Mississippi State Holds Annual Spring Football Game

Bulldogs showcase new talent and returning stars in closed-door scrimmage

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:22pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the movements and energy of a college football game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color.An abstract, cubist interpretation of the action on the field at Mississippi State's annual spring football game.Starkville Today

Mississippi State University's football team held its annual spring game today at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. The closed-door scrimmage, which is not televised, allows the Bulldogs to showcase their new talent and returning stars as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season under third-year head coach Jeff Lebby.

Why it matters

The spring game provides an early look at the Bulldogs' roster and gives fans a sense of the team's potential for the fall. After improving by three wins in 2025 and earning a bowl berth, Mississippi State is looking to build on that momentum and compete for a top spot in the SEC West division.

The details

The spring game scrimmage began at 9:15 a.m. this morning and is closed to the public, with only players, coaches, and staff in attendance. Admission is free, but the event will not be televised. Coach Lebby and his staff are using the closed-door format to evaluate talent, experiment with different lineups, and fine-tune the team's schemes without external distractions.

  • The spring game took place today, April 11, 2026, in Starkville, Mississippi.
  • Mississippi State is entering its third season under head coach Jeff Lebby.

The players

Jeff Lebby

The head football coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, now in his third season leading the program.

Mississippi State Bulldogs

The football team of Mississippi State University, competing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What’s next

The Bulldogs will continue their offseason training and preparation for the 2026 season, which begins in September.

The takeaway

Mississippi State's spring game provides an early glimpse of the team's potential, as they look to build on their success from the previous season and compete for a top spot in the SEC West division under the leadership of third-year head coach Jeff Lebby.