Saturday, November 12
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
11:00 AM
Mississippi State
at
#1 Alabama
Last week, Aeris Williams had a career day on the ground vs. No. 4 Texas A&M
Gameday: MSU, No. 1 Alabama Clash in 11 a.m. ESPN Matchup
November 11, 2016 | Football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – One week after knocking off No. 4 Texas A&M, Mississippi State football aims for another top-five victory as the Bulldogs travel to take on No. 1 Alabama in what will be the 100th game for head coach Dan Mullen at 11 a.m. CT Saturday in a sold out Bryant-Denny Stadium. For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on ESPN with Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com. A skycam feed is also available.
Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.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.
Records
MSU is 4-5 overall, 2-3 in SEC play and currently in sixth place in the SEC Western Division. Alabama, ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll, is 9-0 overall, 6-0 in SEC play and the Tide has won 21 in a row.
Clear Bag Policy
Bryant-Denny Stadium follows a clear bag policy similar to that of Davis Wade Stadium. For more details, click here.
Relentless
View this week's episode of Relentless called "Believe." The show goes behind the scenes of the Bulldogs' big win over No. 4 Texas A&M last weekend, including Mullen's postgame speech. All episodes of Relentless are available at HailState.com/Relentless.
Ross Record Watch
Senior wide receiver Fred Ross is 18 receiving yards shy of breaking his third career MSU receiving record. He is at 2,252 receiving yards, 18 shy of Chad Bumphis' mark. Ross has already broken MSU career records for receptions and 100-yard games.
Mullen 100 Games
Mullen will become just the second head coach in MSU history to coach in 100 games joining Jackie Sherrill. He will also join Alabama's Nick Saban as the only two current SEC coaches to reach the 100-mark point at his current school.
MSU vs. No. 1
The Bulldogs are 1-5 all-time against No. 1 ranked teams. This is the first time MSU will face a No. 1 ranked team since Alabama on Nov. 16, 2013 in Starkville. MSU's only victory over a No. 1 ranked team occured 36 years ago in the infamous 6-3 game against Alabama on Nov. 1, 1980.
Fitzgerald Streaking
QB Nick Fitzgerald has recorded at least 100 yards rushing in three straight games, and he's notched at least two rushing touchdowns in four straight games. That is the first by an MSU player since at least 1970.
Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on ESPN with Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst) and Holly Rowe (reporter) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com. A skycam feed is also available.
Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.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.
Records
MSU is 4-5 overall, 2-3 in SEC play and currently in sixth place in the SEC Western Division. Alabama, ranked No. 1 in the College Football Playoff poll, is 9-0 overall, 6-0 in SEC play and the Tide has won 21 in a row.
Clear Bag Policy
Bryant-Denny Stadium follows a clear bag policy similar to that of Davis Wade Stadium. For more details, click here.
Relentless
View this week's episode of Relentless called "Believe." The show goes behind the scenes of the Bulldogs' big win over No. 4 Texas A&M last weekend, including Mullen's postgame speech. All episodes of Relentless are available at HailState.com/Relentless.
Ross Record Watch
Senior wide receiver Fred Ross is 18 receiving yards shy of breaking his third career MSU receiving record. He is at 2,252 receiving yards, 18 shy of Chad Bumphis' mark. Ross has already broken MSU career records for receptions and 100-yard games.
Mullen 100 Games
Mullen will become just the second head coach in MSU history to coach in 100 games joining Jackie Sherrill. He will also join Alabama's Nick Saban as the only two current SEC coaches to reach the 100-mark point at his current school.
MSU vs. No. 1
The Bulldogs are 1-5 all-time against No. 1 ranked teams. This is the first time MSU will face a No. 1 ranked team since Alabama on Nov. 16, 2013 in Starkville. MSU's only victory over a No. 1 ranked team occured 36 years ago in the infamous 6-3 game against Alabama on Nov. 1, 1980.
Fitzgerald Streaking
QB Nick Fitzgerald has recorded at least 100 yards rushing in three straight games, and he's notched at least two rushing touchdowns in four straight games. That is the first by an MSU player since at least 1970.
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