Dawghouse: A Mississippi State Podcast

A sweep of in-state rivals has Mississippi State back in the top-five rankings, with Georgia coming to campus for a showdown series. Spring football evaluates the first scrimmage results at mid-point of camp. And Madison Francis ends the speculation by returning for a sophomore season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State takes down Southern Miss in midweek before taking on Ole Miss in another top-20 weekend matchup. Spring football is in the second week of work with full contact drills under way. And with the transfer portal a couple of weeks off, Bulldog basketball has a key piece talk about leaving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After dropping the opening SEC series at Arkansas, Mississippi State hosts Vanderbilt this weekend. Spring football opened Tuesday with Coach Jeff Lebby liking what he saw from his Bulldogs in the first team practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State moves up the final pre-SEC weekend series, while men's and women's basketball seasons are winding down. And here comes spring football for Jeff Lebby's third Bulldog team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Opening Weekend for Bulldog Baseball rewrites attendance records, while Josh Hubbard shoots down the career three-pointers record in an upset win at Ole Miss. And with spring football just weeks away Jeff Lebby has to make a quick hire for an open staff position. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Opening Day for Bulldog Baseball and Brian O'Connor is here. The struggles continue for Mississippi State basketball as post-season hopes fade. And a quiet spring signing day signals that football recruiting is done for the time being. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does Mississippi State's transfer recruiting meet the 2026 needs for Jeff Lebby? And how has Bulldog basketball gone into a deep freeze? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With days left in the winter transfer window Mississippi State's signing pace is picking up and bulking up. Meanwhile Bulldog basketball has a full week with four home games in The Hump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bulldog basketball opens strong with an overtime win at Texas. Football dives into transfer recruiting season with the first commits today, and a talk with quarterback Kamario Taylor at the end of his freshman season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bulldog bowl camp pauses for a Christmas break before Mississippi State resumes preparations for the Duke's Bowl. What has been the impact of early portal declarations for Jeff Lebby's 2026 plans? And, an interview with Kamario Taylor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An unexpected opportunity has the Bulldogs bowling again so Jeff Lebby is making full use of camp to set a 2026 stage. Mississippi State is also revamping the assistant coaching staff ahead of portal signing season and spring football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Signing Day saw Mississippi State vault up the rankings to briefly claim a top-25 recruiting class of high school and junior college signees. Bulldog basketball scores a much-needed win of their own at Georgia Tech to clinch the SEC/ACC Challenge for this league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State hosts Ole Miss in the annual Battle for the Golden Egg with the Bulldogs playing for bowling and the Rebels for Playoff standing. And Friday also has MSU basketball hosting SMU with a 6:00 tip time in Humphrey Coliseum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An ugly loss at Missouri leaves Bulldog bowling hopes hanging by a frayed thread with only the Egg Bowl remaining. And Mississippi State basketball begins the season with fits and starts as Chris Jans evaluates his roster with real games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State snaps a two-year SEC skid with a comeback win at Arkansas, while basketball is about to tip it off for a new year. And Brian O'Connor talks fall baseball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State and Jeff Lebby keep looking for that one key play to break the Bulldogs' SEC losing streak as they head to struggling Arkansas this weekend. Bulldog basketball shows a defense taking shape in an exhibition loss at #2 Houston, though the offense has its issues. And Brian O'Connor is putting an all-time recruiting class together at Mississippi State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State throws away a road SEC victory at Florida on the final turn with the ball to extend the conference losing streak and make bowl eligibility that much harder a feat Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a mid-season open date Mississippi State resumes the SEC schedule at Florida. The Bulldogs are likely down at least one starter and maybe three pending availability reporting. Jeff Lebby's team is two-thirds to bowl eligibility but finding two more wins is a looming challenge. Meanwhile Bulldog basketball heads to Birmingham for league Media Day. And Brian O'Connor will take his first Diamond Dog team to Pensacola this weekend for an exhibition contest against Florida State Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lejeune is a load in the trenches who is always making plays. If he can get the right development on the next level, the sky is going to be the limit for this kid. He lines up on the edge a lot for his team, but we are thinking that Lejeune is going to be more of an interior three-technique player on the next level. Basketball is 30 days from tipoff of Chris Jans' fourth season at State, while Bulldog baseball is scrimmaging all-out in fall ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State hosts Tennessee to open the Bulldogs' SEC season. State is 4-0 after non-conference season but the #15 ranked Volunteers are a different degree of test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Diamond Dog Coach Brian O'Connor put his first Mississippi State roster on Dudy Noble Field today as fall practices began in earnest. The roster is set at 34 though All-American Ace Reese will miss the team work as he recuperates from toe surgery this month. O'Connor has opened up a good chunk of the team's scrimmages with special weekend formats, as well as the October 18 exhibition game with Florida State in Pensacola. Fall ball concludes November 1 with Louisiana Tech coming to campus for another exhibition game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State hosts Northern Illinois with Jeff Lebby's goal of sweeping the pre-SEC portion of this 2025 schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A home field upset of Arizona State has Mississippi State proving progress in year-two with Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs beat the Sun Devils with a game-saving goal line stand and game-winning touchdown throw in the final minute. The post-win celebration will cost the athletic department a cool half-million dollars per the SEC fine for field storming, but emotionally it is worth it after years of struggles. Now on to Alcorn State as for the first time Lebby has to bring a team down from a big win and build them up in a new week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#10/12 Arizona State is the first ranked non-conference opponent to visit Scott Field since 2009 as Mississippi State opens the home portion of this schedule. The Bulldogs have some health questions on the offensive line while facing a veteran Sun Devil dense. But it is Arizona State's ground game which will test Mississippi State's defense to the fullest. The facelifted Davis Wade Stadium re-opens for business with 6:35 kickoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Lebby holds his Monday press conference to begin game week as Mississippi State prepares to host Arizona State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State opens the 2025 season visiting Southern Mississippi for 11:03am kickoff at Roberts Stadium. As second-year Bulldog Coach Jeff Lebby said this week, it's truly time to go play. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was once a regular and intense rivalry has a Saturday renewal with Mississippi State visiting Southern Mississippi. With preseason complete the Bulldogs have posted a tentative depth chart but how much does this matter? Jeff Lebby intends to use as many Bulldogs as possible in game-one to both judge their work under real game conditions and to avoid stressing regulars too soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With two scrimmages completed, Mississippi State football transitions from preseason teaching to game prep execution. Coach Jeff Lebby wraps up Saturday's intrasquad session. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State ended the working week with the first full scrimmage of preseason and a post-intrasquad press conference with Coach Jeff Lebby. And, our own observations from a few days to watch the Bulldogs at work in practices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After three break-in days of drills, preseason practices ramp up for a full week-two of camp as Mississippi State gets the gear on and the contact going. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State opened preseason practices with a Thursday morning session. Coach Jeff Lebby spoke following practice about getting camp going for his second season. Basketball hires a new video and scouting director. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State put all ten field assistants and GM Marc Votteler at the podium for a preseason talk as Jeff Lebby's second team assembles for camp Thursday. After a rough first year defensive coordinator Coleman Hutzler sees a deeper, faster unit for 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the week between SEC Media Days and the start of preseason practices, so summer's slow time is nearly over. And, a teaser for Tuesday's Genespage.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Lebby brought three Bulldogs with him to SEC Media Days and the message is a better locker room, better preparation, and just better everything for year-two. Mississippi State baseball took some expected hits in the MLB Draft but nothing Brian O'Connor hadn't allowed for as his 2026 roster is just about settled. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The return of Ace Reese is a 'recruiting' win for Brian O'Connor as Bulldog baseball awaits the upcoming MLB Draft. And SEC Media Days is just a week away for Jeff Lebby and three select Mississippi State players. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Direct payments to NCAA student-athletes can begin Tuesday, the same date the baseball transfer portal closes. Brian O'Connor has 13 transfers lined up already and awaits word from a couple more. Ace Reese is subject of Mississippi State consternation ahead of portal deadline. Jeff Lebby has 23 commitments for his 2026 signing class but there will be many an addition and subtraction between now and December. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian O'Connor is building his first Mississippi State roster with transfer signees, while Jeff Lebby recruits prep talent for the future. And, Bulldog basketball has a schedule nearly done for the coming winter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian O'Connor is officially introduced to Bulldog Baseball Country but has already been busy rebuilding the 2026 roster. And Saturday was Elite Dawg camp for Mississippi State football, with your reporter dropping by for a look. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State concluded the 2025 baseball season Sunday evening in the Tallahassee Regional. Within the hour the hiring of Brian O'Connor as next Diamond Dog skipper was official, confirming our reporting on GenesPage.com. The 2015 National Champion coach of Virginia is only the 5th College World Series winner to take another head coaching job in college baseball. His hiring beat the opening of the spring transfer window by hours and recruiting is O'Connor's immediate priority along with finalizing his assistant staff. He will be formally introduced to Bulldog Country this Thursday evening with full coverage here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the fifth time in program post-season history Mississippi State starts NCAA Tournament play in the Tallahassee Regional. The previous four trips have produced championships in 2007 and 2018, with both clubs advancing ultimately to the College World Series. The Diamond Dogs face runaway CAA champs Northeastern, while #9 national seed Florida State faces Bethune-Cookman. The regional is paired with the Corvallis tournament and #8 seed Oregon State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a short and humbling trip to Hoover the Diamond Dogs have some extra time to prepare for their NCAA Tournament assignment. An intense run to end the regular season likely means Mississippi State can use the rest and recovery before going...somewhere to be named on Monday. Josh Hubbard confirms what Mississippi State hoped as the All-SEC guard will be back for another winter in Humphrey Coliseum. And Bulldog softball takes some heavy hits in the transfer portal after ending their season in the NCAA Tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taking two from Ole Miss was more than a rivalry score, as Mississippi State can see a path to the post-season with one weekend left in the regular schedule. Justin Parker becomes the eighth consecutive Diamond Dog skipper to win his first series against Ole Miss. State still needs to win this weekend at suddenly-surprising Missouri to make a NCAA Tournament case. And Bulldog softball learns its NCAA assignment tonight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Diamond Dog team under interim management turns it around entirely, and softball is at the SEC Tournament playing for NCAA seeding. Football transfer recruiting needs maybe one more piece this spring for the fall roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Lemonis has been dismissed as head baseball coach four years removed from a National Championship season. Bulldog baseball has gone to the coaching bullpen for Justin Parker as interim while the search for the next Mississippi State skipper ramps up. And Jeff Lebby keeps beefing up his 2025 roster with more offensive line commitments via the spring transfer window. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mississippi State wrapped up the 2025 spring football season with Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage on Scott Field. We have post-game interviews with Coach Jeff Lebby and quarterback Blake Shapen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Jeff Lebby updates Mississippi State spring camp results, while the Diamond Dogs have four games across the Alabama state line this week and the transfer portal hits keep coming for Bulldog basketball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taking a series means Bulldog baseball can still play for post-season plans but the path is all uphill from here. Three greats are inducted into the Ring of Honor at Dudy Noble Field and we have moving, and entertaining, video interviews with a pair of them. Bulldog softball takes one at Tennessee but holds to a fifth-place SEC tie after four weekends of good work. The transfer portal claims a pair of Ladydog starters as well as Bulldog guard Riley Kugel. And it is week four for Mississippi State spring football in this crucial camp for Jeff Lebby. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Josh Hubbard makes headlines by declaring intent to test the NBA waters as a early draft entry. Coach Jeff Lebby opens week three of Bulldog football camp and talks about the spring so far afterwards. And patience pays off for Jake Mangum as the Mayor of Mississippi State steps into the batter's boxes with Tampa Bay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A 1-8 opening to SEC season has Mississippi State concerned for the program's place. Spring football for Jeff Lebby's second squad has hit the contact phase with good results so far. And four basketball Bulldogs are portal-bound with recruiting coming up soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.