Author: NCAAF College Football

Q&A with Mississippi State beat writer Colin Damms

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Daily Journal caught up with Mississippi State beat writer Colin Damms of The Dispatch to see what he considers the keys to the Ole Miss-Mississippi State matchup. Is Jeff Lebby on the hot seat in any way, shape or form? It’s hard to imagine his job being at risk given the current state of the college football head coaching market, and there is still clear progress from a year ago. There …

Three keys to an Ole Miss win over Mississippi State

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… No. 6 Ole Miss plays Mississippi State Friday at 11 a.m. in the annual Egg Bowl. Here are three keys to a Rebels win over the Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. No distractions Yes, we are doing this one again. Because, as you are likely aware, Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin has yet to publicly state whether or not he will return to Ole Miss or if he will be taking the LSU or Florida jobs that …

Ole Miss-Mississippi State: Who has the edge?

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Quarterback Ole Miss senior Trinidad Chambliss has 3,101 yards of total offense this season and 20 combined touchdowns passing/rushing. His 13.63 yards per completion is 13th nationally. Despite not starting the first two games of the season, Chambliss’ 281.9 total yards per game is 24th in the FBS. Mississippi State’s Blake Shapen has thrown for 2,433 yards, 15 touchdowns and eight …

Here's how to watch Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… The Matchup: No. 6 Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1 SEC) vs. Mississippi State (5-6, 1-6) Where: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville (61,337) TV: ABC, 11 a.m. Friday Series: Ole Miss leads 66-47-6 Coaches – Ole Miss: Lane Kiffin, 54-19 at Ole Miss (sixth year) and 115-53 overall (14th year). MSU: Jeff Lebby, 7-16 at MSU and overall (second year). Notes: Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby was the offensive …

Mississippi State defense has to step up against Ole Miss

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STARKVILLE – To say Mississippi State has struggled keeping opponents off the scoreboard in recent weeks is an understatement. And it’s not going to be any easier on Friday with No. 6 Ole Miss rolling into Starkville. Mississippi State (5-6, 1-6) heads into this year’s Egg Bowl looking to bounce back from a series of rough defensive performances, especially against the run. In Mississippi …