STARKVILLE – In a pregame ceremony Saturday, 20 Mississippi State seniors will be honored before playing their final game inside Davis Wade Stadium as the Bulldogs (6-4, 2-4 SEC) will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-8, 0-6 SEC) in an 11 a.m. matchup on ESPN.
The seniors include: S Johnathan Abram, S Stephen Adegoke, SNP Joel Baldwin, DT Tre Brown, OL Deion Calhoun, QBNick Fitzgerald, DE Gerri Green, DT Grant Harris, DT Braxton Hoyett, WR Jesse Jackson, C Elgton Jenkins, TE Justin Johnson, RB Dontavian Lee, S Mark McLaurin, CB Jamal Peters, CB Chris Rayford, OL Marlon Reese, DE Montez Sweat, DT Cory Thomas and RB Aeris Williams. The senior class had produced a 30-19 record, which is the eighth-most by a senior class in school history. One more victory puts them in a tie for sixth, and two victories would be for fifth place. The senior class has reached a bowl game every year of their careers and produced multiple nine-win seasons. They own six victories over top 25 teams.
For complete gameday and stadium information, visit Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.
Listening InformationThe MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. 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 8 a.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com.
Gates Open at Davis Wade Stadium
All gates will open at 8:45 a.m.
Fan Zone
The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 8 a.m.
— 9-9:30 a.m.: Photos with Bully, Bully XXI + Men’s Golf Autograph Session
— 9:30-10 a.m.: Men’s Tennis Autograph Session, Ring of Honor Inductees (Walt Harris & Art Davis) Autograph Sessions
— 10:15 a.m.: Fan Zone Closes
Dawg Walk
The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 8:45 a.m. in the Junction.
What to WearMaroon
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 will proudly don commemorative Primeknit A1 "Statesman" uniforms inspired by the C-17 Globemaster III, "The Spirit of G.V. 'Sonny' Montgomery" aircraft.
The commemorative jersey is available for purchase on www.adidas.com/us/hailstate and in retail stores in Starkville.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mississippi's Adjutant General and a 1982 Graduate of Mississippi State and the ROTC program, Major General Janson D. Boyles, who serves as the Commanding General of both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard, will lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance on Saturday directly preceding the flyover. He will be accompanied on the field by the Assistant Adjutant General, Brigadier General Mike Nabors, who ensures the readiness of the 172nd Airlift Wing and Combat Readiness Training Center.
National Anthem
Saturday's national anthem will be performed acapella by Sergeant Landon Knowlton of the 288th Sapper Company of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Ring of Honor
Bulldog football legends Walt Harris and Art Davis will become the newest inductees into the Bulldogs' "Ring of Honor" in a ceremony Saturday at halftime. Harris and Davis will become the eighth and ninth MSU legends enshrined in the "Ring of Honor" respectively, joining Johnie Cooks, Jack Cristil, Joe Fortunato, Kent Hull, D.D. Lewis, Tom "Shorty" McWilliams and Jackie Parker. Fortunato was inducted last October.
In-game Recognitions
— Recognition of Former Bulldog head coach and Athletic Director, Bob Tyler
— Recognition of Former Bulldog assistant coach, Wesley Reed
— Recognition of men’s golf team
— Final Four Ring Presentation to the 2017-18 women’s basketball team
— Recognition of men’s tennis, the 2018 SEC Tournament champions
— Recognition of Captain Gregg Huffman, Commanding Officer of USS John C. Stennis
— Performance by MSU Pom Squad
Halftime Recognitions
— Ring of Honor Induction: Walt Harris
— Ring of Honor Induction: Art Davis
— Special Military Halftime Recognitions
— Famous Maroon Band: Salute to Service Performance (WatchESPN)
Full Gameday “Schedule of Events” is always available 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)).
The seniors include: S Johnathan Abram, S Stephen Adegoke, SNP Joel Baldwin, DT Tre Brown, OL Deion Calhoun, QBNick Fitzgerald, DE Gerri Green, DT Grant Harris, DT Braxton Hoyett, WR Jesse Jackson, C Elgton Jenkins, TE Justin Johnson, RB Dontavian Lee, S Mark McLaurin, CB Jamal Peters, CB Chris Rayford, OL Marlon Reese, DE Montez Sweat, DT Cory Thomas and RB Aeris Williams. The senior class had produced a 30-19 record, which is the eighth-most by a senior class in school history. One more victory puts them in a tie for sixth, and two victories would be for fifth place. The senior class has reached a bowl game every year of their careers and produced multiple nine-win seasons. They own six victories over top 25 teams.
For complete gameday and stadium information, visit Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.
Listening InformationThe MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. 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 8 a.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com.
Gates Open at Davis Wade Stadium
All gates will open at 8:45 a.m.
Fan Zone
The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 8 a.m.
— 9-9:30 a.m.: Photos with Bully, Bully XXI + Men’s Golf Autograph Session
— 9:30-10 a.m.: Men’s Tennis Autograph Session, Ring of Honor Inductees (Walt Harris & Art Davis) Autograph Sessions
— 10:15 a.m.: Fan Zone Closes
Dawg Walk
The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 8:45 a.m. in the Junction.
What to WearMaroon
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 will proudly don commemorative Primeknit A1 "Statesman" uniforms inspired by the C-17 Globemaster III, "The Spirit of G.V. 'Sonny' Montgomery" aircraft.
The commemorative jersey is available for purchase on www.adidas.com/us/hailstate and in retail stores in Starkville.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mississippi's Adjutant General and a 1982 Graduate of Mississippi State and the ROTC program, Major General Janson D. Boyles, who serves as the Commanding General of both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard, will lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance on Saturday directly preceding the flyover. He will be accompanied on the field by the Assistant Adjutant General, Brigadier General Mike Nabors, who ensures the readiness of the 172nd Airlift Wing and Combat Readiness Training Center.
National Anthem
Saturday's national anthem will be performed acapella by Sergeant Landon Knowlton of the 288th Sapper Company of the Mississippi Army National Guard.
Ring of Honor
Bulldog football legends Walt Harris and Art Davis will become the newest inductees into the Bulldogs' "Ring of Honor" in a ceremony Saturday at halftime. Harris and Davis will become the eighth and ninth MSU legends enshrined in the "Ring of Honor" respectively, joining Johnie Cooks, Jack Cristil, Joe Fortunato, Kent Hull, D.D. Lewis, Tom "Shorty" McWilliams and Jackie Parker. Fortunato was inducted last October.
In-game Recognitions
— Recognition of Former Bulldog head coach and Athletic Director, Bob Tyler
— Recognition of Former Bulldog assistant coach, Wesley Reed
— Recognition of men’s golf team
— Final Four Ring Presentation to the 2017-18 women’s basketball team
— Recognition of men’s tennis, the 2018 SEC Tournament champions
— Recognition of Captain Gregg Huffman, Commanding Officer of USS John C. Stennis
— Performance by MSU Pom Squad
Halftime Recognitions
— Ring of Honor Induction: Walt Harris
— Ring of Honor Induction: Art Davis
— Special Military Halftime Recognitions
— Famous Maroon Band: Salute to Service Performance (WatchESPN)
Full Gameday “Schedule of Events” is always available 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)).
