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Mississippi State Football To Host April 11 Spring Scrimmage And Fan Event At Davis Wade Stadium
March 26, 2026 | Football
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football will welcome Bulldog fans to Davis Wade Stadium for a free spring scrimmage and fan event on Saturday, April 11, highlighting an exciting day of competition across campus.
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Head football coach Jeff Lebby and the 2026 Bulldogs will take the field at 9:30 a.m. for a spring scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium. The scrimmage will feature extended live action with the team competing throughout in a full-squad setting, giving fans an authentic look at the Bulldogs in action. A traditional game format will not be used, as no score will be kept and teams will not be split. The scrimmage will not be televised.
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Following the scrimmage, which will run 100-plus plays, fans will have the opportunity to interact with Mississippi State players, including photo and autograph opportunities, as part of a post-scrimmage fan event. Additional details regarding the event's setup and format will be announced in the coming weeks.
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"We are excited to welcome our fans back to Davis Wade Stadium this spring and give them an early look at our team," Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. "This is a great opportunity for our Bulldog Family to connect with our student-athletes, experience our program up close and be part of a full day of competition across our campus."
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Mississippi State opened spring practice on Tuesday, March 17, and will conclude its four-week schedule the week of April 13. The 2026 roster features a strong blend of returning talent and impact newcomers, including a transfer portal class ranked No. 13 nationally and sixth in the SEC by On3, along with 54 additions from the high school, junior college and transfer ranks.
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"We're really excited about the talent we retained and added to the roster this past offseason, along with the staff we've brought together, and this is a great opportunity to share that with our fans," Lebby said. "In a time when opportunities like this are becoming more limited, it means a lot to open our doors and give the Bulldog family a chance to watch us work and connect with our players. We're grateful for the support we've received and can't wait to have everyone back in Davis Wade this spring."
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The April 11 scrimmage is part of a full day of action in Starkville. The No. 12 Mississippi State softball team will host No. 10 Arkansas at 2 p.m. at Nusz Park, and the No. 6 Diamond Dawgs will face No. 22 Tennessee at 6 p.m. in Game 2 of their SEC series at Dudy Noble Field.
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Visit HailState.com/Tickets to renew or purchase 2026 football season tickets.
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Head football coach Jeff Lebby and the 2026 Bulldogs will take the field at 9:30 a.m. for a spring scrimmage at Davis Wade Stadium. The scrimmage will feature extended live action with the team competing throughout in a full-squad setting, giving fans an authentic look at the Bulldogs in action. A traditional game format will not be used, as no score will be kept and teams will not be split. The scrimmage will not be televised.
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Following the scrimmage, which will run 100-plus plays, fans will have the opportunity to interact with Mississippi State players, including photo and autograph opportunities, as part of a post-scrimmage fan event. Additional details regarding the event's setup and format will be announced in the coming weeks.
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"We are excited to welcome our fans back to Davis Wade Stadium this spring and give them an early look at our team," Director of Athletics Zac Selmon said. "This is a great opportunity for our Bulldog Family to connect with our student-athletes, experience our program up close and be part of a full day of competition across our campus."
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Mississippi State opened spring practice on Tuesday, March 17, and will conclude its four-week schedule the week of April 13. The 2026 roster features a strong blend of returning talent and impact newcomers, including a transfer portal class ranked No. 13 nationally and sixth in the SEC by On3, along with 54 additions from the high school, junior college and transfer ranks.
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"We're really excited about the talent we retained and added to the roster this past offseason, along with the staff we've brought together, and this is a great opportunity to share that with our fans," Lebby said. "In a time when opportunities like this are becoming more limited, it means a lot to open our doors and give the Bulldog family a chance to watch us work and connect with our players. We're grateful for the support we've received and can't wait to have everyone back in Davis Wade this spring."
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The April 11 scrimmage is part of a full day of action in Starkville. The No. 12 Mississippi State softball team will host No. 10 Arkansas at 2 p.m. at Nusz Park, and the No. 6 Diamond Dawgs will face No. 22 Tennessee at 6 p.m. in Game 2 of their SEC series at Dudy Noble Field.
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Visit HailState.com/Tickets to renew or purchase 2026 football season tickets.
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