TGIF Bulldogs! Simply put, there’s nothing like rivalry weekend.

The energy will be unmatched at The Hump this weekend and there’s NO PLACE else you’d rather be!

What else did we throw into today’s Bulldog Brew?

🏠 Rivalry Weekend
🏈 Eyes On The Prize
👟 Workin’ The Weekend
🐶 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Up For Grabs: Bragging Rights. The electricity in Starkville will be palpable as rivalry weekend is upon with both the men’s and women’s hoops squad getting set to host Ole Miss at The Hump.

Kicking off the weekend will the men’s squad, who will host the #21 Rebels at 5 pm on ESPN2 on Saturday, followed by Sunday’s battle on the women’s side when the two programs lace them up for a 2pm showdown on the SEC Network.

🔼 Eyes On The Prize. In between screaming for the Dawgs this weekend, throw on the TV and root on some MSU alums as a trio of former stars have their eyes on the ultimate prize in the NFL Playoffs.

First up, Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs will make their 2025 playoff debut on Saturday when they play host to Houston Texans at 3:30 on Saturday afternoon on ABC.

On Sunday, longtime veteran Darius Slay and the Philadelphia Eagles are set to host Emmanuel Forbes and the Los Angeles Rams in a 3 pm tilt on NBC.

🔼 Lace ‘Em Up. While it’s coming a week later than expected, the MSU track & field squads are ready to hit the ground running this weekend with a busy slate on tap.

The Bulldogs will send competitors to both the Samford Invitational and the Vanderbilt Invitational to open up the 2025 indoor slate.

👟: Previewing The Weekend

🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE

Last week, Mississippi State standout women's golfer Avery Weed received an invite to play in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. On the latest episode of Dear Ol' State, Weed discusses the honor, her path to MSU and more with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Which Bulldog led MSU in scoring in last year’s home victory over Ole Miss?

Got a guess? 

Scroll to the bottom of the Bulldog Brew to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Friday, January 17
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Chattanooga @ noon/4 p.m. | Live Video

Saturday, January 18
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Bellarmine @ 10 a.m. | Live Video
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Samford @ 4 p.m. | Live Video
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. No. 21 Ole Miss @ 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | Listen

Sunday, January 19
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Troy @ 11 a.m. | Live Video
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss @ 2 p.m. | SECN | Listen | Tickets
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Alabama State @ 3 p.m. | Live Video

🐶 Click here to see the full Mississippi State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tolu Smith III.

Smith scored 24 points in the Dawgs’ 83-71 home win over Ole Miss.

🐶 Have a great weekend, y'all!