STARKVILLE – Mississippi State opens Southeastern Conference West play at home against No. 8 Auburn at 6:35 p.m. CT Saturday on ESPN2. It is the Bulldogs' sixth nationally televised game on the ESPN family of networks this season and the fifth night kickoff. It marks the sixth time in the last five seasons MSU will take on a top-10 team in Davis Wade Stadium.
For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
Viewing InformationThe game will be televised live on ESPN2 with Mark Jones (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Molly McGrath (reporter) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.
Listening Information The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 4:30 p.m. CT Neil Price, Matt Wyatt and Jay Perry will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app. Fans in Starkville and inside Davis Wade Stadium can tune to 100.9 FM.
Tickets The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 3:30 p.m. CT and all gates will open at 4:15 p.m. CT. Tickets for Saturday's game are sold out. Fans are encouraged to visit StubHub as the official fan to fan ticket marketplace of Mississippi State Athletics. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 2:30 p.m. CT. The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 4:15 p.m. CT in the Junction.
What To Wear Wear Maroon
Social Media/Live Stats Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (click the links). Live stats are available via Stat Broadcast at HailState.com/metaldetector.
Updated Parking Guidelines/ADA— Visitors utilizing public parking lots on campus may notice two new changes. Through MSU's new partnership with SP+, fans can search, reserve and purchase in advance public parking spaces through ParkMobile.com or the ParkMobile.com app.
— Debit and credit cards are now the preferred option at public parking lots. For more on SP+ and ParkMobile.com, visit hailst.at/2PeyCfx.
— No tents, tables or chairs are permitted in parking spaces or on sidewalks.
— Parking on grass is permitted only in designated areas. (Available to general public)
— No parking is allowed on parking lot islands, medians, berms, or the shoulders of streets and roads.
— Parked vehicles must not obstruct traffic or pedestrian access to sidewalks.
— Parking spaces cannot be saved.
— Tailgating is permitted only in areas where traffic or parking is not obstructed and tailgaters must follow all picnic zone regulations.
— Parking areas must be cleared by 7 a.m. the day following the game.
— Reserved lot passes must be displayed at all times; misuse will result in loss of parking privileges.
— All buses must enter campus at the intersection of Hwy. 182 and George Perry St., turn east (left) on Bailey Howell Drive to Lee Blvd., and turn west (right) on Lee Blvd. to bus parking. Bus parking is available in front of Hilbun and Harned Halls (see map). Buses must exit campus via George Perry St. by turning north onto George Perry St. from Lee Blvd.
— REMINDER: Center campus roads close four (4) hours before kickoff (please see this map for road closure information (PDF)).
ADA Parking: Public and Reserved
— Please see this map for ADA parking lots. (PDF) On the map legend, ADA parking is blue. ADA season pass parking is light blue and is marked as Lots A, B and C.
— ADA public parking is now located in two parking lots...North ADA parking is located at the Research Park, off of Hwy 182. South ADA parking is located at the Rec Plex, off of Hailstate Blvd.
— Transit Services, beginning 4 hrs. before kickoff, will drop off North ADA at the Old Main Academic Building, and South ADA will drop off at Newell-Grissom.
— The Parking Assistance Center, is located in the Butler-Williams Building and, for assistance on gamedays, can be reached by calling 662-325-9114.
For MSU Football Gameday Parking locations/lots, please see this map. (PDF)
Clear Bag Policy Fans are reminded of the SEC's league-wide clear bag policy. Fans are encouraged not to bring any types of bags inside SEC stadiums during football games; however, the following outlines bags that are permitted:
— Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
— One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
— Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand)
— An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at gates B and I of Davis Wade Stadium.
— Full details are available at HailState.com/clearbag.
Smoke Free Campus Davis Wade Stadium is a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.
Weather Saturday’s forecast calls for sunny skies, high around 90, low around 65 and a 10 percent chance of rain.
Gameday Questions? For complete gameday information including, parking maps, road closures, traffic, and other important game day schedule and fan and visitor guides, visit HailState.com/gameday. Fans with game day questions, can tweet @HailStateFamily, the new official fan service and game day information hub of Mississippi State Athletics.
For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.
Viewing InformationThe game will be televised live on ESPN2 with Mark Jones (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Molly McGrath (reporter) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.
Listening Information The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 4:30 p.m. CT Neil Price, Matt Wyatt and Jay Perry will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app. Fans in Starkville and inside Davis Wade Stadium can tune to 100.9 FM.
Tickets The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 3:30 p.m. CT and all gates will open at 4:15 p.m. CT. Tickets for Saturday's game are sold out. Fans are encouraged to visit StubHub as the official fan to fan ticket marketplace of Mississippi State Athletics. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 2:30 p.m. CT. The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 4:15 p.m. CT in the Junction.
What To Wear Wear Maroon
Social Media/Live Stats Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (click the links). Live stats are available via Stat Broadcast at HailState.com/metaldetector.
Updated Parking Guidelines/ADA— Visitors utilizing public parking lots on campus may notice two new changes. Through MSU's new partnership with SP+, fans can search, reserve and purchase in advance public parking spaces through ParkMobile.com or the ParkMobile.com app.
— Debit and credit cards are now the preferred option at public parking lots. For more on SP+ and ParkMobile.com, visit hailst.at/2PeyCfx.
— No tents, tables or chairs are permitted in parking spaces or on sidewalks.
— Parking on grass is permitted only in designated areas. (Available to general public)
— No parking is allowed on parking lot islands, medians, berms, or the shoulders of streets and roads.
— Parked vehicles must not obstruct traffic or pedestrian access to sidewalks.
— Parking spaces cannot be saved.
— Tailgating is permitted only in areas where traffic or parking is not obstructed and tailgaters must follow all picnic zone regulations.
— Parking areas must be cleared by 7 a.m. the day following the game.
— Reserved lot passes must be displayed at all times; misuse will result in loss of parking privileges.
— All buses must enter campus at the intersection of Hwy. 182 and George Perry St., turn east (left) on Bailey Howell Drive to Lee Blvd., and turn west (right) on Lee Blvd. to bus parking. Bus parking is available in front of Hilbun and Harned Halls (see map). Buses must exit campus via George Perry St. by turning north onto George Perry St. from Lee Blvd.
— REMINDER: Center campus roads close four (4) hours before kickoff (please see this map for road closure information (PDF)).
ADA Parking: Public and Reserved
— Please see this map for ADA parking lots. (PDF) On the map legend, ADA parking is blue. ADA season pass parking is light blue and is marked as Lots A, B and C.
— ADA public parking is now located in two parking lots...North ADA parking is located at the Research Park, off of Hwy 182. South ADA parking is located at the Rec Plex, off of Hailstate Blvd.
— Transit Services, beginning 4 hrs. before kickoff, will drop off North ADA at the Old Main Academic Building, and South ADA will drop off at Newell-Grissom.
— The Parking Assistance Center, is located in the Butler-Williams Building and, for assistance on gamedays, can be reached by calling 662-325-9114.
For MSU Football Gameday Parking locations/lots, please see this map. (PDF)
Clear Bag Policy Fans are reminded of the SEC's league-wide clear bag policy. Fans are encouraged not to bring any types of bags inside SEC stadiums during football games; however, the following outlines bags that are permitted:
— Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
— One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
— Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand)
— An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at gates B and I of Davis Wade Stadium.
— Full details are available at HailState.com/clearbag.
Smoke Free Campus Davis Wade Stadium is a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.
Weather Saturday’s forecast calls for sunny skies, high around 90, low around 65 and a 10 percent chance of rain.
Gameday Questions? For complete gameday information including, parking maps, road closures, traffic, and other important game day schedule and fan and visitor guides, visit HailState.com/gameday. Fans with game day questions, can tweet @HailStateFamily, the new official fan service and game day information hub of Mississippi State Athletics.
