Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State enjoyed a fantastic weekend on the court, and the good times were made even better as the Bulldogs received the bowl bid the fans and team obviously wanted. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman recap a tremendous three days for the maroon and white.

It's been a week of speculation, guessing, and rumors as Mississippi State awaits the final word on its bowl destination. Brian Hadad takes a look at all the behind the scenes action as the Bulldogs appear to be on the short stick once again in the selection process.

A season ago, Mississippi State had to withstand a furious Dayton comeback to escape with a 61-59 win. Can the Bulldogs pick up another victory over the Flyers, this time in the raucous confines of the University of Dayton Arena? Brian Hadad welcomes Flyers beat writer David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News to the pod to preview what feels like a big game in November. Photo courtesy of Mississippi State athletics.

There was a moment where we weren't sure Jeffery Simmons would ever play a down at Mississippi State, now he's one of the school's most decorated players. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at the arc that began with the controversial decision to admit Simmons, and how he had done everything right since that moment. The guys also look at the continued rhetoric that surrounds last Thursday's Egg Bowl and the pending meeting between Greg Sankey, John Cohen, and Ross Bjork.

It's definitely a good problem to have, a couple of budding young superstars on your roster. The season is still in its early stages, but it appears that is exactly what Mississippi State enjoys with true freshmen Reggie Perry and Robert Woodard. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at this tremendously talented duo.

After last Thursday's Egg Bowl feature an in-game brawl and some post-game altercations, the SEC has decided it needs to step in to promote some sort of de-escalation between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Brian Hadad has a couple of suggestions for how that could be achieved, plus a recap of MSU's men's basketball win over Alcorn.

Mississippi State's preseason hype didn't quite match the reality of the 2018 squad. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look back at the predictions they and their compatriots made prior to kickoff, to see who was right and who missed the mark. The guys also take an early look at some potential bowl destinations from the Bulldogs.

On a night where the only fight Ole Miss put up against Mississippi State was after the whistle, the Bulldogs walked out of Oxford with the Golden Egg trophy in tow. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at how the Bulldogs dominated the Rebels.

There's no time left for talk, Mississippi State and Ole Miss will renew hostilities for the 115th time. Can the Bulldogs take revenge for last season's loss, or will the Rebels pull off the upset again? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman get you ready for the penultimate game of the season.

It's been an up and down year for Mississippi State as a team, but the chance to finish on a high note has arrived with the season finale against Ole Miss. How will Thursday's game define this season and beyond for Joe Moorhead, Nick Fitzgerald, and this Bulldog defense? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman look at both sides of that debate.

One day closer to the biggest showdown in the Magnolia State, what should Mississippi State expect from their rivals in Oxford. Brian Hadad catches up with the other half of the SportsTalk Mississippi team, Brian Scott Rippee, to get his thoughts on the Ole Miss Rebels.

Mississippi State-Ole Miss is always an emotional rivalry game, led by the passion of the two fanbases. After the way last year's game transpired, are the Bulldogs going to be able to keep their emotions in check this Thursday in Oxford? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine that question, plus the SuperTalk debut of Future Brian recapping MSU's first basketball loss of the season.

Mississippi State and Ole Miss will tee it up in just two days, so that means that once again Brian Hadad and Ben Garrett renew their own bitter rivalry. Before the battle on the field, who will win the war of words?

Mississippi State wrapped up the home portion of the schedule in a big way, dominating Arkansas from the opening snap en route to a 52-6 win over the Razorbacks. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at that game plus look ahead to Thursday's Battle for the Golden Egg.

Mississippi State will send its senior class off Saturday in the final home game of the season. Will the Bulldogs leave the field victorious after their date with the Arkansas Razorbacks? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman get you set for this SEC West showdown.