Gameday: MSU Welcomes Samford For Homecoming Saturday

STARKVILLE, Miss. – For the first time in three weeks, Mississippi State football returns to the friendly confines of Davis Wade Stadium as the Bulldogs seek to snap a three-game losing streak when Samford comes to town for a 2:30 p.m. Homecoming kickoff on Saturday. For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.

Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 10:30 a.m. and all gates will open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 10:30 a.m. The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the Junction. Former Bulldog Derek Sherrod, Miss Mississippi United States Juliette King and MSU's 2016 Track & Field NCAA Champions Marta Freitas and Curtis Thompson will be signing autographs in the fan zone from 11:30-12 p.m.

What To Wear
Saturday's tilt is a "Stripe out" game. Check your section on what color to wear on this chart at HailState.com/stripeout.

Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on SEC Network with Dave Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst) and Olivia Harlan (sideline) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.

Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 12:30 p.m. Jim Ellis, Matt Wyatt and John Correro will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app.

Social Media/Live Stats
Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (click the links). Fans can also follow behind-the-scenes content via SnapChat by searching for HailStateSnap. Live stats are available at HailState.com.

Burn Ban
State and local fire officials have directed MSU to enforce the state burn ban, already in effect in Oktibbeha County, during the football game Saturday. MSU Police Chief Vance Rice said the language of the ban prohibits the use of charcoal, wood pellets, or other fire cooking methods that produce coals and embers. Gas grills are allowed, but users are expected to maintain maximum fire safety. Under state law, any person who knowingly and willfully violates a burn ban is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be fined between $100 and $500. Fires that damage land or properties and are started in violation of a burn ban bring legal liability to the person who started the fire.

Clear Bag Policy
Fans are reminded of Davis Wade Stadium's clear bag policy, which will be in effect Saturday. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12" x 6"" x 12" or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in the stadium. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" will be permitted. Complete details are available on HailState.com/clearbag.

Golf Cart Policy
Privately owned golf carts are only to be operated on streets that are open for public traffic. Privately owned golf carts will not be allowed to access those streets that close prior to game time such as Creelman, B.S. Hood, and Stone Blvd. Golf carts are absolutely prohibited in tailgating areas such as the Barnes and Noble lawn, the FanFair area, the Junction, the West Lawn tent area, or other areas accessed by roads that are closed during game day. For more information on golf cart safety, click here.

Smoke Free Campus
Davis Wade Stadium is a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.

Series History
MSU and Samford are meeting for the 19th time and the first time since 53 years ago on Sept. 21, 1963 when Samford was still known as Howard College/ State owns a 16-1-1 mark in the series and has won the last eight meetings. MSU has not lost in the last 13 contests between the two (tied in 1922). State is 13-0-1 in Starkville against Samford.

Homecoming
It's Homecoming weekend on campus. MSU owns a 53-21-3 all-time record in Homecoming games, including a 6-1 mark under Dan Mullen. The Bulldogs have won six straight Homecoming games. This is the second time that MSU hosts Samford in a Homecoming contest. The Bulldogs beat Samford, 40-7, on Homecoming of Oct. 19, 1940.

Relentless
View this week's episode of Relentless called "Brothers." The show looks back at the Kentucky game and previews this weekend's contest. All episodes of Relentless are available at HailState.com/Relentless.

Ross Record Watch
Senior wide receiver Fred Ross, who broke the school record for career catches last weekend (166), needs just one catch in this game to tie the school record for consecutive games with a reception. Chad Bumphis holds the mark of 30. Ross has caught at least one touchdown pass in five of seven games this season. He needs one more TD catch to move into third place in MSU career history. He is 223 receiving yards away from the school career record.

Times of Interest
Time                     Clock    Event
10:30:00 a.m.       —           Fan Zone Opens
10:30:00 a.m.       —           Davis Wade Stadium Ticket Office Opens
12:30:00 p.m.      —           Gates Open
12:30:00 p.m.      —           Dawg Walk
1:05:00 p.m.         —           Team On Field
1:35:00 p.m.         60:00      60-Minute Clock Countdown Begins
2:13:00 p.m.         22:00      Teams Leave Field
2:18:00 p.m.         17:00      Honorary Captain
2:23:45 p.m.         11:15      National Anthem
2:24:45 p.m.         10:15      Flyover
2:29:50 p.m.         5:10        Mississippi State Intro Video
2:31:30 p.m.         3:30        Mississippi State Takes Field
2:32:00 p.m.         3:00        Coin Toss
2:32:30 p.m.         2:30        Samford Takes Field
2:35:00 p.m.         0:00        Kickoff

Gameday: MSU Welcomes Samford For Homecoming Saturday

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