The College Football History of Mississippi State Bulldogs

THE CLOCK TICKS DOWN in Starkville — the Bulldogs clawed back into the game. Shapen drops back … launches it deep … Thompson hauls it in, touchdown! The roar from Davis Wade Stadium shakes the night. The tension has been unbearable, then … final whistle — Mississippi State 24, Arizona State 20! The upset is sealed, history made, and the cowbells ring loud.

Follow the story of the Mississippi State Bulldogs through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to the team’s early years. This edition charts the Bulldogs' history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The 1980 upset over Alabama Crimson Tide — a 6 – 3 victory that remains one of the greatest in school history

– The undefeated regular season and major bowl appearance following the 1940 season

– The 38 – 23 win over Auburn Tigers (2014) — a notable triumph over a top‑ranked opponent

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. Whether for a Bulldog fan, a college‑football enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first‑hand — this isn’t just a gift, it’s a piece of Mississippi State history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.