Every year, more and more college football teams turn to the transfer portal to find their starting quarterback. Guys like Russell Wilson, Kyler Murray, and Justin Fields have all found success transferring to programs that gave them an opportunity to elevate themselves on the national stage. This year Florida State has gotten a head start on the competition landing former UCF signal caller McKenzie Milton, but he will not be the only one putting on a new jersey in 2021. Here is a look at five other guys that will likely be making an impact for a new team next season. Charlie Brewer, QB - Transferring from Baylor Potential Destinations: Tennessee, Mississippi State, SMU, UNLV, Arkansas Pedigree: After winning a state championship in
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Mississippi State football vs. Auburn preview
This Saturday, Mississippi State football returns to Starkville for a matchup against the No. 24 Auburn Tigers. This game was rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns within the Mississippi State football program after originally being scheduled for Nov. 14. According to ESPN, Auburn has a 74.5% probability of winning with a -6.5 spread. The game will be televised on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET. Preview Both Mississippi State football and Auburn come into the game with similar disappointing situations. Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach has heavily disappointed in his first year with the Bulldogs, while Auburn head coach Guz Malzahn is concluding an underperforming eighth season. Auburn is coming off of back to back losses to AP Top 5 teams in Alabama and
Mississippi State football lays an egg against Ole Miss
Mississippi State football laid an egg against Ole Miss in a 31-24 loss to the Rebels. For head coach Mike Leach, his record in the most important football game in the state of Mississippi starts 0-1. The 2020 Egg Bowl was one to remember, thanks to coming down to the wire and several notable plays. Ole Miss cornerback Deane Leonard returned a fumble by receiver Austin Williams all the way to the Mississippi State 16-yard line, Matt Corral completed a ridiculous 81-yard touchdown to receiver Braylon Sanders, and Bulldogs receiver Geor'quarius Spivey caught a 41-yard prayer setting up the final Hail Mary at the end of the game. What happened to that great defense? After being one of the top defenses in the
Mississippi State football: Egg Bowl preview
This Saturday, Mississippi State football reignites its rivalry against Ole Miss in the 2020 Egg Bowl. Mississippi State has won the last two and three of the last four against its rival. According to ESPN, Ole Miss has a 68.2% probability of winning with a -9.5 spread. The game will be televised on SEC Network at 4 p.m. ET. The Bulldogs are looking to avoid their sixth loss in seven games after losing last week to No. 9 Georgia. Meanwhile, Ole Miss got last week off due to Texas A&M COVID-19 concerns. Preview Both Mike Leach and Lane Kiffin will be getting their first taste of the ninth longest uninterrupted college football rivalry. Leach is looking to make it three straight for the Bulldogs
Mississippi State football: Upset bid to Georgia falls short
In a game that was a lot closer than everyone expected, Mississippi State football fell just short of an upset bid to No.12 Georgia in a 31-24 loss. It was a tight contest throughout as the game was tied going into the fourth quarter. The effort put forth by the Mississippi State football players should be absolutely commended as they came into the game shorthanded with only 49 scholarship players available. Head coach Mike Leach and the football program decided to go on with the game even without the minimum 53 scholarship players. Even though the game ended in a Mississippi State football defeat, the game should be considered a big stepping stone in the right direction for the team. The air
Mississippi State football vs. No. 12 Georgia preview
After both Mississippi State football and No. 12 Georgia got last week off due to COVID-19 tests and contact tracing protocols within each respective football program, both teams are back on the field in Athens, Georgia, for a Nov. 21 matchup. This is just the 25th time the Bulldogs will go up against the Bulldogs, with Georgia winning 11 of the last 12 and is 18-6 overall in the series. Mississippi State football finally got back into the win column in its last game against Vanderbilt, but come into this game as massive underdogs. According to ESPN, Georgia has a 93.6% probability of winning with a -25 spread. The game will be televised on SECN at 7:30 p.m. ET. Preview Will Rogers and the
Mississippi State football vs. Auburn postponed to Dec. 12
The Nov. 14 matchup between Mississippi State football and the Auburn Tigers is being postponed after positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing protocols within the Mississippi State football program. The decision to postpone the game is consistent with the SEC COVID-19 policies and parameters for football game cancellations, rescheduling of games and no-contest declarations for the 2020 season. Per the Return to Activity and Medical Guidance Task Force created by the SEC for this season, a minimum of 53 scholarship student-athletes eligible to participate are required for a team to be able to play. In those 53 scholarship players, four defensive linemen, one quarterback and seven offensive linemen, including one center are required. "Based on positive tests and those considered as close
Mississippi State football survives Vanderbilt
Mississippi State football finally got back into the win column with a 24-17 win over the visiting Vanderbilt Commodores. The win was a big one for Mississippi State as it ends a four-game losing streak and marks head coach Mike Leach's first win in Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs wore special uniforms honoring the Flying M jerseys worn in the 60s and 70s for homecoming. While Mississippi State football may not be at the bottom of the SEC, this game shows it is not far off from it. Even though the Bulldogs are battling numerous injuries and key departures, they were still heavily favored, and the game should not have been this close. Offense still has a lot to prove The offense started
Mississippi State football: Kylin Hill, 7 others leave team
I guess the purging of malcontents has officially begun at Mississippi State football. On Oct. 12, Mike Leach spoke about how all new coaches must struggle through "malcontents" and players who don't buy into the new system of doing things. Since then, eight players have left the team. All-American running back Kylin Hill headlines the group of departures as he will opt out of the rest of the season to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. Hill was convinced to return this season, forgoing the NFL, to improve his draft stock. Last season, Hill was arguably the best running back in the SEC, rushing 242 times for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns. This season though has been a major disappointment for Hill
Mississippi State football vs. Vanderbilt preview
It's been a while, but Mississippi State football is finally favored to win a game. This Saturday, Mississippi State is back at home for homecoming to battle against the winless Vanderbilt Commodores. Mississippi State will be honoring the Flying M jerseys worn in the 60s and 70s with special uniforms this week. According to ESPN, Mississippi State has an 87.1% probability to win with a -19 spread. The game will be televised on SEC Network at 3:30 p.m. ET. Neither team has fared well this season with both teams in last place in their respective divisions. Mississippi State is coming off of a 41-0 beat down by Alabama, while Vanderbilt is coming off of a 54-21 loss to Ole Miss. Preview Getting the ball