Egg Bowl Gameday: MSU, Ole Miss Renew Rivalry Saturday on SEC Network

OXFORD, Miss. – It's the 113^th football meeting between Mississippi State and Ole Miss as the programs battle for the golden egg trophy at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. For complete details, visit HailState.com/gameday .

The Bulldogs (4-7, 2-5 SEC) are seeking to end the regular season on a positive note. The Rebels enter the rivalry contest at 5-6 and 2-5 in league play. State has put up at least 35 points in four of its five games.

Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on SEC Network with Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst) and Kaylee Hartung (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.

Weather
Temperatures are expected in the mid-50s at kickoff with clear skies and a northeast wind. Temperatures will drop into the upper-40s at game's end.

Record Watch
Sophomore quarterback Nick Fitzgerald enters Saturday with 985 rushing yards, just one yard shy of tying Dak Prescott's MSU single-season record for rushing yards by a QB. Fitzgerald is aiming to become the fifth QB in SEC history to reach 1,000 yards rushing in a season. Fitzgerald leads the nation in 300-yard passing/100-yard rushing games with three. Senior wide receiver Fred Ross is 53 receiving yards shy of 2,500 for his career. Ross is also six catches shy of 200 for his career.

Times of Interest
Time                     Clock    Event
12:30 p.m.            --             All gates of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium open
12:30 p.m.            --             Dawg Walk
2:25 p.m.              10:00      National Anthem
2:32:30 p.m.         2:30        MSU Takes the Field
2:33:00 p.m.         2:00        Coin Toss
2:35:00 p.m.         0:00        Kickoff

Egg Bowl Gameday: MSU, Ole Miss Renew Rivalry Saturday on SEC Network

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Players Mentioned

Nick Fitzgerald

Dak Prescott

Fred Ross

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