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Dixon broke Jerious Norwood's single-game record of 247 yards just two weeks after he surpassed Norwood's career rushing mark of 3,212 yards.

Mississippi State visits Kentucky for a 7 p.m. kickoff. 1. Get Dixon back on track After five consecutive 100-yard games, MSU senior tailback Anthony Dixon was held to 53 yards on 15 carries by a stout Florida defense.

By TRACEY MYERS EVERMAN - For the Everman Bulldogs, getting into the playoffs is usually old hat.

Mississippi State's men's basketball team is in the top 20 of the two major preseason national polls, both of which were released today.

The season hasn't even started yet and Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury is already saying he's sorry to fans of the 18th-ranked Bulldogs.

LEXINGTON The Kentucky Wildcats and Mississippi State Bulldogs are once again at a crossroads as they prepare to clash in a huge college football game Saturday night at 7 here at Commonwealth Stadium .

Six South Mississippi players were chosen for the 23rd annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, which is set for December 12 in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium.

Rich Brooks took a sip of water, cleared his throat and tried to laugh when was asked if he was going to be able to take the field Saturday when Kentucky hosts Mississippi State.

Jim Lytle/Associated Press Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen congratulates Florida quarterback Tim Tebow on Saturday night in Starkville, Miss.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen spent much of Saturday night and Sunday morning reviewing a blown call, and asked for disciplinary action against the Southeastern Conference replay official who worked the Bulldogs' 29-19 loss to Florida.

The Florida defense had another dominant performance Saturday, holding Mississippi State without an offensive touchdown in a 29-19 victory.

The Florida Gators come into the game ranked #2 in the AP Poll and #1 in the BCS.

Posted by Anthony Stalter Considering No. 1 Florida opened as a 24-point favorite, one would assume that they won't face much of a challenge this Saturday night.

Pernell McPhee grew up in Pahokee, Fla., a town of about 6,000 on the eastern shore of Lake Okeechobee.

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen sees opportunity on the horizon with Saturday's matchup against defending national champion Florida at MSU's Scott Field.

Top Kentucky basketball recruit John Wall is facing eligibility issues, ESPN.com reports.

Sporting the nation's longest current win streak, the Florida Gators hit the road this week for an SEC showdown with the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville.

Florida hasn't had an easy time remaining undefeated of late, but it's been enough to keep the Gators in prime position for a run at a second consecutive national championship and third title in four years.

The Mary Hardin-Baylor offense looked unstoppable this season entering Saturday's game at Mississippi College.

After taking care of one squad of Yellowjackets in Kemp, another group of Yellowjackets will be heading into Van Friday night.

Why is this man smiling? If you had John Calipari's salary and his roster, you'd be smiling, too.

MTSU beat writer Adam Sparks gives his analysis of the Blue Raiders' 27-6 loss to Mississippi State Saturday.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: A true assessment of the impact this recruiting class can have on the program can't be made until the situation regarding Renardo Sidney is resolved.

Middle Tennessee State made history by convincing a Southeastern Conference team to make the league's first visit here, and now the time has come for the Blue Raiders to defend their home turf.

To gain a little insight into Mississippi State for Saturday's game against MTSU, we toss a few questions at Bulldogs beat writer Kyle Veazey, who covers MSU for the The Clarion-Ledger. Veazey is actually a Tennessee native, hailing from Puryear in Henry County.

HANCEVILLE, Ala., Oct. 14 -- Wallace State Community College issued the following news release: Wallace State's basketball program is receiving some national attention weeks before the season opens.

Anthony Dixon needs 48 yards to match Jerious Norwood's rushing record at Mississippi State.

To begin the 2008-09 season, Mississippi State had to adjust to life without Ben Hansbrough, Charles Rhodes, and do-everything guard Jamont Gordon.

STARKVILLE - They are optimistic words coming from a member of Mississippi State's secondary, that's for sure.

Quarterback Chris Relf's availability for Saturday's Mississippi State game at Middle Tennessee State is unknown after coach Dan Mullen said on a teleconference with reporters today that he won't comment on the topic.

Case Keenum had a tough time against the Mississippi State defense on Saturday. Not tough enough to lose though.

Vegas says Houston is a 2.5-point favorite in Starkville this weekend, and the over/under is 65.

Mississippi State's defensive efforts won't be limited to its defensive players on Saturday.

Georgia Tech doesn't pass the ball very often in coach Paul Johnson's spread option offense.

Mississippi State running back Robert Elliott dives past Georgia Tech linebacker Julian Burnett during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct.

The first ranking in 18 years and the possibility of becoming a BCS buster are gone after Houston's weekend loss to UTEP.

Here you can find an MSU rewind that looks back at Mississippi Statea s 42-31 loss to No.

Record: 2-2 . Unranked. Last week: Lost to LSU 30-26 in Starkville. Last time played Tech: MSU lost 38-7 in 2008 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Josh Nesbitt threw for a career-high 266 yards and No. 25 Georgia Tech converted three Mississippi State turnovers into touchdowns for a 42-31 win Saturday night.

Mississippi State middle linebacker Jamar Chaney expects to spend a lot of time with Josh Nesbitt this weekend.

Remember that wide open tight end in the middle of the end zone on the third-and-goal play in LSU's win over Mississippi State last week? Safety Chad Jones batted away the pass from quarterback Tyson Lee to Marcus Green and foiled a sure touchdown and 30-30 tie before an extra point with 1:12 to play.

They were one play away from rocking the college football world last weekend. But Dan Mullen doesn't care about coming close.

Leon Berry surveyed the dinner offerings at the cafeteria a few nights ago and wasn't impressed.