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Mississippi State got the news it had been waiting on Sunday, as star cornerback Kelley Jones announced he was running it back for another season with the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why this decision cannot be understated in its importance for the 2026 campaign. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's 2025 season didn't end the way the maroon and white faithful would have liked, falling in defeat in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. The 2026 season begins now for the Bulldogs, as the portal is open and the business of reshaping the roster begins now. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how Jeff Lebby and staff will have a busy month ahead of them. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's return to postseason play could only be described as an abject disaster, as not only did the Bulldogs lose the game to Wake Forest, but possibly lost their starting quarterback Kamario Taylor to a devastating injury in garbage time. Brian Hadad tries to put together the pieces of an absolute nightmare of a season finale. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State returns to the postseason in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, looking to create some momentum heading into the offseason. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break out the Three P's for the final time this season to take a look at State's showdown with Wake Forest. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State heads to the Duke's Mayo Bowl to take on a Wake Forest that exceeded expectations in 2025. Brian Hadad welcomes Conor O'Neill of On3's Deacons Illustrated to the podcast for a preview of the Demon Deacons. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State has gotten some good news over the past few weeks when it comes to who is returning to Starkville for 2026. Is wide receiver Anthony Evans going to be among the Bulldogs back for next season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss that and more as Jeff Lebby's squad continues to prepare for the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover 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 Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

It's the final Thunder & Lightning of 2025, and what a year it has been. It's only fitting the last go round be another edition of Planet Earth's most famous Twitter mailbag, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have one last Rumblings this year. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's efforts to reshape Jeff Lebby's coaching staff saw a couple of big additions on Sunday, on both sides of the ball. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the new faces headed to Starkville, and who might be next to join the squad. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State has come to a point within its own program, and with the actions of others around them, that football is either going to move forward or fall impossibly far behind. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why the factors in play for the Bulldogs are trending positively. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

50 days until Opening Day, but we are all in on talking baseball on Thunder & Lightning. Baseball America's Jacob Rudner joins the pod to hit on some national topics before giving his thoughts on Mississippi State. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Merry Christmas from Thunder & Lightning! Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk's gift to you is another edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State is seeing a lot of its reserve players make their way into the transfer portal, leaving some big gaps in the depth chart going into next week's appearance in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss who needs to step up, and who may be given a chance to shine in the postseason. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

When Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announced his retirement effective the end of the year, many assumed Mississippi State athletic director to be the natural choice as his successor. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss why it appears Selmon will remain in Starkville, and why that decision keeps the Mississippi State athletic department on a path of progress. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

To say Mississippi State's basketball season hasn't gone according to plan would be a massive understatement. While making a fourth straight NCAA Tournament may already be out of the question, there's still games to be played and respect to be earned for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk examine Saturday's matchup with the Memphis Tigers and why that game could spark a little something at The Hump. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mark Etheridge just wrote the Mississippi State fall preview for D1Baseball, so Brian Hadad got him on the podcast while he had Bulldogs on the brain. He discusses State's deep roster, plus takes a look around the SEC and the nation at who the Bulldogs will have to beat to claim a second national championship. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State awaits January 2 for two reasons. One, the Bulldogs will finish their season in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, but more importantly, the transfer portal will open for business. What must Jeff Lebby and his staff prioritize for the upcoming season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the biggest needs for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

We're just days away from Christmas, but its OK to open a gift early. In your case, the gift is Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk presenting you with America's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Officially the transfer portal doesn't open for another two and a half weeks, but several Mississippi State players have already announced their intentions to leave Starkville. Have the Bulldogs lost any players they'd actually like to have back for 2026? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk take a look at that plus State's ongoing search for a new wide receivers coach. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mark your calendars and book your rooms, Mississippi State's 2026 football schedule is locked, loaded, and ready to go. In this transfer portal era, is it possible to make a solid prediction about the Bulldogs' record next season? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are ready to look ahead to year three of the Jeff Lebby Era. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Excitement around Mississippi State baseball is nothing new, but this year's edition of the Diamond Dawgs might be the most preseason furor we've ever seen in Starkville. Brian Hadad welcomes Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com to the pod for a look around the SEC and a closeup view of Brian O'Connor's first Bulldog squad. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State has always been a program associated with the ground game, and through the years there have been some outstanding quarterback/running back pairings in maroon and white. With Fluff Bothwell announcing he'll be back for another season in Starkville, can he and Kamario Taylor be the next in that long line? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss that around some breaking news about Jeff Lebby's staff for 2026. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover 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 Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Christmas is just around the corner, but Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have been you giving you the gift of The Rumblings all year long. The guys are back with another edition of America's favorite Twitter mailbag. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

12 years ago, a young Mississippi State quarterback took advantage of bowl prep practices to launch himself into superstardom. Is that about to be the case for soon to be sophomore Kamario Taylor? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look at what the next few weeks mean for Taylor and the inevitable comparisons to Dak Prescott. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State had pretty much shut things down for the 2025 season, but on Sunday, the Bulldogs learned they are back in business for one last game. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how State found its way into the postseason, and why this berth in the Duke's Mayo Bowl is nothing but good news for Jeff Lebby and his team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Jeff Lebby needed to replace his defensive coordinator, and he needed experience in the new hire. Lebby seemingly has his man, and its a familiar face, as former Mississippi State defensive coordinator and head coach Zach Arnett seems poised for a return to Starkville. How did this come about, and is Arnett the right man to turn around State's awful defense? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk break down a surprising report in a special Saturday edition of T&L. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Season over and Signing Day is done, what's next for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the changes that appear to be imminent for the Bulldogs as they will look to revamp the coaching staff going into Year 3. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Long time Mississippi State fans will tell you, Signing Day is usually a day of upset stomachs and nerves as the Bulldogs try to hold on to their class. This year, the Bulldogs were on the offensive, picking up four new players and landing a signature from one of the nation's top players. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have committed to recapping what the Bulldogs were able to bring on board. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover 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 Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

You can count on The Rumblings to deliver some midweek fun, some insightful answers, some laughs, and some debate. What you can also count on is that Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk would never leave a dog behind if they moved to a new city. Two guys that aren't psychopaths are back with another edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State's season is over, which means the hard work of getting better for 2026 is just beginning. What can the Bulldogs realistically do to give their fans some hope going into next year? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk lay out the plan for Jeff Lebby after they try and get over the fact that Lane Kiffin didn't actually own a dog. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

On Friday, Mississippi State could find a way to bring the Golden Egg back to Starkville, as Ole Miss dominated the Bulldogs in a 38-19 victory. On Sunday, it was the Rebels' turn to be upset, as Lane Kiffin walked away from his team and burned the bridge on his way out. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk recap a weekend that has seen the college football dynamic in this state completely change. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

A change at quarterback provided a brief spark, but in the end, the better team dominated as Ole Miss easily got past Mississippi State to keep the Golden Egg in Oxford for a third straight season. Brian Hadad reports from the Davis Wade pressbox as the season comes to an end for the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Even when there's nothing but pride on the line, there's no rivalry more intense than the one between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Today, there's plenty at stake for the Bulldogs and Rebels beyond the coveted Golden Egg trophy. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk help you get your mind right as the Magnolia State showdown is upon us. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Josh Morgan was best known at Mississippi State for being one of the hardest hitters to ever wear maroon and white. Now the head coach at Warren Central, he took some time out of playoff preparation to talk with Brian Hadad about his two victories over Ole Miss and what he took from Coach Jackie Sherrill that sticks with him today. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Today is the day, the Battle for the Golden Egg is here. Brian Hadad gets Richard Cross to leave politics behind to talk about today's game and give us the latest on Lane Kiffin's decision to stay or go from Ole Miss. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Football today is all about explosive offense, big plays, and superior athletes. For Mississippi State, the plan to defeat Ole Miss should be one that takes a step back in time. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss how the Bulldogs can take down the Rebels on Friday. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State and Ole Miss will tangle on Friday with a lot more than just the Golden Egg trophy on the line. Brian Hadad welcomes his SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey to the show for a preview of the Rebels and the latest on the Lane Kiffin saga. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover 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 Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

One day from Thanksgiving, two days from the Battle for The Golden Egg, but before we get the turkey and the football, we have The Rumblings. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back for a holiday edition of everybody's favorite Twitter mailbag. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Coaches love to say you can only control what you can control, so what does that mean for Mississippi State on Friday? What are the things Mississippi State can do to increase its chances of bringing the Golden Egg trophy back to Starkville? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk look at what Jeff Lebby might put into the gameplan to give the Bulldogs the advantage against Ole Miss. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State can regain the Golden Egg trophy, become bowl eligible, and possibly say goodbye to Lane Kiffin with a win on Black Friday. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss the annual in-state showdown that is shrouded by the controversy surrounding the Ole Miss head coach. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

You can't avoid the story no matter where you go, Lane Kiffin's drama has overwhelmed the college football world. Now a week away from the Battle of the Golden Egg, how does what's going in Oxford impact the game and Mississippi State overall? Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk dive into the biggest story in the sport and ask what it means for next Friday in Starkville. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

We're still a long way off from Opening Day at Dudy Noble Field, but Mississippi State fans are already buzzing about the upcoming baseball season. Brian Hadad catches up with the new Diamond Dawg skipper, Brian O'Connor, to talk about his team and the excitement that he feels taking over this program. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

As is tradition here on Thunder & Lightning, when Mississippi State football has the week off, the focus turns to the other sports on campus. Today, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk feature a pair of interviews. First, it's former Diamond Dawg Jake Mangum fresh off his first season as a major leaguer. Then it's Coach Samantha Ricketts, who's ready for another run to the NCAA Tournament for Bulldog softball. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There are few former Mississippi State athletes more beloved than Jake Mangum. Now in the major leagues, Mangum joins Brian Hadad to talk about his rookie season in Tampa Bay, his return to Dudy Noble Field for the Diamond Dawg Classic, and what he truly believes what differentiates the best from the rest. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

Mississippi State softball is a program that has become a consistent fixture in the NCAA Tournament. Can the Bulldogs take another step and host a regional at Nusz Park? Brian Hadad welcomes the skipper, Samantha Ricketts, to the podcast for an early preview of her team. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover 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 Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

There maybe another 9 days before the in-state showdown between Mississippi State and Ole Miss, but it is never too early to get your mind right. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are back with everybody's favorite mailbag, it's another timely edition of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM