232 5405 3297 4872 3720 4289

TOTAL YARDS Game Player Yds. Opponent Dak Prescott 554 Arkansas Nick Fitzgerald 536 Samford Dak Prescott 500 Georgia Tech Derrick Taite 468 Tulane Dak Prescott 465 Kentucky Nick Fitzgerald 459 Arkansas Wes Carroll 441 Arkansas Dak Prescott 427 NC State Nick Fitzgerald 415 UMass Dave Marler 408 Alabama

Date 11-21-2015 10-29-2016 12-31-2014 10-22-1994 10-24-2015 11-19-2016 11-17-2007 12-30-2015 9-24-2016 11-4-1978

Stats 46r/508p 119r/417p 47r/453p 2r/466p 117r/348p 131r/328p 20r/421p 47r/380p 110r/305p -21r/429p

7, Dak Prescott at Arkansas (11-21-2015); Nick Fitzgerald vs. Samford (10-29-2016)

Season

PLAYS Game: 70, Dak Prescott vs. Alabama (11-15-2014) Season: 637, Dak Prescott (2015) Career: 1,709, Dak Prescott (2012-15)

TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Nick Fitzgerald Tyler Russell Dak Prescott Jackie Parker Don Smith Vick Ballard Chris Relf

Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2012 2013 1952 1985 2010 2010

Rush 14 10 16 14 2 13 16 6 19 5

Pass TDs 27 & 1 rec. 42 29 39 21 37 15 29 24 26 10 & 2 rec. 25 8 24 15 21 0 19 13 18

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Don Smith Anthony Dixon Tyler Russell John Bond Wayne Madkin Derrick Taite Jackie Parker Chris Relf

Years 2012-15 2015-p 1983-86 2006-09 2010-13 1980-83 1998-01 1993-96 1952-53 2008-11

Rush 41 33 21 46 3 24 7 2 24 9

Pass TDs 70 & 3 rec. 114 39 72 31 52 0 46 42 45 18 42 34 41 38 40 15 39 28 37

Player 1. Nick Turner

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Season Nick Turner 2003 Josh Robinson 2014 Kevin Prentiss 1998 Jameon Lewis 2013 Anthony Dixon 2009 Dicenzo Miller 2000 LaDarius Perkins 2012 James Johnson 1998 Nick Fitzgerald 2016 Vick Ballard 2011

Yds. 1664 1573 1546 1537 1514 1513 1509 1481 1384 1376

Rush 696 1203 68 117 1391 1005 1024 1383 1375 1189

Rec. 93 370 681 923 123 344 160 98 9 187

KR 565 0 458 446 0 62 325 0 0 0

PR 310 0 339 51 0 102 0 0 0 0

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Anthony Dixon LaDarius Perkins Walter Packer Tony James Jerious Norwood David Smith Chad Bumphis Mardye McDole Dicenzo Miller Kenny Roberts

Years 2006-09 2010-13 1973-76 1989-92 2002-05 1968-70 2009-12 1977-80 1998-01 1989-92

Yds. 4443 4253 4169 3973 3750 3572 3380 3353 3274 2947

Rush 3994 2554 2820 218 3212 80 232 430 2209 2070

Rec. KR PR 449 0 0 714 969 16 171 1166 12 561 1862 1332 186 309 43 2168 1131 193 2270 526 352 2214 427 282 732 186 147 533 344 0

YARDS PER PLAY Game (min. 5 plays): 34.0, Eric Moulds vs. Tulane (10-22-1994) [7 for 238 yds] Game (min. 10 plays): 23.3, Kevin Prentiss vs. Tennessee (12-5-1998) [10 for 233 yds] Season: 23.0, Eric Moulds (1994) [55 for 1263 yards]

Year 2014 2015 2016 2012 1985 2013 2017 2010 1978 1986

Rush 986 588 1375 -5 554 829 984 713 (-31) 740

Pass 3449 3793 2423 2897 2332 1940 1782 1789 2422 1609

Total 4435 4381 3798 2892 2886 2769 2766 2502 2391 2349

Career (min. 150 plays): 17.8, Glen Young (1979-82) [162 for 2883 yards] Career (min. 200 plays): 14.5, Mardye McDole (1977-80) [232 for 3353 yards]

PLAYS Game: 40, Michael Davis vs. Ole Miss (11-27-1993) Season: 276, Anthony Dixon (2007) Career: 966, Anthony Dixon (2006-09)

Dak Prescott (2012-15) departed MSU with a total of 38 program records (single-game, single-season and career).

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YARDS PER GAME AVERAGE

Season Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Dak Prescott 3. Nick Fitzgerald 4. Tyler Russell 5. Don Smith 6. Dak Prescott 7. Nick Fitzgerald 8. Chris Relf 9. Dave Marler 10. Don Smith

ALL-PURPOSE RECORDS

TOTAL YARDS

Yds. Opponent Date Stats 344 Tennessee 11-15-2003 41 rush / 37 receive / 163 KOR / 103 PR 2. LaDarius Perkins 319 Ole Miss 11-27-2010 98 rush / 140 receive / 65 KOR / 16 PR 3. James Johnson 312 Alabama 11-14-1998 237 rush / 75 receive 4. Jameon Lewis 267 Rice 12-31-2013 220 receive / 27 KOR / 20 PR 5. Anthony Dixon 266 Kentucky 10-31-2009 252 rush / 14 receive 6. David Smith 265 LSU 11-15-1969 -12 rush / 102 receive / 175 KOR 7. Jerious Norwood 265 Houston 10-22-2005 247 rush / 9 receive / 9 PR 8. LaDarius Perkins 261 Troy 9-15-2012 179 rush / -3 receive / 85 KOR 9. Eric Moulds 258 LSU 9-10-1994 95 receive / 163 KOR Nick Fitzgerald 258 Ole Miss 11-26-2016 258 rush

Career

TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Plays 1705 1223 1042 1237 1121 815 635 924 860 976

Season

Career Player Anthony Dixon Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Vick Ballard Michael Davis James Johnson John Bond Jackie Parker 9. Dontae Walker 10. Don Smith

Years 2012-15 1983-86 2015-p 1980-83 1998-01 2010-13 2000-03 1993-96 2008-11 1967-69

Season: 485.7, Dak Prescott (2015) [6314 in 13 games] Career: 242.8, Dak Prescott (2012-15) [11897 in 49 games]

Season

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Don Smith 3. Nick Fitzgerald 4. John Bond 5. Wayne Madkin 6. Tyler Russell 7. Kevin Fant 8. Derrick Taite 9. Chris Relf 10. Tommy Pharr

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PASSING RECORDS

Season (min. 50 attempts)

PASSING ATTEMPTS

1. 2. 3. 4.

Game: 53, Joe Reed vs. LSU (11-14-1970)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Nick Fitzgerald Kevin Fant Tony Shell Tommy Pharr Don Smith Kevin Fant Derrick Taite

Att. 477 396 394 361 351 335 319 312 311 309

Year 2015 2014 2012 2016 2003 1988 1968 1985 2002 1995

Yds. 3793 3449 2897 2423 2151 1884 1838 2332 1918 2241

Pct. .662 .616 .586 .543 .530 .457 .542 .458 .524 .534

Cmp. 316 244 231 196 186 153 173 143 163 165

Career Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Wayne Madkin 3. Kevin Fant 4. Don Smith 5. Derrick Taite 6. Tony Shell 7. Tyler Russell 8. John Bond 9. Nick Fitzgerald 10. Tommy Pharr

Att. 1169 887 866 738 734 715 699 665 661 648

Years 2012-15 1998-01 2000-03 1983-86 1993-96 1988-90 2010-13 1980-83 2015-p 1967-69

Cmp. 734 462 461 342 362 349 410 307 366 339

Yds. 9376 6336 5631 5229 5232 4292 5441 4621 4440 3720

COMPLETIONS Game: 33, Dak Prescott at Arkansas (11-21-2015)

Season Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Nick Fitzgerald Kevin Fant Tommy Pharr Derrick Taite Kevin Fant Dave Marler 10. Dak Prescott 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Cmp. 316 244 231 196 186 173 165 163 163 156

Year 2015 2014 2012 2016 2003 1968 1995 2002 1978 2013

Att. 477 396 394 361 351 319 309 311 287 267

Yds. 3793 3449 2897 2423 2151 1838 2241 1918 2422 1940

Career Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Wayne Madkin 3. Kevin Fant 4. Tyler Russell 5. Derrick Taite 6. Tony Shell 7. Don Smith 8. Tommy Pharr 9. John Bond 10. Tyson Lee

Cmp. 734 462 461 410 362 349 342 339 307 283

Years 2012-15 1998-01 2000-03 2010-13 1993-96 1988-90 1983-86 1967-69 1980-83 2008-09

Att. 1169 887 866 699 734 715 738 648 665 481

Yds. 9376 6336 5631 5441 5232 4292 5229 3720 4621 2963

CONSECUTIVE COMPLETIONS One Game: 11, Dave Marler vs. Tennessee (10-28-1978) Two Games: 17, Dave Marler vs. Florida State & Tennessee (10-14 & 10-28-1978)

COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game (min. 9 att.): 1.000, Jackie Parker vs. Ole Miss (11-28-1953) [9 of 9] Game (min. 15 att.): .813, John Bond vs. Tulane (9-4-1982) [13 of 16] Game (min. 25 att.): .766, Dak Prescott vs. Texas A&M (10-4-14) [20 of 26]

6. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Chris Relf Tyson Lee Tyson Lee Tyler Russell Chris Relf Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Dave Marler

Pct. .662 .616 .600 .588 .588 .586 .586 .584 .582 .568

PASSING YARDS PER ATTEMPT Year 2015 2014 2011 2008 2009 2012 2010 2013 2010 1978

Att. 477 396 190 260 221 394 220 267 67 287

Cmp. 316 244 114 153 130 231 129 156 39 163

Cmp. 734 283 410 267 163 108 161 366 461 269

Att. 1169 481 699 460 287 194 290 661 866 507

Career Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Tyson Lee 3. Tyler Russell 4. Chris Relf 5. Dave Marler 6. Sleepy Robinson 7. Charlie Furlow 8. Nick Fitzgerald 9. Kevin Fant 10. Omarr Conner

Pct. .628 .588 .587 .580 .568 .557 .555 .550 .532 .531

Years 2012-15 2008-09 2010-13 2008-11 1977-78 1989-92 1960-62 2015-p 2000-03 2003-06

PASSING YARDS Game 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Yds. Dak Prescott 508 Derrick Taite 466 Dak Prescott 453 Dave Marler 429 Wesley Carroll 421 Nick Fitzgerald 417 Todd Jordan 405 Mike Henig 384 Dak Prescott 380 Todd Jordan 370

Opp. Arkansas Tulane Georgia Tech Alabama Arkansas Samford Florida Kentucky NC State Memphis

Date 11-21-2015 10-22-1994 12-31-2014 11-4-1978 11-17-2007 10-29-2016 10-2-1993 10-28-2006 12-30-2015 9-4-1993

C-Att. 38-50 21-30 33-51 28-46 29-51 20-35 24-44 22-41 25-42 23-43

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Nick Fitzgerald Dave Marler Don Smith Derrick Taite Kevin Fant Dak Prescott Todd Jordan

Yds. 3793 3449 2897 2423 2422 2332 2241 2151 1940 1935

Year 2015 2014 2012 2016 1978 1985 1995 2003 2013 1993

Yds. 9376 6336 5631 5441 5232 5229 4621 4440 4292 3720

Years 2012-15 1998-01 2000-03 2010-13 1993-96 1983-86 1980-83 2015-p 1988-90 1967-69

Att. 477 396 394 361 287 312 309 351 267 294

Cmp. 316 244 231 196 163 143 165 186 156 131

Pct. .662 .616 .586 .552 .568 .458 .534 .530 .584 .446

Cmp. 734 462 461 410 362 342 307 366 349 339

Pct. .628 .521 .532 .587 .493 .463 .462 .550 .488 .523

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Wayne Madkin Kevin Fant Tyler Russell Derrick Taite Don Smith John Bond Nick Fitzgerald Tony Shell Tommy Pharr

RECORDS

Att. 1169 887 866 699 734 738 665 661 715 648

Career (min. 150 attempts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Jackie Parker Dave Marler Dak Prescott Sleepy Robinson Tyler Russell Chris Relf Wayne Madkin Greg Plump Derrick Taite Nick Fitzgerald

Yds/Att. 8.518 8.439 8.021 7.789 7.784 7.167 7.143 7.134 7.128 6.717

Years 1952-53 1977-78 2012-15 1989-92 2010-13 2008-11 1998-01 1991-93 1993-96 2015-p

Att. 166 287 1169 194 699 460 462 157 734 661

Yds. 1414 2422 9376 1511 5441 3297 6336 1120 5232 4440

Cmp. 316 244 231 163 143 165 140 163 153 196

Yds. 3793 3449 2897 2422 2332 2241 1603 1918 1884 2423

Players Opponent Kevin Fant to Terrell Grindle Kentucky Kevin Fant to Ray Ray Bivines Jacksonville St. Tommy Pharr to Eric Hoggatt Florida Omarr Conner to Ty Freeman Ole Miss Derrick Taite to Keffer McGee Auburn Bill Stanton to William Earl Morgan Kentucky Wayne Madkin to Terrell Grindle LSU Chris Relf to LaDarius Perkins Michigan Matt Wyatt to Jeremy Jones Auburn Derrick Taite to Chris Jones Tennessee

Year 2002 2002 1969 2004 1995 1955 2000 2011 1996 1995

PASSING YARDS PER GAME Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player YPG Dak Prescott 291.77 Dak Prescott 265.31 Tyler Russell 222.85 Dave Marler 220.18 Don Smith 212.00 Derrick Taite 203.73 Tommy Pharr 200.38 Kevin Fant 191.80 Tony Shell 188.40 Nick Fitzgerald 186.38

Year 2015 2014 2012 1978 1985 1995 1969 2002 1988 2016

GP 13 13 13 11 11 11 8 10 10 13

Att. 477 396 394 287 312 309 258 311 335 361

200-YARD PASSING GAMES Season Player 1. Dak Prescott Dak Prescott 3. Tyler Russell 4. Derrick Taite Dave Marler Tommy Pharr 7. Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Kevin Fant Tommy Pharr Wayne Madkin Tony Shell Don Smith

Games 12 12 8 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Year 2015 2014 2012 1995 1978 1968 2016 2013 2003 1969 2000 1988 1985

Games 29 11 11 11 10 9 8 7 7

Years 2012-p 1967-69 1998-01 2000-03 2010-13 1993-96 1983-86 2015-present 1988-90

Career Player 1. Dak Prescott 2. Tommy Pharr Wayne Madkin Kevin Fant 5. Tyler Russell 6. Derrick Taite 7. Don Smith 8. Nick Fitzgerald Tony Shell

300-YARD PASSING GAMES Season: 7, Dak Prescott (2015) Career: 9, Dak Prescott (2012-15)

LONGEST PASSES Yds. 1. 91 2. 89 3. 87 4. 84 84 6. 83 7. 82 8. 81 81 81

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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS Game Player 1. Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott 3. Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Tyler Russell Wesley Carroll Omarr Conner Derrick Taite Derrick Taite Tony Shell Tony Shell

TDs 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Opp. Samford Arkansas NC State Missouri UAB Southern Miss Arkansas Memphis Arkansas Murray State Memphis Tulane Alabama Georgia

Date 10-29-2016 11-21-2015 12-30-2015 11-5-2015 9-6-2014 8-30-2014 11-17-2012 9-4-2010 11-17-2007 9-3-2005 9-2-1995 10-22-1994 10-29-1988 9-17-1988

Season Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Nick Fitzgerald Derrick Taite Nick Fitzgerald Don Smith 8. Kevin Fant Derrick Taite 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

TDs 29 27 24 21 16 15 15 14 14

Year 2015 2014 2012 2016 1995 2017 1985 2003 1994

Att. 477 396 394 361 309 286 312 351 220

Cmp. 316 244 231 196 165 159 143 186 110

Yds. 3793 3449 2897 2423 2241 1782 2332 2151 1806

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

TDs 70 42 39 38 34 33 31 28 25 24

Years 2012-15 2010-13 2015-p 1993-96 1998-01 2000-03 1983-86 2008-11 1988-90 1967-69

Yds. 9376 5441 4440 5232 6336 5631 5229 3297 4292 3720

Int. 23 23 21 25 35 43 35 18 29 36

CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A TD PASS

PASSING EFFICIENCY P.E. 151.72 151.01 144.54 143.69 142.20 140.99 135.42 135.08 132.93 132.67

Year 2014 2015 2010 1976 2013 2010 2012 2011 1991 1994

Yds. 3449 3793 635 807 875 1789 2897 1034 1167 1806

TD 27 29 5 7 5 13 24 8 8 14

Int. 11 5 6 4 3 6 10 4 7 8

Yds. 9376 5441 1414 1511 3297 2422 4440 5232 6336 1476

TD 70 42 15 14 28 11 39 38 34 10

Int. 23 23 5 11 18 17 21 25 35 8

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Player Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Jackie Parker Sleepy Robinson Chris Relf Dave Marler Nick Fitzgerald Derrick Taite Wayne Madkin Ashby Cook

Game

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Dak Prescott Omarr Conner Nick Fitzgerald Tyler Russell Derrick Taite Ashby Cook Wesley Carroll Chris Relf Wayne Madkin Tyson Lee

Pct. .0196 .0296 .0318 .0329 .0341 .0356 .0378 .0391 .0394 .0395

Years 2012-15 2003-06 2015-p 2010-13 1993-96 1963-65 2007-08 2008-11 1998-01 2008-09

Int. Att. 23 1169 15 507 21 661 23 699 25 734 8 225 14 370 18 460 35 887 19 481

INTERCEPTIONS THROWN

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

CONSECUTIVE ATTEMPTS WITHOUT AN INTERCEPTION Game: 52, Dak Prescott vs. LSU (9-12-2015) Season: 238, Dak Prescott (2015) Career: 288, Dak Prescott (2014-15)

P.E. 146.10 137.29 135.11 133.57 130.57 128.48 124.91 119.47 116.85 113.33

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Years 2012-15 2010-13 1952-53 1989-92 2008-11 1977-78 2015-p 1993-96 1998-01 1963-65

Date 12-31-2013 10-17-1970 11-17-2007 9-25-1982 10-19-1968 10-29-2016 11-27-1969 10-28-2006 9-23-1995 9-15-2012

Rec. 9 12 10 8 9 4 14 7 15 6

Player Mardye McDole Fred Ross David Smith Danny Knight Jameon Lewis Chad Bumphis Sammy Milner Chad Bumphis Fred Ross Justin Jenkins

Avg. 21.6 11.4 13.3 25.0 14.4 15.9 14.2 15.9 12.7 14.2

Yds. 1035 1007 987 924 923 922 909 922 917 880

Year 1978 2015 1970 1982 2013 2012 1968 2012 2016 2003

Rec. 48 88 74 37 64 58 64 58 72 62

Yds. 2528 2270 2214 2168 2022 1974 1806 1773 1724 1632

Years 2013-16 2009-12 1977-80 1968-70 1993-95 2000-03 1968-70 1980-83 1999-02 1971-73

Rec. 199 159 116 162 118 139 146 81 119 102

Career

CATCHES Game No. Opponent 15 Tennessee 14 Ole Miss 12 Ole Miss 12 Texas Tech 12 Auburn 11 Missouri 11 Texas A&M 11 Richmond 11 Florida State

No. Opponent 220 Rice 215 Texas Tech 208 vs. Arkansas 208 Florida 208 Texas Tech 207 Samford 194 Ole Miss 192 Kentucky 183 Tennessee 180 Troy

Season

Game: 6, Max Stainbrook vs. Cincinnati (10-15-49); Michael Henig vs. LSU (8-30-2007) Season: 21, Kevin Fant (2003) Career: 43, Kevin Fant (2000-03)

Player 1. Eric Moulds 2. David Smith 3. Fred Ross David Smith Sammy Milner 6. Fred Ross Fred Ross David Smith Bobby Gossett

Player 1. Jameon Lewis 2. David Smith 3. Jamayel Smith Danny Knight Sammy Milner 6. Donald Gray 7. David Smith 8. Tony Burks 9. Eric Moulds 10. Chad Bumphis

Date 9-23-1995 11-27-1969 11-28-2015 10-17-1970 9-28-1968 11-5-2015 10-3-2015 9-20-1969 11-9-1968

Yds. 183 194 117 215 146 115 103 138 96

Player 1. Fred Ross 2. Chad Bumphis 3. Mardye McDole 4. David Smith 5. Eric Moulds 6. Justin Jenkins 7. Sammy Milner 8. Danny Knight 9. Terrell Grindle 10. Bill Buckley

100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Season

Season (min. 50 attempts) Player Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Bruce Threadgill Tyler Russell Chris Relf Tyler Russell Tyler Russell Sleepy Robinson Derrick Taite

Career

Season

One Season: 13, Dak Prescott (2014) Two Seasons: 17, Dak Prescott (2014-15)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

RECEIVING YARDS

RECEIVING RECORDS

Career Player Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Nick Fitzgerald Derrick Taite Wayne Madkin Kevin Fant Don Smith Chris Relf Tony Shell Tommy Pharr

INTERCEPTION PERCENTAGE

Player Rec. Year Yds. 1. Fred Ross 88 2015 1007 2. David Smith 74 1970 987 3. Fred Ross 72 2016 917 4. Jameon Lewis 64 2013 923 Sammy Milner 64 1969 745 Sammy Milner 64 1968 909 7. Justin Jenkins 62 2003 880 Eric Moulds 62 1995 779 9. De’Runnya Wilson 60 2015 918 10. Chad Bumphis 58 2012 922 * By a running back: 37, Justin Griffith (1999)

Avg. 11.4 13.3 12.7 14.4 11.6 14.2 14.2 12.6 15.3 15.9

Career Player 1. Fred Ross 2. David Smith 3. Chad Bumphis 4. Sammy Milner 5. Justin Jenkins 6. De’Runnya Wilson 7. Terrell Grindle 8. Eric Moulds 9. Mardye McDole 10. Chris Smith

Rec. 199 162 159 146 139 133 119 118 116 109

Years 2013-16 1968-70 2009-12 1968-70 2000-03 2013-15 1999-02 1993-95 1977-80 2009-12

Yds. 2528 2168 2270 1806 1974 1758 1724 2022 2214 1180

Avg. 12.7 13.4 14.3 12.4 14.2 13.2 14.5 17.1 19.1 10.8

CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A CATCH Career: 35, Fred Ross (2013-16)

Player 1. Fred Ross Tony Burks Mardye McDole 4. Chad Bumphis Justin Jenkins Danny Knight Bill Buckley David Smith

Games 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4

Year 2015 2006 1978 2012 2003 1982 1972 1969

Games 10 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4

Years 2013-16 1968-70 2009-12 1977-80 2000-03 1971-73 2006-07 1980-83 2011-14 1984-88 1989-92 1993-95 1999-02

Career Player 1. Fred Ross 2. David Smith 3. Chad Bumphis Mardye McDole 5. Justin Jenkins Bill Buckley 7. Tony Burks Danny Knight 9. Jameon Lewis Fred Hadley Willie Harris Eric Moulds Terrell Grindle

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS YARDS PER CATCH

SCORING RECORDS

Game

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Danny Knight Tony Burks Chris Jones Willie Harris Eric Moulds Mardye McDole Danny Knight Kelvin Love Kevin Prentiss Mardye McDole

YPC 24.97 24.28 22.54 22.04 21.67 21.56 19.74 19.40 19.25 19.00

Year 1982 2006 1993 1991 1994 1978 1983 1999 1997 1979

Rec. 37 35 24 24 39 48 34 43 20 20

Yds. 924 850 541 529 845 1035 671 834 385 380

Career (min. 40 catches) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Player Danny Knight Kelvin Love Chris Jones Louis Clark Mardye McDole Willie Harris Kevin Prentiss Fred Hadley Eric Moulds

YPC 21.89 21.15 19.34 19.23 19.09 18.80 18.38 17.67 17.14

Years 1980-83 1998-99 1992-95 1983-86 1977-80 1989-92 1997-98 1984, ’86-88 1993-95

Rec. 81 52 62 62 116 74 58 86 118

Yds. 1773 1100 1199 1192 2214 1391 1066 1520 2022

RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME Season: 94.5, David Smith (1969) [756 in 8 games] Career: 74.8, David Smith (1968-70) [2168 in 29]

RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS Game: 3, Donald Gray vs. Samford (10-29-2016); Chad Bumphis vs. Troy (9-15-2012); Sammy Milner vs. Florida (9-27-1969)

1. 3. 4. 6. 7.

Game

Any game: 42, Harry McArthur vs. Cumberland (10-10-1914) [7 TD] Modern game: 29, Jackie Parker vs. Arkansas State (10-4-1952) By a kicker: 16, Brian Hazelwood vs. Arkansas (11-21-1998)

Player 1. Dave Marler Artie Cosby Joel Logan Brian Hazelwood Derek DePasquale

Season Player 1. Vick Ballard Jackie Parker 3. Westin Graves 4. Anthony Dixon Nick Fitzgerald 6. Dak Prescott Keffer McGee

Pts. 120 120 97 96 96 92 92

Year 2010 1952 2015 2007 2016 2013 1995

TD FG PAT 20 0 0 16 0 24 0 15 52 16 0 0 16 0 0 15 0 *1 15 0 *1 * - 2-point conversions

By a kicker: 97, Westin Graves (2015) [15 field goals & 52 extra points]

Career Years TD FG PAT 2006-09 46 0 0 2012-15 44 0 0 1995-98 0 43 89 1983-86 0 48 67 1987-90 0 41 76 2015-p 33 0 0 2010-11 31 0 0 1952-53 24 0 41 2014-16 0 26 104 1991-94 27 0 *2 * - 2-point conversions By a kicker: 218, Brian Hazelwood (1995-98) [48 field goals & 67 extra points] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Anthony Dixon Dak Prescott Brian Hazelwood Artie Cosby Joel Logan Nick Fitzgerald Vick Ballard Jackie Parker Westin Graves Michael Davis

Pts. 276 266 218 211 199 198 186 185 182 166

POINTS RESPONSIBLE FOR

Season Player TDs Chad Bumphis 12 Fred Ross 12 De’Runnya Wilson 10 De’Runnya Wilson 9 Justin Jenkins 9 Justin Jenkins 8 Eric Moulds 7 Danny Knight 7 Mardye McDole 7 Bill Buckley 7

Year 2012 2016 2015 2014 2003 2001 1994 1982 1978 1973

Rec. 58 72 60 47 62 42 39 37 48 41

Yds. 922 917 918 680 880 661 845 924 1035 661

Avg. 15.9 12.7 15.3 14.5 14.2 15.7 21.7 25.0 21.6 16.1

Game: 42, Harry McArthur vs. Cumberland (10-10-1914) [7 TD]; Jackie Parker vs. Auburn (11-8-1952) [6 TD & 6 PAT] Season: 168, Jackie Parker (1952) [24 TD & 24 PAT] Career: 318, Don Smith (1983-86) [52 TD & 3 2-pt PAT]

TOUCHDOWNS SCORED Game: 7, Harry Furman vs. Southern Baptist (10-19-1907) & Mercer (10-24-1907); Harry McArthur vs. Cumberland (107-1914) Season: 20, Vick Ballard (2010) Career: 46, Anthony Dixon (2006-09)

Career Player 1. Chad Bumphis 2. Fred Ross De’Runnya Wilson 4. Justin Jenkins Eric Moulds 6. Bill Buckley 7. Jerry Bouldin Mardye McDole 9. David Smith 10. Sammy Milner

TDs 24 22 22 17 17 14 13 13 12 11

Years 2009-12 2013-16 2013-15 2000-03 1993-95 1971-73 1987-90 1977-80 1968-70 1968-70

CONSECUTIVE GAMES TOUCHDOWN CATCH

Rec. 159 199 133 139 118 102 78 116 162 146

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KICKING RECORDS FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS

POINTS

Min. 5 catches: 32.0, Eric Moulds vs. Tulane (10-22-1994) [5 for 160] Min. 10 catches: 20.8, Jamayel Smith vs. Arkansas (11-17-2007) [10 for 208]

RECORDS

FGA 5 5 5 5 5

Opp. Ole Miss Kentucky Tulane Arkansas UAB

Date 11-19-1977 10-12-1985 11-7-1987 11-21-1998 10-23-2010

FGA 27 26 26 24 24

Year 1992 1997 1977 1999 1998

FGM 15 16 13 18 15

FGA 81 73 61 51 42 42 42 41 40 38

Years 1983-86 1995-98 1987-90 1979-82 2009-11 2005-08 1999-00 1989-92 1975-76 2014-16

FGM 48 43 41 34 32 25 30 24 23 26

FG 5 5 5

Opp. UAB Arkansas N.C. State

Date 10-23-2010 11-21-1998 1-2-1995

FG 18 17 16 16 15

Years 1999 1993 2002 1997 2015

FGA 24 23 20 26 18

FG 48 43 41 34 32 30 27 26 25 24 24

Years 1983-86 1995-98 1987-90 1979-82 2009-11 1999-00 2013-15 2014-16 2005-08 1989-92 2002-03

FGA 81 73 61 51 42 42 30 38 42 41 30

Season Player 1. Chris Gardner 2. Brian Hazelwood Dave Marler 4. Scott Westerfield Brian Hazelwood

Career Player Artie Cosby Brian Hazelwood Joel Logan Dana Moore Derek DePasquale Adam Carlson Scott Westerfield 8. Chris Gardner 9. Kinney Jordan 10. Westin Graves 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

FIELD GOALS MADE

Game

Player 1. Derek DePasquale Brian Hazelwood Tim Rogers

Season Player 1. Scott Westerfield 2. Tom Burke 3. Brent Smith Brian Hazelwood 5. Westin Graves

Career Player 1. Artie Cosby 2. Brian Hazelwood 3. Joel Logan 4. Dana Moore 5. Derek DePasquale 6. Scott Westerfield 7. Evan Sobiesk 8. Westin Graves 9. Adam Carlson 10. Chris Gardner Brent Smith

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE

Career (min. 30 att.)

Season: 5, Justin Jenkins (2003) Career: 5, Justin Jenkins (2003)

Brian Hazelwood ranks second in career points scored at Mississippi State and owns the record for points scored by a Bulldog kicker (218).

Player 1. Brent Smith 2. Derek DePasquale 3. Scott Westerfield 4. Westin Graves 5. Joel Logan 6. Dana Moore 7. Adam Carlson 8. Artie Cosby 9. Brian Hazelwood 10. Chris Gardner

Pct. .800 .762 .714 .684 .672 .667 .595 .593 .589 .585

Years 2002-03 2009-11 1999-00 2014-16 1987-90 1979-82 2005-08 1983-86 1995-98 1989-92

FG 24 32 30 26 41 34 25 48 43 24

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LONGEST FIELD GOALS 1. 2.

6, 8.

Player Artie Cosby Brent Smith Brian Hazelwood Kinney Jordan Kinney Johnson Brian Hazelwood Brent Smith Scott Westerfield Brian Hazelwood Brian Hazelwood Artie Cosby Artie Cosby Dana Moore Dana Moore

Yards 54 53 53 53 53 52 52 51 51 51 51 51 51 51

Opponent Memphis Tennessee Memphis Louisville Florida Vanderbilt LSU MTSU Memphis Georgia Ole Miss LSU Auburn Memphis

Date 10-5-1985 11-16-2002 8-30-1997 9-18-1976 9-27-1975 9-5-1998 9-28-2002 9-4-1999 8-30-1997 10-5-1996 11-19-1983 11-12-1983 10-23-1982 9-5-1981

PAT KICKS ATTEMPTED

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9.

Att. 59 54 49 44 42 39 38 38 36

Year 2014 2015 2016 2012 2017 2000 1974 1946 2011

Att. 108 94 91 88 84 78 75 72 69 64

Years 2014-16 1995-98 2005-08 2009-11 1987-90 1980-82 2013-14 2012-15 1983-86 1947-50

Pct. .949 .963 .980 .977 1.000 .949 .947 .789 .973

Made 56 52 48 43 42 37 36 30 37

Career Player 1. Westin Graves 2. Brian Hazelwood 3. Adam Carlson 4. Derek DePasquale 5. Joel Logan 6. Bob Morgan 7. Evan Sobiesk 8. Devon Bell 9. Artie Cosby 10. Max Stainbrook

Season Player 1. Dick McGraw 2. Blake McAdams 3. Blake McAdams Lanny Sheffield 5. Mike Riley 6. Baker Swedenburg Dick McGraw 8. Blake McAdams 9. Blake McAdams 10. Conn Canale

Made 104 89 89 87 76 74 71 70 67 50

Pct. .963 .947 .978 .989 .905 .949 .947 .972 .971 .781

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Blake McAdams Dana Moore Dick McGraw Mike Riley Jared Cook Mike Patrick Andy Russ Bobby Collins Baker Swedenburg Logan Cooke

Year 1967 2008 2007 1971 1989 2011 1966 2005 2006 1969

Yds. 3567 3049 3024 3035 3078 2970 2777 2891 2598 2550

Avg. 37.55 38.60 39.27 39.42 41.04 41.83 39.11 41.89 32.21 38.06

Season (min. 20 attempts)

Punts 293 217 214 213 198 171 159 156 153 150

Years 2005-08 1979-82 1965-67 1987-91 2001-04 1972-74 1993-96 1951-54 2010-13 2014-17

Yds. 11562 8860 8363 8572 8313 6999 6672 5817 6373 6250

Avg. 39.46 40.83 39.08 40.24 41.98 40.93 41.96 37.29 41.65 41.67

Career

Player Dick McGraw Mike Riley Blake McAdams Lanny Sheffield Blake McAdams Baker Swedenburg Blake McAdams Dick McGraw Mike Patrick Prentiss Cole

Career Made 56 52 48 43 42 37 36 36 34

Year 2014 2015 2016 2012 2017 2000 2011 1974 1994

Made 104 89 89 87 76 74 71 70 67 59

Years 2014-p 2005-08 1995-99 2009-11 1987-90 1980-82 2013-14 2012-15 1983-86 1973-74

Pct. .949 .963 .980 .977 1.000 .949 .973 .947 .944

Att. 59 54 49 44 42 39 37 38 36

Career Pct. .963 .978 .947 .989 .905 .949 .947 .972 .971 .952

Att. 108 91 94 88 84 78 75 72 69 62

CONSECUTIVE PAT KICKS MADE One Season: 42, Westin Graves (2015) & Jace Christmann (2017) Career: 86, Derek DePasquale (2009-11)

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Player Andy Russ Jeff Walker Mike Patrick Jared Cook Todd Jordan Robert Wallis Devon Bell Todd Jordan Jeff Walker Logan Cooke

Player Jeff Walker Todd Jordan Devon Bell Jared Cook Andy Russ Logan Cooke Baker Swedenburg Mike Patrick Dana Moore Heath Hutchins

Avg. 46.53 45.53 44.45 43.73 43.60 43.33 43.20 42.91 42.71 42.69

Year 1996 1997 1973 2004 1992 2003 2014 1993 1999 2017

Punts 53 45 60 49 52 30 50 51 52 52

Yds. 2466 2049 2667 2143 2267 1300 2160 2175 2221 2220

Avg. 43.44 42.80 42.56 41.98 41.96 41.67 41.65 40.93 40.83 40.70

Years 1996-99 1989-93 2012-15 2001-04 1993-96 2014-17 2010-13 1972-74 1979-82 2009-10

Punts 141 112 74 198 159 150 153 171 217 109

Yds. 6126 4793 3150 8313 6672 6250 6373 6999 8860 4436

PUNT RETURN RECORDS

Season

Player 1. Westin Graves 2. Adam Carlson Brian Hazelwood 4. Derek DePasquale 5. Joel Logan 6. Bob Morgan 7. Evan Sobiesk 8. Devon Bell 9. Artie Cosby 10. Vic Nickels

Punts 95 79 77 77 75 71 71 69 68 67

YARDS PUNTED

PAT KICKS MADE Player Evan Sobiesk Westin Graves Westin Graves Devon Bell Jace Christmann Scott Westerfield Derek DePasquale Vic Nickels 9. Tim Rogers

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MOST PUNTS Game: 16, Bob Hardison vs. TCU (10-24-1936)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Game (Min. 5 punts): 51.4, Andy Russ vs. Kentucky (11-9-1996) [5 for 257] Game (Min. 10 punts): 47.5, Andy Russ vs. South Carolina (9-28-1996) [10 for 475]

Career

Season Player Evan Sobiesk Westin Graves Westin Graves Devon Bell Jace Christmann Scott Westerfield Vic Nickels Ted Shuff Derek DePasquale

YARDS PER PUNT

PUNTING RECORDS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Blake McAdams Dana Moore Mike Riley Dick McGraw Jared Cook Mike Patrick Andy Russ Baker Swedenburg Logan Cooke Jeff Walker

Yards 3567 3078 3049 3035 3024 2970 2891 2777 2667 2601

Year 1967 1989 2008 1971 2007 2011 2005 1966 1973 2000

Avg. 37.55 41.04 38.60 39.42 39.27 41.83 41.89 39.11 44.45 41.28

Punts 95 75 79 77 77 71 69 71 60 63

MOST RETURNS Game: 17, A.B. Stubbs vs. TCU (10-24-1936)

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Tony James Bobby Herrington Tony James Eddie Myles Nick Turner

Returns 40 38 36 29 28

Year 1989 1933 1992 1987 2003

Avg. 10.9 11.2 9.9 9.2 11.1

Yds. 437 425 358 266 310

Returns Years 121 1989-92 88 1930-31, ’33 79 2005-08 56 1992-95 55 1944, ’46-48

Avg. 11.0 8.8 10.0 7.3 14.5

Yds. 1332 777 792 411 795

Career Yards 11562 8860 8572 8363 8313 6999 6672 6373 6250 6126

Years 2005-08 1979-82 1987-91 1965-67 2001-04 1972-74 1993-96 2010-13 2014-17 1996-99

Avg. 39.46 40.83 40.24 39.08 41.98 40.93 41.96 41.65 41.67 43.44

Punts 293 217 213 214 198 171 159 153 150 141

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Tony James Bobby Herrington Derek Pegues Bernard Euell Tom McWilliams

LONGEST PUNTS Player Mike Patrick Mike Patrick Jeff Walker Billy Murphy Tom McWilliams 6. Bill Schoenrock 7. Sonny Bruce 8. Blake McAdams Mike Riley 10. Blake McAdams Andy Russ Tom McWilliams 1. 2. 3. 4.

Yards 84 82 79 78 78 77 74 73 73 72 72 72

Opponent Alabama William & Mary Alabama Auburn Arkansas A&M Tennessee Tulane Auburn Auburn Kentucky Kentucky Duquesne

Date 11-2-1974 9-7-1974 11-13-1999 11-9-1946 10-14-1944 10-3-1959 10-29-1938 9-15-2007 10-26-1991 11-01-2008 11-9-1996 10-18-1947

Tony James holds the MSU single-season (40) and career punt return (121) records.

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS PUNT RETURN YARDS Game: 157, Bobby Herrington vs. Vanderbilt (10-21-1933)

MOST KICKOFF RETURNS

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Player Tony James Bobby Herrington Marcus Rhoden Tony James Derek Pegues Tony James Kevin Prentiss Nick Turner Glen Young Tom McWilliams

Yds. 437 425 413 358 350 341 339 310 307 306

Year 1989 1933 1965 1992 2006 1990 1998 2003 1981 1946

Ret. 40 38 19 36 25 23 26 28 19 19

Avg. 10.9 11.2 21.7 9.9 14.0 14.8 13.0 11.1 16.2 16.1

Yds. Years 1332 1989-92 795 1944, ’46-48 792 2005-08 777 1930-31, ’33 585 1964-66

Ret. 121 55 79 88 42

Avg. 11.0 14.5 10.0 8.8 13.9

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Tony James Tom McWilliams Derek Pegues Bobby Herrington Marcus Rhoden

YARDS PER PUNT RETURN Season (min. 10 attempts) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Marcus Rhoden Frank Dowsing Tony Kotowski Glen Young Tom McWilliams

Avg. 21.7 18.6 16.8 16.2 16.1

Year 1965 1971 1951 1981 1946

Ret. 19 14 13 19 19

Yds. 413 260 219 307 306

Career (min. 25 returns) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Frank Dowsing Tom McWilliams Marcus Rhoden Kevin Prentiss Billy Stacy

Avg. 15.2 14.5 13.9 12.4 11.2

Years 1970-72 1944, ’46-48 1964-66 1997-98 1956-58

Ret. 26 55 42 31 52

Yds. 395 795 585 383 580

LONGEST PUNT RETURNS Player Ken Phares Marcus Rhoden Frank Dowsing Glen Young Deddrick Thomas Kevin Prentiss 7. Chad Bumphis Jim Tait 9. Derek Pegues 10. Harvey Johnson 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

KICKOFF RETURN RECORDS

Yards 90 89 88 87 83 83 82 82 81 80

Opponent Date Lamar 10-16-1971 Houston 9-18-1965 Alabama 10-30-1971 Vanderbilt 9-19-1981 UMass 11-3-2017 Tennessee 12-5-1998 Louisiana Tech 9-24-2011 Memphis 10-1-1955 Jacksonville State 10-14-2006 Howard 9-23-1939

Game Player 1. Leon Berry Leon Berry Nick Turner Fred Reid

Ret. 7 7 7 7

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Leon Berry Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Eddie Myles John Moore David Smith

Returns 38 31 29 28 27 27 27

Year 2009 2008 2006 2005 1988 1987 1968

Avg. 26.7 22.8 23.7 20.0 19.8 17.2 21.9

Yds. 1015 708 687 559 535 464 590

Returns 112 78 68 66 60

Years 2005-08 1989-92 1985-89 1979-82 1973-76

Avg. 22.3 23.9 17.6 23.3 19.4

Yds. 2498 1862 1197 1538 1166

Career 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Derek Pegues Tony James John Moore Glen Young Walter Packer

Player Leon Berry Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Michael Robinson David Smith Fred Reid Marcus Rhoden Pig Prather Brandon Holloway Nick Turner

Player 1. Brandon Holloway Jameon Lewis Fred Reid Glen Young 5. Carl Sikes 6. Dennis Cross 7. Leon Berry 8. Jerry Bouldin 9. Brandon Holloway Marcus Rhoden Blondy Black Morley Jennings Frank Smith

Yards 100 100 100 100 99 98 97 96 95 95 95 95 95

Opponent Southern Miss Ole Miss Memphis LSU LSU Howard Alcorn State Southern Miss Alcorn State Southern Miss Ole Miss Howard Howard

Date 9-5-2015 11-24-2012 10-11-2003 11-15-1980 11-25-1933 10-3-1936 10-2-2010 9-9-1989 9-7-2013 10-8-1966 11-28-1942 11-18-1910 11-18-1910

KICKOFF RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Game: 1, Many Times [Last: Brandon Holloway 100yd vs. Southern Miss (9-5-15)] Season: 1, Many Times [Last: Brandon Holloway 100yd vs. Southern Miss (9-5-15)] Career: 2, Leon Berry (10-3-2009 vs. Georgia Tech, 10-2-2010 vs. Alcorn State) Kevin Prentiss (9-6-1997 vs. Kentucky, 9-26-1998 vs. South Carolina)

TOTAL RETURN RECORDS Season: 61, Tony James (1989) [40 PR & 21 KR] Career: 199, Tony James (1989-92) [121 PR & 78 KR]

Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURNS

MOST RETURNS

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS Game: 186, Leon Berry vs. Auburn (9-12-2009)

Yds. 1015 708 687 643 590 577 572 569 567 565

Year 2009 2008 2006 1986 1968 2003 1966 2001 2015 2003

Ret. 38 31 29 26 27 25 26 25 24 24

Avg. 26.7 22.8 23.7 24.7 21.9 23.1 22.0 22.8 23.6 23.5

Yds. 2498 1862 1538 1390 1390

Years 2005-08 1989-92 1979-82 2009-10 1998-01

Ret. 112 78 66 52 59

Avg. 22.3 23.9 23.3 26.7 23.6

MOST YARDS Season: 1037, Derek Pegues (2006) [350 PR & 687 KR] Career: 3290, Derek Pegues (2005-08) [792 PR & 2498 KR]

YARDS PER RETURN Season: 26.8, Leon Berry (2010) [14 for 378 yards] Career: 26.7, Leon Berry (2009-10) [61 for 1459 yards]

TOUCHDOWNS Season: 3, Marcus Rhoden (1965) [3 PR] Career: 5, Tom McWilliams (1944, ’46-48) [4 PR & 1 KR]

Career 1. 2. 3. 4.

Player Derek Pegues Tony James Glen Young Leon Berry Pig Prather

YARDS PER KICKOFF RETURN

PUNT RETURN YARDS PER GAME

Season (min. 10 attempts) 1. 2. 3. 4.

Game: 1, Many Times [Last: Deddrick Thomas vs. UMass (11-3-2017] Season: 3, Marcus Rhoden (1965) Career: 4, Tom McWilliams (1944, ’46-48)

Date 10-24-2009 9-12-2009 11-15-2003 11-2-2002

Season

Season: 60.7, Bobby Herrington (1933) [425 in 7 games] Season [Modern era]: 41.3, Marcus Rhoden (1965) [413 in 20 games] Career: 32.4, Bobby Herrington (1930-33) [777 in 24 games] Career [Modern era]: 30.3, Tony James (1989-92) [1332 in 44 games]

PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS

Opp. Florida Auburn Tennessee Kentucky

RECORDS

Player Eric Moulds James Otis Doss Dan Bland Glen Young

Avg. 32.8 28.1 27.9 27.6

Year 1994 1977 1964 1980

Ret. 13 16 20 19

Yds. 426 450 558 525

Years 2009-10 1963-65 1986-89 1989-92 2013-16

Ret. 52 42 35 78 51

Yds. 1015 1118 850 1862 1209

Career (min. 30 returns) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Player Leon Berry Dan Bland Michael Robinson Tony James Brandon Holloway

Avg. 26.7 26.6 24.3 23.9 23.7

Leon Berry owns the Mississippi State career record for yards per kickoff return in a season (26.8) and career (26.7).

KICKOFF RETURN YARDS PER GAME Season: 84.6, Leon Berry (2009) [1015 in 12 games] Career: 84.6, Leon Berry (2009) [1015 in 12 games]

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RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

DEFENSIVE RECORDS TACKLES

Career 1. 2. 3.

Game: 29, Ray Costict vs. Kentucky (10-9-1976) 6. 7.

Season Player 1. Calvin Zanders 2. Billy Jackson 3. Reggie Stewart 4. John Miller 5. James Williams 6. James Williams 7. Ray Costict Ray Costict 9. Ray Costict 10. Aaron Pearson

Tackles 186 180 179 164 163 157 156 156 155 148

Year 1983 1983 1990 1982 1988 1989 1976 1974 1975 1984

Tackles 467 454 448 442 392 391 360 359 355 335

Years 1973-76 1973-76 1986-89 1987-90 1977-81 1993-96 1980-83 1999-02 1984-87 1990-92

10.

Player 1. Mark McLaurin Corey Broomfield Izell McGill Walt Harris Walt Harris Bill Crick Bobby Bethune 8. 18 tied with 5

Sacks 17.0 15.0 15.0 12.5 12.0 12.0 10.5 10.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 9.0

Year 1980 2005 1981 1996 1981 1998 2017 1980 1989 1979 1982 2014

Yds. NA 96 NA 112 NA 112 64 NA 72 NA NA 60

Sacks 49.0 26.0 24.5 24.0 22.0 19.5 18.5 16.0 16.0 14.0

Years 1980-83 1977-80 2002-05 1977-81 1979-82 1994-97 2004-07 1987-90 2011-14 1989-92

Yds. NA NA 145 NA NA 179 114 119 100 78

Player 1. Johnthan Banks Walt Harris 3. Nickoe Whitley 4. Derek Pegues Izell McGill 6. Henry Davison Kenny Johnson 8. Corey Broomfield Fred Smoot Kelvin Knight Steve Freeman Frank Dowsing

Player 1. Anthony Johnson Johnthan Banks 3. Jack Nix 4. Red McElveen Larry Buie 6. Anthony Derricks 7. James Stuart 8. Ben Griffin 9. Gerri Green 10. Eugene Clinton

TACKLES FOR LOSS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7.

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Date 12-30-2017 10-4-2014 11-26-2005 10-12-2002 11-6-1976 11-29-1958 11-23-1946

Int. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Year 2017 2009 1997 1994 1993 1969 1960

Yds. 85 118 94 41 59 84 30

Avg. 14.2 19.7 15.7 6.8 9.8 14.0 5.0

Int. 16 16 15 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 10 10

Years 2009-12 1992-95 2010-13 2005-08 1994-97 1974-77 1976-79 2009-12 1999-00 1990-93 1972-74 1970-72

Yds. 320 162 158 241 165 123 146 158 44 157 75 52

Avg. 20.0 10.1 10.5 20.1 13.8 11.2 13.3 15.8 4.4 15.7 7.5 5.2

LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURNS Yards 100 100 97 95 95 90 88 85 84 81

Opponent Alabama Florida Ole Miss Auburn Florida Auburn Murray State Birmingham-So. Kentucky Kentucky

Date 11-10-2007 10-24-2009 11-26-1938 11-12-1927 9-29-1973 11-1-1997 11-2-1946 11-4-1939 10-21-2017 11-4-2000

INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS

Season

TFLs 21.0 19.0 17.0 16.0 15.5 15.5 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0

Player 1. Johnthan Banks Corey Broomfield Anthony Johnson Derek Pegues Conner Stephens Walt Harris Harper Davis

Career

Player Willie Evans Billy Jackson Johnnie Cooks Billy Jackson Montez Sweat Chris White Tyrone Keys Glen Collins Ashley Cooper Kevin Sluder Preston Smith

Season

Player Billy Jackson Tyrone Keys Willie Evans Johnie Cooks Mike McEnany Greg Favors Titus Brown Robert Young Preston Smith 10. Keith Joseph

Game: 2, Johnthan Banks vs. Florida (10-24-2009)

Season 2005 1980 1981 1981 2017 2010 1979 1981 1999 1999 2014

Yards -118 -116 -63 -112 -73 -51 -75 -45 -45 -41 -31

TDs 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Year 2009 2009 2007 2006 2000 1994 1948

TDs 3 3 3

Years 2009-12 2009-12 2005-08

Career

Player Int. Opp. 1. Mark McLaurin 3 Louisville Richie Brown 3 Texas A&M Jeramie Johnson 3 Ole Miss Darren Williams 3 Troy Henry Davison 3 Auburn Billy Stacy 3 Ole Miss Billy Murphy 3 Ole Miss *Any game: Jack Nix vs. Arkansas (9-30-1939)

SACKS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Years 2002-05 1980-83 1978-81 1977-81 2013-16 1977-80 2004-07 1979-82 2011-14 1996-99

Game (Modern era)

Game: 5.5, Greg Favors vs. Ole Miss (11-30-1996)

Player 1. Billy Jackson 2. Willie Evans Billy Jackson 4. Greg Favors 5. Mike McEnany Edward Smith 7. Montez Sweat 8. Tyrone Keys Robert Young 10. Tyrone Keys Billy Jackson Preston Smith

INTERCEPTION TOUCHDOWNS TFLs 48.5 45.0 35.0 35.0 35.0 32.0 27.0 27.0 27.0 23.0

INTERCEPTIONS

Career Player 1. Ray Costict 2. Harvey Hull 3. James Williams 4. Reggie Stewart 5. Johnie Cooks 6. Dwayne Curry 7. Billy Jackson 8. Mario Haggan 9. Cedric Corse 10. Daniel Boyd

Player Willie Evans Billy Jackson Glen Collins Jonnie Cooks A.J. Jefferson Tyrone Keys Titus Brown Mike McEnany Preston Smith Kevin Sluder

Game: 120, Johnthan Banks vs. Florida (10-24-2009) [2 INT] Season: 145, Johnthan Banks (2009) [4 INT] Career: 320, Johnthan Banks (2009-2012) [16 INT]

RETURN YARDS PER INTERCEPTION Game (Min. 2 INT): 60.0, Johnthan Banks vs. Florida (10-24-2009) [2 for 120 yards] Season (Min. 4 INT): 36.2, Johnthan Banks (2009) [4 for 145 yards] Career (Min. 6 INT): 36.5, Anthony Derricks (1995-1998) [6 for 219 yards]

Player 1. Johnthan Banks Corey Broomfield Derek Pegues

FORCED FUMBLES Season Player 1. Jeramie Johnson 2. Arleye Gibson Gregory Favors Ashley Cooper 5. 12 others

FF 5 4 4 4 3

Year 2006 1992 1997 1999 Several

FF 7 6 6 6 5.5 5

Years 2003-06 1990-93 1994-97 2003-06 2002-05 Several

Career Player 1. Jeramie Johnson 2. Arleye Gibson Gregory Favors Michael Hearn 5. Willie Evans 6. 7 others

FUMBLES RECOVERED Season Player 1. Glen Buford 2. Michael Simmons 3. 15 players

FR 5 4 3

Year 1976 1986 Several

FR 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5

Years 1976-79 1984-87 1977-80 1989-92 1993-95 1999-2002 2012-14 1976-79 1975-78 1982-85

Career Player 1. Glen Buford Michael Simmons Tyrone Keys Marc Woodard Walt Harris Josh Morgan Benardrick McKinney 8. Kenny Johnson Raymond Peyton Leon Cannon

BLOCKED KICKS Season Player 1. Robert Bean, CB 2. Jeffery Simmons, DT Adesola Badon, CB 4. 12 others

Blks 4 3 3 2

Year 1999 2017 1998 Several

Blks 6 6 5 3 3 2

Years 1995-98 1998-99 2009-11 2016-present 1992-95 Several

Career Player 1. Adesola Badon, CB Robert Bean, CB 3. Fletcher Cox, DT 4. Jeffery Simmons, DT Walt Harris, DB 6. 6 others

HIGH RUSHING GAMES 200-YARD RUSHING GAMES Yds. 258 252 247 237 217 209 204 201

Player Nick Fitzgerald Anthony Dixon Jerious Norwood James Johnson Kevin Bouie James Johnson Jerious Norwood Jerious Norwood

Opponent Ole Miss Kentucky Houston Alabama Kentucky Kentucky Ole Miss UAB

Date Att. 11-26-2016 14 10-31-2009 33 10-22-2005 24 11-14-1998 36 10-29-1994 23 11-7-1998 28 11-26-2005 34 10-9-2004 24

100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Yds. 198 198 198 197 195 192 191 191 183 182 182 181 181 180 179 179 176 174 174 172 169 167 166 165 164 163 162 158 156 156 156 155 155 154 154 152 150 150 149 149 148 148 148 147 147 146 146 146 145 145 144 144 144 144 143 142 141 141 140 139 139 139 139 138 138 137 137 137 137 136 135 135 135 135 134 134 134 133

Player Josh Robinson Dennis Johnson James Johnson Josh Robinson Nick Fitzgerald James Johnson Keffer McGee Aeris Williams Walter Packer Keffer McGee Nick Fitzgerald Michael Haddix Keffer McGee Vick Ballard LaDarius Perkins Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Hank Phillips Jerious Norwood Dicenzo Miller Joe Fortunato Kenny Roberts Vick Ballard Jerious Norwood Terry Vitrano John Bond James Jones John Bond Bruce Threadgill Kenny Roberts Dontae Walker Jim Cumberbatch Nick Turner Dak Prescott Michael Davis Anthony Dixon William Prince Vick Ballard Walter Packer Don Smith Tom McWilliams Walter Packer William Prince Keytaon Thompson Joe Robertson Aeris Williams Walter Packer James Johnson Tom McWilliams Fred Collins Wayne Jones Michael Haddix James Johnson Vick Ballard Dontae Walker Kevin Bouie Walter Packer Kevin Bouie Aeris Williams Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tom McWilliams Michael Davis Jerious Norwood Jerious Norwood Dennis Johnson Rockey Felker Don Smith James Johnson Dicenzo Miller Nick Fitzgerald Michael Haddix Anthony Dixon Vick Ballard Sleepy Robinson Anthony Dixon Vick Ballard Dak Prescott

Opponent Kentucky Memphis Alabama LSU South Carolina Memphis Memphis Ole Miss North Carolina Louisiana Tech Texas A&M Colorado State Northeast La. Wake Forest Troy Arkansas Arkansas Tulane Florida Florida North Texas St. Vanderbilt Memphis Kentucky North Carolina Ole Miss LSU LSU LSU LSU Florida Colorado State Tulane Texas A&M Ole Miss UAB Northeast La. Arkansas Memphis Memphis Auburn Georgia Memphis Louisville Alabama LSU Louisville Central Florida Tulane Ole Miss Florida State Vanderbilt South Carolina Ole Miss Texas A&M Arkansas LSU Ole Miss Texas A&M South Alabama BGSU LSU Ole Miss Kentucky Kentucky Florida Lamar Tulane East Tenn. St. Auburn UMass Vanderbilt Middle Tenn. St. Auburn Kentucky Houston Houston Auburn

Date Att. 10-25-2014 23 10-19-1974 26 11-15-1997 23 9-20-2014 16 9-10-2016 17 9-12-1998 25 9-7-1996 23 11-26-2016 25 12-28-1974 24 9-21-1996 26 11-5-2016 20 10-10-1981 17 9-30-1995 31 12-30-2011 14 9-15-2012 23 11-22-08 23 11-21-2009 24 11-7-1987 26 10-23-2004 29 9-30-2000 19 10-11-1952 23 9-2-1989 14 9-1-2011 10 10-30-2004 24 12-28-1974 20 11-22-1980 15 11-18-1978 30 11-12-1983 21 11-13-1976 20 11-16-1991 22 9-30-2000 25 9-8-1984 21 9-13-2003 20 11-9-2013 16 11-27-1993 40 10-6-2007 32 10-7-1989 19 11-20-2010 33 10-16-1976 17 10-5-1985 26 11-11-1944 16 9-21-1974 20 10-21-1989 20 12-30-2017 27 10-25-1952 17 9-16-2017 23 10-25-1975 29 10-25-1997 26 11-1-1947 32 11-24-1979 16 10-13-1973 16 9-20-1980 21 9-26-1998 16 11-26-2011 23 12-31-2000 16 11-5-1994 22 11-15-1975 16 11-26-1994 27 11-5-2016 24 9-13-2014 14 10-12-2013 15 10-21-1944 32 11-26-1994 24 11-2-2002 15 10-25-2003 11 9-28-1974 24 10-12-1974 18 10-19-1985 20 10-17-1998 21 10-9-2000 20 11-4-2017 17 9-19-1981 14 10-17-2009 27 9-10-2011 21 10-12-1991 23 10-10-2009 21 10-9-2010 14 9-14-2013 22

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David Fair James Johnson James Johnson Jerious Norwood Anthony Dixon Wayne Jones Dennis Johnson Keffer McGee Nick Fitzgerald Joe Reed Dennis Johnson Dicenzo Miller Anthony Dixon Chris Relf LaDarius Perkins Nick Fitzgerald Joe Fortunato Don Smith Keffer McGee Charles Evans John Bond Lawrence Matulich Michael Davis Kenny Roberts Keffer McGee Anthony Dixon Marcus Rhoden James Jones Kenny Roberts LaDarius Perkins Walter Packer Walter Packer Rodney Peters Anthony Dixon Josh Robinson Hank Phillips Michael Davis Walter Packer Kevin Bouie Nick Turner Jerious Norwood Anthony Dixon Keytaon Thompson Dak Prescott Andy Rhoades Wayne Jones Kenny Roberts Dontae Walker Dicenzo Miller Jerious Norwood Anthony Dixon Joe Fortunato Walter Packer Walter Packer Kevin Bouie Michael Davis Michael Davis Michael Davis Tony Buckhalter Dontae Walker Wayne Jones Dennis Johnson James Johnson Dicenzo Miller Christian Ducre Vick Ballard Nick Fitzgerald Joe Fortunato Hank Phillips Dicenzo Miller Dak Prescott Wayne Jones Michael Haddix Hank Phillips Keffer McGee Dicenzo Miller Dontae Walker Wayne Jones John Bond Nick Fitzgerald Wally Beech Orlando Lundie Aeris Williams Aeris Williams Harper Davis Walter Packer James Jones John Bond Rodney Peters Dicenzo Miller Wayne Jones Bruce Threadgill

Tennessee Memphis Auburn Kentucky Ole Miss Florida Louisville Baylor Miami (Ohio) Vanderbilt Florida Kentucky Tulane Ole Miss UAB Arkansas Tulane Southern Miss South Carolina Tulane Ole Miss Southern Miss South Carolina Memphis Kentucky Middle Tenn. Florida North Texas Texas Middle Tenn. Kansas State Memphis Tulane Ole Miss UAB LSU Tulane William & Mary Alabama Auburn Murray State Vanderbilt Ole Miss Auburn Georgia LSU Tulane Ole Miss Ole Miss Kentucky Alabama Arkansas State Louisville Florida Arkansas Tennessee Arkansas State South Carolina Northeast La. Oklahoma State Alabama Memphis Ole Miss BYU Kentucky Alcorn State Samford Ole Miss Alabama LSU Kentucky Vanderbilt Louisiana Tech Alabama Arkansas Kentucky Alabama Auburn Louisiana Tech Kentucky Alabama LSU UMass BYU Auburn Rice Memphis Arkansas State Arkansas State Middle Tenn. Louisville Florida

9-12-1987 8-30-1997 10-10-1998 10-25-2003 11-28-2009 11-24-1973 9-18-1976 9-16-1995 12-26-2016 9-26-1970 9-27-1975 11-3-2001 9-8-2007 11-28-2009 10-23-2010 11-9-2016 11-7-1952 10-6-1984 10-14-1995 11-7-1953 11-19-1983 11-22-1947 10-16-1993 11-10-1990 10-28-1995 10-25-2008 9-26-1964 9-3-1977 9-5-1992 10-20-2012 10-5-1974 10-19-1974 10-18-1986 11-25-2006 9-6-2014 11-14-1987 9-25-1993 9-7-1974 11-12-1994 10-6-2003 9-3-2005 9-19-2009 11-23-2017 10-11-2014 9-17-1966 11-17-1973 10-20-1990 11-23-2000 11-22-2001 10-29-2005 11-4-2006 10-4-1952 10-26-1974 9-25-1976 11-6-1993 9-24-1994 10-1-1994 10-15-1994 11-2-1996 9-18-1999 11-3-1973 10-16-1976 11-29-1997 12-1-2001 10-27-2007 10-2-2010 10-29-2016 11-29-1952 10-31-1987 10-21-2000 10-24-2015 9-22-1973 9-13-1980 11-2-1985 11-4-1995 11-4-2000 11-13-2000 11-10-1973 9-13-1980 10-21-2017 10-28-1950 11-17-1984 11-4-2017 10-14-2017 11-8-1947 10-11-1975 9-23-1978 9-11-1982 9-7-1985 10-28-2000 10-20-1973 9-27-1975

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113 113 113 113 112 112 112 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 111 110 110 110 110 109 109 109 109 109 109 109 108 108 108 108 107 107 107 107 107 107 107 107 106 106 106 106 106 106 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 101 100 100 100 100 100 100

Dennis Johnson Michael Haddix Robert Isaac Jerious Norwood Michael Haddix James Johnson Jerious Norwood Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Albert Williams Orlando Wade Tay Galloway James Johnson Fred Reid Jerious Norwood LaDarius Perkins Tommy Garrison Nakia Greer Nick Fitzgerald Billy Hill Dennis Johnson Stanley Howell Hank Phillips Don Smith Jerious Norwood Chris Relf Wally Beech Keffer McGee Dicenzo Miller Anthony Dixon Aeris Williams Josh Robinson Barry Cotney Donald King Don Smith Michael Davis Anthony Dixon Nick Fitzgerald Ode Burrell Lewis Grubbs Michael Haddix Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Chris Relf Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Jackie Parker Bruce Threadgill Henry Koontz Hank Phillips Kevin Bouie Andy Rhoades Rockey Felker Bruce Threadgill Dwayne Brown Stanley Howell Al Rickey Edwards Don Smith Don Smith Wayne Madkin Dontae Walker Dicenzo Miller Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Dwayne Brown Robert Isaac Anthony Dixon Vick Ballard Chris Relf Hoyle Granger Melvin Barkum Don Smith Don Smith Karl Williamson Michael Davis Vick Ballard Nick Fitzgerald Josh Robinson Don Morris Hoyle Granger Dennis Johnson Michael Haddix Dontae Walker Dontae Walker Vick Ballard LaDarius Perkins Wally Beech Walter Packer Michael Haddix Don Smith Michael Davis

Washington Memphis Memphis Vanderbilt LSU Texas Tulane Louisiana Tech UAB La.-Lafayette Vanderbilt LSU Vanderbilt Troy State Florida Kentucky Texas Tech Northeast La. UMass Memphis Kentucky Southern Miss Auburn Ole Miss Arkansas Georgia Clemson South Carolina Memphis Tennessee Louisiana Tech Texas A&M Tampa Miami (Fla.) Tulane Alabama Vanderbilt Kentucky Tulane Alabama Tulane LSU Georgia Tech Auburn Texas A&M LSU Arkansas State Kentucky Colorado State Louisiana Tech Tulane Richmond Vanderbilt Auburn Memphis Auburn Navy Syracuse Florida BYU Middle Tenn. Alabama BYU LSU Florida State Northeast La. Auburn Kentucky Arkansas Alabama Florida State Syracuse Tennessee Tulane Alabama UT Martin Arkansas Arkansas Tulane Alabama Southern Miss Ole Miss Kentucky Alabama UAB Tennessee Ole Miss Southern Miss Marshall Missouri Kentucky

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YEAR-BY-YEAR INDIVIDUAL 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES 1944 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1945 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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SAME GAME 100-YARD RUSHING PERFORMANCES NAMES (YARDS) Nick Fitzgerald (17/135) and Aeris Williams (24/114) Aeris Williams (23/114) and Nick Fitzgerald (15/103) Nick Fitzgerald (10/111) and Aeris Williams (9/107) Nick Fitzgerald (14/258) and Aeris Williams (25/191) Nick Fitzgerald (20/182) and Aeris Williams (24/140) Josh Robinson (20/124) and Dak Prescott (18/111) Josh Robinson (16/197) and Dak Prescott (22/105) Vick Ballard (21/135) and Chris Relf (27/106) Vick Ballard (33/150) and Chris Relf (31/103) Dicenzo Miller (19/117) and Dontae Walker (15/101) Anthony Dixon (29/133) and Chris Relf (15/131) Dicenzo Miller (12/114) and Dontae Walker (14/104) Dicenzo Miller (19/172) and Dontae Walker (25/156) Dontae Walker (16/117) and Dicenzo Miller (16/104) James Johnson (21/133) and Robert Isaac (20/113) Tony Buckhalter (19/120), Nakia Greer (10/110) and Robert Isaac (14/103) Kevin Bouie (27/141) and Michael Davis (24/139) Kevin Bouie (17/123) and Michael Davis (21/107) Michael Davis (21/124), Kevin Bouie (15/105) and Karl Williamson (12/102) Kenny Roberts (14/167) and Orlando Wade (19/111) Rodney Peters (14/125) and Don Smith (17/107) Michael Haddix (17/181) and Henry Koontz (23/105) Michael Haddix (15/117) and John Bond (13/116) Walter Packer (17/149) and Dennis Johnson (15/119) Dennis Johnson (23/109) and Bruce Threadgill (24/105) Dennis Johnson (15/131) and Bruce Threadgill (22/113) Walter Packer (24/183) and Terry Vitrano (20/164) Dennis Johnson (26/198) and Walter Packer (18/125) Wayne Jones (13/117) and Rockey Felker (7/104) Charles Evans (18/129) and Don Morris (15/101) Joe Fortunato (13/120) and Jackie Parker (18/105)

OPPONENT COMBINED ATT./YDS. UMass, 2017 41/249 BYU, 2017 38/217 Louisiana Tech, 2017 19/218 Ole Miss, 2016 39/449 Texas A&M, 2016 44/324 UAB, 2014 38/235 LSU, 2014 38/302 Auburn, 2011 48/241 Arkansas, 2010 64/253 Kentucky, 2000 34/218 Ole Miss, 2009 44/264 Middle Tennessee State, 2000 26/218 Florida, 2000 44/328 Alabama, 2000 32/221 Memphis, 1997 41/246 Northeast La., 1996 43/333 Ole Miss, 1994 51/280 Alabama, 1994 38/230 Tulane, 1993 48/331 Vanderbilt, 1989 33/278 Tulane, 1986 31/232 Colorado State, 1981 40/286 Louisiana Tech, 1980 28/233 Memphis, 1976 32/268 Kentucky, 1976 47/214 Florida, 1975 37/244 North Carolina, 1974 44/347 Memphis, 1974 44/323 Vanderbilt, 1973 20/221 Tulane, 1953 33/230 Arkansas State, 1952 31/225

SAME GAME 100-YARD RECEIVING PERFORMANCES NAMES (YARDS) Donald Gray (4/207) and Fred Ross (9/107) Fred Ross (10/154) and Brandon Holloway (4/101) Fred Ross (11/115) and De’Runnya Wilson (4/102) Joe Morrow (6/117), De’Runnya Wilson (9/105) and Fred Ross (6/102) Josh Robinson (6/110) and Fred Ross (4/107) Brandon Heavens (5/112) and Chad Bumphis (4/100) Justin Jenkins (9/172) and McKinley Scott (6/115) Terrell Grindle (3/118) and Ray Ray Bivines (2/109) Fred Hadley (7/166) and Jerry Bouldin (5/115) Sandy Braswell (5/118) and Bill Buckley (4/105)

OPPONENT COMBINED REC./YDS. Samford, 2016 13/314 Arkansas, 2015 14/255 Missouri, 2015 15/117 Georgia Tech, 2014 21/324 Arkansas, 2014 10/217 Memphis, 2010 9/212 Houston, 2003 15/287 Jacksonville State, 2002 5/227 Alabama, 1988 12/281 Northeast La., 1972 9/223

300-YARDS PASSING/100-YARDS RUSHING BY SAME PLAYER NAME Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Nick Fitzgerald

DATE 10/29/16 10/24/15 11/19/16 9/24/16

OPPONENT Samford Kentucky Arkansas at UMass

YARDS PASSING 417 348 328 305

YARDS RUSHING 119 117 131 110

Fred Ross broke the school record for career 100-yard receiving games with 10 from 2014-16.

YEAR-BY-YEAR INDIVIDUAL 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES 1944 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1945 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1946 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1948 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1950 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1951 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1954 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1957 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1961 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

TOTAL . . . . . . . . 109

HIGH PASSING/RECEIVING GAMES 500-YARD PASSING GAMES Yds. Player 508 Dak Prescott

Opponent Arkansas

Date 11-21-2015

400-YARD PASSING GAMES Yds. 466 453 429 421 417 405

Player Derrick Taite Dak Prescott Dave Marler Wesley Carroll Nick Fitzgerald Todd Jordan

Opponent Tulane Georgia Tech Alabama Arkansas Samford Florida

Date 10-22-1994 12-31-2014 11-4-1978 11-17-2007 10-29-2016 10-2-1993

300-YARD PASSING GAMES Yds. 384 380 370 360 348 347 346 340 336 335 335 335 331 328 312 311 309 307 306 305 303 300

Player Mike Henig Dak Prescott Todd Jordan Kevin Fant Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Kevin Fant Kevin Fant Kevin Fant Dak Prescott Tony Shell Tony Shell Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Tony Shell Derrick Taite Tony Shell Dave Marler Dave Marler Nick Fitzgerald Dak Prescott Dak Prescott

Opponent Kentucky NC State Memphis Houston Kentucky Louisiana Tech BYU Ole Miss Jacksonville State LSU Alabama Alabama Arkansas Arkansas Southern Miss Tennessee Kentucky Florida State Ole Miss UMass Missouri Alabama

Date 10-28-2006 12-30-2015 9-4-1993 9-20-2003 10-24-2015 10-17-2015 12-1-2001 11-28-2002 9-14-2002 9-12-2015 10-29-1988 10-29-1988 11-1-2014 11-29-2016 10-15-1988 9-23-1995 10-13-1990 10-14-1978 11-25-1978 9-25-2016 11-5-2015 11-14-2015

Dak Prescott shattered the MSU career record for 300-yard passing games with nine.

250-YARD PASSING GAMES Yds. 297 296 295 291 290 290 288 288 287 287 285 284 284 283 283 282 281 278 277 274 274

Player Don Smith Derrick Taite Tyler Russell Tyler Russell Dak Prescott Tommy Pharr Derrick Taite Chris Relf Don Smith Greg Plump Kevin Fant Dak Prescott Don Smith Dak Prescott Mike Davis Dak Prescott Chris Relf Tyson Lee Tommy Pharr Tyler Russell Dave Marler

Opponent Alabama Memphis LSU Tennessee Alabama Ole Miss Auburn Ole Miss Kentucky North Carolina Oregon Southern Miss Southern Miss Rice Southern Miss Ole Miss Michigan Georgia Tech Florida State Arkansas Memphis

Date 11-2-1985 9-2-1995 11-12-2012 10-13-2012 11-15-2014 11-27-1969 10-7-1995 11-27-2010 11-12-1985 1-2-1993 8-31-2003 8-30-2014 9-21-1985 12-31-2013 10-17-1987 11-29-2014 1-1-2011 10-3-2009 11-9-1968 11-17-2012 9-23-1978

270 269 268 268 268 268 266 263 263 262 261 261 261 260 258 258 257 256 256 254 250 250

Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Tyler Russell Tony Shell Tyler Russell Kevin Fant Wayne Madkin Derrick Taite Wayne Madkin Tyson Lee Tony Shell Tommy Pharr John Bond Wayne Madkin Bruce Threadgill Tyler Russell Dak Prescott Tommy Pharr Omarr Conner

Auburn Kentucky Texas A&M LSU Kentucky Ole Miss Georgia Arkansas Ole Miss Alabama LSU South Carolina Kentucky Tulane Alabama Florida Vanderbilt Auburn Memphis Ole Miss Southern Miss Maine

9-26-2015 10-6-2012 10-4-2014 9-20-2014 10-24-2013 11-24-2012 9-17-1988 11-23-2013 11-22-2001 11-11-2000 9-9-1995 9-20-2001 11-01-2009 11-19-1988 11-1-1969 9-25-1982 10-2-1999 11-5-1977 9-4-2010 11-28-2015 10-11-1969 9-18-2004

200-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Yds. 220 215 208 208 208 207

Player Jameon Lewis David Smith Sammy Milner Danny Knight Jamayel Smith Donald Gray

Opponent Rice Texas Tech Texas Tech Florida Arkansas Samford

Date Rec. 12-31-2013 9 10-17-1970 12 10-19-1968 9 9-25-1982 8 11-17-2007 10 10-29-2016 4

100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Yds. 194 192 183 180 175 174 172 171 168 166 164 160 160 157 154 154 153 148 147 146 146 144 143 140 140 140 138 136 133 133 132 131 130 127 127 127 126 126 125 125 124 123 120 120 119 119 118 118 118 118

Player David Smith Tony Burks Eric Moulds Chad Bumphis Mardye McDole Mardye McDole Justin Jenkins Fred Ross Mardye McDole Fred Hadley Justin Jenkins Danny Knight Eric Moulds Eric Moulds Fred Ross Bill Buckley Louis Clark Mardye McDole Kelvin Love Chad Bumphis Sammy Milner Chris Jones Mardye McDole Donald Gray Chad Bumphis LaDarius Perkins David Smith Bill Buckley Justin Jenkins Chad Bumphis Kevin Prentiss David Smith Tony Burks Fred Hadley Willie Harris Willie Harris Mardye McDole Fred Ross Art Mordecai Fred Hadley Bill Buckley Chad Bumphis Eric Moulds Keffer McGee Sammy Milner Shaston Coleman David Smith Sandy Braswell Terrell Grindle Justin Jenkins

Opponent Ole Miss Kentucky Tennessee Troy Florida State Tennessee Houston Arkansas Alabama Alabama Tulane Tulane Tulane LSU Arkansas Florida State Kentucky Auburn Kentucky Ole Miss Auburn Florida Ole Miss Northwestern St. LSU Ole Miss Richmond Kentucky BYU Alcorn State Arkansas Mississippi Tulane Alabama South Carolina North Carolina Ole Miss UMass Memphis Southern Miss Houston Georgia Tech Arkansas Auburn Florida Memphis Southern Miss Northeast La. Jacksonville St. Vanderbilt

Date Rec. 11-27-1969 14 10-28-2006 7 9-23-1995 15 9-15-2012 6 10-14-1978 9 10-28-1978 4 9-20-2003 9 11-29-2016 10 11-4-1978 9 10-29-1988 7 9-13-2003 9 9-4-1982 8 10-22-1994 5 9-9-1995 8 11-14-2015 10 10-13-1973 6 10-12-1985 7 11-5-1977 6 11-4-1999 6 11-24-2012 6 9-28-1968 12 10-2-1993 5 11-25-1978 7 9-19-2015 4 11-10-2012 9 11-27-2010 3 9-20-1969 11 10-7-1972 8 12-1-2001 7 10-2-2010 9 11-21-1998 7 11-21-1970 6 9-16-2006 4 10-31-1987 5 10-17-1992 8 1-2-1993 8 11-19-1977 6 9-25-2016 8 10-27-1984 3 10-15-1988 7 10-28-1972 9 10-3-2009 6 11-5-1994 7 10-7-1995 3 10-5-1968 8 9-2-1995 4 10-11-1969 6 9-16-1972 5 9-14-2002 3 10-4-2003 8

118 117 117 117 117 117 116 116 116 115 115 115 115 115 114 114 114 113 113 113 113 112 112 112 111 111 110 110 110 109 109 109 109 107 107 108 106 106 106 106 106 105 105 105 104 103 103 103 103 103 102 102 102 102 102 101 101 101 100 100

Tony Burks Fred Ross Joe Morrow De’Runnya Wilson David Smith Will Prosser Jameon Lewis Glen Young Justin Jenkins Fred Ross Jerry Bouldin Kenny Causey Ray Ray Bivines McKinley Scott Fred Ross Bill Buckley James Bloodworth Willie Harris Willie Harris Justin Jenkins Jameon Lewis Jerry Price Danny Knight Brandon Heavens Jameon Lewis Danny Knight Josh Robinson Mardye McDole Danny Knight Harland Reed Terrell Grindle Kelvin Love Ray Ray Bivines Fred Ross Fred Ross Terrell Grindle Gavin Rees Robert Isaac Kevin Prentiss Terrell Grindle Tony Burks De’Runnya Wilson John Grace Bill Buckley Chad Bumphis Fred Ross Bill Buckley Kenny Rogers Fred Hadley Tony Burks Fred Ross De’Runnya Wilson Sammy Milner David Smith Brandon McRae Brandon Holloway Kevin Prentiss Anthony Dixon Howard Lewis Chad Bumphis

West Virginia Ole Miss Georgia Tech Ole Miss Florida Maine LSU Auburn Ole Miss Missouri Alabama Alabama Ole Miss Houston Alabama Kentucky Alabama Kentucky Memphis Auburn Memphis LSU Arkansas State Memphis LSU Alabama Arkansas Memphis Ole Miss LSU Auburn Alabama Jacksonville St. Arkansas Samford Kentucky Rice Louisiana Tech Oklahoma State South Carolina Georgia Georgia Tech Murray State Northeast La. Kentucky Texas A&M Ole Miss Florida Southern Miss LSU Georgia Tech Missouri Florida LSU Georgia Tech Arkansas South Carolina Ole Miss Auburn Memphis

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10-7-2006 11-28-2015 12-31-2014 11-29-2014 9-19-1970 9-18-04 9-20-2014 10-24-1981 11-22-2001 11-5-2015 10-29-1988 11-13-1993 11-28-2002 9-20-2003 11-14-2015 10-6-1973 11-2-1985 10-13-1990 10-19-1991 10-18-2003 9-1-2011 11-14-1981 9-11-1982 9-4-2010 10-5-2013 10-29-1983 11-1-2014 9-23-1978 11-20-1982 11-12-1966 10-9-1999 11-13-1999 9-14-2002 11-1-2014 10-29-2016 11-2-2002 10-11-1975 9-21-1996 9-19-1998 10-5-2002 10-21-2006 12-21-2014 11-2-1946 9-16-1972 10-6-2012 10-3-2015 11-25-1972 9-28-1985 10-17-1987 9-30-2006 12-31-2014 11-5-2015 9-27-1969 11-15-1969 9-20-2008 11-21-2015 9-27-1997 11-23-2007 9-22-1974 9-4-2010

4 12 6 8 10 4 5 8 7 11 5 7 6 6 8 9 5 5 5 7 4 3 3 5 7 6 6 5 3 6 6 4 2 4 9 3 7 6 3 5 4 9 2 4 9 11 6 7 7 4 6 4 9 5 10 4 2 7 7 4

Jameon Lewis holds the MSU single-game record for receiving yards with 220 in the 2013 Liberty Bowl.

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PASSING Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player Billy Murphy Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Don Robinson Frank Branch Frank Branch Jackie Parker Jackie Parker Bobby Collins Bill Stanton Billy Stacy Billy Stacy Billy Stacy John Correro Charlie Furlow Charlie Furlow Charlie Furlow Sonny Fisher Ashby Cook Ashby Cook Don Saget Tommy Pharr Tommy Pharr Tommy Pharr Joe Reed Hal Chealander Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Rockey Felker Bruce Threadgill Bruce Threadgill Bruce Threadgill Dave Marler Tony Black John Bond John Bond John Bond John Bond Don Smith Don Smith Don Smith Mike Davis Tony Shell Tony Shell Tony Shell Sleepy Robinson Greg Plump Todd Jordan Derrick Taite Derrick Taite Derrick Taite Matt Wyatt Wayne Madkin Wayne Madkin Wayne Madkin Kevin Fant Kevin Fant Kevin Fant Omarr Conner Omarr Conner Michael Henig Wesley Carroll Tyson Lee Tyson Lee Chris Relf Chris Relf Tyler Russell Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Dak Prescott Nick Fitzgerald Nick Fitzgerald

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RECEIVING Att. 60 61 74 105 40 44 97 69 45 57 71 41 70 44 114 65 111 74 61 162 166 71 319 258 294 155 161 106 155 123 89 219 287 62 133 144 183 205 176 312 244 129 335 87 293 141 129 294 220 309 171 201 199 257 246 170 311 351 205 167 169 255 260 221 220 190 394 267 396 477* 361 286

Cmp. 21 30 41 29 24 20 45 41 20 27 32 13 32 21 63 36 62 36 35 78 69 26 173 140 138 66 74 60 73 43 45 91 163 23 59 65 91 92 75 143 120 60 153 45 151 77 54 131 110 165 75 92 96 135 138 94 163 186 107 86 74 134 153 130 129 114 231 156 244 316* 196 159

Pct. .350 .492 .554 .276 .600 .455 .464 .594 .444 .474 .451 .317 .457 .477 .553 .554 .559 .486 .574 .481 .416 .366 .542 .543 .469 .426 .460 .566 .471 .350 .506 .416 .568 .371 .444 .451 .497 .449 .426 .458 .492 .465 .457 .517 .515 .546 .419 .446 .500 .534 .439 .458 .482 .525 .561 .521 .524 .530 .522 .515 .438 .525 .588 .588 .586 .600 .586 .584 .616 .662 .543 .556

Yds. 279 360 412 303 313 198 811 603 337 554 464 248 388 251 599 389 744 353 426 1032 753 279 1838 1603 1616 937 992 782 1147 575 807 1317 2422 363 849 875 1591 1306 1236 2332 1609 779 1884 499 1909 1167 863 1935 1806 2241 1009 1369 1532 1884 1908 1352 1918 2151 1224 903 1201 1392 1519 1444 1789 1212 2897 1940 3449 3793 2423 1782

TD 5 3 4 1 1 0 8 7 3 5 3 3 2 2 2 0 3 2 2 8 2 4 9 11 8 2 6 9 8 2 7 7 11 2 5 4 7 2 6 15 10 2 13 2 10 8 4 11 14 16 6 6 11 10 8 8 10 14 6 8 7 9 7 4 13 10 24 10 27 29 21 15

Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player Kermit Davis Harper Davis Harper Davis Murry Alexander Steve Clark John Katusa Norm Duplain Art Davis Levaine Hollingshead Ron Bennett Ron Bennett Gil Peterson P.L. Blake Lee Welch Lee Welch Johnny Baker Ode Burrell Tommy Inman Tommy Inman Don Saget Marcus Rhoden Johnny Woitt Sammy Milner Sammy Milner David Smith Eric Hoggatt Bill Buckley Bill Buckley Howard Lewis Gavin Rees Robert Chatman Mardye McDole Mardye McDole Mardye McDole Mardye McDole Glen Young Danny Knight Danny Knight Mikel Williams Jeff Patton Fred Hadley Fred Hadley Fred Hadley Jesse Anderson Jerry Bouldin Willie Harris Willie Harris Chris Jones Eric Moulds Eric Moulds Lamont Woodberry Lamont Woodberry Kevin Prentiss Kelvin Love Terrell Grindle Justin Jenkins Ray Ray Bivines Justin Jenkins Will Prosser Will Prosser Tony Burks Jamayel Smith Brandon McRae Chad Bumphis Chad Bumphis Arceto Clark Chad Bumphis Jameon Lewis Deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Runnya Wilson Fred Ross Fred Ross Jesse Jackson

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RUSHING Rec. 11 15 12 14 14 10 14 11 11 12 15 7 6 14 12 22 24 12 21 24 31 8 *64 64 *74 28 *47 *41 21 18 15 29 *48 20 19 19 37 34 23 34 28 28 29 21 32 24 35 24 39 62 27 24 38 43 31 42 40 62 24 28 35 33 51 32 44 30 58 64 47 88 72 27

Yds. 158 229 94 131 150 73 265 150 180 248 227 95 85 127 98 323 204 179 338 373 365 82 909 745 987 365 776 661 330 292 277 510 1035 380 289 263 924 671 177 416 529 499 477 230 447 529 574 541 845 779 305 342 681 834 436 661 511 880 328 286 850 510 518 375 634 442 922 923 680 1007 917 276

Avg. 14.4 15.3 7.8 9.4 11.5 7.3 18.9 13.6 16.4 20.7 15.1 13.6 14.2 9.1 8.2 14.7 8.5 14.9 16.1 15.5 11.8 10.3 14.2 11.6 13.3 13.0 16.5 16.1 15.7 16.2 18.5 17.6 21.6 19.0 15.2 13.8 25.0 19.7 7.7 12.2 18.9 17.8 16.5 11.0 14.0 22.0 16.4 22.5 21.7 12.6 11.3 14.2 17.9 19.4 14.1 15.7 12.8 14.2 13.7 10.2 24.3 15.5 10.2 11.7 14.4 14.7 15.9 14.4 14.5 11.4 12.7 10.2

TD 1 3 1 1 3 0 0 3 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 0 2 5 6 6 0 6 7 1 2 3 2 7 3 1 1 7 2 1 2 3 1 5 0 6 1 3 2 7 6 2 3 3 3 2 8 4 9 0 0 5 3 3 4 5 4 12* 5 9 5 12* 0

Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951

Player Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Wally Beech Wally Beech Wally Beech Bill Stewart 1952 Joe Fortunato 1953 Charles Evans 1954 Art Davis 1955 Jim Harness 1956 Billy Stacy 1957 Molly Halbert 1958 Jack Batte 1959 Billy Hill 1960 Mackie Weaver 1961 Billy Hill 1962 Ode Burrell 1963 Hoyle Granger 1964 Hoyle Granger 1965 Hoyle Granger 1966 Andy Rhoades 1967 Tommy Pharr 1968 Tommy Pharr 1969 Steve Whaley 1970 Lewis Grubbs 1971 Lewis Grubbs 1972 Melvin Barkum 1973 Wayne Jones 1974 Walter Packer 1975 Walter Packer 1976 Dennis Johnson 1977 Dennis Johnson 1978 James Jones 1979 Fred Collins 1980 Michael Haddix 1981 Michael Haddix 1982 Michael Haddix 1983 John Bond 1984 Don Smith 1985 Don Smith 1986 Don Smith 1987 Hank Phillips 1988 Jesse Anderson 1989 Kenny Roberts 1990 Kenny Roberts 1991 Sleepy Robinson 1992 Kenny Roberts 1993 Michael Davis 1994 Michael Davis 1995 Keffer McGee 1996 Robert Isaac 1997 James Johnson 1998 James Johnson 1999 Dontae Walker 2000 Dicenzo Miller 2001 Dicenzo Miller 2002 Justin Griffith 2003 Nick Turner 2004 Jerious Norwood 2005 Jerious Norwood 2006 Anthony Dixon 2007 Anthony Dixon 2008 Anthony Dixon 2009 Anthony Dixon 2010 Vick Ballard 2011 Vick Ballard 2012 LaDarius Perkins 2013 Dak Prescott 2014 Josh Robinson 2015 Dak Prescott 2016 Nick Fitzgerald 2017 Aeris Williams *Led SEC

Att. 77 137 121 90 111 98 117 128 109 132 90 138 76 62 63 88 85 71 113 129 108 75 136 141 89 155 134 132 212 157 180 152 114 130 128 133 110 122 164 128 190 159 184 102 108 93 154 106 205 196 235 117 217 236 76 160 132 91 123 195 191 169 287 197 257 186 193 205 134 190 160 195 236

Yds. 347 625 436 403 529 421 421 779 549 670 497 613 386 292 257 354 337 310 481 604 449 295 326 239 275 644 419 522 1193 994 1012 859 529 687 591 724 622 813 612 545 554 740 848 468 511 523 543 597 883 929 1072 527 1069 1383 384 1005 676 471 696 1050 1126 668 1066 869 1391 968 1189 1024 829 1238 588 1375 1107

Avg. 4.5 4.6 3.6 4.5 4.8 4.3 3.6 6.1 5.0 5.1 5.5 4.4 5.1 4.7 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.4 4.3 4.7 4.2 3.9 2.4 1.7 3.1 4.2 3.1 4.0 5.6 6.3 5.6 5.7 4.6 5.3 4.6 5.4 5.7 6.7 3.7 4.3 2.9 4.7 4.6 4.6 4.7 5.6 3.5 5.6 4.3 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.9 5.9 5.1 6.3 5.1 5.2 5.7 5.4 5.9 4.0 3.7 4.4 5.4 5.2 6.2 5.0 6.2 6.3 3.7 7.1 4.7

TD 2 5 1 5 2 5 -5 2 9 4 6 7 3 3 3 2 5 7 2 3 1 1 3 7 7 3 6 6 6 7 6 2 10 4 5 3 8 13 9 6 6 8 0 4 3 5 0 7 10 13 3 12 12 3 10 4 2 7 7 6 9 14 7 12 19 10 8 13 11 10 16* 6

YEARLY OFFENSIVE LEADERS SCORING Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player Wallace Matulich Harper Davis Harper Davis Wally Beech Tom Rushing Wally Beech Jackie Parker Jackie Parker Art Davis William E. Morgan Billy Stacy Molly Halbert Billy Stacy Billy Hill Billy Hill Sammy Dantone Ode Burrell Ode Burrell Marcus Rhoden Marcus Rhoden Don Saget Johnny Woitt Sammy Milner Steve Whaley Lewis Grubbs Glenn Ellis Melvin Barkum Vic Nickels Rockey Felker Kinney Jordan Kinney Jordan Dave Marler James Jones Fred Collins Mardye McDole Dana Moore Michael Haddix John Bond Artie Cosby Artie Cosby Artie Cosby Joel Logan Joel Logan Joel Logan Joel Logan Chris Gardner Chris Gardner Tom Burke Tim Rogers Keffer McGee Brian Hazelwood James Johnson Brian Hazelwood Scott Westerfield Scott Westerfield Justin Jenkins Brent Smith Justin Jenkins Jerious Norwood Jerious Norwood Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Anthony Dixon Vick Ballard Derek DePasquale Devon Bell Dak Prescott Evan Sobiesk Westin Graves Nick Fitzgerald Nick Fitzgerald

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TOTAL OFFENSE TD 7 7 3 5 7 5 16 8 10 5 6 7 3 3 3 1 5 7 7 7 3 3 5 7 8 0 6 0 7 0 0 0 13 4 7 0 9 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 12 0 0 0 8 0 9 7 8 9 16 9 12 20 0 0 15 0 0 16 14

PAT 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 17 0 13 0 0 2 0 #1 #8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 23 #2 14 31 18 #3 #1 0 0 0 0 17 18 21 17 17 23 19 33 13 18 34 #1 25 0 32 18 37 #1 16 #1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 43 #1 56 52 0 0

FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 13 10 13 0 0 0 10 0 0 13 11 12 12 11 8 10 9 15 17 12 0 8 0 15 18 12 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 14 0 12 15 0 0

Pts. 42 42 18 30 42 30 +120 65 6 43 36 42 20 18 20 27 30 42 42 42 18 18 30 42 48 30 36 47 46 53 61 57 84 26 42 30 54 78 56 51 57 53 50 47 49 60 58 69 70 92 49 72 77 72 73 50 64 56 42 48 54 96 54 72 120 72 85 92 92 97 96 84

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Player Rush Pass Plays Yds. TD Wallace Matulich 107 507 -614 Tom McWilliams 625 360 198 985 8 Tom McWilliams 436 412 195 848 5 Wally Beech 403 0 90 403 5 Wally Beech 529 0 111 529 2 Wally Beech 421 0 98 421 5 Bill Stewart 421 0 117 421 -1952 Jackie Parker 455 811 223 1266 24 1953 Jackie Parker 208 603 144 811 15 1954 Art Davis 670 25 137 695 10 1955 Bill Stanton 135 554 121 689 6 1956 Billy Stacy 613 464 209 1077 9 1957 Billy Stacy 350 248 151 598 4 1958 Billy Stacy 269 388 177 657 5 1959 Billy Hill 257 248 125 505 4 1960 Charlie Furlow (-50) 599 167 549 2 1961 Billy Hill 337 299 138 636 3 1962 Charlie Furlow (-35) 744 178 709 3 1963 Sonny Fisher 220 353 142 573 3 1964 Hoyle Granger 604 0 130 604 2 1965 Ashby Cook 65 1032 231 1097 11 1966 Don Saget 150 753 257 903 5 1967 Tommy Pharr 326 279 207 605 5 1968 Tommy Pharr 239 1838 460 *2077 12 1969 Tommy Pharr 4 1603 309 1607 12 1970 Joe Reed 316 1616 449 1932 15 1971 Hal Chealander (-96) 937 209 841 2 1972 Melvin Barkum 522 591 228 1113 8 1973 Wayne Jones 1193 0 212 1193 6 1974 Rockey Felker 446 1147 304 *1593 15 1975 Walter Packer 1012 0 180 1012 7 1976 Bruce Threadgill 554 807 249 1361 11 1977 Bruce Threadgill 274 1317 362 1591 8 1978 Dave Marler (-31) 2422 375 *2391 12 1979 Dwayne Brown 378 274 155 652 3 1980 John Bond 720 849 264 1569 10 1981 John Bond 339 875 277 1214 6 1982 John Bond 609 1591 327 2200 11 1983 John Bond 612 1306 369 1918 15 1984 Don Smith 545 1236 304 1781 15 1985 Don Smith 554 2332 502 *2886 21 1986 Don Smith 740 1609 403 *2349 16 1987 Hank Phillips 848 0 184 848 8 1988 Tony Shell (-55) 1884 363 1829 13 1989 Kenny Roberts 511 0 108 511 4 1990 Tony Shell (-66) 1909 333 1843 10 1991 Sleepy Robinson 543 1167 295 1710 13 1992 Greg Plump 112 863 209 975 7 1993 Todd Jordan (-13) 1935 336 1922 12 1994 Derrick Taite 51 1806 286 1857 15 1995 Derrick Taite 16 2241 370 2257 16 1996 Derrick Taite 6 1009 212 1015 6 1997 Matt Wyatt (-178) 2199 237 2021 6 1998 Wayne Madkin (-36) 1532 260 1496 13 1999 Wayne Madkin (-1) 1884 308 1883 10 2000 Wayne Madkin 179 1908 315 2087 13 2001 Kevin Fant 9 1352 120 1361 8 2002 Kevin Fant (-69) 1918 224 1849 10 2003 Kevin Fant (-149) 2151 256 2002 16 2004 Omarr Conner 115 1224 174 1339 7 2005 Jerious Norwood 1126 0 191 1317 6 2006 Michael Henig 18 1201 187 1219 7 2007 Wesley Carroll 67 1392 302 1459 9 2008 Tyson Lee 37 1519 322 1556 8 2009 Tyson Lee 175 1444 295 1619 6 2010 Chris Relf 713 1789 414 2502 18 2011 Chris Relf 375 1212 313 1587 12 2012 Tyler Russell -5 2897 437 2892 26 2013 Dak Prescott 829 1940 401 2769 23 2014 Dak Prescott 986 3449 606 *4435 41 2015 Dak Prescott 588 3793 637 4381 39 2016 Nick Fitzgerald 1375 2423 556 *3798 37 2017 Nick Fitzgerald 984 1782 448 2766 29 * - Led SEC (ranked on yards-per-game since 1970)

Quarterback John Bond led Mississippi State in total offense all four years of his career (1980-83).

Don Smith led the Bulldogs in total offense from 1984-86, and he was tops in the SEC in the category in back-to-back years.

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INTERCEPTIONS Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965

1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975

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Player Billy Murphy Harper Davis Harper Davis Max Stainbrook Joe Fortunato Dick Rosenberg Ollie Fairchild Jackie Parker Art Davis Jimmy Dodd Jimmy Dodd Tom Miller Billy Stacy Bobby Bethune Bobby Bethune Lee Welch Jonny Windham Sonny Fisher James Carroll Bill Kiser Jim Courtney Tommy Corbett Bill Kiser Jim Courtney Al Morrell Buddy Hardwich Bill Crick Ken Phares Frank Dowsing Emile Petro John David Calhoun Steve Freeman Steve Freeman Henry Davison Bobby Wallace Stan Black Henry Davison Kenny Johnson Kenny Johnson Rob Fesmire Larry Friday Kenneth Johnson Gary Lambert Kenneth Johnson Calvin Zanders Billy Jackson Kenneth Johnson Clay Preacher Calvin Zanders Bruce Plummer Kirby Jackson Tom Nichols Brian Hutson Kirby Jackson Bruce Plummer Michael Taylor Bo Russell Marc Woodard Albert Williams Lance Aldridge Kelvin Knight Tony Harris Kelvin Knight Charlie Davidson Walt Harris Walt Harris Walt Harris Izell McGill Izell McGill Robert Bean Fred Smoot Fred Smoot Korey Banks Darren Williams

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Int. 5 2 5 5 3 4 3 4 4 2 2 4 4 2 6 1 2 5 5 2 2 2 5 5 2 2 6 5 3 3 4 5 4 3 3 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 2 2 4 4 4 4 6 6 4 4 6 5 5 5 4 3

Yds. 20 13 134 91 33 71 32 22 93 19 75 93 14 0 30 35 15 109 70 30 14 1 46 47 34 6 84 63 29 9 25 14 56 17 9 8 98 54 28 18 53 25 35 20 14 45 0 0 -4 15 8 5 24 15 34 9 36 9 51 22 58 42 90 66 59 41 62 71 94 136 13 31 29 44

Avg. 4.0 6.5 26.8 8.2 11.0 17.8 10.7 5.5 23.3 9.5 37.5 23.3 3.5 0.0 5.0 35.0 7.5 21.8 14.0 15.0 7.0 0.5 9.2 9.4 17.0 3.0 14.0 12.6 9.7 3.0 6.3 2.8 14.0 5.7 3.0 2.7 19.6 13.5 9.3 4.5 10.6 6.3 17.5 10.0 7.0 22.5 0.0 0.0 -2.0 7.5 4.0 2.5 12.0 7.5 11.3 4.5 9.0 3.0 25.5 11.0 14.5 10.5 22.5 16.5 9.8 6.8 15.5 17.8 15.7 27.2 2.6 6.2 7.3 14.7

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

2009 2010

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Korey Banks Odell Bradley Eric Fuller Darren Williams Jeramie Johnson Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Karlin Brown Derek Pegues Keith Fitzhugh Corey Broomfield Corey Broomfield Johnthan Banks Nickoe Whitley Johnthan Banks Darius Slay Nickoe Whitley Richie Brown Will Redmond Brandon Bryant Jamoral Graham Mark McLaurin

3 2 2 4 4 4 5 2 2 2 6 3 3 3 5 *5 5 3 3 3 3 *6

6 56 13 31 51 95 120 31 23 11 118 40 24 0 27 101 42 54 5 73 105 85

2.0 28.0 6.5 7.8 12.8 23.8 24.0 15.5 11.5 5.5 19.7 13.3 8.0 0.0 5.4 20.2 8.4 18.0 1.7 24.3 35.0 14.2

* - Led SEC

TOTAL TACKLES Year 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player, Pos. Ray Costict, LB Ray Costict, LB Mike Lawrence, LB Johnie Cooks, LB Rusty Martin, LB Don Edwards, LB Johnie Cooks, LB John Miller, LB Calvin Zanders, LB Aaron Pearson, LB Aaron Pearson, MLB Cedric Corse, ILB Bo Russell, SS James Williams, ILB James Williams, ILB Reggie Stewart, ILB Keo Coleman, ILB Daniel Boyd, ILB Juan Long, ILB Dwayne Curry, ILB Dwayne Curry, ILB Paul Lacoste, ILB Dereck Rush, ILB Edward Smith, OSE Barrin Simpson, LB Mario Haggan, LB Mario Haggan, LB Mario Haggan, LB T.J. Mawhinney, LB Slovakia Griffith, DB Quinton Culberson, LB Quinton Culberson, LB Jamar Chaney, LB Dominic Douglas, LB Jamar Chaney, LB Chris White, LB Cameron Lawrence, LB Cameron Lawrence, LB Benardrick McKinney, LB Benardrick McKinney, LB Richie Brown, LB Richie Brown, LB Mark McLaurin, S

UT 67 96 71 73 53 58 78 63 80 104 70 86 36 102 95 100 59 76 68 67 63 75 53 69 54 70 62 66 61 37 49 52 35 51 39 54 50 54 42 35 51 51 36

AT 88 60 43 42 72 60 45 101 106 44 45 58 49 61 62 79 55 52 49 56 50 67 55 58 51 62 33 53 49 35 29 50 54 65 51 56 73 66 29 36 58 51 43

TT 155 156 114 115 125 118 123 164 186 148 115 144 85 *163 157 +179 114 128 117 123 113 142 108 127 105 *132 95 119 110 72 78 102 89 116 90 110 123 120 71 71 109 102 79

SACKS Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player, Pos. Aaron Pearson, LB Michael Simmons, DT Michael Simmons, DT Anthony Butts, DT Darren Martin, LB Robert Young, DL Kevin Henry, DE Nate Williams, NT Jerome Brown, DE Herman Carroll, DE Larry Williams, DE Larry Williams, DE Greg Favors, DE Greg Favors, DE Edward Smith, OSE Ellis Wyms, DT Mario Haggan, LB Pig Prather, DOG Mario Haggan, LB Conner Stephens, DE Michael Gholar, DOG Tommy Kelly, DT Willie Evans, DE Willie Evans, DE Titus Brown, DE Titus Brown, DE K.J. Wright, LB Pernell McPhee, DE Chris White, LB Fletcher Cox, DT Preston Smith, DE Benardrick McKinney, LB Preston Smith, DE Richie Brown, LB Johnathan Calvin, DE Montez Sweat, DE

+ - Led NCAA

No. 6.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 5.0 10.0 6.0 7.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 6.5 *12.5 7.0 *12.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 5.5 *15.0 7.5 8.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 5.0 4.5 3.5 9.0 6.5 7.0 *10.5

Yds. 53 NA 16 13 32 72 51 32 22 45 45 39 112 67 112 25 47 42 33 28 26 31 25 96 54 48 41 24 30 18 25 36 60 45 51 64

* - Led SEC

In 2017, Montez Sweat became the first MSU player to lead the SEC in sacks and tackles for loss since 2005.

YEARLY SPECIAL TEAMS LEADERS PUNTING Year 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Player Billy Murphy Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Jim Pittman Joe Fortunato Bobby Collins Bobby Collins Bobby Collins Bobby Collins Art Davis Gil Peterson Gil Peterson Gil Peterson Bill Schoenrock Charlie Furlow Randy Hutto Charlie Furlow Ode Burrell James Carroll Dick McGraw Dick McGraw Dick McGraw Conn Canale Conn Canale Sammy Milner Lanny Sheffield Mike Patrick Mike Patrick Mike Patrick Gerald Vaught Gerald Vaught Jim Nabers Jim Nabers Dana Moore Dana Moore Dana Moore Dana Moore Tim Cutts Brian Hutson Robert Smith Tommy Parks Tommy Parks Mike Riley Mike Riley Mike Riley Mike Riley Todd Jordan Todd Jordan Andy Russ Andy Russ Andy Russ Jeff Walker Jeff Walker Jeff Walker Prentiss Cole Jared Cook Jared Cook Robert Wallis Jared Cook Blake McAdams Blake McAdams Blake McAdams Blake McAdams Heath Hutchins Heath Hutchins Baker Swedenburg Baker Swedenburg Baker Swedenburg Devon Bell Logan Cooke Logan Cooke Logan Cooke

* - Led SEC

KICKOFF RETURNS No. 24 41 44 25 37 55 44 24 33 16 20 25 36 48 38 24 41 41 56 48 71 95 51 67 30 77 48 60 63 60 62 56 36 52 52 60 53 54 42 50 38 55 36 75 57 42 52 56 50 49 53 45 44 52 63 60 48 30 49 69 68 77 79 50 59 71 57 25 50 44 44 52

Yds. 998 1436 1616 1010 1402 1854 1703 930 1330 652 746 920 1424 1827 1273 835 1357 1532 2048 2014 2777 3567 2065 2550 1131 3035 1853 2667 2479 2150 2473 2224 1456 2053 2104 2504 2199 2235 1572 1916 1513 2149 1453 3078 2332 1660 2267 2403 1906 2031 2466 2049 1856 2221 2601 2445 2024 1300 2143 2891 2598 3024 3049 1986 2450 2970 2340 1063 2160 1856 1760 2220

Avg. 41.6 35.0 36.7 40.4 37.9 33.7 38.7 38.8 40.3 40.8 37.3 36.8 39.6 38.1 33.5 34.8 33.1 37.4 36.6 *42.0 39.1 37.5 40.5 38.1 37.7 39.4 38.6 44.5 39.3 35.8 39.9 39.7 40.4 39.5 40.5 41.7 41.5 41.4 37.4 38.3 39.8 39.1 40.4 41.0 40.9 39.5 *43.6 42.9 38.1 41.4 46.5 45.5 42.2 42.7 41.3 40.8 42.2 43.3 *43.7 41.9 38.2 39.3 38.6 39.7 41.5 41.8 41.1 42.5 43.2 42.2 40.0 42.7

Player Harper Davis Harper Davis Carl Scheider Cliff Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Norm Duplain Norm Duplain Jackie Parker Jackie Parker Bobby Collins William E. Morgan Billy Stacy Billy Stacy Billy Stacy Willie Daniel Pat Shute Jimmy Jenkins Ode Burrell Ode Burrell Dan Bland Dan Bland Marcus Rhoden Tommy Garrison David Smith David Smith Frank Dowsing Lewis Grubbs Ken Phares Walter Packer Steve Wohlert Walter Packer Walter Packer James Otis Doss Willie Jackson James Jones Glen Young Glen Young Glen Young Danny Knight John Lowe John Moore Michael Robinson John Moore Eddie Myles Tony James Tony James Tony James Tony James Kenny Causey Eric Moulds Eric Moulds Robert Isaac Robert Isaac Kevin Prentiss Pig Prather Pig Prather Pig Prather Fred Reid Fred Reid Jonathan Lowe Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Leon Berry Leon Berry Jameon Lewis Jameon Lewis Jameon Lewis Robert Johnson Brandon Holloway Brandon Holloway Reggie Todd

Ret. 5 7 2 10 11 9 13 6 8 10 12 11 12 10 11 7 11 10 20 20 26 11 27 16 16 18 25 26 10 12 12 16 12 8 19 18 20 9 16 25 26 27 27 21 18 21 18 8 13 9 20 20 19 12 14 25 18 25 19 28 29 24 31 38 14 21 20 19 12 24 16 15

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PUNT RETURNS Yds. 142 117 96 161 226 248 305 121 109 239 248 273 309 226 263 146 225 261 558 499 572 202 590 394 371 336 544 547 203 242 195 450 222 199 525 407 431 201 329 524 643 464 535 477 432 515 438 163 426 259 469 455 458 325 321 569 441 577 343 559 687 544 708 1015 375 386 517 446 214 567 370 278

Avg. TD 28.4 -16.7 -48.0 -16.1 -20.5 -27.6 -23.5 0 20.2 0 13.6 -23.9 -20.7 0 24.8 0 25.8 0 22.6 0 23.9 0 20.9 0 20.5 0 26.1 0 +27.9 1 *25.0 0 +22.0 1 18.4 0 *21.9 0 24.6 0 23.2 0 18.7 0 21.8 0 *21.0 0 20.3 0 20.2 0 16.3 0 28.1 0 18.5 0 24.9 1 *27.6 1 22.6 0 21.6 0 22.3 0 20.6 0 21.0 0 24.7 0 17.2 0 19.8 0 22.7 0 24.0 0 24.5 0 24.3 0 20.4 0 +32.8 0 28.8 0 23.5 0 22.8 0 24.1 1 27.1 0 22.9 0 22.8 0 24.5 0 23.1 1 18.1 0 20.0 0 23.7 0 22.7 0 22.8 0 26.7 1 26.8 1 18.4 0 25.9 1 23.5 0 17.8 0 23.6 1 23.1 0 18.5 0

Player Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Tom McWilliams Max Stainbrook Norm Duplain Tony Kotowski Charles Caven Jackie Parker Bobby Collins Jim Tait Billy Stacy Billy Stacy Billy Stacy Billy Hill Billy Tohill Billy Hill Ode Burrell Ode Burrell Dan Bland Marcus Rhoden Marcus Rhoden Conn Canale David Smith David Smith David Smith Frank Dowsing Frank Dowsing Steve Freeman Richard Blackmore Stan Black Stan Black Henry Davison Richard Blackmore Kenny Johnson Mardye McDole Glen Young Glen Young Danny Knight Orlando Lundie Orlando Lundie Milton Smith Eddie Myles Eddie Myles Tony James Tony James Tony James Tony James Scott Gumina Bernard Euell Bernard Euell Robert Isaac Robert Isaac Kevin Prentiss Pig Prather Larry Huntington Ray Ray Bivines Korey Banks Nick Turner Jonathan Lowe Jerious Norwood Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Derek Pegues Leon Berry Chad Bumphis Johnthan Banks Johnthan Banks Jameon Lewis Jamoral Graham Fred Ross Fred Ross Gabe Myles

Ret. 19 16 11 16 15 13 22 17 13 3 24 17 11 6 5 7 10 15 17 19 22 9 9 6 5 14 12 8 12 14 16 18 11 15 23 19 27 9 22 13 10 29 16 40 23 22 36 13 25 11 19 23 26 17 22 12 20 28 17 4 25 27 26 9 16 16 14 22 14 15 15 8

Yds. 306 226 100 103 212 217 153 156 137 103 290 144 146 85 43 47 102 163 115 413 170 76 98 54 40 260 135 50 126 64 196 97 155 71 251 307 205 73 189 46 40 266 126 437 341 196 358 180 199 57 189 198 339 125 212 125 200 310 195 43 350 268 172 69 137 166 123 51 67 157 85 29

Avg. 16.1 14.1 9.1 6.4 14.1 16.7 7.0 9.2 10.5 34.3 +12.1 8.5 13.3 14.2 8.6 6.7 10.2 10.9 6.8 *21.7 7.7 8.4 10.9 9.0 8.0 18.6 11.3 6.3 10.5 4.6 12.3 5.4 *14.1 4.7 10.9 +16.2 7.6 8.1 8.6 3.5 4.0 9.2 7.9 10.9 *14.8 8.9 10.0 13.8 8.0 5.2 9.9 8.6 *13.0 7.4 9.6 10.4 10.0 11.1 11.5 10.8 14.0 9.9 6.6 7.7 8.6 10.4 8.8 2.3 4.8 10.5 5.7 3.6

TD 1 1 0 ----0 --1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

+ - Led NCAA

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G 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 13 12 11 11 12 12 11 12 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10

YEARLY TEAM OFFENSIVE STATISTICS TOTAL OFFENSE

RUSHING

PLAYS 987 943 927 1001 956 848 862 907 821 782 880 754 687 692 766 863 752 743 718 727 691 748 703 733 767 741 709 694 685 771 783 738 787 765 749 771 809 817 733 747 780 744 753 795 755 741 693 807 699 705 563 571 606 543 593 502 643 565 504 538 602 643 604 563 566

RUSH 634 532 427 578 527 424 513 619 555 397 508 394 385 401 371 421 397 461 367 476 441 442 385 496 436 511 529 392 446 365 501 480 462 522 524 565 647 651 593 436 533 644 594 608 517 484 458 493 347 363 421 361 402 406 497 341 478 409 348 433 529 553 515 482 482

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YDS 5442 5723 5986 6679 5647 4965 4643 5217 4463 3312 3863 3442 3038 3335 3848 4042 3779 4250 3562 3870 3460 3593 3770 4133 3932 3523 4100 3368 2886 3467 3671 3743 4150 3922 3640 4642 3433 4189 3701 4120 3479 3803 3362 4065 3755 3356 2368 3169 2865 3014 1638 1853 2520 2293 2379 1716 2531 2258 2090 2281 2346 2807 2855 3015 2707

YPG 418.6 440.2 460.5 513.8 434.4 381.9 357.2 401.3 371.9 276.0 297.2 286.8 276.2 303.2 320.7 336.8 343.5 386.4 323.8 322.5 314.5 326.6 342.7 375.7 357.5 320.3 372.7 306.2 262.4 315.2 333.7 340.2 377.3 356.5 330.9 422.0 312.1 380.8 336.5 374.5 316.3 345.7 305.6 369.5 341.4 305.1 215.3 288.1 286.5 301.4 163.8 185.3 252.0 229.3 237.9 190.7 253.1 250.9 232.2 253.4 260.7 280.7 285.5 301.5 270.7

YDS 3272 2997 1873 3030 2469 1874 2279 2793 2731 1220 1784 1142 1514 1744 1424 1431 1415 2132 1129 2063 1748 1744 1464 2161 1791 2079 2873 1434 1690 1188 1958 2055 1728 2394 2177 2899 2448 3135 2907 1483 2082 2971 2564 2753 2125 1761 1064 1485 716 967 1064 865 1333 1520 1877 782 1529 1415 1411 1714 1842 2209 2174 2433 1981

PASSING YPG 251.7 230.5 144.1 233.1 189.9 144.2 175.3 214.8 227.6 101.7 137.2 95.2 137.6 158.5 118.7 119.2 128.6 193.8 102.6 171.9 158.9 158.5 133.1 196.5 162.8 189.0 235.4 130.4 153.6 108.0 178.0 186.8 157.1 217.6 197.9 263.5 222.5 285.0 264.3 134.8 189.3 270.1 233.1 250.3 193.2 160.1 96.7 135.0 71.6 96.7 106.4 86.5 133.3 152.0 187.7 86.9 152.9 157.2 156.8 190.4 204.7 220.9 217.4 243.3 198.1

TDS 30 24 21 29 29 18 19 28 21 13 18 14 9 11 13 10 10 27 13 21 16 15 15 21 12 18 24 7 20 5 13 12 16 17 19 22 17 28 15 18 14 26 14 31 15 16 7 15 10 10 3 6 14 15 19 4 11 9 10 15 20 18 N/A N/A N/A

ATT 353 411 500 423 429 424 349 288 266 385 372 360 302 291 395 442 355 282 351 251 250 306 318 237 331 230 180 302 239 406 282 358 325 243 225 206 161 166 140 311 247 100 159 187 238 257 235 314 352 342 142 210 204 137 96 161 165 156 156 105 73 90 89 81 84

COMP. 191 230 331 261 253 249 198 168 153 210 188 171 146 147 207 226 187 156 184 118 120 140 170 120 144 106 100 158 117 186 137 128 150 100 103 99 73 73 50 177 97 48 58 86 119 113 97 146 189 186 54 87 94 66 45 80 87 87 65 42 26 43 36 32 48

YDS 2170 2726 4113 3649 3178 3091 2364 2424 1732 2092 2079 2300 1524 1591 2424 2611 2364 2118 2433 1807 1712 1849 2306 1972 2141 1444 1511 1934 1196 2279 1713 1688 2422 1528 1463 1743 985 1054 794 2637 1397 832 798 1312 1630 1595 1304 1684 2149 2047 574 988 1187 773 502 934 1002 844 679 567 504 598 681 572 726

YPG 166.9 209.7 316.4 280.7 244.5 237.8 181.8 186.5 144.3 174.3 159.9 191.7 138.5 144.6 202.0 217.6 214.9 192.5 221.2 150.6 155.6 168.1 209.6 179.3 194.6 131.6 137.4 175.8 108.7 207.2 155.7 153.5 220.8 138.9 133.0 158.5 89.5 95.8 72.2 239.7 127.0 75.6 72.5 119.3 148.2 145.0 118.5 153.1 214.9 204.7 57.4 98.8 118.7 77.3 50.2 103.8 100.2 93.8 75.4 63.0 56.0 59.8 68.1 57.2 72.6

COMP% 54.1 56.0 66.2 61.7 59.0 58.7 56.7 58.3 57.5 54.5 50.5 47.5 48.3 50.5 52.4 51.1 52.7 55.3 52.4 47.0 48.0 45.8 53.5 50.6 43.5 46.1 55.6 52.3 49.0 45.8 48.6 49.8 46.2 41.2 45.8 48.1 45.3 44.0 35.7 56.9 39.3 48.0 36.5 46.0 50.0 44.0 41.3 46.5 53.7 54.4 38.0 41.4 46.1 48.2 46.9 49.7 52.7 55.8 41.7 40.0 35.7 47.8 40.5 39.5 57.1

TDS 17 24 33 31 18 28 19 18 9 10 12 10 10 9 15 13 13 9 13 11 8 13 16 17 14 6 10 14 5 15 6 11 16 6 3 9 4 5 5 14 8 7 3 9 11 8 5 9 16 10 4 3 10 3 3 5 3 4 3 4 5 4 6 5 8

INTS. 14 10 5 12 12 10 13 13 17 12 18 16 10 13 25 22 16 9 14 14 17 10 11 8 10 13 10 9 11 21 15 12 15 14 14 13 8 7 11 18 16 5 11 9 19 23 20 17 18 19 12 20 12 8 7 14 17 10 19 12 7 10 11 10 4

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PPG 32.0 30.4 34.4 36.9 27.7 29.5 25.3 29.0 25.6 15.2 21.5 18.4 13.9 15.7 18.8 18.9 17.8 28.9 21.6 28.3 20.5 22.6 23.7 31.7 21.9 21.4 25.1 18.8 18.6 15.6 15.4 17.7 23.4 18.0 17.8 22.9 18.4 25.8 14.7 21.1 17.5 24.5 15.0 27.4 19.9 17.9 10.9 15.5 19.3 14.6 4.9 7.5 20.2 15.5 16.9 8.4 11.1 11.2 10.7 14.1 19.4 14.8 17.3 19.2 19.6

YEARLY TEAM DEFENSIVE STATISTICS YEAR 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953

G 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 13 12 11 11 12 12 11 12 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 9 10 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10

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PLAYS 761 957 955 977 833 918 970 881 774 767 883 713 734 750 898 807 756 798 734 835 763 777 806 749 771 758 793 831 767 801 715 769 787 761 795 810 755 714 735 802 812 767 739 801 712 782 827 805 814 767 766 682 653 641 555 581 569 523 599 504 667 607 581 638 593

YDS 1711 2308 2270 1970 1874 2153 1995 1548 1752 1811 2039 1385 1545 2094 2283 2041 1726 1073 736 1769 1216 1436 2319 1392 1535 1479 1423 1984 1660 2259 2001 2853 1742 1751 1818 2405 968 1495 2108 2133 2332 1716 1864 1892 2326 2369 2455 1849 2331 1563 1811 1608 1438 1422 1291 1698 1589 1902 1874 1377 1444 1790 1754 1739 1711

YDS 3982 5968 5085 5517 4541 5036 4558 4639 4392 3930 4313 3856 3690 4013 5682 3888 4086 3735 2448 3755 3713 3865 4808 3736 3862 3609 3514 4283 3259 4502 3936 4276 3565 3592 4004 3983 2871 3236 3459 3629 3633 3063 2853 3155 3724 3744 3722 3906 4843 3825 3569 2783 2655 2615 2059 2465 2434 2574 2633 2280 2074 2453 2548 2473 2350

YPG 306.3 459.1 391.1 424.4 349.3 387.4 350.6 356.8 366.0 327.5 331.8 321.3 335.5 364.8 473.5 324.0 371.5 339.5 222.5 312.9 337.5 351.4 437.1 339.6 351.1 328.1 319.5 389.4 296.3 409.3 357.8 388.7 324.1 326.5 364.0 362.1 261.0 294.3 314.5 329.9 330.3 278.5 259.4 286.8 338.5 340.4 338.4 355.1 484.3 382.5 356.9 278.3 265.5 261.5 205.9 273.9 243.4 286.0 292.6 253.3 230.4 245.3 254.8 247.3 235.0

YPG 131.6 177.5 174.6 151.5 144.2 165.6 153.5 119.1 146 150.9 156.8 115.4 140.5 190.4 190.3 170.1 156.9 97.5 66.9 147.4 110.5 130.5 210.8 126.5 139.5 193.6 129.4 180.4 150.9 205.4 181.9 259.4 158.4 159.2 165.3 218.6 88.0 135.9 191.6 193.9 212.0 156.0 169.5 172.0 211.5 215.4 223.2 168.1 233.1 156.3 181.1 160.8 143.8 142.2 129.1 188.7 158.9 211.3 208.2 153.0 160.4 179.0 175.4 173.9 171.1

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PASSING TDS 18 17 16 17 17 16 15 11 18 19 14 16 13 17 30 17 14 16 7 14 7 9 30 10 10 9 6 14 13 25 17 24 20 17 20 25 6 15 15 15 20 17 10 17 6 26 21 21 34 16 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

ATT 313 472 424 505 388 414 434 446 332 324 387 309 316 272 373 282 311 426 331 309 390 330 304 343 185 313 329 328 288 283 271 197 263 266 313 236 326 272 192 205 204 223 187 233 201 217 220 313 316 318 248 205 197 185 134 155 145 107 118 131 115 133 135 138 119

COMP. 159 291 257 264 240 265 280 258 187 169 207 179 194 159 232 140 170 206 172 157 224 176 194 174 331 166 163 185 148 158 141 103 109 119 177 132 172 133 94 98 105 95 76 97 101 105 102 158 184 176 130 99 94 96 63 66 65 56 52 69 54 50 59 76 50

YDS 2271 3660 2815 3547 2667 2883 2563 3091 2640 2119 2274 2471 2145 1919 3399 1847 2360 2662 1712 1986 2497 2429 2489 2344 2327 2130 2029 2299 1599 2243 1935 1423 1823 1841 2186 1578 1903 1741 1351 1496 1301 1347 989 1263 1398 1348 1267 2057 2512 2262 1758 1175 1217 1193 779 767 845 672 759 903 635 663 798 734 639

YPG 174.7 281.5 216.5 272.8 205.2 221.8 197.2 237.8 220.0 176.6 174.9 205.9 195.0 174.5 283.3 153.9 214.5 242.0 155.6 165.5 227.0 220.8 226.3 213.1 211.5 193.6 190.1 209.0 145.4 203.9 175.9 129.4 165.7 167.4 198.7 143.5 173.0 158.3 122.8 136.0 118.3 122.5 89.9 114.8 127.1 122.5 115.2 187.0 251.2 226.2 175.8 117.5 121.7 119.3 77.9 85.2 84.5 74.7 84.3 100.3 70.6 66.3 79.8 73.4 63.9

COMP% 50.8 61.7 60.6 52.3 62.9 64.0 64.5 57.8 56.3 52.2 53.5 57.9 61.4 58.5 62.2 49.7 54.7 48.4 51.9 50.8 57.4 53.3 63.8 50.7 55.9 53.0 49.5 56.4 51.4 55.8 52.0 52.3 41.4 44.7 56.5 55.9 52.8 48.9 49.0 47.8 51.5 42.6 40.6 41.6 50.2 48.4 46.4 50.5 58.2 55.3 52.4 48.3 47.7 51.9 47.0 42.6 44.9 52.3 44.1 52.7 47.0 37.6 43.7 55.1 42.0

TDS 13 33 16 17 18 17 12 19 18 13 20 18 13 15 31 22 21 18 7 13 20 19 15 20 14 8 10 11 10 15 12 9 14 9 14 6 9 12 7 10 6 5 6 9 0 7 12 0 16 14 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

INTS. 13 14 13 16 14 19 12 13 17 8 18 12 12 12 6 14 13 19 15 16 14 10 10 22 15 18 14 9 12 10 7 8 7 10 10 11 14 14 12 11 18 14 13 14 16 17 14 19 15 9 18 12 10 16 17 5 17 14 6 13 10 15 9 11 8

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PPG 20.9 31.8 23.2 21.7 23.0 23.3 19.7 19.8 26.8 24.7 23.2 25.8 23.5 25.5 39.2 28.3 26.2 22.1 13.5 18.2 19.5 20.8 32.5 21.3 22.3 16.0 14.2 21.5 18.8 30.2 23.5 25.9 26.2 20.9 25.4 22.2 12.4 19.6 16.3 18.6 20.6 16.2 15.1 18.2 23.2 23.1 28.3 24.0 38.5 26.0 25.9 17.6 17.2 14.3 8.2 14.7 13.5 13.2 22.0 14.3 11.1 15.2 14.2 12.0 11.9

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“Mississippi State has become the loudest stadium in America. They get those cowbells ringing about three hours before kickoff out in the parking lots. You go through a game there, you come out of there and you can’t hear for about a day and a half. It is unbelievable.” - Pat Forde, Yahoo Sports on Dan Patrick Show (8.22.17)

“Want to know what a revolution sounds like? Between the third and fourth quarter, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” blares through the stadium speakers. The throng rings cowbells to the beat, creating a deafening roar as they try to hold on to the feeling.” – Pete Thamel, Sports Illustrated (10.10.14)

“Mississippi State was truly incredible. If I was to rank the SEC Nation shows and experiences this year, Mississippi State is No. 1. You cannot find a square inch of open grass (in the Junction). The loudest fans we have heard so far in college football this year.” – Joe Tessitore, SEC Network (10.23.14)

“The weekend in Starkville was one of the most electric and extraordinary I’ve ever experienced covering the Southeastern Conference. I have never seen anything quite like this in my 35 years of covering college football. We could spend the rest of our lives trying to top that show.” – Paul Finebaum, SEC Network

"When there is a big game at Davis Wade, I’d put that atmosphere up against anything in college football. You gotta see it to believe it.” -John Hayes, Producer of The Paul Finebaum Show, (9.19.17)

“As road environments go, Mississippi State gets really loud – lot of CLANGA going on. The CLANGA in real life is a lot different than the CLANGA off the speaker.” - Andy Staples, Sports Illustrated (9.14.17)

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“The loudest game I have ever attended – start to finish – even postgame. You haven’t lived until you’ve heard ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ with accompaniment from 50,000 cowbells.” – Stewart Mandel, Fox Sports (10.11.14) “Furthermore, Scott Field had become a virtual noise factory, louder than ever and that is really loud. You could not hear the guy next to you even when he was yelling.” - Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame writer (11.11.17) “Poor you. You spent Saturday somewhere other than Mississippi. I’m sorry. You didn’t get goose bumps from a late-morning Starkville din so loud it seemed set to jar loose the Mississippi-Alabama borderline and hurl it nearer Tuscaloosa.” – Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post (10.5.14)

“These are the most genuine, authentic fans in America.” – Paul Finebaum, SEC Network, on the Nov. 14, 2015 SEC Nation show “The environment Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium was as electric as any college sporting event you’re ever going to find. It was the loudest stadium I’ve ever been in and it wasn’t just the cowbells. It was an awesome environment all the way around and great people.” – Chris Low, ESPN.com (10.11.14) “To all those Bulldog fans shining those cell phone flashlights and signing along to Don’t Stop Believin’, they make Davis Wade Stadium the most fun place to watch a football game in the SEC.” – Kevin Scarbinsky, AL.com (11.14.15)

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DAVIS WADE STADIUM AT SCOTT FIELD Capacity: 61,337 A new era of Mississippi State football begins as new head coach Joe Moorhead leads the Mississippi State Bulldogs into raucous atmosphere of Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in the midst of a span that has seen 20 wins over the last 28 home games. In 2014, the Bulldogs tied the single-season school record for home victories, posting a 7-0 mark en route to the program’s first No. 1 national ranking. All of the top 20 crowds in stadium history have come during the last four seasons of competition. Christened after Olympic sprinter Don Magruder Scott, one of State’s first football superstars, the 103-yearold historic facility (the nation’s second-oldest Division I-A campus football stadium) has undergone six renovation and expansion projects during its history. The first game at Scott Field came with an MSU win over Marion (Ala.) Military Institute, 54-0, on Oct. 3, 1914. More than $100 million in football projects have been initiated in the last few years. Of that figure, $75 million of it went towards the nationally-praised 2014 Davis Wade expansion. The latest addition of note was a new, state-of-the art locker room in the north end zone of Davis Wade Stadium, which began construction in May 2017. The locker room, which will house the Bulldogs beginning with the 2018 season, features 11,100 square-feet of space and will include custom-built lockers, separate coach and staff locker rooms, an expansive athletic training room as well as an equipment room. The players’ locker room will feature high-gloss metal panel ceiling, color-changing LED linear lighting, internally lit ceiling logos and a state-of-the-art sound system. In addition, a new recruiting lounge spanning over 3,000 square feet is being constructed adjacent to the locker room. The previous home locker room in the south end zone will transition into the visiting team locker room for the 2018 season. The $3.6 million project is being privately funded through the Bulldog Club. LPK Architects is the project's architect. ICM is the construction manager, and Copeland and Johns is serving as the general contractor. Completed in August 2017, the north end zone expansion increased capacity to 61,337, provided

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MSU opened the 2014 season against Southern Miss in a 49-0 win and 61,889 people were on hand to see the dynamically improved Davis Wade Stadium.

additional premium seating, elevators, restrooms and concessions, and a completely new west side concourse. Construction began in August 2012. The construction contract for the project was awarded to the Harrell Contracting Group of Jackson, Miss. Harrell won the construction project in a university sealed bid process. The north end zone addition created a total of 8,815 new seats, which, factored with the loss of the previously existing bleacher seating in the north end zone, resulted in a net 6,255-seat increase. Included in those 8,815 seats were 7,076 grandstand seats, 1,155 Scoreboard Club seats, 236 loge seats, 22 traditional suites totaling approximately 288 seats and 60 field-level suite seats. Additionally, standing room availability and ADAcompliant seating were also included in the project. Also included in the north end zone is a non-seated, field level premium area, The Gridiron, which provides club-like amenities to any season ticket holder who

buys a membership regardless of that person’s stadium seat location. The new area became a fan favorite during the 2014 season. Following all seven of the Bulldogs’ home wins, the team sang the alma mater and then took a victory lap in front of The Gridiron. The north end also features a new high-definition video board similar in size to the one currently standing on the stadium’s south end, which is among the largest in college athletics. The west side renovation showcases a rebuilt concourse under the west stands, the addition of four high-capacity elevators, an increase in restroom and concession point of sale facilities and a brick facade that matches the new construction on the north. In 2014, fans saw the number of elevators at Davis Wade Stadium more than double (from five to 12), the restroom fixture total nearly double (from 313 to 621), and permanent concession point of sale positions increase by over 40 percent (from 110 to 156).

The new North End Zone and Gridiron Club were part of a $75 million Davis Wade Stadium expansion completed in 2014 that increased capacity by over 6,000.

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media, the project included a new television compound away from the stadium proper. The TV compound is now located west of the stadium, allowing network broadcast trucks to connect to stadium equipment via underground cable runs. The renovation and expansion was funded by the sale of $68 million in bonds and $7 million in private giving. Private contributions for the stadium project were part of the Bulldog Club’s “Today. Tomorrow. Forever” Athletics Facilities Initiative, which is completely independent of annual giving and priority seating donations. Construction and renovation design for the Davis Wade Stadium expansion and renovation was handled by local architect LPK of Meridian, Miss., along with national sports consultants 360 Architecture of Kansas City. The design team engineered the north end zone facility to support future expansion of approximately 5,000 seats, including 22 additional suites and an upper deck. The 2014 renovation and expansion came on the heels of installing $1.4 million LED ribbon boards in the summer of 2011. The project, funded by the Bulldog Club, is located in the upper deck facades on the east and west sides, and brings fans in-game graphics, scores, stats and other pertinent information to improve the game-day experience. One of the most talked about features at Davis Wade, however, is one of college football’s largest highdefinition video boards, located in the south end zone of the stadium. The $6.1 million true HD board spans the roof of the Leo Seal M-Club Center in the south end zone at Scott Field. The board measures 152 feet wide by 135 feet, 6 inches tall, with a main HD screen 111 feet wide by 47 feet high. The last previous expansion came in the summer of 2000 and raised capacity to 55,082 with the addition of 50 skyboxes and 1,700 club-level seats. The expansion continued into the 2001 season with the addition of 7,000 upper-deck seats. The entire project, completed at a cost in excess of $30 million, was made possible, in large part, by a financial commitment from the late Floyd Davis Wade Sr., of Meridian, Miss., for whom the stadium itself is now named. Earlier building efforts in 1936 and 1948 brought capacity at Scott Field to 35,000 seats and provided the basic concrete grandstand structure (35 years after the ‘48 expansion, the end zone seating structures were removed, lowering the capacity to 32,000 in 1983). But

after 25 years, Scott Field was ready for another facelift and an expanded seating potential for the school’s growing following. A $7.2 million drive in 1986, spearheaded by former MSU athletic director Carl Maddox and an active group of university and community leaders, financed the addition of 9,000 seats to Scott Field’s capacity without the use of appropriated state funding. A 5,500-seat upper deck, an additional 1,700 chairback seats that extend from the stadium’s original structure, and another 1,000 chairback seats flanking the Bob Hartley Press Box on the second level were added to the west side. Two 1,700seat sections were added to the east side stands to bring capacity to 40,656. Earning a reputation of being one of the nation’s toughest places to play, the facility has been host to average attendances in excess of 55,000 the last six seasons. In fact, the last 10 years have seen the largest cumulative totals in the stadium’s history. In 2011, the program watched as each game recorded a then top-15 all-time attendance mark at Davis Wade Stadium, including 57,871 against Alabama (second) and 56,924 vs. LSU (fourth). The 335,695 total fans to watch a game in Starkville was then the highest ever for a six-game schedule at the venue. State fans broke the school record for total attendance again in 2013 with 389,868 total fans,

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including a seven-game record average of 55,695. On Nov. 16, 2013, 57,211 people wrapped in Maroon and White attended the Alabama game, the fourth-largest crowd in school history. During the memorable 2014 campaign, the first in the new expansion, MSU set attendance records for single-season total attendance (427,892), single-game average attendance (61,127) and single-game attendance (62,945). The 2014 Bulldogs also tied the school record for home wins as their 7-0 mark matched the 1999 team. The seven home victories also helped State to the first 10-win regular season in program history. MSU broke total attendance (432,490) and singlegame average attendance (61,784) for the third straight year in 2015. That year, the Bulldogs eclipsed over 50,000 in season ticket sales for the first time in program history. The previous high for season ticket sales was 45,575 in 2014, and prior to that was 43,894 in 2013. National media have proclaimed the new north end zone expansion has arguably made Davis Wade Stadium the noisiest from start to finish in college football. A sea of maroon and white in The Junction turned out for the first-ever SEC Nation broadcast in Starkville on the SEC Network prior to State’s thumping of Texas A&M on Oct. 4. One week later, ESPN College GameDay made its first appearance in Starkville on Oct. 11 as No. 3 MSU battled No. 2 Auburn in a matchup of the highest ranked teams in the stadium’s history. ESPN personality Lee Corso donned a Bulldog mascot head to a roar from the crowd. Hours later, MSU topped Auburn, 38-23, before a record crowd of 62,945 in the loudest game in school history. The victory ascended the program to its first No. 1 national ranking. Scott Field’s playing surface, which hosted 16-straight home victories between 1998-2000, is lush Hybrid Bermuda Grass (Certified Tifway 419), complete with a brand-new underground drainage and irrigation system. The field is encircled by a holly-lined sideline fence and end zone landscaping. Entering the 2018 season, a total of 10,035,618 Bulldog fans have entered the turnstiles at Davis Wade Stadium since 1970.

On Oct. 11, 2014, No. 3 MSU hosted No. 2 Auburn and set a Davis Wade Stadium attendance record of 62,945 as the Bulldogs downed the Tigers, 38-23, with ESPN’s College GameDay on hand for the first time.

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TIMELINE HISTORY OF SCOTT FIELD

AGE BEFORE BEAUTY

1914 – Mississippi A&M’s football field moves to its current stadium location and is called the “New Athletic Field.”

In 2014, MSU celebrated 100 years of Scott Field in conjunction with the expansion and renovation of Davis Wade Stadium, which was originally built in 1914. Scott Field is the second-oldest stadium in FBS behind Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium.

1920 – Student body adopts a resolution name the field Scott Field in honor of Don Scott, famed Olympic runner and Bulldog football standout from 1915-16.

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1928 – Permanent seating for 3,000 fans is built on the west side of Scott Field at a cost of $15,000. In addition portable stands are placed on the east side of the field with a similar capacity. 1936 – Construction begins on concrete stands on the west side with Works Progress Administration labor. The new concrete facility will seat 8,000, while bleachers on the east side and in the end zone bring capacity to 20,000.

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1948 – Scott Field is enlarged to 35,000 by increasing the west side concrete stands to 15,000 and the construction of 12,000 concrete seats on the east side of the stadium.

While it may be one of the oldest in college football, it is in no way outdated. The $75-million renovation and expansion that was completed in 2014 makes it the only stadium among the top five oldest in FBS to be expanded since 2005.

1983 – End zone seating structures are removed, reducing capacity to 32,000.

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1986 – A $7.2 million expansion occurs, adding 9,000 seats to Scott Field’s west side, including a 5,500-seat upper deck, 1,700 chairback seats extending from the stadium’s original structure, and another 1,000 chairbacks flanking the press box. Two 1,700-seat sections are also added to the west side stands, bringing total capacity to 40,656.

MSU is second nationally in percentage of average attendance increase in the last 10 years based on stadiums over 60,000 capacity. In 2004, State’s average attendance was 43,792, while in 2014 it was 61,127, marking a percentage increase of 39.6. MSU trails only Texas A&M, which saw a 41.1 percentage increase from 2004-14.

1999 – Plans are announced for the largest expansion project in stadium history. A $30-million effort, backed largely by longtime MSU supporter Davis Wade, will add an estimated 10,500 seats and 50 luxury skyboxes, bringing total capacity to approximately 55,000 by the 2002 season. The new stadium, when completed, is renamed Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. 2005 – Permanent end zone seating replaces temporary bleacher seating at the north end of the stadium, bringing official capacity to 55,082. 2012 - Construction begins on a $75-million expansion of the north end zone and the renovation of the west side concourse, bringing official capacity to 61,337 by the start of the 2014 season. 2014 - In a 49-0 win over Southern Miss on Saturday, Aug. 30, MSU celebrates 100 years of Scott Field and officially opens the new north end zone expansion before a record crowd of 61,889. The record would later be broken that season when Auburn came to town.

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State ranked ninth among FBS teams in largest average attendance increase from the previous year with a jump from 55,695 in 2013 to 61,127 in 2014 a change in average of 5,432.

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Total MSU victories at Scott Field

Home record since DWS expansion opened in 2014

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The school record for consecutive home victories, set from Sept. 23, 1939 - Nov. 22, 1946

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ATTENDANCE RECORDS TOP 20 HOME CROWDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Date 10-11-14 9-12-15 11-14-15 11-1-14 11-28-15 8-30-14 10-17-15 9-19-15 11-8-14 11-11-17 10-24-15 10-4-14 10-10-15 9-16-17 11-22-14 10-8-16 11-23-17 10-21-17 11-19-16 11-5-16

Opponent Auburn LSU Alabama Arkansas Ole Miss Southern Miss Louisiana Tech Northwestern St. UT Martin Alabama Kentucky Texas A&M Troy LSU Vanderbilt Auburn Ole Miss Kentucky Arkansas Texas A&M

SEASON ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Res. Score W 38-23 19-21 6-31 W 17-10 27-38 W 49-0 W 45-20 W 62-13 W 45-16 24-31 W 42-16 W 48-31 W 45-17 W 37-7 W 51-0 14-38 28-31 W 45-7 42-58 W 35-28

L L L

Att. 62,945 62,531 62,435 62,307 62,265 61,889 61,651 61,574 61,421 61,344 61,168 61,113 60,866 60,596 60,493 60,102 59,345 58,963 58,538 58,407

YEARLY HOME ATTENDANCE Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 TOTALS

Gms 7 6 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 7 5 7 5 7 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 237

* - denotes school record

Att. 406,703 349,904 432,490* 427,892 389,868 389,396 335,695 384,995 376,544 260,716 295,775 290,688 286,127 306,545 286,000 289,748 296,456 214,790 264,749 186,925 234,259 207,360 201,507 219,088 206,721 197,099 212,519 172,827 119,080 135,218 141,011 157,565 145,974 119,913 116,845 127,665 65,270 68,924 61,000 69,100 67,000 89,000 60,000 66,000 83,667 76,000 82,000 61,000 10,035,618

Avg. 58,100 58,317 61,784* 61,127 55,695 55,628 55,949 54,999 53,792 43,453 49,296 41,527 47,688 43,792 47,667 48,291 42,351 42,958 37,821 37,385 33,466 34,560 33,584 36,515 34,454 39,420 35,420 34,565 29,770 33,805 28,202 39,391 29,195 29,978 29,211 31,916 32,635 34,462 30,500 34,550 33,500 29,667 30,000 33,000 27,889 25,333 27,333 30,500 42,344

Record 5-2 3-3 4-3 7-0* 5-2 6-1 3-3 5-2 2-5 4-2 4-2 1-6 2-4 3-4 2-4 2-4 3-4 4-1 7-0* 5-0 5-2 2-4 2-4 4-2 2-3-1 4-1 5-1 2-3 4-0 1-3 3-2 2-2 4-1 2-2 1-3 2-2 2-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 3-0 2-0 2-0 1-0-2 3-0 1-2 1-1 141-93-3

No. of Games 2 3 4 5 6 7

Attendance 69,100 89,000 157,565 214,790 349,904 432,490

Year 1978 1976 1986 2000 2016 2015

Avg. 34,550 29,667 39,391 42,958 58,317 61,784

SCOTT FIELD YEARLY ATTENDANCE (RANKED BY TOTAL ATTENDANCE) Avg. 61,784 61,127 58,100 55,695 55,628 54,999 53,792 58,317 55,695 43,792

Games 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 7

Total 432,490 427,892 406,703 389,868 389,396 384,995 376,544 349,904 335,695 306,545

SCOTT FIELD YEARLY ATTENDANCE (RANKED BY AVERAGE ATTENDANCE) No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Year 2015 2014 2016 2017 2011 2013 2012 2010 2009 2007

Total 432,490 427,892 349,904 406,703 335,695 389,868 389,396 384,995 376,544 295,775

Games 7 7 6 7 6 7 7 7 7 6

Avg. 61,784 61,127 58,317 58,100 55,949 55,695 55,628 54,999 53,792 49,296

LARGEST ATTENDED MSU GAMES No. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Date 10-3-15 11-15-03 9-20-14 11-5-16 11-15-14 10-27-12 11-13-10

Opponent at Texas A&M at Tennessee at LSU at Alabama at Alabama at Alabama at Alabama

Score L, 30-17 L, 21-59 W, 34-29 L, 3-51 L, 20-25 L, 7-38 L, 10-30

Att. 104,455 104,223 102,321 101,821 101,821 101,821 101,821

BEST RECORDS AT SCOTT FIELD No. 1. 3. 5.

Year 2014 1999 1998 1910 6 occasions

Record 7-0 7-0 5-0 5-0 4-0

MOST WINS AT SCOTT FIELD No. 1. 3. 4.

Year 2014 1999 2012 1998 1910 1991 2017 2013 2010 1997

No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Wins 20 17 16 12 10

Span Ended Against 9/23/39 - 11/22/47 Ole Miss (L, 14-33) 10/2/1907 - 11/3/1911 Tulane (L, 4-5) 9/5/98 - 11/10/00 Arkansas (L, 10-17 [OT]) 10/26/34 - 11/12/37 Duquesne (L, 0-9) 11/28/18 - 10/8/21 LSU (L, 14-17)

11-GAME SCHEDULE

256-141-13 (.640) (includes five games forfeited by the NCAA from 1975-77)

Year 2015 2014 2017 2013 2012 2010 2009 2016 2011 2004

WINNING STREAKS AT SCOTT FIELD

TOTAL ATTENDANCE RANKS

SCOTT FIELD RECORD

No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

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Wins (Record) 7 (7-0) 7 (7-0) 6 (6-1) 5 (5-0) 5 (5-0) 5 (5-1) 5 (5-2) 5 (5-2) 5 (5-2) 5 (5-2)

619,230 585,448 569,457 568,396 563,695 539,606 533,048 531,908 524,459 512,333 512,018

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12-GAME SCHEDULE 689,449 672,660 661,294 659,379 655,930 641,122 627,658 594,887 592,594 574,504 533,048

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13-GAME SCHEDULE 828,888 816,041 797,012 791,851 747,093 743,345 738,358 723,564 663,312

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MISSISSIPPI VETERANS MEMORIAL STADIUM TOP MSU CROWDS No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Date 11-7-81 11-22-80 10-30-82 11-20-82 11-21-81 11-19-83 10-8-83 11-24-90 9-21-85 10-9-82

Opponent Southern Miss Ole Miss Alabama Ole Miss Ole Miss Ole Miss Southern Miss Ole Miss Southern Miss Southern Miss

Score L, 6-7 W, 19-14 L, 12-20 W, 27-10 L, 17-21 L, 23-24 L, 6-31 L, 9-21 W, 23-20 L, 14-20

Att. 64,112 62,520 62,110 61,286 61,153 59,758 58,311 56,652 54,300 54,236

BEST ROAD WIN-LOSS RECORDS 1. 2.

Year 1940 1986

Record 5-0 4-0

MOST ROAD WINS 1. 3.

Year 1940 1935 1986 2015 1994 1980 1953 1941 12 times (Last: 2017)

Wins (Record) 5 (5-0) 5 (5-3) 4 (4-0) 4 (4-1) 4 (4-1) 4 (4-1) 4 (4-1-1) 4 (4-1-1) 3 (3-2)

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LEO SEAL JR. FOOTBALL COMPLEX

Opened in January 2013, the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex is an 80,000-square-foot facility which houses a weight room, locker room, training room and coaches’ offices. SECOND ROW RIGHT: The #HailState entrance to the coaches’ offices. SECOND ROW LEFT: Team Meeting Room THIRD ROW LEFT: At 3,900 square feet in size, the spacious multipurpose room provides the facility with a great location for special events and gatherings. BOTTOM LEFT: A new 11,100 square-foot gameday locker room in Davis Wade Stadium opens in 2018 that includes custom-built player lockers, separate coaches and staff locker rooms, an expansive athletic training room as well as an equipment room. A new recruiting lounge spanning over 3,000 square feet will open adjacent to the locker room. BOTTOM RIGHT: A new "fueling station" was installed adjcaent to the weight room in 2017, giving student-athletes ondemand access to smoothies and snacks.

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FACILITIES

TOP: The massive Jim & Julie Rouse Strength & Conditioning Center is over 12,000 square feet in size. MIDDLE LEFT: The Richard H. Puckett Family Grand Lobby greets visitors to the Seal Football Complex. BOTTOM ROW LEFT: Hydroworx training pools in the Linton/Altmyer training facility. The Linton/Altmyer training facility is over 9,000 square feet and includes doctors’ offices and taping and training spaces. BOTTOM ROW RIGHT: The spacious Bruce & Julie Martin Locker Room is nearly 5,500 square feet in size and also features a 1,400-square-foot players’ lounge.

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CAMPUS LIFE

THE UNIVERSITY Mississippi State is a comprehensive doctoral-degree-granting institution offering a diverse student body a wide range of opportunities and challenges for learning and growth. The largest university in the Magnolia State, MSU has a statewide enrollment of more than 21,000 students. and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Calleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialists and doctorate degrees. Established in 1878 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Mississippi, the university has traditional strengths in engineering and scientific agriculture but has evolved into a comprehensive institution with a diverse array of programs in teaching, research and service. The University began as The Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi, one of the national Land-Grant Colleges established after Congress had passed the Morrill Act in 1862. It was created by the Mississippi Legislature on February 28, 1878, to fulfill the mission of offering training in “agriculture, horticulture and the mechanical arts . . . without excluding other scientific and classical studies, including military tactics.” The College received its first students in the fall of 1880 in the presidency of Confederate General Stephen D. Lee. In 1887 Congress passed the Hatch Act, which provided for the establishment of the Agricultural Experiment Station in 1888. Two other pieces of federal legislation provided funds for extending the mission of the College: in 1914, the Smith-Lever Act called for “instruction in practical agriculture and home economics to persons not attendant or resident,” thus creating the state-wide effort which led to Extension offices in every county in the State; and, in 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act provided for the training of teachers in vocational education. By 1932, when the Legislature renamed the College as Mississippi State College, it consisted of the Agricultural Experiment Station (1887), the College of Engineering (1902), the College of Agriculture (1903), the School of Industrial Pedagogy (1909), the School of General Science (1911), the College of Business and Industry (1915), the Mississippi Agricultural Extension Service (1915), and the Division of Continuing Education, (1919). Further, in 1926 the College had received its first accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. By 1958, when the Legislature again renamed the College, as Mississippi State University, the Office of Graduate Studies had been organized (1936), doctoral degree programs had begun (1951), the School of Forest Resources had been established (1954), and the College of Arts and Sciences had been created (1956). The College of Architecture admitted its first students in 1973. The College of Veterinary Medicine admitted its first class in 1977, and the School of Accountancy was established in 1979.

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MSU is on the cutting edge of research and integration into the nation’s airspace, serving as the national lead university for the FAA’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Mississippi State ranks among the top 50 best colleges in the south in Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money” 2017 listing. Recognized as one of the most influential institutions in entrepreneurship research, Mississippi State is ranked by the Journal of Small Business as No. 6 in the world for the impact of its entrepreneurship research. Mississippi State ranks among the top 100 institutions across the country in the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded to African-Americans. Over the last decade, five MSU professors have been named Mississippi Professor of the Year by the National Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. MSU's Geosciences Department's meteorology program is among the nation’s best with more than one-third of today’s TV broadcast meteorologists having been trained at MSU and now working in 85 percent of all U.S. markets. As a leader in integrated computational materials engineering, MSU stands at the forefront of research of mechanical responses for the brain under car crashes, football concussions and military explosions. Design Intelligence ranks MSU’s School of Architecture as the nation’s 25th best from a list of approximately 120 architectural programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. U.S. News & World Report ranks MSU’s Distance MBA program and its Distance Master of Science in Information Systems program in the top 50 among the nation’s best online programs. Solutions to world hunger and poverty are within reach at MSU, where globally diversified teams are combining forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to eliminate starvation in developing countries. MSU's student-led teams are developing the Car of the Future® – a lighter, greener, more cost-effective hybrid built on technologies that will lead to energy independence and environmental stewardship.

2017-18 MSU ATHLETICS

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ATHLETIC SUCCESS

• MSU Athletics recorded its highest Learfield Director's Cup finish ever, taking 42nd in the final 2017-18 Division I standings. The 42nd placing eclipsed the department's previous best of 44th in 2015-16. MSU accumulated 568.50 points in the 2017-18 standings, also representing its highest point total ever. The top three Director's Cup finishes in school history have occurred in the last three years. • CBS Sports named MSU the 14th-best athletics program in the country and fourth overall in the SEC for 2017-18. • A total of 12 sports advanced to the postseason – football, men's and women's indoor track and field, men's and women's basketball, men's golf, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track and field, softball and baseball. • State was the only school in the nation who won a bowl game and reached an NCAA Final Four – men's or women's – and the College World Series. • Seven squads finished in the Top 25 of their respective sports, including four in the Top 10: women's basketball (2), baseball (3), men's tennis (5), men's outdoor track and field (10), football (19), women's indoor track and field (20) and softball (23). • MSU claimed multiple SEC championships (women's basketball, men's tennis) in a single athletic year for the first time since 1996.

For the second straight year, Vic Schaefer's women's basketball program reached the NCAA national championship game after winning a nation-best 37 games. It became the first SEC program to go undefeated in the SEC regular season in 20 years.

• MSU produced four SEC Scholar-Athletes of the Year, representing the most in a single academic year in school history. Mallory Eubanks (soccer), Nuno Borges (men's tennis), Blair Schaefer (women's basketball) and Nicolas Quijera (men's track and field) all claimed the honor in their respective sports in 2017-18. • Bulldog student-athletes generated a school-record cumulative GPA for the combined fall and spring semesters with a 3.08.

Propelled by Anderson Peters (above) and Nicolas Quijera taking first and second in the javelin, the men's track and field team finished 10th at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. It was the first time since 2007 that any school had athletes sweep the top two spots in javelin.

Baseball completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in SEC history, reaching its 10th College World Series and finishing third nationally. MSU earned the third-highest finish in program history. The Diamond Dawgs claimed the NCAA Tallahassee Regional and NCAA Nashville Super Regional in dramatic fashion to advance to Omaha.

ALL-TIME SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS (25) Baseball (11) - 1948, 1949, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1979, 1985, 1987, 1989, 2016 Men's Basketball (6) - 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1991, 2004 Football (1) – 1941 Men’s Golf (2) – 1996, 1997 Men's Tennis (3) – 1965, 1967, 1993 Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (1) – 1962 Women's Basketball (1) - 2018

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS (12) Baseball (7) - 1979, 1985, 1987, 1990, 2001, 2005, 2012 Men's Basketball (3) - 1996, 2002, 2009 Men's Tennis (2) - 1996, 2018

Matt Roberts' men't tennis squad claimed the 2018 SEC Tournament championship and reached its first NCAA Championships quarterfinals since 1998.

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HISTORY OF BULLDOGS

THE BULLDOGS Mississippi State University’s athletic teams are called Bulldogs, a name earned and maintained over the decades by the tough, tenacious play of student-athletes wearing the Maroon and White. The official school mascot is an American Kennel Club registered English Bulldog, given the inherited title of ‘Bully.’ As with most universities, Mississippi State University teams answered to different nicknames through the years. The first squads representing Mississippi A&M College were proud to be called Aggies. When the school officially became Mississippi State College in 1932, the nickname Maroons, for MSU’s uniform color, gained prominence. Bulldogs became the official title for State teams in 1961, not long after State College was granted university status. Yet references to school teams and athletes as Bulldogs actually go back to early in the century, and this nickname was used almost interchangeably with both Aggies and Maroons, since at least 1905. On November 30 of that year, the A&M football team shut out their arch-rivals from the University of Mississippi 11-0 in Jackson, Miss. The campus newspaper, The Reflector, reported: “After the game, filled with that emotion that accompanies every great victory, there was nothing left for the cadets to do but to complete the great victory by showing sympathy for the dead athletic spirit of the University, by having a military funeral parade. “A coffin was secured, decorated with University colors and a bulldog pup placed on top. It was then placed on the shoulders of a dozen cadets, and the procession started down Capitol Street, preceded by the brass band playing a very pathetic funeral march.” Other newspaper reports of the victory commented on the ‘bulldog’ style of play by the A&M eleven, and the Bulldog was soon publicly accepted as a school athletic symbol. Accounts of a 1926 pep rally in Meridian, Miss., had another bulldog parading with students.

BULLY XXI At Super Bulldog Weekend 2015, the Bulldog family celebrated the passing of the harness, as Bully XXI, known as “Jak,” accepted mascot duties from his father Bully XX, fondly called “Champ.” Jak’s formal name is “Cristil’s Golden Prince,” and the American Kennel Club registered English Bulldog was born in October 2014, soon after the legendary Jack Cristil passed away. Naming the newest Bully for the legendary Voice of the Bulldogs who called football and basketball games for 58 years was a fitting choice. When mascot handlers realized Bully was getting toward retiring age, though he’s still in good health, a female bulldog was selected based on her pedigree and history. Following the female’s selection, litter of mascot-sired puppies were evaluated.

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OFFICIAL MASCOT IN 1935 Use as an official game mascot began in 1935 when coach Major Ralph Sasse, on ‘orders’ from his team, went to Memphis, Tenn., to select a bulldog. Ptolemy, a gift of the Edgar Webster family, was chosen and the Bulldogs promptly defeated Alabama 20-7. A litter-mate of Ptolemy became the first mascot called ‘Bully’ shortly after Sasse’s team beat mighty Army 13-7 at West Point that same year - perhaps the greatest victory in MSU football history. But Bully I earned other fame the hard way, in 1939 when a campus bus cut short his career. Days of campus mourning followed, as Bully lay in state in a glass coffin. A half-mile funeral procession accompanied by the Famous Maroon Band and three ROTC battalions went to Scott Field where Bully was buried under the bench at the 50-yard line. Even Life magazine covered the event. Other Bullys have since been buried by campus dorms, fraternity houses, and also at the football stadium. For years Bully was a target for kidnappers, the last incident occurring prior to the 1974 State-Ole Miss game. The Bulldog team won anyway, 31-13. While early Bullys once roamed campus freely or lived in fraternities, today the official university mascot is housed at the School of Veterinary Medicine when not on duty at State home football games. For all their fierce appearance and reputation, today’s mascot bulldogs are good-natured, friendly animals and favorites with children. A student wearing a Bulldog suit, also answering to Bully, is part of the MSU cheerleading team and assists in stirring up State spirit at games and pep rallies.

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MAROON & WHITE

The most unique and certainly the most resounding symbol of Mississippi State University tradition is the cowbell. Despite decades of attempts by opponents and authorities to banish it from scenes of competition, diehard State fans still celebrate Bulldog victories loudly and proudly with the distinctive sound of ringing cowbells. The precise origin of the cowbell as a fixture of Mississippi State sports tradition remains unclear to this day. The best records have cowbells gradually introduced to the MSU sports scene in the late 1930s and early 1940s, coinciding with the ‘golden age’ of Mississippi State football success prior to World War II. The most popular legend is that during a home football game between State and archrival Ole Miss, a jersey cow wandered onto the playing field. Mississippi State soundly whipped the Rebels that Saturday, and State College students immediately adopted the cow as a good luck charm. Students are said to have continued bringing a cow to football games for a while, until the practice was eventually discontinued in favor of bringing just the cow’s bell. Whatever the origin, it is certain by the 1950s cowbells were common at MSU games, and by the 1960s were established as the special symbol of MSU. Ironically, the cowbell’s popularity grew most rapidly during the long years when State football teams were rarely successful. Flaunting this anachronism from the ‘aggie’ days was a proud response by students and alumni to outsider scorn of the university’s ‘cow college’ history. In the 1960s two MSU professors, Earl W. Terrell and Ralph L. Reeves, obliged some students by welding handles on the bells so they could be rung with more convenience and authority. By 1963 the demand for these long-handled cowbells could not be filled by home workshops alone. So, at the suggestion of Reeves, the Student Association bought bells in bulk and the Industrial Education Club agreed to weld on handles. In 1964, the MSU Bookstore began marketing these cowbells with a portion of profits returning to these student organizations. Today many styles of cowbells are available on campus and around Starkville, with the top-of-the-line being a heavy chrome-plated model with a full Bulldog figurine handle. But experts insist the best and loudest results are produced by a classic long-handled, bicycle-grip bell made of thinner and tightlywelded shells. Cowbells decorate offices and homes of Mississippi State alumni, and are passed down through generations of Bulldog fans. But they were not heard at Southeastern Conference games - not legally, at least - since the 1974 adoption of a conference rule against ‘artificial noisemakers’ at football and basketball games. On a 9-1 vote, SEC schools ruled cowbells a disruption and banned them. The ban was lifted prior to the 2010 season. The ban did little harm to the cowbell’s popularity, or to prevent cowbells from being heard outside stadiums in which the Bulldogs are playing. MSU launched the "Ring Responsibly" campaign at football games. Once the center puts his hand over the football until the time it's snapped, Bulldog fans rest their bells and yell.

Maroon and White are the distinctive colors of Mississippi State University athletic teams, dating back over a century to the very first football game ever played by the school’s student-athletes. On November 15, 1895, the first Mississippi A&M football team was preparing for a road trip to Jackson, Tenn., to play Southern Baptist University (now called Union University) the following day. Since every college was supposed to have its own uniform colors, the A&M student body requested that the school’s team select a suitable combination. Considering this choice to be an honor, the inaugural State team gave the privilege to team captain W.M. Matthews. Accounts report that without hesitation Matthews chose Maroon and White.

SONGS OF MSU MSU Alma Mater In the heart of Mississippi, Made by none but God’s own hands, Stately in her natural splendor, Our Alma Mater proudly stands. Mississippi State, we love you; Fondest memories cling to thee, Life shall bear thy spirit ever; Loyal friends we’ll always be. CHORUS: Maroon and White! Maroon and White! Of thee with joy we sing; Thy colors bright, our souls delight; With praise our voices ring.

“Hail State” Hail dear ole State! Fight for that victory today. Hit that line and tote that ball, Cross the goal before you fall! And then we’ll yell, yell, yell, yell! For dear ole State we’ll yell like H-E-L-L! Fight for Mis-sis-sip-pi State. Win the game today!

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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

DR. MARK KEENUM UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Dr. Mark Everett Keenum became Mississippi State’s 19th president Jan. 5, 2009, following a distinguished public service career. Now in his 10th year of tenure, Dr. Keenum has guided Mississippi State to unprecedented heights. The university has experienced record enrollment growth to nearly 22,000 students, and a new all-time record is expected this fall when final enrollment numbers are announced. Mississippi State has awarded more than 4,000 degrees at all levels for seven straight years, and the university is ranked by SmartAsset as the state’s Best Value College with graduates earning an impressive average starting salary of $47,900 – the highest in the state. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently designated Mississippi State as a “Great College To Work For” after receiving top ratings from employees on workforce practices and policies. The campus has expanded and improved on Dr. Keenum’s watch. Mississippi State has completed or initiated capital improvements totaling more than $1 billion since 2009. Chief among those projects has been The Mill at MSU – a $40-million, state-of-the-art conference and meeting complex. The Old Main Academic Center, a new $41-million classroom building and multi-level parking garage, opened in August 2017. A $60-million project featuring two new residence halls and Nusz Hall, which houses the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America’s Veterans, opened the previous fall. A $10-million, fourthfloor expansion of Mitchell Memorial Library to house the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library and the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana celebrated its official opening in November 2017. In March 2018, the university and its partner, Memphisbased EdR Collegiate Housing, broke ground on the innovative $67-million College View development. The first-of-its-kind project for any Mississippi university combines student housing with a mix of retail, commercial, and restaurant space. A $55-million expansion and renovation of Dudy Noble Field/Polk-Dement Stadium – home to one of the most storied college baseball programs in America – is also nearing completion for the 2019 season. The first phase of the project added the largest video board in the nation to the “Carnegie Hall of College Baseball.” The second phase includes the Left Field Lofts and Rooftop Club that will provide fans with unforgettable game day memories. This major investment will significantly enhance the Dudy Noble fan experience – already described by many as one of the most unique in college sports today. New construction projects launching over the next two years include a new Science and Engineering Complex, Music Building, and the completion of an Animal and Dairy Science/ Poultry Science Complex for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, the university is developing a comprehensive plan to build additional teaching and research lab space to meet growing demand, and investing in campus infrastructure, including new parking facilities, roadways, and technology. Fundraising has reached all-time record levels in recent years. MSU’s current Infinite Impact capital campaign reached its initial goal three years ahead of schedule. Due to that unprecedented success, the university announced a new goal – $1 billion by 2020 – the largest campaign goal ever for an educational institution in Mississippi. During his tenure, Dr. Keenum has been instrumental in expanding the MSU Promise Program, which provides need-based scholarship assistance to Mississippi students whose families have limited financial means. Dr. Keenum is immediate past president of the Southeastern Conference. During his two-year term, he led the SEC Executive Committee, and he continues to serve on the SEC’s Content Committee Board of Directors that oversees the highly successful ESPN-SEC Network. He also represents the SEC as a member of the College Football Playoff ’s (CFP) Board of Managers. In 2018, he was elected to serve a six-year term on the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, which is the second-oldest state department of archives and history in the country. A comprehensive historical agency founded in 1902, MDAH collects, preserves, and provides access to the archival resources of the state; administers museums and historic sites, including the new Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum; and oversees statewide programs for historic preservation, government records management, and publications. Dr. Keenum travels frequently to Washington, D.C., meeting with Congressional leaders and federal agency heads to pursue research opportunities and broaden the university’s influence on the national level. He has also worked closely with state leaders in Jackson in support of higher education in Mississippi. Mississippi State plays an integral role in economic development locally, statewide, and across the region. Its impact is further felt nationally and internationally through unique collaborative partnerships with peer institutions, business and industry, government agencies, and leading non-governmental organizations. Dr. Keenum leads these efforts because he understands the positive impact the nation’s major research universities can have in the diverse communities they serve. Mississippi State is ranked by the National Science Foundation as a “Top 100” research institution, and it’s annual research and development expenditures have exceeded $239 million. Most recently, MSU R&D expenditures accounted for more than half of all expenditures in the state. This research activity is playing an everincreasing role in the state’s overall economic development efforts.

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A graduate of Mississippi State with degrees in agricultural economics, Dr. Keenum’s interest in international food security has strengthened the university’s contributions to global economic sustainability. In 2014, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack and now serves as chairman. That same year along with other university presidents, he signed the Presidents’ Commitment to Food and Nutrition Security at the United Nations in New York City. This marks the first time universities around the world began to share a collective focus on ending food insecurity. Dr. Keenum’s passion for international engagement and transformative research and service has positioned Mississippi State as a leader in addressing global food security and poverty, among other critical issues. In 2014 and again in 2016, he was invited to address the United Nations in New York about the crucial roles public research universities play as the global community works to address critical challenges for a growing population. In 2018, President Donald J. Trump appointed Dr. Keenum chairman of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). BIFAD was created in 1975 under Title XII (Famine Prevention and Freedom from Hunger) of the Foreign Assistance Act. Its mission is to draw on higher education’s scientific knowledge and expertise in global food security and world hunger to advise U.S. international assistance efforts. Dr. Keenum began his career at MSU as a faculty member with the Extension Service and the Department of Agricultural Economics. He went on to serve as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Thad Cochran in Washington, D.C. and was Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture prior to returning home to Mississippi State. A graduate of Corinth High School, Dr. Keenum earned an Associate in Arts degree from Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville and was a member of the Northeast Tigers football team. He is married to the former Rhonda Newman of Booneville, also an MSU graduate. They have four children: Rett, Mary Phillips, Katie and Torie. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009-pres. President, Mississippi State University 2006-08 Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, Washington, D.C. 1997-2006 Adjunct Professor Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University 1996-2006 Chief of Staff Senator Thad Cochran, Washington, D.C. 1989-96 Legislative Assistant, Agricultural and Natural Resources Senator Thad Cochran, Washington, D.C. 1987-88 Assistant Professor/Economist Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University 1988 Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics Mississippi State University 1986 Research Associate Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Experiment Station, MSU 1984 Marketing Specialist Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service, MSU 1983-84 Master of Agriculture Degree in Agricultural Economics Mississippi State University 1983-84 Teaching/Research Assistant Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University 1983 Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics Mississippi State University

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

THIS IS #STARKVEGAS

JOHN COHEN

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS When John Cohen was named Mississippi State University's 17th director of athletics on November 4, 2016, he wasted little time putting his stamp on the department. Since that time, the former MSU head baseball coach and two-time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year has overseen the hiring of seven coaches, while 21 teams have advanced to postseason. During Cohen’s short tenure as director of athletics, the athletic department has enjoyed historic success. A record 12 MSU teams advanced to the postseason during the 2017-18 campaign, with seven sports concluding play in the Top 25 and four reaching the Top 10. Under Cohen’s watch, State was the only school in the nation who won a bowl game and reached an NCAA Final Four – men’s or women’s – and the College World Series. MSU claimed multiple SEC championships in a single athletic year for the first time since 1996. Matt Roberts, the SEC Coach of the Year, guided the men's tennis team to its first SEC Tournament championship since 1996. Vic Schaefer, the 2018 National Coach of the Year, led the women's basketball program to its first SEC regular season title with a perfect 30-0 regular season and a second-straight NCAA national championship game appearance. Baseball completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in SEC history, reaching its 10th College World Series and finishing third nationally. The Diamond Dawgs were ranked as high as No. 4 nationally in the final polls, representing the third-highest finish in program history. Meanwhile, the men’s track and field program tallied its highest NCAA Outdoor Championships point total since 1982 to claim 10th. As a result of the Bulldogs’ unprecedented athletic success, CBS Sports named MSU the 14th-best athletics program in the country and fourth overall in the SEC for 201718. MSU also placed 42nd among the nation’s Division I schools in the final Learfield Director’s Cup standings, eclipsing the department's previous best of 44th in 2015-16. The top three Director's Cup finishes in school history have occurred in the last three years. Success carried into the classroom as Bulldog student-athletes generated a schoolrecord 3.08 cumulative GPA for the combined 2017-18 fall and spring semesters. After already producing a school-record fall GPA of 3.15, MSU student-athletes followed that up with a spring GPA of 3.01, the highest spring GPA on record. “It was a memorable year to be a Bulldog," Cohen said. "I am very proud of our teams, coaches and student-athletes for their collective efforts in setting the highest of standards not only in their sports but also in the classroom and community.” Since becoming Athletic Director, Cohen has been the driving force for numerous state-of-the-art facility projects on campus, including the new $55 million Dudy Noble Field, which opens in full capacity in the spring of 2019. The project has drawn rave reviews and will feature the Left Field Lofts, a revolutionary college baseball experience with luxury two-bedroom suites offering exquisite views of the new ballpark. Cohen approved construction of a new $3.6 million football gameday home locker room and recruiting center inside the north end of Davis Wade Stadium. The 11,100 square-foot locker room, which opens in September 2018, includes custom-built player lockers, separate coaches and staff locker rooms, an expansive athletic training room as well as an equipment room. In addition, the Templeton Athletic Academic Center underwent a renovation in the summer of 2018 with modern wall graphics and displays. Cohen has been instrumental in enhancing the gameday experience for Bulldog fans. In the summer of 2018, MSU announced significant price decreases on all food and beverage at concessions for all home venues beginning with the 2018-19 athletic year. State also unveiled a football season ticket price reduction in several sections of Davis Wade Stadium. New LED videoboard displays were installed at the MSU Soccer Field and Newell-Grissom Building in the spring of 2018. Cohen, who spent more than two decades coaching college baseball, was named MSU’s head baseball coach in July of 2008. Nine years later, Cohen’s official role in administration began when he assumed the role of associate athletic director in addition to head baseball coach. The following November, he took charge of an athletic department that has since achieved new heights in athletic, academic, facility, and fundraising achievement. Success shouldn’t come as a surprise as it was never far removed from him during his 12-year run as a head coach in the SEC. His teams have been successful both on the field and in the classroom. At MSU, he led the Bulldogs to a College World Series finals appearance, an SEC regular season championship and an SEC Tournament championship. In the classroom upon his arrival in 2009, 133 players were selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll, including three straight SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year winners from 2013-15.

“I'm fortunate to know our MSU coaches as friends and colleagues, and to know many of our athletes in all sports,” Cohen said. “While baseball has been a huge part of my life, my passion for seeing MSU athletics thrive extends to all sports. I'm grateful to Dr. Keenum and the MSU Family for allowing me to embrace these new opportunities and responsibilities.” As a baseball player at MSU, Cohen was a key player on the Bulldogs’ 1989 SEC championship team and 1990 College World Series team. He graduated from MSU with a degree in English in 1990 and received a master's degree in sports management from the University of Missouri in 1994. Following a six-year stint with Missouri as a graduate assistant and assistant coach, Cohen was the head coach at Northwestern State University from 1998-2001. Cohen spent two seasons as an assistant baseball coach at the University of Florida before becoming the head coach at the University of Kentucky in 2004, a position he held for five seasons before returning to his alma mater. While winning 284 games as a head coach at MSU, Cohen demonstrated a keen ability to develop players and coaches. During his tenure, 138 MSU baseball players were selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. Nine of his former Bulldogs have reached the Major Leagues, including Dakota Hudson (Cardinals) in July 2018. His influence can be seen throughout the SEC as four of his former assistants are now or have been head coaches — Brad Bohannon (Alabama), Gary Henderson (Kentucky/Mississippi State), Nick Mingione (Kentucky) and Butch Thompson (Auburn). Cohen is the only coach in SEC history to win an SEC championship, SEC tournament championship, and advance to the College World Series both as a player and head coach. His 2013 Bulldog club advanced to the CWS championship series for the first time in MSU history. Cohen also had the privilege of being a part of a College World Series as a player, head coach and now athletic director when the Diamond Dawgs reached Omaha in June 2018. His 2012 club produced an SEC record-tying eight Major Leaguers. Cohen and his wife, Nelle, are active members of the Starkville community. The couple has two children, Jordan and Avery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Nov. 2016-present: Director of Athletics, Mississippi State July 2016-Nov. 2016: Associate Athletic Director, Mississippi State 2009-16: Head Coach, Mississippi State 2004-08: Head Coach, Kentucky 2002-03: Assistant Coach, Florida 1998-2001: Head Coach, Northwestern State 1995-97: Assistant Coach, Missouri 1992-94: Graduate Assistant, Missouri

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MEDIA INFORMATION

MEDIA POLICIES

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS

MSU Athletic Communications .............................................................(662) 322-8881 Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field Press Box......................................(662) 325-3776 MSU Football Office ................................................................................(662) 325-2534 HailState Productions (TV Department)..............................................(662) 325-1262 MSU Athletic Ticket Office ....................................................................(662) 325-2600 MSU Athletic Director’s Office ..............................................................(662) 325-8082 Bulldog Club .............................................................................................(662) 325-3074 University Information ............................................................................(662) 325-2323

Head Coach Joe Moorhead and selected players will be available for postgame interviews in the new postgame interview room on the north end of Davis Wade Stadium. MSU players may not be approached on the field following games for interviews. The visiting head coach and players will be available following the game in the visitors media room located up the right ramp in the south endzone.

JOE MOORHEAD INTERVIEWS All interviews with head coach Joe Moorhead should be directed through the MSU Athletic Communications office. Please contact Bill Martin at 662-325-0967 or via email (BMartin@athletics.msstate.edu) to arrange an interview. Coach Moorhead has two scheduled interview opportunities during game-week and media representatives are encouraged to make use of these question-and-answer situations.

MONDAY PRESS CONFERENCE (Begins Aug. 27) Coach Moorhead will conduct a weekly media conference each Monday at 12 p.m. prior to an MSU game. The conference will be conducted in the media room of the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex. Coach The press conference will also be streamed live on SECNetwork+ via the ESPN app and WatchESPN.com. FTP video will be emailed out and the on-demand video will be available at the Hail State YouTube channel.

WEDNESDAY TELECONFERENCE (Begins Aug. 29) Coach Moorhead will join the league’s other 13 coaches on the SEC’s Wednesday teleconference. The teleconferences are every Wednesday from Aug. 29-Nov. 21. Coach Moorhead's 10-minute segment is scheduled from 11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. CT. The teleconference phone number can be obtained by contacting the SEC Communications Office.

WEEKLY PLAYER INTERVIEWS All interviews with players must be arranged through the MSU Communications office. Monday serves as an off day for the players and players are not available for interviews on this day. During game week, all player interviews need to be arranged at least 24 hours in advance. Requested offensive players will be available following Tuesday's practice. Requested defensive players will be available following Wednesday's practice. All interviews will take place in the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex media room. Player requests are to be emailed to Bill Martin AND Taylor Shirey (TShirey@athletics. msstate.edu). True freshmen are not available to media. MSU Athletic Communications will not supply the media home or cell numbers for Bulldog student-athletes. Likewise, training room, locker room and apartment/dormitory areas are considered private player areas and are off-limits to the media.

ASSISTANT COACH INTERVIEWS Members of the MSU Football staff are available for interviews by appointment through Bill Martin in the MSU Communications Office. During game weeks, requested offensive coaches will address the media following Tuesday's practice. Requested defensive coaches will be available following Wednesday's practice. All interviews will take place in the Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex media room.

MEDIA WILL CALL Media Will Call of Davis Wade Stadium opens 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff at Gate C (SW side of the stadium across from Barnes and Noble). The Robert M. Hartley Press Box, named for longtime Mississippi State Sports Information Director and administrator Bob Hartley, is located on the 200 level of the west side of Davis Wade Stadium. To access the press box, enter Gate C on the west side of Davis Wade Stadium and take the media elevator to Level 2.

MEDIA PARKING A limited number of season and individual-game parking spaces reserved for the media are available near Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Requests for media parking passes should be specified with credential requests. Due to space limitations, no motorhomes, campers or oversized vehicles will be permitted in media parking. Parking pass requests for satellite trucks should be made at least one week in advance. Satellite truck parking is located at Humphrey Coliseum.

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MEDIA CREDENTIALS Football media credential priority is given to media outlets who cover Mississippi State Athletics on an active, consistent and comprehensive basis. Authorized outlets are established and legitimate journalistic endeavors with a proven history of comprehensive coverage. • Newspapers Preference will be given to those newspapers which cover all Mississippi State football games and media opportunities or the opposing team. Newspapers which cover all home games receive the next priority. Non-daily newspapers and newspapers who do not consistently attend MSU’s media availabilities will NOT have access to SEC contests. • Television Priority will be given to those stations which cover all Mississippi State football games or the opposing team. Stations which cover all home games receive the next preference. Television stations will receive a maximum of two (2) field photo passes. Only one (1) press box seat will be granted to a television station during SEC contests. • Radio Stations Credentials will be limited to national networks, the two originating team broadcasts, Mississippi State area stations and the opposing team's hometown stations. Credentials will be granted on a space available basis. These stations must cover MSU Athletics or the visiting team on a regular, year-round basis. Local established radio stations who consistently cover ALL of MSU’s sports will be granted one (1) approved credential for a full-time host of a daily sports show. Field passes will NOT be issued to radio stations. Non-daily sports shows or news shows will NOT be granted credentials to SEC contests. • Photographers Only photographers who represent national wire services, national magazines and accredited in-state news sites or magazines or sites who cover the opposing team will be considered for sideline credentials. Only working photographers/videographers with professional-grade cameras will be allowed on the field. Those without proper equipment or not shooting the game will be escorted from the sidelines regardless of credential. • Internet Sites Internet sites will receive credential consideration if they meet the following guidelines: 1. Must show intent to be viable news organization, not fan-centric site. 2. Overwhelming majority of content must be original-news stories, not satirical/fanrelated posts or re-posts of non-original news from other media outlets. 3. Must be part of a national network (i.e. ESPN.com, CBSSports.com, SI.com, Scout. com, The Athletic, 247Sports.com, Bleacher Report) or national media entity whose purpose is gathering news and disseminating it. 4. Must consistently cover all of MSU’s media availability opportunities during game week and consistently cover MSU’s other sports OR must consistently cover the opposing team and be approved by the opposing team’s media relations/communications staff. 5. Must have established record of meeting the above criteria, either by individual or organization. Final approval of all credentials is at the discretion of Mississippi State Athletic Communications. Media outlets that cover the visiting school will be considered following consultation with that school's athletics communications/media relations department.

PHOTOGRAPHERS/VIDEOGRAPHERS MSU follows the guidelines established by the NCAA Communications Committee and the SEC regarding sideline control to insure the sideline is a working media area. The following guidelines are adhered to: • Each photographer is required to wear a photo vest. • Photo vests must be picked up at Media Will Call located at Gate C of Davis Wade Stadium or in the photo work room. Display the photo credential to the communications representative there and receive a photo vest with a corresponding number. Both the credential and the photo vest must be worn on the field. • After kickoff, no photographers are permitted in the bench area, on the playing field, or in the 12-foot area between the photo limit line and sideline. • Tripods are not permitted in the sideline photo vest area. Monopods are permissible. • The areas behind the team benches are considered bench areas and are to be used only for the passage between the north and south sidelines. This area may not be used as a photo zone. • Photographers are required to kneel when shooting from the north endzone of Davis Wade Stadium. Standing is not allowed because of the Gridiron fan seating in the endzone.

COMMUNICATIONS/OPPONENTS

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Bryan Building Athletic Administration (P) 662.322.8881; (F) 662.325.2563 Mailing Address P.O. Box 5308 Mississippi State, MS 39762

Bill Martin (Ath. Dept PR/Football) Associate Athletic Director Office Phone: ........................................662.325.0967 Email:....................... bmartin@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ........................................... @MSUBillMartin

MEDIA INFORMATION

2018 OPPONENT CONTACT INFORMATION Sept. 1 Stephen F. Austin Luke Bolanos; 936.468.5800; bolanosml@sfasu.edu

Starkville

Sept. 8 at Kansas State Manhattan, Kansas Ryan Lackey; 785.532.7708; rlackey@kstatesports.com; Sept. 15 Louisiana Starkville Patrick Crawford; 337.482.1041; pcrawf@louisiana.edu

John R. Cade (HailState.com/Tennis) Assistant Athletic Director Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.0971 Email:.........................................jrcade@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ..........................................................................@jrcade

Matt Dunaway (Men’s Basketball/Men's Golf) Associate Director Office Phone: .................................................................... TBA Email:................................mdunaway@athletics.msstate.edu

Brandon Langlois (Football) Associate Director Office Phone: .................................................................... TBA Email:..................................BLanglois@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ............................................................... @BMLanglois

Brock Turnipseed (Women’s Basketball/Women's Golf) Associate Director Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.7556 Email:.............................. bturnipseed@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ............................................................... @brockt_msu

Greg Campbell (Baseball) Assistant Director Office Phone: .................................................................... TBA Email:................................. gcampbell@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ...................................................................@SID_Greg

Taylor Shirey (Softball, Football) Assistant Director Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.8040 Email:....................................... tshirey@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ......................................................... @taylor_shirey14

Sept. 22 at Kentucky Susan Lax; 859.257.8420; slax0@uky.edu

Lexington, Ky.

Sept. 29 Florida Starkville Steve McClain; 352.375.6115; SteveM@gators.ufl.edu Oct. 6 Auburn Starkville Kirk Sampson; 334.844.9800; sampska@auburn.edu Oct. 20 at LSU Michael Bonnette; 225.578.8226; mbonnet@lsu.edu

Baton Rouge, La.

Oct. 27 Texas A&M Starkville Alan Cannon; 979.845.5725; acannon@athletics.tamu.edu Nov. 3 Louisiana Tech Starkville Anna Claire Thomas; 318.257.5314; acthomas@latech.edu Nov. 10 at Alabama Josh Maxson; 205.348.3631; jmaxson@ia.ua.edu

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Nov. 17 Arkansas Kyle Parkinson; 479-575-2752; kparkin@uark.edu

Starkville

Nov. 22 at Ole Miss Kyle Campbell; 662.915.7544; kyle@olemiss.edu

Oxford, Miss.

2018 TRAVEL PLANS Sept. 8 at Kansas State Manhattan, Kansas Charter flight to Manhattan, Kansas, on Friday, Sept. 7 Hotel Headquarters: Four Points Manhattan, 530 Richards Drive, 785.539.5311

Brian Ogden (Soccer, Track and Field) Assistant Coordinator Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.0970 Email:...................................... bogden@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ................................................................ @brianogden

Caleb Garner (Cross Country, Men's Tennis) Graduate Assistant Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.6259 Email:......................................cgarner@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: .....................................................@CalebGarnerMSU

Mary Catherine Molay (Volleyball) Graduate Assistant Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.6259 Email:................................... mcmolay@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ........................................................... @guacamolay85

Kelly Donoho

Sept. 22 at Kentucky Lexington, Ky. Charter flight to Lexington, Ky., on Friday, Sept. 21 Hotel Headquarters: Clarion Hotel Conference Center North Lexington, 1950 Newtown Pike, 859.233.0512 Oct. 20 at LSU Baton Rouge, La. Charter flight to Baton Rouge, La., on Friday, Oct. 19 Hotel Headquarters: Baton Rouge Marriott, 5500 Hilton Avenue, 225.924.5000 Nov. 10 at Alabama Tuscaloosa, Ala. Charter bus to Columbus, Miss., on Friday, Nov. 9 Hotel Headquarters: Courtyard Columbus, 1995 6th Street North, 662.245.1540 Nov. 22 at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. Charter bus to Olive Branch, Miss., on Wednesday, Nov. 21 Hotel Headquarters: Whispering Woods Hotel, 7300 Hacks Cross Road, 662. 895.2941

Photographer Office Phone: ......................................................662.325.6328 Email:................................... kdonoho@athletics.msstate.edu Twitter: ....................................@hailstatepics, @kellydonoho

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VANDERBILT Athens TEXAS A&M College Station

TENNESSEE Athens SOUTH CAROLINA Lexington

ARKANSAS Arlington TENNESSEE STATE Nashville

TENNESSEE Knoxville MISSOURI Columbia MISSISSIPPI STATE Lexington

KENT STATE Oxford KENTUCKY Lexington

FLORIDA Knoxville ALABAMA Tuscaloosa SOUTH CAROLINA Nashville

COLORADO STATE Gainesville MIDDLE TENNESSEE Athens MURRAY STATE Lexington AUBURN Auburn ALABAMA Oxford LOUISIANALAFAYETTE Starkville

MARSHALL Columbia UTEP Knoxville LOUISIANAMONROE College Station

COLORADO STATE Fort Collins

ALABAMA STATE Auburn

KENTUCKY Gainesville

SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia

FLORIDA Gainesville

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA Baton Rouge

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Oxford

KANSAS STATE Manhattan

WYOMING Columbia

GEORGIA Columbia

EAST TENNESSEE STATE Knoxville

CLEMSON College Station

NEVADA Nashville

WASHINGTON Atlanta

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN Gainesville

AUSTIN PEAY Athens

CENTRAL MICHIGAN Lexington

MIAMI Arlington

TEXAS TECH Houston

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN Starkville

UT MARTIN Columbia

COASTAL CAROLINA Columbia

WEST VIRGINIA Charlotte

NORTHWESTERN STATE College Station

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Nashville

AUBURN

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

KENTUCKY

LSU

OLE MISS

MISSISSIPPI STATE

MISSOURI

SOUTH CAROLINA

TENNESSEE

TEXAS A&M

VANDERBILT

VANDERBILT Nashville

GEORGIA Columbia

LOUISIANA TECH Baton Rouge

ARKANSAS Auburn

AUBURN Auburn

GEORGIA Athens

KENTUCKY Lexington

FLORIDA Starkville

LSU Baton Rouge

GEORGIA Athens

KENTUCKY College Station

MISSOURI Columbia, S.C.

FLORIDA Nashville

SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia

AUBURN Auburn

TEXAS A&M Columbia

KENTUCKY Lexington

ALABAMA Knoxville

MEMPHIS Columbia

SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, S.C.

AUBURN Oxford

MISSISSIPPI STATE Baton Rouge

VANDERBILT Lexington

LSU Baton Rouge ALABAMA Tuscaloosa

ARKANSAS Fayetteville

GEORGIA Baton Rouge

LSU Baton Rouge

OLE MISS Oxford

TULSA Fayetteville

TENNESSEE Knoxville

Oct. 20

AUBURN Starkville

LOUISIANAMONROE Oxford

FLORIDA Gainesville

LSU Gainesville

MISSISSIPPI STATE Starkville

OLE MISS Baton Rouge

TENNESSEE Auburn

MISSISSIPPI STATE Starkville

SOUTHERN MISS Auburn VANDERBILT Nashville

OLE MISS *TBD

ALABAMA *TBD

TEXAS A&M Arlington

MISSOURI Tuscaloosa

Oct. 13

CHARLOTTE Knoxville AUBURN Auburn

SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia MISSISSIPPI STATE Starkville ARKANSAS Fayetteville

OLE MISS Oxford

FLORIDA Gainesville

LOUISIANA TECH Starkville

SOUTH CAROLINA Oxford

ALABAMA Baton Rouge

GEORGIA Lexington

KENTUCKY Lexington

MISSOURI Gainesville

TEXAS A&M Auburn

LSU Baton Rouge

Nov. 3

TENNESSEE Columbia

KENTUCKY Columbia

TEXAS A&M Starkville

MISSOURI Columbia

FLORIDA Jacksonville

GEORGIA Jacksonville

VANDERBILT *TBD

Oct. 27

MISSOURI Columbia

OLE MISS College Station

KENTUCKY Knoxville

FLORIDA Gainesville

VANDERBILT Columbia

ALABAMA Tuscaloosa

TEXAS A&M College Station

ARKANSAS Fayetteville

TENNESSEE Knoxville

AUBURN Athens

SOUTH CAROLINA Gainesville

GEORGIA Athens

OLE MISS Nashville

UAB College Station

MISSOURI Knoxville

CHATTANOOGA Columbia

TENNESSEE Knoxville

ARKANSAS Starkville

VANDERBILT Nashville

TENNESSEE Nashville

LSU College Station

VANDERBILT Nashville

CLEMSON Clemson

ARKANSAS Columbia

OLE MISS Oxford (Nov. 22)

MISSISSIPPI STATE Oxford (Nov. 22)

TEXAS A&M College Station

LOUISVILLE Louisville

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Lexington RICE Baton Rouge

GEORGIA TECH Athens

FLORIDA STATE Tallahassee

ALABAMA Tuscaloosa

UMASS Athens

IDAHO Gainesville

LIBERTY Auburn

MISSOURI Columbia

MISSISSIPPI STATE Starkville

LSU *TBD

AUBURN Tuscaloosa

CITADEL Tuscaloosa

MISSISSIPPI STATE Tuscaloosa

Nov. 24

Nov. 17

Nov. 10

2018 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME • DECEMBER 1 • MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM • ATLANTA, GA.

*All Arkansas SEC home games to be played in Fayetteville with the exception of one SEC home game in Little Rock.

NOTRE DAME South Bend

PURDUE West Lafayette

LSU Auburn

NORTH TEXAS Fayetteville

ARKANSAS Fayetteville

LOUISIANALAFAYETTE Tuscaloosa

EASTERN ILLINOIS Fayetteville

TEXAS A&M Tuscaloosa

ARKANSAS

OLE MISS Oxford

ARKANSAS STATE Tuscaloosa

Oct. 6

Sept. 29

LOUISVILLE Orlando

Sept. 22

ALABAMA

Sept. 15

Sept. 8

Sept. 1

Date Team

(Tentative and Subject to Change)

2018 SEC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

FLETCHERCOX

DARIUSSLAY

GABEJACKSON

DAKPRESCOTT

BENARDRICKM C KINNEY

K.J.WRIGHT

T W E N T Y

E I G H T E E N

M I S S I S S I P P I

S TAT E

F O O T B A L L

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 8

SEPTEMBER 15

SEPTEMBER 22

SEPTEMBER 29

OCTOBER 6

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN

@ KANSAS STATE

LOUISIANA

@ KENTUCKY

FLORIDA

AUBURN

OCTOBER 20

OCTOBER 27

NOVEMBER 3

NOVEMBER 10

NOVEMBER 17

@ LSU

TEXAS A&M

LOUISIANA TECH(HC)

@ ALABAMA

41 MARKM C LAURIN

9 MONTEZSWEAT

94 JEFFERYSIMMONS

ARKANSAS

NOVEMBER 22

(THURS)

@ OLE MISS 22 AERISWILLIAMS