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Mississippi State Bulldogs 2026 Preview

Mississippi State are 1-0 in 2026. They went 5-8 (1-7 in the SEC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
5-8
Conference
SEC
Preseason rank
Unranked
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What changed for Mississippi State in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup QB Kamario Taylor (629 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT; 458 rushing yards, 8 rushing TDs)
  • Fluff Bothwell returns at RB after a sophomore season of 677 yards and 6 TDs
  • Starting WR from last season is gone, with their top returner being Anthony Evans III (831 yards, 4 TDs). Missouri transfer Marquis Johnson is projected to start as well (340 yards, 2 TDs)
  • Returning one starting offensive lineman with two transfers expected to start
  • Returning five starters on defense, with their top returner being CB Isaac Smith (64 tackles). Five transfers are expected to start, including Rice transfer S Marcus Williams (67 tackles)
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Fact checking by Brady Kommes; cover art by Pace Maier.

Mississippi State Bulldogs 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSiteResult
1Louisiana-MonroeHome—
2MinnesotaAway—
3South CarolinaAway—
4MissouriHome—
5AlabamaHome—
6LSUAway—
7OklahomaHome—
8TexasAway—
9VanderbiltHome—
10AuburnHome—
11Home—

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Mississippi State Bulldogs betting FAQ

What is the Mississippi State Bulldogs 2026 schedule?

Mississippi State Bulldogs play 11 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Louisiana-Monroe. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Mississippi State Bulldogs ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Mississippi State is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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