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Mississippi State

vs Vanderbilt · Sat Nov 7 · 04:15 PM ET · SEC Network

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Starters

  1. QBAJ Swann
  2. RBFluff Bothwell
  3. WRZion Ragins
  4. TESam West
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    90
    AJ SwannRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    69
    Parker PuckettRS FR
  3. 8
    68
    Jaden RashadaRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
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Defense starters

  1. DEWill Whitson
  2. NTJaray Bledsoe
  3. DTDJ Reed
  4. JACKAmaree Williams
  5. WLBZakari Tillman
  6. MLBFatt Forrest
  7. LCBJett Jefferson
  8. SSKendel Dolby
  9. FSJardin Gilbert
  10. RCBKelley Jones
  11. NBMarcus Williams
RB
  1. 24
    90
    Fluff BothwellJR/TR
    Starter
  2. 6
    69
    Kolin WilsonRS FR
  3. 5
    69
    Xavier GaytenJR
WR-X
  1. 7
    85
    Zion RaginsRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 2
    85
    Marquis JohnsonSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 81
    63
    Zion CrumptonFR

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Next game kickoff time

Mississippi State Bulldogs plays Vanderbilt at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:15 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

  • WR-X: Sanfrisco Magee → Zion Ragins
  • WR-Z: Zion Ragins → Sanfrisco Magee
  • LG: DJ Chester → Jamari Freeman
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Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJeff Lebbysince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorNot confirmed yet
Defensive CoordinatorZach Arnett

Head coach confirmed. Coordinators are still being sourced from official team staff pages.

Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
26.6
Yards/G
408.1
Pass Yds/G
246.5
Rush Yds/G
161.6
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
41.51%
Total TD
27
Sacks
21
TFL
35
INT
2
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #32 IN WS POWER
Results this season-4.5 pts

Lost to Oklahoma Sooners in week 8.

2025 SP+: 9.4

85%

Roster talent: 86th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #23 national

6%

Returning production: 34%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −4.5 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

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17 adds in two-deep · avg 82 OVR · top add: A. Swann (QB, 90, from App State)

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Mississippi State transfer portal

Mississippi State Bulldogs transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

22 transfers on the Mississippi State depth chart, 10 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Mississippi State Starting Quarterback

Mississippi State Bulldogs starting lineup

Mississippi State starting lineup: QB AJ Swann, RB Fluff Bothwell, WR-X Zion Ragins, TE Sam West. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

AJ Swann is the projected starting quarterback for Mississippi State as of November 1, 2026. Parker Puckett is listed second. AJ Swann replaced Parker Puckett at quarterback on November 1, 2026.

Mississippi State also projects Fluff Bothwell at running back, Zion Ragins at wide receiver and Sam West at tight end.

The full Mississippi State Bulldogs two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

AJ Swann · QBFluff Bothwell · RBZion Ragins · WR-XSam West · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Mississippi State's starting quarterback?
AJ Swann is the projected starting quarterback for Mississippi State as of November 1, 2026. Parker Puckett is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Mississippi State?
Fluff Bothwell is the projected starter at running back for Mississippi State, with Kolin Wilson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Mississippi State?
Zion Ragins is the projected starter at wide receiver for Mississippi State, with Marquis Johnson listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Mississippi State?
Sam West is the projected starter at tight end for Mississippi State, with Joeseph Skipworth listed second.
When was the Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart last updated?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Mississippi State's record last season?
Mississippi State Bulldogs finished 5-8 (1-7 in SEC play).
When does Mississippi State Bulldogs play next?
Mississippi State Bulldogs plays Vanderbilt at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 04:15 PM ET.
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Full Mississippi State roster

Every player on the Mississippi State Bulldogs depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Zion Ragins, Marquis Johnson, Zion Crumpton

WR: Sanfrisco Magee, Matt Mayfield

WR: Anthony Evans III, Gracen Harris, Camden Capehart

LT: Miles McVay, Isaiah Dent

LG: Jamari Freeman, Blake Steen, Ja'Elyne Matthews

C: Canon Boone, Dalton Toothman, Wesley Davis

RG: LJ Prudhomme, TJ Lockhart

RT: Jakheem Shumpert-Perkins, Saquon Miles

TE: Sam West, Joeseph Skipworth, Riley Williams, Zayion Cotton

QB: AJ Swann, Parker Puckett, Jaden Rashada

RB: Fluff Bothwell, Kolin Wilson, Xavier Gayten, J.J. Hill, Cooper Crosby

Defense

DE: Will Whitson, Jayson Jenkins, Tyshun Willis, Micah Nickerson

NT: Jaray Bledsoe, Kalvin Dinkins, Kaleb Morris

DT: DJ Reed, Dealyn Evans, Eddie Kelly Jr.

JACK: Amaree Williams, LaKendrick James, Gus Cordova

WLB: Zakari Tillman, Derion Gullette

MLB: Fatt Forrest, AJ Rice

CB: Jett Jefferson, Kaylib Singleton

SS: Kendel Dolby, Bralan Womack

FS: Jardin Gilbert, Tanner Johnson, Boogie Johnson

CB: Kelley Jones, Jamroc Grimsley, Quentin Taylor

NB: Marcus Williams, Dre Riley, Kyle Johnson

RES: Kamario Taylor, Jalen Smith, Ayden Williams, Trevion Williams, Diesel Moye

RES: DJ Chester, Isaac Smith, Tyler Lockhart

Special Teams

PT: Ethan Pulliam, Oisin Flynn

PK: Kyle Ferrie, Oisin Flynn

KO: Kyle Ferrie, Oisin Flynn

LS: Kyle Rushing, Kallen Cosper

H: William Wilkinson, Ethan Pulliam

PR: Anthony Evans III, Kolin Wilson

KR: Marquis Johnson, Anthony Evans III