Thunder & Lightning

Mississippi State found its way offensively on Saturday against Texas A&M, but can those results be reproduced? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine that question, plus talk some basketball coming off MSU's Media Day.

Mississippi State finally found some offense last Saturday against Texas A&M, and head coach Joe Moorhead tells us he's regained his confidence in his own playcalling abilities. Can the Bulldogs get some momentum as the final month of the season is here? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at what can be duplicated and what might need more work.

Mississippi State was looking for redemption Saturday night, and the Bulldogs got it in a big way in their 28-13 win over Texas A&M. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at an exciting win for the Bulldogs.

Mississippi State has to get back on a winning track, but Texas A&M provides a tough challenge to do so. Can the Bulldogs finally turn it around? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman preview Saturday's match up with the Aggies.

It seems like an odd question, considering how incredibly good Mississippi State has been defensively this season, but can the Bulldogs be even better on that side of the ball? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine the possibilities, plus go back to the offense to continue to break down the decision to include Keytaon Thompson in this week's game plan.

Texas A&M has gotten its rebuild off to a fast start, and the Aggies look like a team that won't endure the same late season collapse they've fallen victim in years past. Brian Hadad talks with Ben Baby of the Dallas Morning News about this A&M team and what Mississippi State will have to do to beat them.

A big part of why Texas A&M has been successful here is a revamped and retooled defense. The biggest part of why Mississippi State has disappointed is the lack of production from its offense. What happens when those units meet on Saturday? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman have the breakdown, plus a look at the Aggie side of things with Ben Baby of the Dallas Morning News.

Coach Joe Moorhead made it plain in Monday's press conference, you can expect to see Keytaon Thompson in Saturday's game against Texas A&M. But how much will he play, and will he provide the spark the Mississippi State offense so desperately needs? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at what might change for the better, and what could take a turn for the worse.

After a win over Auburn two weekends ago, it appeared Mississippi State had gotten its 2018 season back on track, but a trip to Tiger Stadium showed that win to be a fluke and not a change in trajectory. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman take a look at what you can really believe about the Bulldogs after their putrid performance against LSU.

Mississippi State and LSU are set for a huge clash on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium, with the winner possibly providing the last real challenge to Alabama in the SEC West. Brian Hadad and Stephen Agostinelli of SixPackSpeak.com catch up with Peter Burns, host of SEC Now on the SEC Network, to preview Saturday's premier game in the conference.

Mississippi State heads to Death Valley for a crucial showdown with their old rivals from LSU. Who takes this big SEC West showdown? We've got the preview on this special edition of Thunder & Lightning.

Mississippi State found some offensive identity two weekends ago after grinding out nearly 350 rushing yards in its 23-9 win over Auburn. Can the Bulldogs find that same kind of success against a tough LSU defense in Tiger Stadium? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down those matchups, plus get the Tiger perspective from Brooks Kubena of The Advocate in Baton Rouge.

Mississippi State and LSU will battle it out in Tiger Stadium Saturday night in what should be an incredibly physical matchup. Brian Hadad welcomes Brooks Kubena of The Advocate in Baton Rouge to get perspective from the Tiger side of this game.

Listening to Joe Moorhead break down LSU at his Monday press conference at times sounded like he was describing his own team. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine the similarities and the few differences between Mississippi State and the Tigers.

Mississippi State took the weekend off, and in doing so stood idly by as the rest of the college football world underwent some massive changes. What's true about the new look SEC and where Mississippi State stands in it at the midway point of the campaign? Brian Hadad gets you ready for the start of the biggest week of the season so far.