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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Egg Bowl 2025 date: Ole Miss, Mississippi State football to play on Black Friday
The 2025 Egg Bowl between Mississippi State football and Ole Miss will be played on Black Friday again, according to announcements by both programs. Kickoff at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 28. The TV channel has not yet been announced. Advertisement It will be the second season in a row that the Rebels and Bulldogs will play the Egg Bowl on Black Friday instead of Thanksgiving. The 2025 game was originally slated for Saturday when the SEC schedules were released on Dec. 11, but it was likely going to move to Thanksgiving or Black Friday. Ole Miss won the 2024 Egg Bowl 26-14 in Oxford. It will be the 98th Egg Bowl between Ole Miss and Mississippi State. Ole Miss leads the all-time series 60-30-5. Mississippi State basketball hosting home game on Black Friday MSU also announced it will be hosting a basketball home game against SMU at Humphrey Coliseum on Black Friday. Advertisement A tipoff time hasn't been announced, but it is expected to be in the evening. MORE: Bryce Chance's rubber bands snap Mississippi State baseball back into NCAA tournament contention Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@ and follow him on X @sklarsam_. This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: When is the Egg Bowl 2025? Ole Miss-Mississippi State date, time set
USA Today
22-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
California vs. Mississippi State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament
California vs. Mississippi State predictions, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament It's Cal vs. Mississippi State in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the women's March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is here, folks. Among the first-round action Saturday night will be a matchup between California and Mississippi State. The California Golden Bears finished the 2024-25 season with a 25-8 record, good for seventh in the ACC. That earned them an 8 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, was 21-11 and picked up a 9 seed. California is ranked 30th in the country in efficiency by Barttorvik, while Mississippi State is ranked 35th. Here's how our experts see Thursday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash. Without further ado, here are our California vs. Mississippi State picks and predictions. California vs. Mississippi State picks and predictions Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State 79, California 76 Mississippi State 79, California 76 Sklar writes in the Clarion Ledger: "Mississippi State could have the advantage with its depth. Cal has three players that play more than 30 minutes per game compared to only one for Mississippi State. That's where MSU center Madina Okot could tilt the game. If she can have a dominant performance in the post that causes foul trouble for Cal, the Bulldogs could be in a good spot." USA TODAY: Experts 4-1 for California Experts 4-1 for California Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Mississippi State Mississippi State Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: California California Tom Noie, South Bend Tribune: California California vs. Mississippi State date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Saturday, March 22, 2025 Game Time: 5:30 p.m. ET 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Galen Center in Los Angeles, California Galen Center in Los Angeles, California TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch California vs. Mississippi State on Fubo California vs. Mississippi State odds Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, March 20. Spread: California -1.5 California -1.5 Moneyline Favorite: California -130 California -130 Moneyline Underdog: Mississippi State +110 Mississippi State +110 Total: 145.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
21-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mississippi State vs Baylor prediction, picks for men's 2025 NCAA Tournament
Mississippi State vs Baylor prediction, picks for men's 2025 NCAA Tournament It's Mississippi State vs Baylor in the 2025 NCAA Tournament first round. See our expert picks and predictions for the March Madness bracket, along with betting odds and game time. Show Caption Hide Caption NCAA players who could rise their draft stock with big March Madness performances Get to know four prospects who could improve their draft stock during March Madness, including Tennessee senior Chaz Lanier and Texas Tech forward J.T. Toppin. The 2025 NCAA Tournament is here, folks. First-round action continues Friday and a matchup between Mississippi State and Baylor in the East Region gets things started. The Mississippi State Bulldogs finished the 2024-25 season with a 21-12 record, good for 10th in the SEC. That earned them an 8 seed in the 2025 March Madness bracket. Their opponent, the Baylor Bears, finished seventh in the Big 12 with a 19-14 record. That earned them a No. 9 seed in the Big Dance. Mississippi State ranks as the 32nd-best team in the KenPom rankings, sporting the 23rd-best offense and 47th-best defense. Meanwhile, Baylor ranks 29th overall, possessing the 16th-ranked offense and 58th-ranked defense. Here's how our experts see Friday's Round of 64 clash playing out. Be sure to check out USA TODAY's complete March Madness bracket predictions to see our team's picks for every game. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament bold predictions and upset picks. Without further ado, here's our Mississippi State vs. Baylor picks and predictions. IT'S BRACKET MADNESS: Enter USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge contest for a chance at $1 million prize. Mississippi State vs. Baylor picks and predictions Jordan Mendoza: Baylor Paul Myerberg: Baylor Erick Smith: Baylor Eddie Timanus: Mississippi State Dan Wolken: Baylor Craig Meyer: Baylor 71, Mississippi State 70 Sam Sklar: Mississippi State 77, Baylor 73 Our experts are favoring Baylor in this matchup. Craig Meyer is forecasting a close matchup with Baylor pulling off a slight upset and the game going under the 144.5-point total. Mississippi Clarion Ledger's Sam Sklar is backing Mississippi State to cover the 1.5-point spread and the total to go over. Mississippi State vs. Baylor date, start time, how to watch Game Day: Friday, March 21, 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025 Game Time: 12:15 p.m. ET 12:15 p.m. ET Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina TV Channel: CBS CBS Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now! Watch Mississippi State vs. Baylor on Fubo Mississippi State vs. Baylor odds Odds as of Wednesday, March 19 via BetMGM. Spread: Mississippi State -1.5 (-110) Mississippi State -1.5 (-110) Moneyline Favorite: Mississippi State -120 Mississippi State -120 Moneyline Underdog: Baylor +100 Baylor +100 Total: 144.5 We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
