Thunder & Lightning

It's been just over a year since Joe Moorhead was named head football coach at Mississippi State, and it's been a year filled with some huge highs and some lows to overcome. How does Moorhead grade himself, and what are his thoughts on his first full signing class? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman catch up with the head Bulldog to hear from the man himself.

Signing Day is here, and Mississippi State hopes to take the majority of it's 2019 class from commitment to signee. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at who's expected, and Future Brian updates their report plus recaps MSU's tough loss at Oregon.

A year ago, Mississippi State was going through a coaching change, and as a result, there wasn't a clear direction for the future of the program. After Joe Moorhead's debut season, is that future clear, or is there still some uncertainty? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman debate how straightforward things are in Starkville.

It may only be December, but it will feel like March on the court when #4 Mississippi State travels west to take on #7 Oregon. Brian Hadad speaks with Ducks beat writer James Crepea of The Oregonian to preview tonight's huge early season matchup. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

Mississippi State's dismantling of Cincinnati Saturday night at the Humphrey Coliseum sent a message to the college basketball world, the Bulldogs are indeed a team to be reckoned with. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down that impressive performance, plus start a look ahead at Tuesday's huge matchup for Mississippi State's women's team.

Mississippi State has won games this season by racking up points, especially from behind the three point line. Cincinnati has won with crushing defense. Something has to give when the two teams meet up on Saturday. Brian Hadad has the preview.

Mississippi State's meeting with Iowa in Tampa gets closer by the day. Brian Hadad welcomes Chad Leistikow of the Des Moines Register to the podcast for the first of a few previews of the Outback Bowl showdown between the Bulldogs and Hawkeyes. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics

Transition in the coaching business is just par for the course these days. Mississippi State has seen one coach leave, another return, and yet another take an interview but decide to remain in Starkville. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman explain who is going where and who isn't going anywhere.

Mississippi State has won a big out of conference game each of the last two weekends, but the toughest test of the young season comes Saturday when Cincinnati comes to the Humphrey Coliseum. Brian Hadad previews this matchup with Bearcats beat writer Scott Springer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

After five straight wins, you'd think the fans of the Dallas Cowboys would be all aboard with Dak Prescott, but the former Mississippi State Bulldog is still facing a lot of criticism. Is it warranted, or is Dak the victim of his own circumstances? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine how Prescott has turned his team and his season around.

Mississippi State finally moved up into the top five of the latest AP Women's Basketball Poll, but it appears to only be because a team in front of them lost. Are the Bulldogs being looked over? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman debate that, plus discuss some of the high points of Joel's recent interview with MSU athletic director John Cohen.

Mississippi State spent the day in New Jersey raining threes on Clemson, as the Bulldogs' barrage from deep led to an 82-71 win over the Tigers. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine the win and whether or not Ben Howland's squad can win on nights without that kind of performance from beyond the arc.

Mississippi State passed a big test last Friday winning at Dayton. This Finals week, the Bulldogs have another exam they need to ace, as the maroon and white travel to take on Clemson in Newark, New Jersey. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down that huge game, while Future Brian recaps a thrilling night at The Hump that saw Vic Schaefer's squad escape their first real challenge of the season.

Mississippi State was undefeated in the regular season, SEC champions, and came within a buzzer beater of winning a national championship. How is it possible that after losing four starters, Vic Schaefer's 2018-19 squad might be even better? Brian Hadad takes a look at that, then provides a public service announcement regarding Bulldog recruiting and the early signing period.

Mississippi State saw several members of the 2018 football team receive All-SEC honors this week. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss who was mentioned and who was snubbed, then Future Brian recaps the Bulldogs' 90-77 win over McNeese State, and looks at the MSU quarterback situation now that Clemson grad transfer Kelly Bryant is heading to Missouri.