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Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a pass in the first half against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)
Rogers throws 4 TDs, Mississippi State handles Arizona 39-17

By David Brandt Sep. 11, 2022 02:59 AM EDT

FILE - 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. Memphis plays Mississippi State on Sept. 3. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Mississippi St, Memphis meet in clash of prolific offenses

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

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

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

FILE - Mississippi State's Maroon quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes during Mississippi State's Maroon and White spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Leach ready for Year 2 after rough Mississippi State debut

By Gary B. Graves Aug. 17, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

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

Vanderbilt running back Rocko Griffin (9) takes a handoff from Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State ekes past short-handed Vanderbilt 24-17

By R.j. Morgan Nov. 07, 2020 07:46 PM EST

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands off to running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M at Mississippi State 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 04:39 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin watches on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game Florida on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi State at LSU 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:59 PM EDT