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Jeff Lebby's tenure at Mississippi State might be about to face a crossroads, as the Bulldogs face Minnesota in a game they have to win to get anywhere near their goals this season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the match up and the high stakes State faces in Kamario Taylor's fourth ever start. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Minnesota got off to a fast start with an easy win, and now the Golden Gophers prepare to welcome Mississippi State to the Land of 10000 Lakes for the first time in school history. Brian Hadad welcomes Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune back to the podcast for a look at this SEC-Big 10 showdown. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

A year ago, matching up with an elite pass rusher like Minnesota's Anthony Smith would have been enough to completely ruin Mississippi State's offensive gameplan. Have the Bulldogs done enough to up grade their front five to handle a player of Smith's caliber and the rest of his Golden Gopher teammates? Brian Hadad takes a look at the Bulldog offensive line and how they hope to contain one of the best defensive linemen in college football. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics...

After two seasons without a lot of bright spots, Mississippi State could be forgiven for basking in their dominating season opening win over Louisiana-Monroe. Speaking with Coach Jeff Lebby and his players on Monday, its obvious the Bulldogs are very much ready to prove that win was no fluke by handling their business in Minnesota. Brian Hadad discusses how State's mindset appears to be exactly what it is needed for Week 2. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no...

It went entriely according to script for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State, absolutely dominating Louisiana-Monroe in a record setting 62-13 win at Davis Wade Stadium Saturday night. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at week one and where the Bulldogs were good, great, and could be better. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State started the 2026 season all systems go, with a dominating performance against UL-Monroe and a 62-13 victory. Brian Hadad has the recap from the Davis Wade Stadium press box as year three of the Jeff Lebby Era gets started with a bang. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Join Brian Hadad before every Mississippi State football game this season as he previews this week's match up! Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State opens up the 2026 season with a game that all the analytics said they should easily win. So will that be the case? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the first 3 P's of the year as they look at the Bulldogs's match up with Louisiana-Monroe. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Depth charts being released is one of the final steps before we get to kickoff, and Mississippi State's starting 22 is available for everybody to see and debate. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down State's starters and agree that it looks like the kind of roster Bulldog fans can be excited about. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

We are just days, nay hours away from the start of the 2026 college football season. What's the best way to fill the time? It's by listening to Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone as they dive back into the mailbag for a Week One edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Jeff Lebby had his first press conference of the 2026 season, and the Mississippi State head coach already appears locked in for Saturday. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have the recap and ask the question, what should Mississippi State's goals be this season? Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

After a long offseason, we have finally made it to game week. What questions remained unanswered for Missisisppi State, and what can we feel confident in knowing about the 2026 Bulldogs? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss all that as the final days before kickoff are here. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

A day ago, it appeared the path was set for Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla to return to Mississippi State and play in the 2026 season. What a difference a day makes, as now both players appear to be moving on and will not on the field in Starkville this year. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone explain the latest details in the never ending circus that is college football's offseason. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. ...

Mississippi State's first real test of the 2026 season comes in Week 2 with a trip to Big 10 country. Brian Hadad welcomes Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune to the podcast for a preview of the Golden Gophers. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State is headed to court to try and win eligibilty for Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla. Will the Bulldogs be successful in their bid to add these two players to the roster? Brian Hadad has the latest on that plus the newest addition to the roster. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State opens SEC play on the road at South Carolina, in a game that has a huge impact for both teams, both quarterbacks, and both coaches. Brian Hadad welcomes Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News back to the pod for a preview of the Gamecocks. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

No court injunctions, no restraining orders, no executive decisions needed here on Thunder & Lightning. It's just Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone diving back into the mailbag with a fully eligible edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

We've reached the end of the road for the SEC Preseason Previews, and today it's about Mississippi State. We know Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone both have the Bulldogs at 6-6, but how do they have them getting there? The guys break down the entire schedule for Jeff Lebby's squad. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Jeff Lebby spoke with the media following his Mississippi State team's second scrimmage of preseason camp, and you are starting to see a different side to the Bulldog head coach. Lebby appears more confident and comfortable than ever, so what does that mean for the Bulldogs? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how Lebby's demeanor comes across as a man who believes he's got a winning team to work with. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one...