The most unique and certainly the loudest symbol of Mississippi State University tradition is the cowbell. Despite decades of attempts by opponents and authorities to banish it from scenes of competition, diehard State fans still celebrate Bulldog victories loudly and proudly with the distinctive sound of ringing cowbells. “Mississippi State has become the loudest stadium

I want to start this post off with a confession. I grew up 75 miles north of New Orleans, in south Mississippi, and there are a lot of Cajun & Creole people there, and that culture is everywhere. There are as many LSU fans there as there are fans of any of the MS schools,

I’ve made no secret that I don’t believe Brian Kelly belongs in the SEC. I was a casual observer of his career, like everyone else, when he was at Cincinnati and Notre Dame. However, when he blew in to Baton Rouge, I remember thinking, “What?, Why?, What did do at either school to warrant one

Go Gators! The University of Florida Location: Gainesville, FL Nickname: Gators Type of School: Public Land Grant Research University Mascot: “Albert And Alberta Gator” Total student body: 54,814 (Fall of 2024) University Established: 1853 Football Stadium: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Capacity: 88,548 Team Colors: Orange and Blue Add Your Heading Text Here Lorem ipsum dolor

Hail State! Mississippi State University Location: Starkville, MS Nickname: Bulldogs Type of School: Public Land Grant Research University Mascot: “Bully XXII” (English Bulldog) Total student body: 23,150 (Fall 2024) University Established: 1878 Football Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field Capacity: 60,311 Team Colors: Maroon and White The Cowbells The most unique and certainly the

Geaux Tigers! Louisiana State University Location: Baton Rouge, LA Nickname: Fighting Tigers Type of School: Public Land Grant Research University Mascot: “Mike the Tiger VIII” (Bengal-Siberian mix) Total student body: 42,016 (Fall 2024) University Established: 1860 Football Stadium: Tiger Stadium Capacity: 102,321 Team Colors: Purple and Gold LSU’s Purple and Gold – An Origin Story

Geaux Tigers! Louisiana State University Location: Baton Rouge, LA Nickname: Tigers Type of School: Public Land Grant Research University Mascot: “Mike the Tiger VIII” (Bengal-Siberian mix) Total student body: 42,016 (Fall 2024) University Established: 1860 Football Stadium: Tiger Stadium Capacity: 102,321 Team Colors: Purple and Gold Brian Kelly Doesn’t Fit & Ole Miss I want

The University of Alabama Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Nickname: Crimson Tide Type of School: Public Research University Mascot: “Big Al” the elephant Total student body: 40,846 University Established: 1820 Football Stadium: Saban Field at Bryant Denny Stadium Capacity: 100,077 Team Colors: Crimson, Gray, and White FSU Manhandles Alabama I wrote this before week 1 (but didn’t

Anchor Down! Vanderbilt University Location: Nashville, TN Nickname: Commodores Type of School: Private Research University Mascot: “Mr. Commodore” (pure bred Naval Officer) Total student body: 13,575 (Fall 2024) University Established: 1873 Football Stadium: FirstBank Stadium Capacity: 40,350 Team Colors: Black and Gold Vanderbilt Annual Opponents 2026-2029 Mississippi State Bulldogs – Mississippi State and Vanderbilt have