State Soccer Ranked 15th in TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Poll
August 12, 2024 | Soccer
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Mississippi State Soccer has made history, earning the 15th spot in the TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Poll, the highest preseason ranking the program has ever achieved. This remarkable recognition sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive 2024 season.
The Bulldogs' ascent to a top-15 ranking underscores the program's continued growth and success under the leadership of head coach James Armstrong and a testament to the staff he has built in Starkville as soccer continues to have new program "firsts".
State's schedule is packed with thrilling matchups, including key SEC contests and challenging non-conference games. Fans can look forward to an electrifying season as the Dawgs aim to build on their success and climb even higher in the rankings.
Mississippi State is one of five schools from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) featured in the preseason poll, highlighting the conference's competitive strength. The other ranked SEC teams include Texas (4), Georgia (11), Arkansas (17) and South Carolina (22)
With a blend of experienced leaders and promising newcomers, the Bulldogs are excited to hit the pitch with a new depth and sense of camaraderie in 2024.
The journey begins on Aug. 15, when the Bulldogs will take on Baylor in StarkVegas under the lights at 6:30 p.m.
TopDrawerSoccer Preseason Poll - August 12, 2024
| rank | school | conference | overall | conf. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Florida State | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 2. | Stanford | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 3. | Pittsburgh | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 4. | Texas | SEC | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 5. | UCLA | Big Ten | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 6. | Clemson | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 7. | Penn State | Big Ten | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 8. | Saint Louis | Atlantic 10 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 9. | Nebraska | Big Ten | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 10. | Memphis | American Athletic | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 11. | Georgia | SEC | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 12. | Notre Dame | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 13. | North Carolina | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 14. | BYU | Big 12 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 15. | Mississippi State | SEC | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 16. | Michigan State | Big Ten | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 17. | Arkansas | SEC | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 18. | Texas Tech | Big 12 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 19. | Harvard | Ivy League | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 20. | USC | Big Ten | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 21. | Georgetown | Big East | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 22. | South Carolina | SEC | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 23. | Virginia | Atlantic Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 24. | Colorado | Big 12 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
| 25. | Santa Clara | West Coast | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | |
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