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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

File-New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. Leach and his Mississippi State football players have a lot to learn about each other in a short period of time. Given his successful background, it’s possible for the outspoken coach and the Bulldogs to become quick studies. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach brings high-octane philosophy to Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 01, 2020 04:42 PM EDT

Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson (1) breaks up a pass intended for LSU tight end Stephen Sullivan (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Slumping Mississippi State playing more freshmen on defense

By Paul Jones Oct. 24, 2019 05:00 AM EDT

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) scrambles away from several Mississippi state defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Hill Leads Mississippi State Past Southern Miss 38-15

By Paul Jones Sep. 07, 2019 08:30 PM EDT