Since Mike Leach ’s passing in December 2022, Mississippi State football had struggled to find its footing. The 2-10 season in 2024, including a blowout home loss to a MAC school, marked rock bottom. But Jeff Lebby has steadily rebuilt the program, and the Bulldogs now look like they’re on the rise. It’s Mississippi State’s first 3-0 start since 2018 and their first shutout since 2017. In Week 3, they crushed Alcorn State 63-0 at Davis Wade Stadium. But the standout moment? Mississippi State’s final TD in the fourth quarter.

In the game, TDs came fast, with Blake Shapen throwing two scores and adding a rushing TD. Freshman Kamario Taylor dazzled with his first career touchdown on a trick play. And by halftime, the Bulldogs led 42-0. But when RB Seth Davis stepped onto the field

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