Thunder & Lightning

A season ago, Mississippi State was unranked despite a 4-0 start. What would happen if the Bulldogs replicate that feat in 2026? Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone break down the preseason AP Top 25 and ask what if State can get through its first four games unscathed?

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

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

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

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

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