How college football stars joined campus activists in the fight for justice
From Mississippi State to Texas A&M to Clemson, current and former athletes are more involved with campus causes -- and their activism has helped fight racial inequality.
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Bill changing Mississippi state flag signed into law
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Tuesday signed a bill to retire the last state flag in the U.S. with the Confederate battle emblem following widespread, increased pressure as protests against racial injustice have focused attention on Confederate symbols.
Athletes, coaches fight to remove Confederate emblem from Mississippi state flag (3:30)
Mississippi lawmakers vote to change state flag
Mississippi lawmakers voted Sunday to retire the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag, following widespread, increased pressure that came in part from the world of sports.
Kiffin, Leach lobby for change to Mississippi flag
Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin and Mississippi State's Mike Leach were among a group of 46 coaches and administrators from eight universities in Mississippi to lobby the legislature to remove the Confederate emblem from the state flag.
Importance of student-athletes' recent protests and activism (1:27)
Miss. St. RB Hill won't play unless flag changed
Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill says he will sit out the 2020 football season unless the state flag is changed.
SEC preview: Is Alabama still considered the favorite? (2:26)
SEC warns no Miss. champ events until new flag
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey threatened to not host any future conference championship events in Mississippi until the state changes its flag.
Memphis to play Mississippi State in 2028, 2029
The Memphis Tigers will host Mississippi State in 2028 and visit the Bulldogs in 2029 in a new home-and-home series.
SEC will hold football media days virtually
The SEC will hold a virtual football media days instead of its annual in-person event this year as the sport continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mississippi State's Leach reveals his secret to cooking (0:56)
Ole Miss picks up Mississippi State transfer Jones
Jarrian Jones is switching sides in the Egg Bowl rivalry as the defensive back is transferring to Ole Miss from Mississippi State.
College football's best 'one-hit wonders': Kenny Trill, Trevor Knight beats Saban and more
Remember when Texas A&M's Kenny Hill looked like the next Johnny Football? Or when Trevor Knight dominated Alabama's defense? Here are some of our favorite out-of-nowhere performances.
QB Thompson transfers from Miss. St. to Virginia
Former Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson, who saw action in 20 games in three seasons with the Bulldogs, will join Virginia as a graduate transfer.
SEC commish: League unity not needed in 2020
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey hopes for unity among the FBS conferences when it comes time to resume football activities, but he acknowledged that "there is room for different conferences to make different decisions."
Remembering our favorite rivalry moments of the past 20 years
From a Kick Six to an Ivy League showdown, we break down top moments from rivalry games.
Brian Cole II's NFL draft profile (0:47)
Brian Cole II's NFL draft profile (0:47)
DL who criticized Leach meme transferring to FSU
Mississippi State defensive lineman Fabien Lovett, who criticized Bulldogs coach Mike Leach's tweet that showed a meme of a woman knitting a noose for her husband during self-quarantine, announced on Monday that he is transferring to Florida State.
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2019 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Florida | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Tennessee | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Kentucky | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| Missouri | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| South Carolina | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| LSU | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Alabama | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| Auburn | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Texas A&M | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Ole Miss | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Arkansas | 0-8 | 2-10 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards179.5109th
Rushing Yards220.621st
Points For27.8172nd
Points Against28.163rd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Robertson | QB-PP | Committed | 86 |
| Theodore Knox | ATH | Committed | 83 |
| Kadarius Calloway | S | Committed | 81 |
| Brandon Buckhaulter | WR | Committed | 80 |
| Myzel Williams | S | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | J. Banks | Jim Thorpe Award |