Garrett Shrader
FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST

Louisville quarterback Micale Cunningham (3) tries to stay in bounds as he carries the ball against Mississippi State in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Louisville beats Mississippi State 38-28 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2019 08:54 PM EST

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi State, Louisville match run games in Music City

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:44 AM EST

Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead watches the seconds tick off the field monitor during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Mississippi State won 21-20. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Louisville wants payback vs Mississippi State at Music City

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2019 10:31 AM EST

Injury forces Mississippi State to change QBs for Music City

Dec. 26, 2019 07:29 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mississippi State graduate transfer Tommy Stevens now will start at quarterback in the Music City Bowl after freshman Garrett Shrader...

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) is grabbed by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl

By R.j. Morgan Nov. 28, 2019 11:17 PM EST

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) 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

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to get past Arkansas defenders Micahh Smith (26) and Andrew Parker (28) 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)
No. 4 Alabama aims to rebound against Mississippi State

Nov. 15, 2019 08:00 AM 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

Arkansas quarterback Ben Hicks tries to get away from Auburn defender Derrick Brown as he scrambles out of the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas seeks 1st SEC win, faces struggling Mississippi St.

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) is tackled by LSU safety JaCoby Stevens (3) after a short run during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. LSU won 36-13. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Aggies host Mississippi State in first of 3 home games

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 25, 2019 01:28 PM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) passes against LSU during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs passes, No. 2 LSU routs MSU 36-13

By R.j. Morgan Oct. 19, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM 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

LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 2 LSU carries unbeaten record into Mississippi State

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 01:37 PM 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

Mississippi State wide receiver Osirus Mitchell (5) tries to make a catch as he's hit by Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Defense delivers as Tennessee tops Mississippi State 20-10

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2019 03:20 PM EDT