Mississippi State meets Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois (1-1) at Mississippi State (3-0), Sept. 20 at 4:15 p.m. EDT.

2025 college football Week 4 schedule: Channels, how to watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 4. Top matchups include Auburn-Oklahoma and Florida-Miami. Check out the full schedule now.

Jeff Lebby explains how critical 4-0 start is for MS State

After shutting out Alcorn State, Jeff Lebby says beating NIU would position Mississippi State perfectly heading into conference play.

Ranking college football's unbeaten teams following Week 3

Bill Connelly separates the contenders from the pretenders among the remaining undefeated teams.

Highlight: Mississippi State dominates in-state foe Alcorn State

The Bulldogs spread the wealth as nine different players score a touchdown in the 63-0 win over the Braves.

Jeff Lebby details MS State finding their groove vs. Alcorn State

Lebby recaps the Bulldogs performance on both sides of the field as he describes how this confidence-boosting win will be important heading into next week.

Alcorn State Braves vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Alcorn State Braves vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Week 3 key matchups, teams that have surprised us, plus quotes of the week

Ahead of key conference matchups, our college football experts give insight on what each team needs to do to win.

Blake Shapen walks through game-winning TD over Arizona State

Shapen joins SEC Now to discuss his miraculous touchdown that put Mississippi State over the Sun Devils and touches on what it means to be back from his season-ending injury.

Brenen Thompson discusses his blazing speed and love for Starkville

Thompson tells Paul Finebaum about his decision to transfer to Mississippi State along with when he found out he had elite speed.

2025 College Football Week 3 Schedule: Channels, How to Watch

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 3. Top matchups include Florida-LSU and Georgia-Tennessee. Check out how to watch now.

Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming

Mississippi State was fined $500,000 by the SEC for its fans rushing the field following a home win over then-No. 12 Arizona State.

Cole's Block Party: 'That's called a belly sandwich'

Read & React's Cole Cubelic announces his Hog of the Week after reviewing the best blocks from Week 2, including running back pancakes and even some defensive line action.

Reviewing Mississippi State's fairy-tale ending vs. Arizona State

Read & React's Roman Harper and Cole Cubelic break down the Bulldogs' game-winning TD and elite defensive stand on the Sun Devils' goal line that gave the offense a chance.

Jeff Lebby credits fans and MS State's energy for ranked win

The Bulldogs' Lebby touches on the energy level stepping off the bus and encourages his team to not compare themselves, but rather be themselves.

Takeaways: Everything to know about Week 2 performances

From South Florida to Oklahoma State, we take a look at key takeaways and performances from Week 2.

Mississippi State slips past No. 12 Arizona State 24-20 on late TD pass

— Blake Shapen threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds left to lift Mississippi State past No. 12 Arizona State, 24-20 on Saturday night.

Early wins for Vandy, Mississippi State build confidence

SEC Now's Chris Doering and Benjamin Watson discuss the Commodores' stellar defense and how far the Bulldogs' momentum can take them after both teams open the season 2-0.

Highlight: Brenen Thompson's heroics save MS State vs. Arizona State

The Bulldogs earn their first home win over a non-conference ranked foe since 1991 on Thompson's game-winning TD and Hunter Washington's pick to seal it, 24-20, over Arizona State.

Blake Shapen on MS State's 2-0 start: 'The fight in our team is amazing'

After getting revenge from last year by beating No. 12 Arizona State, Shapen explains the drive and motivation the Bulldogs have now to get them to this point.

Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights

Stormy Buonantony's major headlines for MS State vs. Arizona State

ESPN's Buonantony expresses how much a win vs. a Top-25 team would mean for the Bulldogs as they look to contain the No. 12 Sun Devils' QB with the help of their infamous cowbells.

MS State hopes defensive adjustments make difference vs. ASU

SEC Now analysts believe the Bulldogs' defense, QB play and preparation for the heat will need to be the factor that gets them past the No. 12 Sun Devils.

JMU's icy white threads top best Week 2 college football uniforms

James Madison will look to make a statement on the road against Louisville wearing a slick all-white look.

College football Week 2 preview: Michigan-Oklahoma, Kansas-Missouri and more

In Week 2, we get a unique helmet game and the Group of 5's biggest weekend.

How head coaches decide when to give up playcalling ... if they ever do

Coaches like Mike Norvell and Ryan Day were known for calling plays. If they need or want to stop, things get interesting.

2025 College Football Week 2 Schedule: Michigan-Oklahoma

The 2025 college football season is headed into Week 2. Top matchups include Michigan-Oklahoma and Oregon-Oklahoma State. Check out how to watch now.

No. 12 Arizona State squares off against Mississippi State in Week 2

No. 12 Arizona State (1-0) at Mississippi State (1-0), Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. EDT.

Highlight: Huge third quarter lifts MS State past Southern Miss

The Bulldogs ground the Golden Eagles by outscoring them 21-0 in the third quarter to break open a close game en route to a 34-17 victory.

Mississippi State gets it going in second half, defeats Southern Miss 34-17

— A sluggish first half didn’t deter Mississippi State in its season opener on Saturday afternoon.

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Full Highlights

Blake Shapen on being healthy: 'I'll never take that for granted'

Shapen, who missed most of last season with a shoulder injury, discusses MS State's 34-17 win over Southern Miss and the blessing of being back on the field."

Blake Shapen throws 55-yard touchdown pass pass to Seydou Traore

Blake Shapen throws 55-yard touchdown pass pass to Seydou Traore

Mississippi State opens at Southern Miss with both programs looking to improve

Mississippi State at Southern Miss, Saturday, noon EDT.

College football rivalries to know: History, stats, more

From Alabama-Auburn to USC-UCLA, rivalry games are always a highlight of college football season. Learn more about the biggest matchups now.

College football 2025: Transfer portal experience added

Max Olson looks at which teams added the most in the portal this offseason.

MS State's Lebby highlights Shapen's maturity and consistency

Jeff Lebby says Blake Shapen has been a great leader even while battling through adversity and it shows in the Bulldogs' togetherness.

2025 college football week 1 schedule: Alabama vs. FSU

It's time to kick off the 2025 college football season! From Alabama-FSU to Clemson-LSU, check out the full slate of games and channels now.

Which sleeper college football players could break out in the 2025 season?

We ranked the top 100 college football players, but which other players might do big things this season?

Why 2025 is a season of intrigue for all 16 SEC quarterbacks

From Heisman hopefuls and stars-in-waiting to newcomers with CFP potential, talent -- and questions -- abound.

One Burning Question: Is MS State too tough to tame?

The SEC Network crew dives into how the Bulldogs will make strides forward this season while having one of the nation's toughest schedules.

Ranking all 136 FBS teams in tiers

From Tier 1 to Tier 20, David Hale ranks all 136 college football program into tiers ahead of the 2025 season.

2025 SEC football preview: Power Rankings, top players, must-see games

Our college football experts breakdown preseason SEC Power Rankings, plus games and players to watch this fall.

College football schedule superlatives for 2025 season

We break down which teams face the biggest challenges and which have the easiest roads ahead.

Isaac Smith on playing at MS State: 'I get to show my true talent and potential'

Smith joins SEC Now and explains the importance of staying at Mississippi State as well as acclimating to the new pieces of the Bulldog defense.

2025 SEC college football projections, preview

The SEC never lacks for talent or storylines -- and there's no reason to think 2025 will be any different.

Day 3 Recap: From 'Crispy' to John Cena's biggest fan

Check out SEC players and coaches letting their guards down as Day 3 of the conference's Football Media Days in Atlanta wraps up.

Will there be a Year 2 boost for Mississippi State?

With a returning QB Blake Shapen and a free offensive system in Jeff Lebby's second year, the SEC Now crew envisions a rise in production for the Bulldogs.

Jeff Lebby reveals MS State's plan to 'change the outcome this fall'

Lebby describes the talent behind the new additions to his roster as he discusses the strategies the Bulldogs must implement to change the narrative this season.

Will there be a Year 2 boost for Mississippi State?

With a returning QB Blake Shapen and a free offensive system in Jeff Lebby's second year, the SEC Now crew envisions a rise in production for the Bulldogs.