Bulldog Brew 10/6: One At A Time

Today, a look ahead into a busy Bulldog weekend

Good morning! This is what dreams are made of. Ford Clegg is competing in his first PGA Tour event of his career with his friends, family and State coach Dusty Smith by his side. More on him and his first round below!

🏈 Game Day Info
⚽️ Swamp Stomp
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 COURTSIDE CONVERSATIONS

Courtside Conversations: Jerkaila Jordan. Join point guard Jerkaila Jordan courtside as she chats about the upcoming season, her expectations, and the "lion mentality" coach Sam Purcell has instilled in the team.

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: Taryne Mowatt-McKinney. Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, the new pitching coach for Mississippi State Softball, emphasizes the importance of building relationships and trust with her pitchers. Plus, see how her extensive playing experience contributes significantly to her coaching success.

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📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Swamp Stomp. After a tough battle against the Gators, the Soccer Dawgs came away with a win in Gainesville for the first time in program history. In the 26th minute of the match, Aitana Martinez-Montoya scored her fourth goal of the season in a sliding effort and beautiful feed from Ilana Izquierdo. After a stout defensive battle, the whistle blew to end the match, and goalkeeper Maddy Anderson came up with her 20th clean sheet of her career.

The win gave the Bulldogs their second SEC win of the season, and they will prepare to capture a third in the Magnolia Cup in Starkville.

🔼 Even More Wins. State men’s tennis continues to put together wins at the ITA All-American tournament. Petar Jovanovic came up with another win in singles play after a straight set victory in the main draw consolation while he and doubles partner Benito Sanchez Martinez continued their winning ways with a straight set win to advance to the Round of 16.

🔼 Game Day. For the first time in program history, the Bulldogs will face off against Western Michigan on the gridiron. State fans will be up and at ‘em with a kickoff time at 11:00am CT. For those not in attendance at Davis Wade Stadium, the game will air on SEC Network.

📺️ Watch Mississippi State vs. Western Michigan on SEC Network

🎧️ Listen to Mississippi State vs. Western Michigan on MSU Radio

🔼 Double Trouble. This weekend, the Volleydawgs will host a pair of SEC foes. The team will open up the two-game home stretch against Georgia later tonight followed by a rematch against Texas A&M on Sunday afternoon.

Outside hitters Karli Schmidt and Sophie Agee will look to continue to hold down the attack as the two have combined for 17 matches with double-digit kills while Lauren Myrick will keep steady fueling the back row as the team’s dig specialist.

🔼 Pro Debut. Former Bulldog men’s golfer Ford Clegg is making his PGA Tour debut this week at the Sanderson Farms Championship after finishing his senior year at No. 44 on the PGA Tour University leaderboard. Through the first round of play, Clegg carded four birdies en route to an even-par finish.

Also in attendance is former Bulldog Chad Ramey. Ramey turned pro in 2014 and now has the opportunity to show the young guy how it’s done on Tour.

🗣️ “[Ford] was such a huge asset to our program and put Mississippi State golf on the map. For him to make his PGA Tour debut at the Sanderson is so special and well-deserved." - Head coach Dusty Smith

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Top Drawer. State soccer has been on a tear this season, but one player in particular was recognized nationally for her recent performances on the pitch.

Our question today — do you know which State soccer player was selected as a member of the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week?

Think you know the answer? Scroll on down to the bottom to find out.

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🐶 DAWG DAILY

Today’s Dawg Daily: Neil takes an in-depth look at the Western Michigan vs. Mississippi State battle tomorrow. Plus, a preview of a big weekend ahead for some of the other State teams.

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Friday 10/6

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Baton Rouge, LA

🥎 Softball vs. Chipola College @ 4:00pm CT in Starkville, MS

🥎 Softball vs. Copiah-Lincoln CC @ 6:00pm CT in Starkville, MS

🏐 Volleyball vs. Georgia @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Watch | Live Stats

Saturday 10/7

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Baton Rouge, LA

🏈 Football vs. Western Michigan @ 11:00am CT in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Watch | Listen

Sunday 10/8

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ ITA Southern Regionals in Baton Rouge, LA

🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W25 Florence in Florence, SC

🏐 Volleyball vs. Texas A&M @ 2:00pm CT in Starkville, MS | Watch | Live Stats

⚽️ Soccer vs. Ole Miss @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Johnson was selected to the team following her stellar play against Tennessee last week that saw her net two goals.

🐶 Have a great weekend, y'all!