An SEC Network camera appeared to catch Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz, in the moments before the Tigers knelt the ball out to seal a 19-point win over Mississippi State last November, telling the Bulldogs’ defense, essentially, to stop talking or he would score on them again. We’re paraphrasing the way that message appeared to be phrased.
That about sums up how the Bulldogs’ season went: A 2-10 campaign, a 0-8 mark in SEC play, and a widely uncompetitive first year for head coach Jeff Lebby’s squad.
Mississippi State makes the return trip to Columbia this upcoming season, which is now less than 80 days away from kicking off. Has the situation improved in Starkville, or are the Bulldogs in for another slog of a season?
The Tribune is analyzing the offseason of each of Mizzou’s 2025 opponents to get you up to speed with the new rosters and coaching staff changes after a busy offseason.
Here’s what to know about Mississippi State in 2025, including key additions, coaching changes and playmakers to keep an eye on when the Tigers host the Bulldogs in November for their final home game of the year:
Who are opposing names to know when Missouri football faces Mississippi State?
Quarterback: Blake Shapen is the starter … for now. The sixth-year quarterback and former Baylor starter is coming off a season-ending injury in 2024, and looks likely to lead the MSU offense out onto the field to begin the 2025 campaign. Waiting in the wings, however, is Florida State transfer Luke Kroemenhoek, a former four-star recruit. Lebby appears to like Shapen as his starter, but if the Bulldogs begin to cast an eye toward the future, there’s a chance for change by their Columbia visit in mid-November.
Offensive playmaker: If there’s any reason for excitement, it’s running back transfer Fluff Bothwell, who is one of the…
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