Mississippi State football predictions for 2026 season released
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Mississippi State football is gearing up for the 2026 season under coach Jeff Lebby, who is seeking a winning record after last year's 5-8 finish. The Bulldogs will face a challenging schedule, including an additional SEC game due to league expansion. Predictions suggest MSU will start strong against ULM on September 5, followed by matches against Minnesota and South Carolina. A notable game against Alabama will take place on October 3, expected to be a tough contest for the Bulldogs. The full predictions outline expected scores for each game in the season.
- •Mississippi State finished 5-8 in 2025.
- •Coach Jeff Lebby is in his third season.
- •Season opener against ULM is set for September 5.
- •Bulldogs face Alabama on October 3.
- •Game-by-game score predictions provided for the season.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Predicting every Mississippi State football score in 2026. Will MSU reach bowl game?
"Will Mississippi State football get to a bowl game in 2026? Here are our game-by-game score predictions.
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