Mississippi State Bulldogs SEC Football 2023: Live Updates and Status, Schedule, Preview Tonight
Jeff Pegues
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are ready to kick off the 2023 SEC football season on Saturday, September 2nd against Southeastern Louisiana. The Bulldogs are coming off a 7-6 season in 2022, their best since 2018. They finished third in the SEC West and were invited to the Liberty Bowl, where they lost to West Virginia.
This year, the Bulldogs are led by head coach Zach Arnett, who is entering his first season at the helm. Arnett was hired in December 2022 following the death of Mike Leach.
The Bulldogs have a talented roster in 2023, led by quarterback Will Rogers, who is entering his third season with the team. Rogers threw for 4,733 yards and 36 touchdowns last season. He also rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bulldogs also have a strong running game, led by Kylin Hill and JoMo Robinson. Hill rushed for 1,005 yards and 10 touchdowns last season, while Robinson rushed for 808 yards and nine touchdowns.
The Bulldogs' defense is also expected to be strong this season. The team returns several key players, including defensive tackle Nathan Pickering and linebacker Aaron Brule.
The Bulldogs are looking to build on their success of last season and make a run at the SEC Championship. They have a tough schedule in 2023, but they have the talent to compete with anyone in the conference.
Live Updates and Status
Here are the live updates and status for the Mississippi State Bulldogs SEC football game against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, September 2nd:
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, Mississippi
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: WatchESPN
Schedule
Here is the full schedule for the Mississippi State Bulldogs SEC football season in 2023:
| Date | Opponent | Location | TV | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2 | Southeastern Louisiana | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN+ | |
| September 9 | Arizona | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPNU | |
| September 16 | LSU | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN | |
| September 23 | at South Carolina | Williams-Brice Stadium | SEC Network | |
| September 30 | Alabama | Davis Wade Stadium | CBS | |
| October 7 | Western Michigan | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN+ | |
| October 21 | at Arkansas | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium | ESPNU | |
| October 28 | at Auburn | Jordan-Hare Stadium | ESPN | |
| November 4 | Kentucky | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN | |
| November 11 | at Texas A&M | Kyle Field | ESPN | |
| November 18 | Southern Miss | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN+ | |
| November 23 | Ole Miss | Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN |
Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are looking to build on their success of last season and make a run at the SEC Championship. They have a tough schedule in 2023, but they have the talent to compete with anyone in the conference.
The Bulldogs open the season against Southeastern Louisiana, a team that they are favored to beat. They then have a home game against Arizona before traveling to face LSU. The Bulldogs will be tested in their third game of the season when they travel to face South Carolina.
After their game against South Carolina, the Bulldogs have a bye week. They will then return home to face Alabama, the defending SEC Champion. The Bulldogs will then travel to face West Virginia, a team that they lost to last season.
The Bulldogs will have a few more tough games before the end of the season, including games against Auburn, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Mississippi State.
The Bulldogs have the talent to compete with anyone in the SEC, but they will need to play their best football if they want to make a run at the SEC Championship.
Key Players to Watch
- Will Rogers: The Bulldogs' leading returning passer, Rogers is a dual-threat quarterback who can beat teams with his arm or his legs.
- Kylin Hill: The Bulldogs' leading returning rusher, Hill is a powerful running back who can break tackles and make plays in the open field.
- Nathan Pickering: The Bulldogs' leading returning tackler, Pickering is a dominant defensive tackle who can disrupt the opposing offense.
- Aaron Brule: The Bulldogs' leading returning pass-rusher, Brule is a speedy outside linebacker who can get to the quarterback.
