Viva Starkvegas.
The Southeastern Conference calendar is underway, with SEC media days beginning Monday in Dallas. On Tuesday, Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz will be joined by wide receiver Luther Burden III, quarterback Brady Cook and defensive tackle Kristian Williams at the event.
Missouri begins its season Thursday, Aug. 29, against Murray State on Faurot Field — a date just 45 days away.
The Tigers’ final road game of the 2024 season sends them to Starkville, Mississippi, for just the second time since joining the Southeastern Conference. By the time the Nov. 23 matchup comes around, Mizzou will have gone through the gauntlet that will likely decide whether or not it is still in consideration for the expanded, 12-team College Football Playoff.
That could make the trip to face MSU, which is coming off a 5-7 season and heading into the season with a new head coach, a nervy affair. The Bulldogs ought to look a lot different in 2024 but still have plenty of questions to answer.
Here’s what to know about Mississippi State’s offseason, including key additions, coaching changes and playmakers to watch in the Tigers’ penultimate game of the regular season:
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Quarterback: Blake Shapen transferred to Mississippi State after three seasons at Baylor, with two-and-some-change years as the starter. He has registered more than 5,500 passing yards with 36 touchdowns to 13 interceptions over his career.
Offensive playmakers: St. Louis native Kevin Coleman was a solid addition to the Bulldogs’ wide receiver room after a 362-yard, two-touchdown campaign for ACC runner-up Louisville last season. Kelly Akharaiyi was a 1,000-yard pass-catcher for UTEP…
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Author : Columbia Daily Tribune
Publish date : 2024-07-15 09:11:34
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