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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

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers comes off the field after warming up before an NCAA football game against Memphis on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Mississippi State at Memphis 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

Griffin’s kick return leads Mississippi St. over NC St.

By Theo Derosa Sep. 11, 2021 11:12 PM EDT
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Last week, Lideatrick Griffin’s 70-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter sparked a 20-point comeback for Mississippi State in an...

Part of a U.S flag is painted in the school's emblem midfield at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Miss.,. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, for the NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and Mississippi State, on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
North Carolina State at Mississippi State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) runs upfield against Louisiana Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisiana Tech at Mississippi State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (1) runs with a reception past Mississippi State defenders for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Mississippi State 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 08:49 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) reacts after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
What a debut! Daniels' 401 yards, 4 TDs leads No. 13 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2020 11:01 PM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson, left, tackles Georgia wide receiver George Pickens during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Mississippi State at Georgia 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 09:13 PM EST

Fans walk past a sign that says tailgating is prohibited in the Junction tailgate area before an NCAA college football game between Mississippi State and Arkansas in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Arkansas at Mississippi State 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:05 PM EDT