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Seattle drafted Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese 24th overall, a former shortstop who moved to third with notable power (25 homers, .721 slugging) and potential to stick at 3B, though defense may push him toward first base or left field later. Reese grew up a Rangers fan, models his game after Corey Seager, and emphasized personal responsibility in the box after three college coaching eras.
The Seattle Mariners selected 3B Ace Reese from Mississippi State with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft, a lefty-swinging power bat projected to contribute early despite questions about defense at third; reports indicate an underslot $3.5 million bonus was agreed upon.
Georgia beat Mississippi State 11-9 in 10 innings to reach the College World Series for the first time since 2008, highlighted by Daniel Jackson’s go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th. The win followed a dramatically chaotic game that included late bullpen struggles and three Georgia errors, with starter Caden Aoki delivering a strong 5 2/3 innings as the Bulldogs’ offense—already prolific this season—continued its record-breaking pace with multiple home runs.
Georgia hosts No. 14 seed Mississippi State in a best-of-three NCAA super regional at Foley Field, with Game 1 Saturday at 11 a.m. and Game 2 Sunday at noon on ESPN; a potential deciding game Monday would follow only if the series is tied. Georgia will be without Tre Phelps in Game 1 after his ejection in the regional final, and the winner advances to Omaha for the College World Series.
Mississippi State defeated Vanderbilt 17-13 in a high-scoring midweek game at Dudy Noble Field, with MSU hitters tallying four home runs (Reese, Stallman, Woodson, Milewski) and Vanderbilt matching with four homers (Johnstone, Mancini, Rigdon, Waite). Duke Stone earned the win (4-0) and Tyler Baird took the loss (0-1).
Mississippi State routed Lipscomb 14-1 in the box score for a home game at Dudy Noble Field, with Duke Stone earning the win (3-0) and Lipscomb’s Jackson Lee taking the loss, as MSU’s offense produced multi-run innings.
Florida, ranked No.5, dominated Mississippi State 108-74 to seal the outright SEC title at halftime, as coach Todd Golden earned his 100th win in 139 games. With Thomas Haugh sidelined for precaution, six Gators reached double figures led by Alex Condon's 26 points and Xaivian Lee's 19 (plus five rebounds, six assists); Rueben Chinyelu added 11 points, 16 rebounds for his 18th double-double, and Micah Handlogten had 10 points and nine boards. The Gators shot 55% and dished 25 assists to five turnovers, using an 18-0 run to turn a 24-14 deficit into a 47-35 halftime lead. UF clinched the title outright thanks to Georgia's earlier win; they finish 24-6 overall and 15-2 in the SEC and will play Kentucky next, while MSU (13-17, 5-14) hosts Georgia.
Mississippi State wide receiver Brenen Thompson posted the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.26, tying for the fifth-fastest ever, signaling elite straight-line speed but not a guaranteed predictor of NFL success.
Kentucky, with a 9-6 record and 0-2 in SEC, prepares to host Mississippi State, which is 10-5 and on a six-game winning streak, in a crucial SEC matchup at Rupp Arena. The game also features a tribute to the 1966 Kentucky team, highlighting the ongoing challenges and resilience of the Wildcats after a recent loss to Missouri.
Wake Forest's coach Jake Dickert celebrated his team's victory in the Duke's Mayo Bowl by getting drenched in 4.5 gallons of mayonnaise, while the game featured a dramatic comeback by Mississippi State and a serious injury to quarterback Kamario Taylor, who may be sidelined for the future.
Mississippi State is favored to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Wake Forest, which will be missing key players, with predictions favoring the Bulldogs to cover the spread and stay under the total points.
Georgia defeated Mississippi State with a score of 41-21 in a college football game.
Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie was injured after a hard hit during a game against Mississippi State but was able to walk off the field and is reported to be fine, with the game continuing and Georgia winning 41-21.
The article provides information on how to watch the Georgia vs. Mississippi State college football game for free via streaming services like DIRECTV's free trial and Sling Orange Day Pass, highlighting the game details and the importance of the matchup.
Texas staged a dramatic comeback to beat Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime, overcoming a 24-point deficit with a strong fourth quarter and clutch plays, including a game-winning pass from Matthew Caldwell. The game highlighted Texas's offensive struggles early on but showcased resilience and key performances from players like Arch Manning and Ryan Wingo, despite some drops. The defense, while allowing many yards, made crucial stops late. The win keeps Texas alive in the season but raises concerns about consistency and injuries moving forward.