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    Thunder & Lightning: The Annual T&L All 22 Rankings

    It’s one of the traditions of the offseason, as we rank the potential starters for the upcoming season. Which Mississippi State Bulldog has the trust of Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone, and who needs to show something before they can have the belief of the guys. It’s the annual All 22 Rankings for...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Whose Season Can Mississippi State Spoil in 2026?

    Yesterday’s AP Top 25 has Mississippi State with six games against ranked opponents. Who do the Bulldogs have the best chance to upset, and how many upsets are realistic for the maroon and white? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss how Jeff Lebby’s squad can spoil quite a few seasons for their...
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    Thunder & Lightning: How Quickly Can Mississippi State Be a Top 25 Team?

    A season ago, Mississippi State was unranked despite a 4-0 start. What would happen if the Bulldogs replicate that feat in 2026? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the preseason AP Top 25 and ask what if State can get through its first four games unscathed? More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Mississippi State’s Depth Will Be Tested This Season

    Mississippi State has two coaches in Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett who are among the most aggressive play callers on their respective sides of the ball. Do the Bulldogs have the depth to play with that much energy? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone ask that question as they recap the first scrimmage of...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Comparing Depth Charts Year One to Year Three for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State

    How much better is the roster for Jeff Lebby in year three as opposed to his first season in charge at Mississippi State? The only way to tell is to break out the depth charts and compare. Brian Hadad does exactly that, going position by position to see how much improvement there’s truly been...
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    T&L Extra: Coach Brian O’Connor on the Portal, His Grade For Year One, and His Superstar Sophomore Jacob Parker

    Year one of the Brian O’Connor era in Starkville had some big highs and some tough lows, but the Mississippi State skipper is already full speed ahead into year two. Brian Hadad catches up with the head Diamond Dawg to get his offseason thoughts about his team that will be among the favorites to...
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    T&L Opponent Preview: The Columbia Tribune’s Calum McAndrew Previews Missouri

    Mississippi State’s SEC home opener will bring the Missouri Tigers back to Starkville. Can the Bulldogs finally snap their three season long drought in SEC home games, or will the Tigers tame Jeff Lebby’s squad for the third straight season? Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia...
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    T&L Opponent Preview: AL.com’s Matt Stahl Previews Alabama

    Alabama is back on the Mississippi State schedule after a two year absence, and this might be the best chance for the Bulldogs to pick up a win over the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban’s first season in Tuscaloosa. Brian Hadad welcomes Matt Stahl of AL.com back to the pod for a preview. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Bring Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla Back to Campus?

    Courtrooms, injunctions, and appeals are as much a part of college football today as touchdowns, tackles, and field goals. Will the latest NCAA drama bring two key players back to Mississippi State in time for the 2026 season. Brian Hadad examines what Coach Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State...
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    T&L Extra: Mississippi State Athletic Director Zac Selmon Joins the Not Fall Camp Tour

    There’s a lot going on at Mississippi State, and the man behind all of it is Bulldog athletic director Zac Selmon. The boss joins Brian Hadad and Michael Borkey on the Not Fall Camp Tour for an update of everything happening in Starkville as the athletic year gets underway. More...
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    T&L Extra: Coach Chris Jans Explains Why His Mississippi State Team Will Bounce Back This Season

    Last season saw Mississippi State basketball miss the postseason for the first time under Coach Chris Jans, a result that frustrated nobody more than the Bulldog head man. Jans joins Brian Hadad to discuss what he did to correct the mistakes from a season ago, and why he believes his team will...
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    T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby Discuss the Early Returns of the Preseason at STM’s Not Fall Camp Tour

    We are only a few practices into preseason camp at Mississippi State, but Jeff Lebby is already seeing some things he likes from his Bulldogs. Brian Hadad catches up with the head coach prior to SportsTalk Mississippi’s live show at The Landing for the Not Fall Camp Tour. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Maybe The Hottest Rumblings Ever Recorded

    You may read today’s podcast title and thing, wow did Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone hit some controversial topics? No they did not, but dang it is blazing hot outside. The guys get out of the weather and into the mailbag with another elite edition of The Rumblings. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: What is Mississippi State’s Most Important Game in 2026?

    Jeff Lebby will be mad at today’s edition of Thunder & Lightning, as Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone look well past week one and rank all 12 games on the season in order of importance. What are the must-wins, and where is there less pressure for Lebby and his Mississippi State squad. More...
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    Thunder & Lightning: Confidence is Running High After Mississippi State’s First Week of Preseason Camp

    A few weeks ago at SEC Media Days, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone told you that the Mississippi State contigent seemed to have a confidence about them that was easy to notice. Now with preseason camp underway, that attitude continues to shine as the Bulldogs speak to the media following practice...
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