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Mississippi State Aims to Outrecruit Rival Ole Miss
Bulldogs look to land top talent in heated recruiting battle with Rebels
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program is engaged in an intense recruiting battle with in-state rival Ole Miss Rebels as they both vie to land top high school talent in the state. The Locked On MSU podcast discusses the latest updates on Mississippi State's recruiting efforts and how they are trying to outmaneuver the Rebels on the recruiting trail.
Why it matters
Recruiting top high school players is crucial for the long-term success of any major college football program. The rivalry between Mississippi State and Ole Miss adds an extra layer of intensity to this recruiting battle, as each school looks to gain an edge over the other by signing the best players from the state.
The details
The Locked On MSU podcast breaks down the latest recruiting news and strategies for the Bulldogs as they compete with the Rebels for elite talent. They discuss specific recruits that both schools are targeting, as well as the tactics each program is using to try and sway prospects to choose their school.
- The latest recruiting updates were discussed on the Locked On MSU podcast released on February 11, 2026.
The players
Mississippi State Bulldogs
The football program at Mississippi State University, a public research university located in Starkville, Mississippi.
Ole Miss Rebels
The football program at the University of Mississippi, a public research university located in Oxford, Mississippi.
What’s next
The Locked On MSU podcast will continue to provide updates on the recruiting battle between Mississippi State and Ole Miss as National Signing Day approaches in early February.
The takeaway
The intense recruiting rivalry between Mississippi State and Ole Miss highlights the importance of landing top in-state talent for the long-term success of each program. Both schools are pulling out all the stops to try and gain an edge over their bitter rival on the recruiting trail.
