The opportunity awaiting Mississippi State against No. 7 Alabama - CBS Sports
Mississippi State's football program is experiencing a surge in momentum and recruiting interest ahead of a high-stakes game against No. 7 Alabama. The team's recent success has transformed the atmosphere around the university.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- It feels like the night before Christmas.
Is that new Xbox going to be under the tree? Or did the Grinch from Tuscaloosa steal all the presents once again?
There's real excitement around the Mississippi State football program as it prepares to play No. 7 Alabama in Davis-Wade Stadium this Saturday. The Bulldogs are undefeated and ranked No. 16 in the country, the program's highest ranking since 2022. It's a sell-out crowd for an 11 a.m. CT kickoff that will get the national game treatment on ABC. The night before country music star Hardy will perform at Humphrey Coliseum, Mississippi State's basketball arena.
"Probably the biggest (game) I can remember just because of all the other stuff we have going into it," says Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon.
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