Paul W. Jones
North Carolina A&T makes move to Big South Conference

Feb. 07, 2020 05:33 PM EST
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina A&T is moving out of the conference of historically black colleges that it formed nearly 50 years ago to the Big...

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs past Abilene Christian players on his way to an 88-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Egg Bowl matchup features two productive rushing attacks

By Paul Jones Nov. 27, 2019 02:15 AM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) fights off a tackle attempt by an Abilene Christian player, on his way to a second-half 30-yard touchdown run during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 45-7. (Keith Warren/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Mississippi State’s bowl streak in jeopardy against Ole Miss

By Paul Jones Nov. 26, 2019 02:29 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) passes against Abilene Christian during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Stevens leads Mississippi State over Abilene Christian 45-7

By Paul Jones Nov. 23, 2019 11:24 PM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) goes low as he dives into the end zone for a one-yard touchdown run against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Alabama won 38-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State ready for FCS program Abilene Christian

By Paul Jones Nov. 22, 2019 08:00 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tagovailoa out for season after hip injury vs Mississippi St

By Paul Jones Nov. 16, 2019 04:01 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama QB Tagovailoa carted off field vs Mississippi State

By Paul Jones Nov. 16, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens heads off the field after a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State offense gearing up for major challenge

By Paul Jones Nov. 14, 2019 02:06 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) shakes Arkansas defender Andrew Parker as he runs for a gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Mississippi State feeling better after blowout of Arkansas

By Paul Jones Nov. 07, 2019 01:56 AM EST

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to fight off a tackle by Texas A&M defensive back Clifford Chattman (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Slumping Mississippi State trying to keep bowl streak alive

By Paul Jones Oct. 31, 2019 01:54 AM 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

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead talks to his players during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 2 LSU not looking past slumping Mississippi State

By Paul Jones Oct. 18, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, in Auburn, Ala. Mississippi State’s lack of a consistent passing attack is starting to hamper star running back Kylin Hill as opposing defenses focus on stopping the ground game. After rushing for over 100 yards in each of his first four games this year, Hill has been held below 50 yards in each of Mississippi State’s last two games. Next up is No. 2 LSU (6-0, 2-0 SEC), which has the SEC’s second-ranked run defense. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi State's passing woes hinder Hill's production

By Paul Jones Oct. 17, 2019 02:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2018 file photo, Mississippi State football defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, talks about senior players' leadership with reporters during the Mississippi State Media Day, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop will see familiar faces Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 when the Bulldogs visit Tennessee. Shoop was Tennessee’s defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mississippi State's Shoop ready to face his former team

By Paul Jones Oct. 10, 2019 02:49 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) is sacked by Auburn defensive back Jeremiah Dinson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mississippi State staying coy about QB plans for Tennessee

By Steve Megargee Oct. 07, 2019 04:10 PM EDT

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

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) tries to recover his fumble against Kansas State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State's Stevens 'day to day' with shoulder issue

By Paul Jones Sep. 16, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the game against Southern Miss. from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
Mississippi State offense shows improvement under Moorhead

By Paul Jones Sep. 12, 2019 02:51 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

Southern Mississippi wide receiver Tim Jones (5) scrambles away from Mississippi State cornerback Tyler Williams (13) 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 08:24 PM EDT