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9-15-26: Mississippi State's Strong Start Has the Nation's Attention Sep 15, 2026

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It's been a long time since the nation has turned its attention to Starkville during football season, but Mississippi State's strong start powered by Kamario Taylor's spectacular play has people talking about the Bulldogs. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss that around Jeff Lebby's weekly press conference, where State's head man appears to be only focused on the next game. 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: CBS Sports's John Talty Discusses His New Book Lane Being Lane and Why Lane Kiffin is College Football's Most Polarizing Figure Sep 14, 2026

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There simply is no middle ground when you are talking about LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin, you either love him or hate him. Mississippi State fans have been on the hate side of things for longer than most, so a book about Kiffin and what makes him so polarizing sounds right up their alley. Brian Hadad welcomes John Talty of CBS Sports to discuss his new book, Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin, College Football's Agent of Chaos. 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

9-14-26: What's True After Mississippi State Dominates The Trenches Against Minnesota? Sep 13, 2026

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They say football games are won in the trenches, so it should be no surprise that with Mississippi State controlling both lines of scrimmage against Minnesota, the Bulldogs coasted to an easy 38-13 win over the Golden Gophers. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss State's impressive win and start to the 2026 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

T&L Postgame Live: Mississippi State 38 Minnesota 13 Sep 13, 2026

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Mississippi State traveled to Big 10 country with one goal, show the nation that this Bulldog team is one to be taken seriously. Jeff Lebby and his squad did just that with a dominating win over Minnesota that pushes State to 2-0 on the young season. Brian Hadad recaps a great day for the maroon and white. 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

9-11-26: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Minnesota Sep 11, 2026

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Mississippi State heads to the Land of 10000 Lakes for the first time in school history, and prepares to play a game that has incredibly high stakes for such an early date on the schedule. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview State's SEC-Big 10 showdown with Minnesota. 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

9-10-26: There's Big Pressure on Kamario Taylor, Jeff Lebby, and Mississippi State This Weekend Sep 10, 2026

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Jeff Lebby's tenure at Mississippi State might be about to face a crossroads, as the Bulldogs face Minnesota in a game they have to win to get anywhere near their goals this season. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone discuss the match up and the high stakes State faces in Kamario Taylor's fourth ever start. 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: Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune Previews Week 2 and Minnesota Sep 10, 2026

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Minnesota got off to a fast start with an easy win, and now the Golden Gophers prepare to welcome Mississippi State to the Land of 10000 Lakes for the first time in school history. Brian Hadad welcomes Randy Johnson of the Minnesota Star-Tribune back to the podcast for a look at this SEC-Big 10 showdown. 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

9-9-26: Mississippi State Prepares for Minnesota's Elite Pass Rusher Anthony Smith Sep 09, 2026

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A year ago, matching up with an elite pass rusher like Minnesota's Anthony Smith would have been enough to completely ruin Mississippi State's offensive gameplan. Have the Bulldogs done enough to up grade their front five to handle a player of Smith's caliber and the rest of his Golden Gopher teammates? Brian Hadad takes a look at the Bulldog offensive line and how they hope to contain one of the best defensive linemen in college football. 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

9-8-26: Mississippi State Knows There's Still So Much More to Accomplish This Season Sep 08, 2026

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After two seasons without a lot of bright spots, Mississippi State could be forgiven for basking in their dominating season opening win over Louisiana-Monroe. Speaking with Coach Jeff Lebby and his players on Monday, its obvious the Bulldogs are very much ready to prove that win was no fluke by handling their business in Minnesota. Brian Hadad discusses how State's mindset appears to be exactly what it is needed for Week 2. 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

9-7-26: What's True After Mississippi State's Dominating Season Opener? Sep 06, 2026

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It went entriely according to script for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State, absolutely dominating Louisiana-Monroe in a record setting 62-13 win at Davis Wade Stadium Saturday night. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone take a look at week one and where the Bulldogs were good, great, and could be better. 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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