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Isaac Smith prepares for Mississippi State season opener against Louisiana-Monroe

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 7:01 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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Mississippi State senior safety Isaac Smith is set to return to the field this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Davis Wade Stadium. The Bulldogs open their season by hosting Louisiana-Monroe in a matchup that marks Smith’s fourth season with the program. Smith, who was limited by injuries during his junior campaign, reports being healthy for the start of the year. He will be joined in the secondary by cornerbacks Kelley Jones and Jett Jefferson, both of whom have impressed during the preseason. The Mississippi State defense enters the contest focused on competition and roster depth developed throughout fall camp.

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•Mississippi State hosts Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
•Isaac Smith is returning to the starting rotation after missing time due to injury last year.
•Kelley Jones and Jett Jefferson are expected to start at cornerback.
•The Bulldogs' defense aims to implement a more competitive style following fall camp preparation.

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Isaac Smith has been playing football at Mississippi State for a while. Some of its perks never get old. The senior safety will step out onto the field at Davis Wade Stadium for the fourth time this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. when the Bulldogs host Louisiana-Monroe in their first game of the season. “There's no better feeling in the world,” Smith said. “Especially being back in this defense, being ...
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