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Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn rebooting with interim coach against Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 16 Mississippi St., No. 22 Kentucky meet in SEC showdown

Oct. 13, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Kentucky tight end Jordan Dingle (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 16 Mississippi State aims to stay hot vs No. 22 Kentucky

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 13, 2022 08:22 AM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban argues a pass interference call late in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 3 Alabama-No. 6 Tennessee highlights SEC schedule

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) reaches for an overthrown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogers sets SEC passing record, No. 23 MSU beats Arkansas

By Robbie Faulk Oct. 08, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers sets up to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 23 Mississippi State hosts struggling Arkansas in SEC

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 23 Mississippi St looks to keep rolling vs Arkansas

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 06, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
SEC West defenses making presence felt on field, in rankings

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 05, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) runs the ball past LSU defensive end BJ Ojulari (18) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Daniels, LSU storm back from 13 down to beat Bulldogs, 31-16

By Brett Martel Sep. 17, 2022 10:09 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Jo'quavious Marks (7) is tackled by Memphis linebacker Xavier Cullens (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogers throws for 5 TDs, Mississippi St. knocks off Memphis

By Robbie Faulk Sep. 04, 2022 01:30 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, right, stands ready as quarterback Sawyer Robertson (12) sets up to pass during NCAA college football practice Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Experienced Mississippi State 'excited' about next step

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 16, 2022 09:58 AM EDT

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) outruns a Tennessee State defensive player on his way to a 32-yard rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogers throws 5 TDs as Mississippi St. routs Tennessee St.

By Theo Derosa Nov. 20, 2021 03:40 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tennessee State at Mississippi State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State at Auburn 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:19 AM EST

Arkansas running back Dominique Johnson (20) finds a hole in the Mississippi State defense as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State at Arkansas 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) is pursued by Kentucky linebacker Marquez Bembry (42) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State beats turnover-prone No. 12 Kentucky 31-17

Oct. 30, 2021 10:53 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) waits for a pass against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kentucky at Mississippi State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:01 PM EDT

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) fights off a tackle attempt by Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) on his way to a 46-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Mississippi State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada (10) passes down field against Mississippi State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi State at Texas A&M 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 08:53 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
LSU at Mississippi State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT