Erroll Thompson
Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell catches a touchdown pass past defensive back Lewis Cine during Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
SEC will once again feature playmakers on offense, defense

By John Zenor Apr. 27, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

Mississippi State linebacker De'Monte Russell (9) and Tulsa safety TieNeal Martin (7) fight after time runs out in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Brawl mars Mississippi State's Armed Forces win over Tulsa

Dec. 31, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Tulsa quarterback Zach Smith (11) hands the ball to running back Deneric Prince (8) during warmups before they play Mississippi State in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Tulsa at Mississippi State 12/31/2020

Dec. 31, 2020 11:51 AM EST

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) scores a 1-yard touchdown against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State at Ole Miss 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Mississippi State wide receiver Osirus Mitchell (5) avoids an attempted tackle by Vanderbilt cornerback Gabe Jeudy-Lally (6) on his way to a touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Vanderbilt at Mississippi State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 04:41 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands off to running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M at Mississippi State 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Media picks Alabama to top Florida in SEC championship game

Sep. 23, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Mississippi State's Hill, Thompson staying for senior years

Jan. 15, 2020 08:31 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill and linebacker Erroll Thompson have decided to return to school for their senior seasons...

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) is grabbed by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl

By R.j. Morgan Nov. 28, 2019 11:17 PM EST

In this April 13, 2019, file photograph, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) fakes as he runs upfield against the defense during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hill, who was injured for part of the 2018 season, is fully recovered and expected to play an important part in Mississippi State's offense. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State pushes for better offense under Moorhead

By David Brandt Aug. 12, 2019 09:18 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, left, hits Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey, right, causing him to fumble the ball, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Elliott is expected to emerge as one of Missouri’s top defensive players in 2019. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasons

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2019 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead, center, along with his wife Jen, right, and quarterback Rip Kirk (12) sing the Mississippi State alma mater after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Mississippi State's defense set to take on for No. 1 Alabama

By David Brandt Nov. 06, 2018 05:05 PM EST

Unidentified Mississippi State fans line up after their NCAA college football game to congratulate Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) on the 28-13 win over Texas A&M on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
No. 21 Mississippi St hopes to continue momentum vs La Tech

By David Brandt Nov. 02, 2018 08:00 AM EDT

No. 21 Mississippi St tries to keep momentum vs. La Tech

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:04 AM EDT
Louisiana Tech (6-2) at No. 21 Mississippi State (5-3, No. 18 CFP), 7:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network) Line: Mississippi State by 23½. Series...

Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammates Carson Green (54), and Trayveon Williams (5) during the first half of their college football game against Mississippi State Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Mississippi State upsets No. 16 Texas A&M, 28-13

By David Brandt Oct. 27, 2018 10:51 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT