Saturday, November 19
Starkville
6:00 PM
Mississippi State
vs
Arkansas
MSU will recognize 19 seniors in pregame ceremonies.
Gameday: MSU To Honor 19 Seniors as Bulldogs Host Arkansas in Home Finale
November 18, 2016 | Football
STARKVILLE, Miss. – One of the winningest senior classes in the 117-year history of Mississippi State football will be honored in pregame ceremonies as the Bulldogs host Arkansas in the 2016 home finale at 6 p.m. CT Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium. For complete details, visit HailState.com/gameday.
State (4-6, 2-4 SEC) is seeking to become bowl eligible for a school-record seventh straight season with victories in its final two games. The Razorbacks are at 6-4 overall and 2-4 in league play following a 38-10 loss to LSU last Saturday in Fayetteville.
Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 3 p.m. and all gates will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 2 p.m. The final "Dawg Walk" for the senior class will take place at 4 p.m. in the Junction.
What To Wear
Saturday's tilt is a True Maroon game with all fans encouraged to wear maroon.
Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on ESPNU with Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Alex Corddry (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 4 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.
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.
Weather
Temperatures are expected in the upper-40s at kickoff with clear skies and a northwest wind. Temperatures will dip into the low-40s at game's end.
Senior Class
The group of 19 seniors is one of eight senior classes in MSU history to record 30 victories and is currently the sixth-winningest senior class with a 30-19 mark. They have shattered 25 single-game, single-season and career statistical records in the past four years. They have produced four victories over Top 10 ranked teams, representing the second-most in the SEC since 2014. The following will be recognized in pregame ceremonies:
DL Nelson Adams – Brandon native who is playing in his 50th career game; 74 career tackles
DL Lawrence Brown – walk-on from Columbus
LB Richie Brown – the SEC active career leader in tackles (279); graduate currently pursuing his MBA
DL Johnathan Calvin – two-year player who leads the squad in sacks this season with five
OL Jamaal Clayborn – the starting center for the past two seasons; making his 23rd career start
DL Will Coleman – pass rusher the last two seasons who has made 18 tackles
S Kivon Coman – leader at safety playing his 47th career game; three career interceptions
DL Torrey Dale – fifth-year senior who has recorded 32 career tackles
OL Devon Desper – graduate and versatile lineman who is starting his 26th career game
RB Brandon Holloway – versatile running back and a team captain who has eight career touchdowns
DL Nick James – fifth-year defensive lineman from Long Beach who has 60 tackles
DL A.J. Jefferson – a team captain who is tied for third in school history in tackles for loss (35)
OL Jocquell Johnson – backup center and contributor on special teams and PAT units
OL Rodney Lacy – walk-on offensive lineman from Birmingham, Ala.
WR Fred Ross – a team captain who owns four school career records and leads the SEC in touchdowns (9)
DL Sean Samuel – walk-on defensive lineman from Snellville, Ga.
OL Justin Senior – Canadian native and graduate who is starting his team-leading 37th game
RB Ashton Shumpert – Fulton native who has rushed for 938 yards in his career and seven touchdowns
LB DeAndre Ward – former walk-on who earned scholarship and has 39 career tackles
Series History
MSU and Arkansas are meeting for the 27th time with the Razorbacks holding a 15-10-1 all-time advantage. This is the 25th straight year the two teams are playing each other. MSU has won four in a row in the series, including a 51-50 shootout in Fayetteville last year. The last three games have been decided in the final seconds with a Bulldog making a memorable play in each of those games.
Times of Interest
Time Clock Event
2:00:00 p.m. — Fan Zone Opens
3:00:00 p.m. — Davis Wade Stadium Ticket Office Opens
4:00:00 p.m. — Gates Open
4:00:00 p.m. — Dawg Walk
4:35:00 p.m. — Teams On Field
5:02:00 p.m. 60:00 60-Minute Clock Countdown Begins
5:36:00 p.m. 26:00 Teams Leave Field
5:43:30 p.m. 18:30 National Anthem
5:45:00 p.m. 17:00 Honorary Captain Tyler Russell
5:49:00 p.m. 13:00 Mississippi State Intro Video
5:50:00 p.m. 12:00 Mississippi State Takes Field
5:51:00 p.m. 11:00 Senior Video
5:52:00 p.m. 10:00 Senior Presentation
5:59:00 p.m. 3:00 Coin Toss
5:59:30 p.m. 2:30 Arkansas Takes Field
6:02:00 p.m. 0:00 Kickoff
State (4-6, 2-4 SEC) is seeking to become bowl eligible for a school-record seventh straight season with victories in its final two games. The Razorbacks are at 6-4 overall and 2-4 in league play following a 38-10 loss to LSU last Saturday in Fayetteville.
Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 3 p.m. and all gates will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 2 p.m. The final "Dawg Walk" for the senior class will take place at 4 p.m. in the Junction.
What To Wear
Saturday's tilt is a True Maroon game with all fans encouraged to wear maroon.
Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on ESPNU with Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Alex Corddry (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 4 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.
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.
Weather
Temperatures are expected in the upper-40s at kickoff with clear skies and a northwest wind. Temperatures will dip into the low-40s at game's end.
Senior Class
The group of 19 seniors is one of eight senior classes in MSU history to record 30 victories and is currently the sixth-winningest senior class with a 30-19 mark. They have shattered 25 single-game, single-season and career statistical records in the past four years. They have produced four victories over Top 10 ranked teams, representing the second-most in the SEC since 2014. The following will be recognized in pregame ceremonies:
DL Nelson Adams – Brandon native who is playing in his 50th career game; 74 career tackles
DL Lawrence Brown – walk-on from Columbus
LB Richie Brown – the SEC active career leader in tackles (279); graduate currently pursuing his MBA
DL Johnathan Calvin – two-year player who leads the squad in sacks this season with five
OL Jamaal Clayborn – the starting center for the past two seasons; making his 23rd career start
DL Will Coleman – pass rusher the last two seasons who has made 18 tackles
S Kivon Coman – leader at safety playing his 47th career game; three career interceptions
DL Torrey Dale – fifth-year senior who has recorded 32 career tackles
OL Devon Desper – graduate and versatile lineman who is starting his 26th career game
RB Brandon Holloway – versatile running back and a team captain who has eight career touchdowns
DL Nick James – fifth-year defensive lineman from Long Beach who has 60 tackles
DL A.J. Jefferson – a team captain who is tied for third in school history in tackles for loss (35)
OL Jocquell Johnson – backup center and contributor on special teams and PAT units
OL Rodney Lacy – walk-on offensive lineman from Birmingham, Ala.
WR Fred Ross – a team captain who owns four school career records and leads the SEC in touchdowns (9)
DL Sean Samuel – walk-on defensive lineman from Snellville, Ga.
OL Justin Senior – Canadian native and graduate who is starting his team-leading 37th game
RB Ashton Shumpert – Fulton native who has rushed for 938 yards in his career and seven touchdowns
LB DeAndre Ward – former walk-on who earned scholarship and has 39 career tackles
Series History
MSU and Arkansas are meeting for the 27th time with the Razorbacks holding a 15-10-1 all-time advantage. This is the 25th straight year the two teams are playing each other. MSU has won four in a row in the series, including a 51-50 shootout in Fayetteville last year. The last three games have been decided in the final seconds with a Bulldog making a memorable play in each of those games.
Times of Interest
Time Clock Event
2:00:00 p.m. — Fan Zone Opens
3:00:00 p.m. — Davis Wade Stadium Ticket Office Opens
4:00:00 p.m. — Gates Open
4:00:00 p.m. — Dawg Walk
4:35:00 p.m. — Teams On Field
5:02:00 p.m. 60:00 60-Minute Clock Countdown Begins
5:36:00 p.m. 26:00 Teams Leave Field
5:43:30 p.m. 18:30 National Anthem
5:45:00 p.m. 17:00 Honorary Captain Tyler Russell
5:49:00 p.m. 13:00 Mississippi State Intro Video
5:50:00 p.m. 12:00 Mississippi State Takes Field
5:51:00 p.m. 11:00 Senior Video
5:52:00 p.m. 10:00 Senior Presentation
5:59:00 p.m. 3:00 Coin Toss
5:59:30 p.m. 2:30 Arkansas Takes Field
6:02:00 p.m. 0:00 Kickoff
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