Mississippi State Bulldogs
· 2026-07-04
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are set to face Vanderbilt in their 2026 SEC matchup, with their next game scheduled against UL Monroe Warhawks on 2026-09-05.
The Bulldogs will be looking to improve on their 2025 season, where they averaged 30.4 points per game and 400 yards per game.
Mississippi State's offense will be led by new quarterback Kamario Taylor, who showed promise as a freshman, winning the SEC Freshman of the Week twice.
The Bulldogs have also kept their starting running back, Fluff Bothwell, and added wide receivers Marquis Johnson and Zion Ragins through the portal.
The Bulldogs' defense was one of the worst in the SEC in 2025, giving up over 400 yards per game and 30.2 points per game.
Mississippi State has added former Florida State EDGE rusher Amaree Williams, who had 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in the 2025 season.
The Bulldogs have also added defensive lineman Daelyn Evans, safety Kendel Dolby, and cornerback Jamroc Grimsley through the portal.
The new additions will look to improve the defense, which was a weakness for the team in 2025.
And with the new quarterback and key additions, the Bulldogs will be looking to make a statement in their 2026 SEC matchup against Vanderbilt.
But the challenge will be tough, as Vanderbilt will be looking to take advantage of the Bulldogs' weaknesses.
So the Bulldogs will need to be at their best to come out on top.
The game will be a critical test for the Bulldogs, who will be looking to prove themselves in the SEC.
The Bulldogs' offense will need to be firing on all cylinders, with Taylor leading the charge.
The defense will also need to step up, with the new additions looking to make an impact.
The game against Vanderbilt will be a key matchup for the Bulldogs, who will be looking to make a statement in the SEC.
The Bulldogs will be looking to build on their 2025 season, and a win against Vanderbilt would be a big step in the right direction.