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Gameday: Football Takes on No. 5 Crimson Tide
November 15, 2019 | Football
by Brandon Langlois, Associate Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – Coming off its second open week of the season, Mississippi State hosts No. 5 Alabama on Saturday at 11 a.m., inside Davis Wade Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN with Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay and Molly McGrath announcing. For complete game day information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
With metal detector security screening in place, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive at Davis Wade Stadium gates in advance of 45 minutes prior to kickoff to ensure a smooth entry. Fans arriving at gates 30 minutes prior to kickoff should expect delays. For complete metal detector entry procedures, visit HailState.com/metaldetector.
Saturday's Military Appreciation Game will feature several festivities honoring our military service men and women.
Live streaming of the game will also be available here via WatchESPN.
Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. Neil Price, Matt Wyatt and Jay Perry 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. Fans in Starkville and inside the stadium can tune to 100.9 FM.
Numbers To Know
384 - Over the last two games, RB Kylin Hill has combined for 384 rushing yards, the most in the nation through Weeks 9 and 10
217 - MSU is averaging 217.0 rushing yards per game, which is 22nd nationally and third in the SEC
150 - State has generated 150 plays that have gained 10+ yards (77 pass, 73 rush), which is sixth in the SEC
5 - WR Osirus Mitchell has five TD catches of 20-plus yards, which is tied for second nationally and most in the SEC
3 - Three of MSU's eight 600-yard total offense games in school history have been produced during Joe Moorhead's first 22 games
2 - The Bulldogs have returned two interceptions for touchdowns, which is tied for seventh nationally and second in the SEC
Storylines
Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 8 a.m. and all gates will open at 8:45 a.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com.
"Dawg Walk"
The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 8:45 a.m. in The Junction.
What To Wear
Maroon
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). Live stats are available via Stat Broadcast at MSU.StatBroadcast.com.
Other Events/Times of Interest
Clear Bag Policy
Fans are encouraged not to bring any types of bags inside SEC stadiums during football games; however, the following outlines bags that are permitted:
Gameday Questions?
For complete gameday information including, parking maps, road closures, traffic, and other important game day schedule and fan and visitor guides, visit HailState.com/gameday. Fans with game day questions, can tweet @HailStateFamily, the new official fan service and game day information hub of Mississippi State Athletics.
Parking
For MSU Football Gameday Parking locations/lots, please see this map. (PDF)
Advanced Purchase Parking
Advance purchase game day parking spaces in all public parking lots go on sale at HailState.com/tickets beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until 11 p.m. Friday. View the parking map here (PDF). MSU will comply with MDOT regulations in regards to parking on ramps.
Parking Guidelines/ADA
To encourage fans to "park & ride" MSU Transit Buses and best utilize all available public game day parking spaces, MSU has reduced all public parking prices at the Research Park, ADA North, ADA South and Vet School to $10 per vehicle. (vehicle and trailer is $20). Cash and Credit / Debit Cards are accepted at the Research Park, ADA North, ADA South, and Vet School.
All public parking lots located in the interior of campus have increased in price to $30 per vehicle, (vehicle and trailer is $60). Credit / Debit Cards Only - NO CASH will be accepted at interior campus public parking lots. These lots include Bully Grass, Barr Paved, Pace Seed Grass, Sorority Grass, Sponsored Parking behind the Health Center and Roberts Building, The University Bridge Lot, and Zacharias Village Lot.
You can advance purchase game day parking space in all public parking lots each game week by visiting www.hailstate.com/tickets. Advance sales end at 11 p.m. the day before the game.
REMINDER: Center campus roads close four (4) hours before kickoff (please see this map for road closure information (PDF)).
Please see this map for ADA parking lots. (PDF) On the map legend, ADA parking is blue. ADA season pass parking is light blue and is marked as Lots A, B, C, D, and F.
ADA public parking is now located in two parking lots. North ADA parking is located at the Research Park, off of Hwy 182. South ADA parking is located at the Animal and Dairy Science Building, off of Hailstate Blvd.
ADA Lot D parking passes are available for online purchase during the week of each home game. You may purchase online an individual game parking pass for "Public ADA Lot D" by visiting Hailstate.com/tickets. Public ADA Lot D Parking pass sales close on Friday at 11 p.m. before the game. After purchasing online an individual game parking pass for "ADA Lot D", you simply print your parking pass at home and bring the parking pass to the game to be scanned to enter the parking lot for that day's game, you must also show your ADA hang tag or ADA license plate to access ADA Lot D. Failure to provide authentic ADA documentation for your vehicle will result in you being denied entry to ADA Lot D. If you choose this option, you will need to purchase your parking pass each week prior to that home game. There will be no "ADA Lot D" parking passes sold the day of the game or at the entrance to the parking lot.
ADA Transit Services begin 4 hrs. prior to kickoff, and service North ADA Parking Lot passengers to and from the Old Main Academic Building bus terminal, and service South ADA Parking Lot passengers to and from Newell-Grissom Building terminal. All Transit Buses operate for 2 hrs. after the end of the game.
Disability Carts will be available to provide access from ADA Transit Terminals at Old Main and Newell Grissom to designated DWS locations.
Davis Wade Stadium is a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.
For more information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
STARKVILLE – Coming off its second open week of the season, Mississippi State hosts No. 5 Alabama on Saturday at 11 a.m., inside Davis Wade Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN with Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay and Molly McGrath announcing. For complete game day information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
With metal detector security screening in place, fans are strongly encouraged to arrive at Davis Wade Stadium gates in advance of 45 minutes prior to kickoff to ensure a smooth entry. Fans arriving at gates 30 minutes prior to kickoff should expect delays. For complete metal detector entry procedures, visit HailState.com/metaldetector.
Saturday's Military Appreciation Game will feature several festivities honoring our military service men and women.
- The Black Daggers parachute team will deliver the game ball just after 10:30 a.m.
- There will be a live Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem and Oath of Enlistment for United States Air Force enlistees.
- A POW/MIA Chair of Honor will be unveiled in the first quarter, serving as a tribute to prisoners of war and service members who are missing in action.
- There will be a Salute to Service honoring World War II veterans and recognition of Air Force ROTC's 70th anniversary.
- The Famous Maroon Band and choir will give a special military appreciation halftime performance.
Live streaming of the game will also be available here via WatchESPN.
Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. Neil Price, Matt Wyatt and Jay Perry 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. Fans in Starkville and inside the stadium can tune to 100.9 FM.
Numbers To Know
384 - Over the last two games, RB Kylin Hill has combined for 384 rushing yards, the most in the nation through Weeks 9 and 10
217 - MSU is averaging 217.0 rushing yards per game, which is 22nd nationally and third in the SEC
150 - State has generated 150 plays that have gained 10+ yards (77 pass, 73 rush), which is sixth in the SEC
5 - WR Osirus Mitchell has five TD catches of 20-plus yards, which is tied for second nationally and most in the SEC
3 - Three of MSU's eight 600-yard total offense games in school history have been produced during Joe Moorhead's first 22 games
2 - The Bulldogs have returned two interceptions for touchdowns, which is tied for seventh nationally and second in the SEC
Storylines
- The Bulldogs set school records for total offensive yards (640) and rushing yards (460) in an SEC game two weeks ago in their 54-24 win at Arkansas. QB Tommy Stevens got the start at signal-caller and went 12-of-18 passing for 172 yards and two touchdowns. He completed passes to nine different Bulldogs and had big gains of 27, 33 and 42 yards.
- Highlighted by runs of 62, 58 and 37 yards, RB Kylin Hill ran for a career-high 234 yards and three touchdowns against the Razorbacks and was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Week. He is the third running back in school history to earn the honor multiple times in a career, joining Jerious Norwood (2002-05) and Anthony Dixon (2006-09).
- RB Kylin Hill's 234 rushing yards at Arkansas are the most by an SEC player in a conference game since LSU's Derrius Guice had 276 vs. Ole Miss on Oct. 21, 2017. Hill became the first player in MSU history with over 230 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the same game. The 234 rushing yards were the fifth-most by an MSU player in school history and just 24 shy of the school record. With the performance, Hill went over 1,000 yards rushing for the season, went over 2,000 for his career, and he tallied his SEC leading sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season.
- RB Nick Gibson also had a career performance against the Hogs, rushing for 129 yards and one touchdown. It marked the first time in school history MSU had a running back with 200+ rushing yards (Hill) and another running back with 100+ rushing yards (Gibson). Gibson's solid showing was highlighted by a 47-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for State's longest such run of the season.
- The Bulldogs' offensive line, led by Rimington Trophy candidate C Darryl Williams, had arguably its most dominant effort of the season. The unit did not allow a sack or even a QB hit and surrendered just three hurries. They saw action in a season-high 76 plays, paving the way for 8.1 yards per rush and 13.8 yards per completion.
- LB Erroll Thompson is the Bulldogs' leading tackler (63), averaging 7.0 per game. Six different Bulldogs have combined for seven interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. After LB Willie Gay Jr.'s pick-six vs. Kentucky on Sept. 21 and S Marcus Murphy's pick-six at Arkansas, State is the only SEC team with multiple interceptions returned for a touchdown against conference opponents this season. DE Marquiss Spencer has racked up 11 total pressures and four QB hits over the last five games, logging multiple pressures in each contest.
Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 8 a.m. and all gates will open at 8:45 a.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com.
"Dawg Walk"
The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 8:45 a.m. in The Junction.
What To Wear
Maroon
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). Live stats are available via Stat Broadcast at MSU.StatBroadcast.com.
Other Events/Times of Interest
- Maroon Memory Experiences Available at HailState.com/memories
- Hail State Tailgate opens 8 a.m. / closes 10:30 a.m. (Located near The Junction)
- Huge Video Screen to Watch Others Games
- Concession Offerings
- Listen to the CSpire Tailgate Show
- Enjoy Tailgate Games
- Bully's Kids Zone opens 8 a.m. / Closes 10:30 a.m. (Located near The Junction)
- MSU Inflatables
- Photos with Bully
- Face Tattoos
- Photos with Bully from 9-9:30 a.m.
- 2019 Men's Tennis SEC Championship Team Signing Autographs from 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Performances by Famous Maroon Band and MSU Spirit Squads
- Recognition of Mississippi State University 2019 Alumni Fellows
- 2019 SEC Champions Men's Tennis Team Recognition
Track & Field World Championships Recognition of Erica Bougard and Brandon McBride - Recognition of Former Bulldog Baseball Coach Pat McMahon
- Recognition of Former Diamond Dawg Mitch Moreland
Clear Bag Policy
Fans are encouraged not to bring any types of bags inside SEC stadiums during football games; however, the following outlines bags that are permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12";
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar); and
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand).
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at Gates F and I.
- An approved logo no larger than 4.5" x 3.4" may be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag.
Gameday Questions?
For complete gameday information including, parking maps, road closures, traffic, and other important game day schedule and fan and visitor guides, visit HailState.com/gameday. Fans with game day questions, can tweet @HailStateFamily, the new official fan service and game day information hub of Mississippi State Athletics.
Parking
For MSU Football Gameday Parking locations/lots, please see this map. (PDF)
Advanced Purchase Parking
Advance purchase game day parking spaces in all public parking lots go on sale at HailState.com/tickets beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday and continuing until 11 p.m. Friday. View the parking map here (PDF). MSU will comply with MDOT regulations in regards to parking on ramps.
Parking Guidelines/ADA
To encourage fans to "park & ride" MSU Transit Buses and best utilize all available public game day parking spaces, MSU has reduced all public parking prices at the Research Park, ADA North, ADA South and Vet School to $10 per vehicle. (vehicle and trailer is $20). Cash and Credit / Debit Cards are accepted at the Research Park, ADA North, ADA South, and Vet School.
All public parking lots located in the interior of campus have increased in price to $30 per vehicle, (vehicle and trailer is $60). Credit / Debit Cards Only - NO CASH will be accepted at interior campus public parking lots. These lots include Bully Grass, Barr Paved, Pace Seed Grass, Sorority Grass, Sponsored Parking behind the Health Center and Roberts Building, The University Bridge Lot, and Zacharias Village Lot.
You can advance purchase game day parking space in all public parking lots each game week by visiting www.hailstate.com/tickets. Advance sales end at 11 p.m. the day before the game.
- No tents, tables or chairs are permitted in parking spaces or on sidewalks.
- Parking on grass is permitted only in designated areas. (Available to general public)
- No parking is allowed on parking lot islands, medians, berms, or the shoulders of streets and roads.
- Parked vehicles must not obstruct traffic or pedestrian access to sidewalks.
- Parking spaces cannot be saved.
- Tailgating is permitted only in areas where traffic or parking is not obstructed and tailgaters must follow all picnic zone regulations.
- Parking areas must be cleared by 7 a.m. the day following the game.
- Reserved lot passes must be displayed at all times; misuse will result in loss of parking privileges.
- All buses must enter campus at the intersection of Hwy. 182 and George Perry St., turn east (left) on Bailey Howell Drive to Lee Blvd., and turn west (right) on Lee Blvd. to bus parking. Bus parking is available in front of Hilbun and Harned Halls (see map). Buses must exit campus via George Perry St. by turning north onto George Perry St. from Lee Blvd.
REMINDER: Center campus roads close four (4) hours before kickoff (please see this map for road closure information (PDF)).
Please see this map for ADA parking lots. (PDF) On the map legend, ADA parking is blue. ADA season pass parking is light blue and is marked as Lots A, B, C, D, and F.
ADA public parking is now located in two parking lots. North ADA parking is located at the Research Park, off of Hwy 182. South ADA parking is located at the Animal and Dairy Science Building, off of Hailstate Blvd.
ADA Lot D parking passes are available for online purchase during the week of each home game. You may purchase online an individual game parking pass for "Public ADA Lot D" by visiting Hailstate.com/tickets. Public ADA Lot D Parking pass sales close on Friday at 11 p.m. before the game. After purchasing online an individual game parking pass for "ADA Lot D", you simply print your parking pass at home and bring the parking pass to the game to be scanned to enter the parking lot for that day's game, you must also show your ADA hang tag or ADA license plate to access ADA Lot D. Failure to provide authentic ADA documentation for your vehicle will result in you being denied entry to ADA Lot D. If you choose this option, you will need to purchase your parking pass each week prior to that home game. There will be no "ADA Lot D" parking passes sold the day of the game or at the entrance to the parking lot.
ADA Transit Services begin 4 hrs. prior to kickoff, and service North ADA Parking Lot passengers to and from the Old Main Academic Building bus terminal, and service South ADA Parking Lot passengers to and from Newell-Grissom Building terminal. All Transit Buses operate for 2 hrs. after the end of the game.
Disability Carts will be available to provide access from ADA Transit Terminals at Old Main and Newell Grissom to designated DWS locations.
- Old Main Academic Disability Carts will operate between the SE corner of DWS-Gate L and OMAC. (Click here for map) (PDF)
- Newell Grissom Disability Carts will operate between the NW corner of DWS-Gate F and NG. (Click here for map) (PDF)
Davis Wade Stadium is a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.
For more information on the Bulldogs, follow MSU football on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateFB."
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