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T&L Extra: CBS Sports and Former PIttsburgh Steeler Bryant McFadden Talks CFB and Kelley Jones Jul 28, 2026

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Bryant McFadden was an All-ACC cornerback at Florida State, then won a couple of Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so its safe to say he knows a thing or two about the position. Brian Hadad caught up with McFadden at SEC Media Days to get his thoughts on the upcoming season, but more importantly, on Mississippi State's shutdown corner Kelley Jones. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Opponent Preview: KREF's Tyler McComas Previews Oklahoma Jul 28, 2026

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History will be made October 24 when Oklahoma travels to Mississippi State for the first time ever. Can the Bulldogs knock off a Sooners team that expects to return to the College Football Playoff? Brian Hadad welcomes Tyler McComas, host of The Rush on KREF Radio for a preview. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

7-27-26: Not Much Respect for Mississippi State at SEC Media Days Jul 27, 2026

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It looked like Mississippi State might have gotten a little preseason buzz at SEC Media Days, but the poll released on Friday showed the Bulldogs have a long way to go before they'll get any respect from the press that covers the conference. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss where State was picked and why they both feel they'll overachieve this season. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

7-24-26: Mississippi State Speaks Confidently at SEC Media Days Jul 24, 2026

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We've still got a ways to go before the start of the college football season, but if the attitude displayed by Coach Jeff Lebby and his Mississippi State contingent at SEC Media Days is any indication, this could be a season to look forward to in Starkville. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the confidence the Bulldogs spoke with at the podium in Tampa. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby at SEC Media Days Jul 24, 2026

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Coach Jeff Lebby enters year three at Mississippi State with a potential superstar quarterback, a much improved roster, and an experienced defensive coordinator ready to bolster that side of the ball. Brian Hadad talks with the Bulldog head man about the upcoming season and why he is confident he has his program on the right track. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor at SEC Media Days Jul 24, 2026

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There may be no player in the SEC receiving more preseason hype than Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor. QB1 for the Bulldogs joins Brian Hadad to talk about his physical gifts, his expectations for his team, and his love of Batman. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Kelley "Kelley Jones" Jones at SEC Media Days Jul 24, 2026

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Brian Hadad's coverage of Mississippi State's sports is second to none, but nobody knows more about coverage than Bulldog all-American cornerback Kelley Jones. Jones talks about his unusual nickname, his love for playing on the island, and what he's expecting from his team at SEC Media Days. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

T&L Extra: Mississippi State's Anthony Evans at SEC Media Days Jul 24, 2026

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You may not know it, but the leading returning receiver in the SEC plays in Starkville. Brian Hadad catches up with Mississippi State's Anthony Evans at SEC Media Days to talk about how he wants even more this season, both on the stat sheet and in the win column. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

7-22-26: Plenty of Talking Season Rumblings at SEC Media Days Jul 22, 2026

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SEC Media Days means the offseason is nearly over, but until the ball is kicked off, we'll have to settle for Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone answering your questions. It's America's favorite Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

7-21-26: Kamario Taylor is Already Getting Praise at SEC Media Days Jul 21, 2026

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We thought coming into SEC Media Days that when Kamario Taylor walked in, he would be the topic of a lot of discussion. It seems we don't have to wait until Thursday, as Brian Hadad tells Carlo Barone, already on day one the media in attendance are high on Mississippi State's QB1. Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Carlo Barone, along with legendary Diamond Dawg Brooks Bryan, give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. Covering the Bulldogs like no one else. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM

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