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Nuño's Notes: Starkville storylines as Lebby & Co. come to Aggieland

Before No. 6 Texas A&M trades its Maroon for black on Saturday night, David Nuño spoke to a handful of Mississippi State insiders to get a feel for where Jeff Lebby's upstart Bulldogs currently stand as they come to Aggieland for a Week 6 matchup in the SEC.
By David Nuño
October 2, 2025
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Overall Thoughts

  • Mississippi State has taken a major step forward on defense.
  • Bulldogs have more depth and better coaching than last year.
  • Surprising strength: Cornerback play (Kelley Jones, DeAgo Brumfield).
  • Offense: Capable of explosive plays but lacks consistency in sustaining drives.
  • Not a ton of true stars, but balanced effort across units.
  • Still viewed as a middle-tier SEC team but on a better trajectory than expected.

Quarterback

  • Blake Shapen
    • Best option to win now.
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