Colin Damms Joins On3, Maroon and White Daily

New Mississippi State beat writer introduces himself to the Bulldogs community

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:57pm

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Colin Damms, a lifelong Mississippi State fan who grew up in Starkville, has joined On3 and the Maroon and White Daily team as a new beat writer covering the Bulldogs. Damms shares his personal journey into sports journalism, from attending games with his father as a child to working part-time at The Commercial Dispatch covering high school and women's basketball before landing this new role.

Why it matters

Damms' deep roots in the Starkville community and lifelong passion for Mississippi State athletics will bring a unique local perspective to the Maroon and White Daily coverage. His appointment signals On3's continued investment in building out its network of dedicated team-specific reporters to serve devoted fan bases across the country.

The details

After earning a master's degree in history, Damms decided to pursue a career in sports journalism in 2021, starting out covering high school sports and Mississippi State women's basketball for The Commercial Dispatch. He is now making the jump to join the On3 team and lead the Maroon and White Daily coverage, where he is excited to continue telling the story of the Bulldogs for readers.

  • Damms grew up in Starkville, attending Mississippi State games with his father from a young age.
  • Damms earned a master's degree in history before deciding to pursue sports journalism in 2021.
  • Damms spent time covering high school sports and Mississippi State women's basketball for The Commercial Dispatch.
  • Damms has now joined On3 and the Maroon and White Daily team as the new Mississippi State beat writer.

The players

Colin Damms

A lifelong Mississippi State fan who grew up in Starkville and has now joined On3 and the Maroon and White Daily team as the new beat writer covering the Bulldogs.

Jackie Sherrill

The former head coach of the Mississippi State football team.

Nick Saban

The former head coach of the LSU football team.

Eli Manning

The former quarterback of the Ole Miss football team.

Sylvester Croom

The former head coach of the Mississippi State football team.

Adam Carlson

The former kicker for the Mississippi State football team who made a game-winning 48-yard field goal in the Egg Bowl.

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What they’re saying

“For me, sport has always been about the connections. We all come from somewhere, we all have our people, and through that community, we find the joy, despair, and every other emotion in between that comes with following a team.”

— Colin Damms

“One of my favorite memories was a seemingly miserable Egg Bowl where I was about ready to ask my Dad to take me home. He's the kind of person who says, 'we didn't pay for half a ticket,' so we stayed.”

— Colin Damms

“Today, I'm excited to join a vast network at On3 that values these communities across the nation, and to work alongside an accomplished team of reporters. I'm especially excited to team up with Paul Jones to continue building Maroon and White Daily.”

— Colin Damms

What’s next

Damms will begin his new role covering the Mississippi State Bulldogs for On3 and the Maroon and White Daily, providing in-depth reporting and analysis for the team's devoted fan base.

The takeaway

Colin Damms' appointment as the new Mississippi State beat writer for On3 and Maroon and White Daily brings a local perspective and lifelong passion for the Bulldogs to the publication's coverage. His personal journey into sports journalism, from attending games as a child to working his way up in the industry, will resonate with the devoted Mississippi State community.