Mississippi State fans might want to cancel those post-Thanksgiving shopping plans. This Black Friday, all eyes will be on Starkville for a back-to-back sports bonanza featuring two of the Bulldogs’ most anticipated matchups of the year.
Start your morning with the Egg Bowl, the SEC’s fiercest rivalry, as Mississippi State hosts Ole Miss at 11 a.m. CT in Davis Wade Stadium. It’s the second straight year ESPN has shifted the game to a national Friday slot, and it’s no coincidence—it’s a marquee moment worthy of the spotlight.
Last year’s Egg Bowl drew over 3.2 million viewers, one of the top-rated games of the weekend, and this year promises even more drama. With Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby looking to make a statement and a returning core of defensive talent, Mississippi State is hungry to reclaim the Golden Egg on home turf.
But the action doesn’t stop there.
Later that evening, Humphrey Coliseum heats up as Mississippi State men’s basketball faces SMU, capping off a thrilling home-and-home series that began in Dallas last season. The Bulldogs, fresh off a 2024 NCAA Tournament appearance and returning a top-25 recruiting class, are building real momentum under Coach Chris Jans.
While tipoff time and broadcast details remain pending, the buzz around The Hump is already palpable. With a rowdy home crowd and an SEC vs. ACC clash on deck, it’s the perfect nightcap to a rivalry-fueled day.
Mississippi State’s athletic department is also offering ticket deals, including the ‘Saturdays in Starkvegas’ four-pack for the home opener against Arizona State on Sept. 6—another can’t-miss event for Bulldog faithful.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new student getting your first taste of SEC tradition, November 28 is more than just Black Friday—it’s Maroon Friday. From the gridiron to the hardwood, Starkville is the only place to be.
So grab your cowbell, don your maroon and white, and be part of a day that promises to go down in Mississippi State history.
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