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The Bulldogs are home at Davis Wade Stadium. Friends or family driving into Starkville for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Mississippi State football: Hail State
You hear Mississippi State before you see it. Cowbells have rung at Davis Wade Stadium for generations, The Junction fills with maroon tents before every home game, and Bully patrols the sideline. "Hail State" carries a long way, and so do Bulldog fans.
2026 Mississippi State Bulldogs football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs UL Monroe | Starkville, MS | Home | W 62-13 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | at Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Away | W 38-13 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | at South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Away | W 41-34 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Missouri | Starkville, MS | Home | 6:45 PM CT |
| Sat, Oct 3 | vs Alabama | Starkville, MS | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | at LSU | Baton Rouge, LA | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Oklahoma | Starkville, MS | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at Texas | Austin, TX | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Vanderbilt | Starkville, MS | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Auburn | Starkville, MS | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs Tennessee Tech | Starkville, MS | Home | 12:00 PM CT |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Ole Miss | Oxford, MS | Away | 11:00 AM CT |
Kickoff times shown in CT (Starkville time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Mississippi State away-game road trips from Starkville
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 12 | Starkville to Minneapolis, MN | 972 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Starkville to Columbia, SC | 497 mi | 7 hr 50 min | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Starkville to Baton Rouge, LA | 302 mi | 4 hr 50 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Starkville to Austin, TX | 670 mi | 10 hr 30 min | Find a ride |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Starkville to Oxford, MS | 111 mi | 1 hr 55 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Starkville with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Mississippi State students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Bulldogs fans who are already driving from Starkville post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Mississippi State away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Starkville late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Mississippi State away games are drivable?
South Carolina in Columbia, SC (497 mi); LSU in Baton Rouge, LA (302 mi); Texas in Austin, TX (670 mi); Ole Miss in Oxford, MS (111 mi). The longest drive is Texas at about 10 hr 30 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Bulldogs fans and let them cover the gas.