Emmanuel Forbes
FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts as referee Scott Walker signals touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 02:31 AM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs back a 76-yard touchdown interception against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Mississippi, Miss. State face off in Egg Bowl rivalry

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Mississippi State defensive backs including cornerback Decamerion Richardson (3) fight with East Tennessee State wide receiver Will Huzzie (9) for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The pass fell incomplete. Mississippi State won 56-7. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi St. sets records, blasts East Tennessee St. 56-7

By Robbie Faulk Nov. 19, 2022 03:41 PM EST

An assistant coach restrains Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, right, as he yells to his players on the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia seeks strong SEC follow-up at Miss State

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 01:32 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) drops back to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Auburn rebooting with interim coach against Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is brought down after a reception by Florida safety Tre'Vez Johnson as safety Rashad Torrence II (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Vols-Georgia in East, 'Bama-LSU in West highlight SEC play

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 03, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws to a receiver during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 52-49. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 6 Alabama, No. 24 Mississippi State meet on the rebound

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. (31) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Anderson was selected the top defensive player in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 6 Alabama hosts No. 24 Mississippi State after loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) scores on a 23-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 6 Alabama, No. 24 Mississippi St each seek SEC rebounds

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 20, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday. Hooker was selected the top offensive player in the Associated Press SEC Midseason Awards, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Tennessee QB Hooker leads AP midseason All-America team

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square (5) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Rodriguez's 2 TD runs push No. 22 Kentucky past Miss. State

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 15, 2022 11:24 PM EDT

Mississippi State wide receiver Rara Thomas (0) reaches for an overthrown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Rogers sets SEC passing record, No. 23 MSU beats Arkansas

By Robbie Faulk Oct. 08, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers sets up to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 23 Mississippi State hosts struggling Arkansas in SEC

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) throws a pass against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 23 Mississippi St looks to keep rolling vs Arkansas

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 06, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (24) runs the ball past Mississippi linebacker Troy Brown (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi won 22-19. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Tennessee visits No. 25 LSU to highlight SEC action

By John Zenor Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Max Johnson (14) is tackled by Mississippi State defensive end De'Monte Russell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Mississippi State won 42-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
SEC West defenses making presence felt on field, in rankings

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 05, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi St. forces 4 turnovers to roll No. 17 Texas A&M

By Robbie Faulk Oct. 01, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

Mississippi State wide receiver Jamire Calvin (6) catches a touchdown pass against Bowling Green during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Texas A&M seeks 2-0 SEC start at Mississippi State

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:56 AM EDT