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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.
Gates will open at 8:45 a.m. Head football coach Jeff Lebby and the 2026 Bulldogs will take the field at 9 a.m. for warmups before kicking off the scrimmage at 9:15 a.m. 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.
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.
"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."
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.
"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."
The April 11 scrimmage is part of a full day of action in Starkville. The No. 13 Mississippi State softball team will host No. 6 Arkansas at 2 p.m. at Nusz Park, and the No. 9 Diamond Dawgs will face No. 22 Tennessee at 6 p.m. in Game 2 of their SEC series at Dudy Noble Field.
Visit HailState.com/Tickets to renew or purchase 2026 football season tickets.
Gates will open at 8:45 a.m. Head football coach Jeff Lebby and the 2026 Bulldogs will take the field at 9 a.m. for warmups before kicking off the scrimmage at 9:15 a.m. 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.
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.
"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."
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.
"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."
The April 11 scrimmage is part of a full day of action in Starkville. The No. 13 Mississippi State softball team will host No. 6 Arkansas at 2 p.m. at Nusz Park, and the No. 9 Diamond Dawgs will face No. 22 Tennessee at 6 p.m. in Game 2 of their SEC series at Dudy Noble Field.
Visit HailState.com/Tickets to renew or purchase 2026 football season tickets.
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