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Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) leaps over a Kentucky defender to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Kelly Donoho)

Mississippi State's Hill thriving amid increased workload

By Paul Jones Sep. 26, 2019 02:36 AM EDT

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

Mississippi State adds Penn State transfer QB Tommy Stevens

May. 17, 2019 12:17 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State has added Penn State transfer quarterback Tommy Stevens to its football team. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound...

Mississippi State running back Nick Gibson (21) and offensive lineman Greg Eiland (55) celebrate Gibson's 5-yard touchdown run during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Coach Moorhead puts focus on Mississippi State's offense

By David Brandt Apr. 18, 2019 01:14 PM EDT

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) strips the ball from Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) causing a fumble during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Iowa recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Iowa rallies past No. 18 Mississippi State in Outback Bowl

By Steven Wine Jan. 01, 2019 03:56 PM EST

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) scores on a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Stanley during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Mississippi State at Iowa 1/1/2019

Jan. 01, 2019 01:41 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at the scoreboard while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. The Hawkeyes make their sixth Outback Bowl appearance Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, when they face No. 18 Mississippi State. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Back in Outback Bowl, Iowa is underdog vs Mississippi State

By Steven Wine Dec. 31, 2018 12:05 PM EST

Bulldogs face Iowa with shot at biggest bowl win in 8 years

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 11:28 AM EST
Outback Bowl: Iowa (8-4) vs. Mississippi State (8-4), Tuesday, noon, Eastern (ESPN2) Line: Mississippi State by 7. Series Record: first...

Mississippi State players celebrate following a win over Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle via AP)

No. 22 Mississippi State beats Mississippi 35-3 in Egg Bowl

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2018 10:56 PM EST

Ole Miss tries for another upset vs. No. 23 Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:20 AM EST
No. 22 Mississippi State (7-4, 3-4 SEC, No. 18 CFP) at Mississippi (5-6, 1-6), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Mississippi State by 10. ...

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) passes against an on rushing Arkansas defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Trash-talking on hold: Egg Bowl rhetoric turned down a notch

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2018 08:00 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Jamal Peters (2) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas wide receiver Deon Stewart (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Fitzgerald leads No. 25 Mississippi State past Arkansas 52-6

By David Brandt Nov. 17, 2018 03:28 PM EST

LSU defender Kristian Fulton (22) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Cheyenne O'Grady during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

No. 25 Mississippi State will lean on defense vs Arkansas

By David Brandt Nov. 16, 2018 07:17 PM EST

No. 25 Mississippi State tries to spark offense vs. Arkansas

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 10:22 AM EST
Arkansas (2-8, 0-6 SEC) at No. 25 Mississippi State (6-4, 2-4, No. 21 CFP), noon EST (ESPN) Line: Mississippi State by 21. Series Record:...