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8-17-26: Mississippi State's Depth Will Be Tested This Season Aug 17, 2026

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Mississippi State has two coaches in Jeff Lebby and Zach Arnett who are among the most aggressive play callers on their respective sides of the ball. Do the Bulldogs have the depth to play with that much energy? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone ask that question as they recap the first scrimmage of preseason camp. 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

8-14-26: Comparing Depth Charts Year One to Year Three for Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State Aug 14, 2026

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How much better is the roster for Jeff Lebby in year three as opposed to his first season in charge at Mississippi State? The only way to tell is to break out the depth charts and compare. Brian Hadad does exactly that, going position by position to see how much improvement there's truly been under Lebby. 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 Brian O'Connor on the Portal, His Grade For Year One, and His Superstar Sophomore Jacob Parker Aug 14, 2026

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Year one of the Brian O'Connor era in Starkville had some big highs and some tough lows, but the Mississippi State skipper is already full speed ahead into year two. Brian Hadad catches up with the head Diamond Dawg to get his offseason thoughts about his team that will be among the favorites to win it all in 2027. 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: The Columbia Tribune's Calum McAndrew Previews Missouri Aug 14, 2026

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Mississippi State's SEC home opener will bring the Missouri Tigers back to Starkville. Can the Bulldogs finally snap their three season long drought in SEC home games, or will the Tigers tame Jeff Lebby's squad for the third straight season? Brian Hadad welcomes Calum McAndrew of the Columbia Tribune to the pod 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

8-13-26: Can Mississippi State Bring Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla Back to Campus? Aug 13, 2026

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Courtrooms, injunctions, and appeals are as much a part of college football today as touchdowns, tackles, and field goals. Will the latest NCAA drama bring two key players back to Mississippi State in time for the 2026 season. Brian Hadad examines what Coach Jeff Lebby and Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon had to say regarding a possible return for Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla. 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 Athletic Director Zac Selmon Joins the Not Fall Camp Tour Aug 13, 2026

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There's a lot going on at Mississippi State, and the man behind all of it is Bulldog athletic director Zac Selmon. The boss joins Brian Hadad and Michael Borkey on the Not Fall Camp Tour for an update of everything happening in Starkville as the athletic year gets underway. 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 Chris Jans Explains Why His Mississippi State Team Will Bounce Back This Season Aug 13, 2026

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Last season saw Mississippi State basketball miss the postseason for the first time under Coach Chris Jans, a result that frustrated nobody more than the Bulldog head man. Jans joins Brian Hadad to discuss what he did to correct the mistakes from a season ago, and why he believes his team will be back in the Big Dance this spring. 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: AL.com's Matt Stahl Previews Alabama Aug 13, 2026

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Alabama is back on the Mississippi State schedule after a two year absence, and this might be the best chance for the Bulldogs to pick up a win over the Crimson Tide since Nick Saban's first season in Tuscaloosa. Brian Hadad welcomes Matt Stahl of AL.com back to the pod 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

8-12-26: Maybe The Hottest Rumblings Ever Recorded Aug 12, 2026

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You may read today's podcast title and thing, wow did Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone hit some controversial topics? No they did not, but dang it is blazing hot outside. The guys get out of the weather and into the mailbag with another elite edition of 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

T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby Discuss the Early Returns of the Preseason at STM's Not Fall Camp Tour Aug 12, 2026

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We are only a few practices into preseason camp at Mississippi State, but Jeff Lebby is already seeing some things he likes from his Bulldogs. Brian Hadad catches up with the head coach prior to SportsTalk Mississippi's live show at The Landing for the Not Fall Camp Tour. 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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