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FILE - Mississippi State coach Mike Leach on the sidelines against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. Leach has signed a two-year contract extension through 2025 after leading the Bulldogs to their second consecutive bowl appearance, as confirmed by an MSU official on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. The third-year coach’s annual base salary increases from $5 million to $5.5 million. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Leach signs 2-year contract extension with Mississippi State

Jun. 29, 2022 03:55 PM EDT

Mississippi State linebacker Nathaniel Watson celebrates after sacking Texas Tech quarterback Donovan Smith in the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Smith leads Texas Tech past Leach's Bulldogs in Liberty Bowl

By Phil Stukenborg Dec. 28, 2021 10:43 PM EST

FILE - Texas Tech interim coach Sonny Cumbie talks to his players on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Leach, Mississippi State take on Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 27, 2021 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi State faces off vs Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach looks downfield at his players during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 55-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State to face Texas Tech in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:15 PM EST

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis (99) dives into the end zone for a touchdown after lining up as a running back in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Georgia lists Davis' weight at 340 pounds. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
SEC Championship game features 2 of nation's top defenders

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2021 02:09 PM EST

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege looks to pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia's bowl hopes resting on trip to Kansas

By Dave Skretta Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl

By Chris Burrows Nov. 25, 2021 11:45 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) leaps over a fallen Mississippi defender for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss at Mississippi State 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. No. 10 Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
It's Egg over Iron by a longshot this week in the SEC

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 25, 2021 02:09 AM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) breaks away from Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St battle in Egg Bowl rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St match high-speed offenses

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:33 PM EST

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

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State looks to keep rolling vs Tennessee State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:35 PM EST

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) makes a hard cut on a run as New Mexico State linebacker Nick Giacolone (24) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 2 Alabama takes on No. 25 Arkansas in SEC West matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 18, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Florida's Jones throws 7 TDs

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rogers, Mississippi State rally past No. 16 Auburn 43-34

Nov. 13, 2021 04:07 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

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 20-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 16 Auburn, Mississippi State try to rebound from losses

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:41 PM EST