Thunder & Lightning

8-16-24: The T&L All-22 Rankings

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the annual preseason tradition, as Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk try to set a depth chart for Mississippi State, then tell you which play...

T&L Talking Football with ESPN's Cole Cubelic

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are literally days away from the start of the season, which means free time is about to be at a premium for ESPN's Cole Cubelic. Before Cole heads...

8-15-24: Can Jeff Lebby Replicate Dan Mullen's Success at Mississippi State?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Year one for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State saw the kind of qualitative improvement at Mississippi State that set the stage for the seasons that foll...

T&L Exclusive: Coach Dan Mullen Relives Year One at Mississippi State

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People are saying the feeling around Mississippi State football in Jeff Lebby's first year are very similar to Dan Mullen's first year in Starkville. ...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-14

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

8-14-24: Not Much Rumbling Left Before Football Season

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are just days away from the most wonderful time of the year, the start of the college football season. Until kickoff, we'll have to get our excite...

8-13-24: The Disrespect of Mississippi State Has Finally Gone Too Far

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk have been saying all year that 2024 was going to be a rebuilding year for Mississippi State, and the team can be improved...

8-12-24: Jeff Lebby Doesn't Give Away Much After MSU's First Scrimmage

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State took to Davis Wade Stadium on Sunday for the first scrimmage, and afterwards Jeff Lebby didn't have much to say. Brian Hadad and Ro...

8-9-24: What Do We Want to Hear After Mississippi State's First Scrimmage?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State will have its first scrimmage of preseason camp this Sunday, as Jeff Lebby will get a look at his squad under game conditions for th...

T&L Talking Football with Mike Golic Jr.

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are just days away from the start of the college football season, so let's keep the conversation going about our favorite sport. Today, Brian Hada...

8-8-24: Is Florida the Most Important Game for Mississippi State?

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State ends the first month of the season with a home showdown against Florida. That game could be the difference between the Bulldogs get...

T&L Opponent Preview: Graham Hall of Swamp247 Previews Florida

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Florida and Mississippi State are both facing a gauntlet of a schedule in 2024, and they will meet each other early in the season in a game that might...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-08-07

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

8-7-24: How Long Will it Take Jeff Lebby to Get Mississippi State Back?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State fans aren't expecting the moon in year one from Jeff Lebby. The question is, when can Bulldog fans expect to see their team in the ...

8-6-24: What's the Best Case/Worst Case Scenarios for Mississippi State?

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Twelve games, multiple scenarios, what would be the best Mississippi State could hope for this season, and what would be the nightmare year for Jeff L...

8-5-24: Reasons For Optimism for Mississippi State's Defense

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This offseason has been a lot of talk about Mississippi State's defense and how likely it is to be one of the worst in the country. Is that message p...

8-2-24:Did We Learn Anything From Mississippi State's First Practice?

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There was actual football being practiced at Mississippi State on Thursday, as Jeff Lebby blew the whistle on his first training camp as head man of t...

8-1-24: What Was the Message From Mississippi State's Assistant Coaches?

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State made its assistant coaches available for the first and only time this year on Tuesday. What did Jeff Lebby's staff have to say, and...

T&L Opponent Preview: InsideTexas.com's Joe Cook Previews Texas

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Year one for the Texas Longhorns in the SEC comes with big expectations. Can the Longhorns capture a championship in the first campaign in college fo...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-31

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

7-31-24: Let the Preseason Camp Rumblings Begin

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the calendar changes over to August, Mississippi State's preseason camp will be underway. Before the pads start popping on the practice field, B...

7-30-24: Mississippi State is Still Seeking Momentum on the Recruiting Trail

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's summer saw some flashes where recruiting was moving in the right direction, but as the summer ends and camp begins, the Bulldogs a...

7-29-24: What Can We Learn From Mississippi State's Preseason Camp?

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks the beginning of Jeff Lebby's first preseason camp at Mississippi State. What about this Bulldog team can we learn in the coming days...

7-26-24: Does Zac Selmon Think Change Will Ever Slow Down in College Football?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The term "changing landscape of college football" has been overused to the point of hilarity, but it is an accurate assessment of the sport over the p...

T&L Exclusive: Zac Selmon Joins Thunder & Lightning Live

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Zac Selmon's tenure as Mississippi State's athletic director has seen an almost never-ending parade of change in the landscape of college athletics, a...

T&L Opponent Preview: David Nuno of TexAgs Radio Previews Texas A&M

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Texas A&M's program seems to be in a good place following the departure of Jimbo Fisher and the arrival of Mike Elko. Can Mississippi State find a wa...

T&L Opponent Preview: Dawgs247's Jordan Hill Previews Georgia

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Georgia will likely be the number one team in the nation in the opening polls, and likely still hold that ranking when Mississippi State arrives in At...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-24

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

7-24-24: Not Much Rumbling Left Before Football

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Media Days are over, and there are just a few days before preseason camp gets started up. In the meantime, you can enjoy another action packed editio...

7-23-24: Who Could Be Mississippi State's All SEC Contenders?

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State didn't have a single player on the preseason All-SEC team, but when November gets here, the Bulldogs have some players that could be...

7-22-24: Media Days Shows Mississippi State Will Have to Fight for Respect

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was no surprise to see Mississippi State voted towards the bottom of the SEC or without an All-SEC player following SEC Media Days, but the questio...

7-19-24: What Will Be the Decision for David Mershon?

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's David Mershon was drafted in the 18th round by the Los Angeles Angels in this past weekend's MLB Draft. Normally a player taken t...

7-18-24: Recapping Mississippi State's Trip to SEC Media Days

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State made the trip from Starkville to Dallas for the annual SEC Media Days on Wednesday. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss what was s...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-17

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

T&L Extra: Coach Jeff Lebby Joins SportsTalk Mississippi

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's day at the podium in Dallas was a successful one, as the Bulldogs seemed to generate some real interest in their upcoming season. ...

7-17-24: Mississippi State Baseball's Historic MLB Draft Sets the Stage for Next Season

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are live at SEC Media Days, the unofficial start of the college football season, but it is baseball that is the big topic...

7-15-24: The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish - Big O's Seafood

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final stop of the Thunder & Lightning Catfish Tour presented by Superior Catfish, and it may be the best one. The guys are in Bay Springs, M...

7-12-24: What to Expect at SEC Media Days

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's called the unofficial kickoff of football season, and this year SEC Media Days is bigger than ever before. So what's on the docket as Brian Hada...

7-11-24: What Freshman Can Make an Early Impact for Mississippi State?

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's era of college football, there is so much emphasis on the transfer portal that you sometimes forget about the true freshmen coming to campu...

T&L Opponent Preview: Jackson Fuller Previews Arkansas

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State knows beating Arkansas is a big part of the plan for bowl eligibility this upcoming season. Can the Bulldogs continue their recent ...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-10

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

7-10-24: Rumbling Towards SEC Media Days

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This time next week, Mississippi State will be at the podium in Dallas for SEC Media Days. Until then, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk will have to be t...

7-9-24: Who Are Mississippi State's Most Important Players?

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who are the players that will determine success or failure for Mississippi State this upcoming season? Offense, defense, and special teams, which pla...

7-8-24: How Will Mississippi State's Running Back Committee Look?

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Lebby's offense is one predicated around dominating on the ground, and he's been able to do it at every previous stop. Brian Hadad and Robbie Fa...

7-4-24: Mississippi State Baseball is Picking Up Momentum in the Portal

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A week ago, Mississippi State baseball was missing out on their targets in the transfer portal. Today, the Diamond Dawgs have added a couple of nice ...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-07-03

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

7-3-24: The Founding Fathers Loved The Rumblings

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare to celebrate our great country's independence, it is important to remember the rights we enjoy each day in America, most importantly, th...

7-2-24: Who Might Surprise for Mississippi State This Season?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's depth chart is littered with new names and faces, almost guaranteeing the players who make the biggest impact for the Bulldogs wil...

7-1-24: Which Mississippi State Players Face Now or Never Seasons?

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's depth chart is full of players who had a great recruiting profile, but haven't quite lived up to that billing. Can those Bulldogs...

T&L Extra: Rivals.com's Marshall Levenson Breaks Down Kamario Taylor's Elite 11 Performance

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State has its quarterback of the future in the class of 2025 in Noxubee County's Kamario Taylor. What is the ceiling on this exciting you...

6-28-24: The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish - Fannin Mart

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk traveled to just outside the capital city to Flowood to find their next stop on the T&L Summer Catfish Tour Presented by ...

6-27-24: Will Caleb Cunningham's Early Decision Favor Mississippi State?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All of college football's top teams have their eyes focused on Choctaw County's superstar Caleb Cunningham, and the five star receiver has decided to ...

T&L Opponent Preview: GoVols247's Ben McKee Previews Tennessee

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's final three opponents are all going to be preseason playoff hopefuls, and that includes Tennessee. Brian Hadad welcomes Ben McKee...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-26

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

6-26-24: I Feel The Rumblings Rising

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is hot outside, as the dog days of summer approach and the days get a little shorter. But no matter how sweltering it is out, Brian Hadad and Robb...

6-25-24: Mississippi State Baseball Appears to Be Recruiting A Different Style of Team

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State has always been a team that has thrived on the big hit, but the recent additions via the transfer portal look like players that migh...

6-24-24: Mississippi State Continues to Pick Up Recruiting Momentum

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just over a week ago, Mississippi State only had four commitments in the class of 2025. Today, the Bulldogs are sitting on 16 commitments, with more ...

The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Catfish Cabin

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no place where catfish is king like the Mississippi Delta, and that's where the T&L Catfish Tour finds itself today. Brian Hadad and Robbie F...

6-21-24: Can Mississippi State Thrive as a Developmental Program?

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's recruiting class looks like most Bulldog classes of the past, full of three star players the Bulldog coaching staff will have to d...

T&L Talking Football with Bill Bender of The Sporting News

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's keep getting through the offseason together with another great interview. This time, we welcome Bill Bender of The Sporting News to get a look ...

6-20-24: Mississippi State's Recruiting Momentum Continues to Build

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Commitments continue to roll in for Mississippi State, and the momentum of last weekend is looking to carry into this weekend, where nearly two dozen ...

T&L Opponent Preview: PowerMizzou.com's Jarod Hamilton Previews Missouri

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Missouri is a team with high expectations for 2024, and they'll come to Starkville in November looking to solidify their spot in the College Football ...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-19

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

6-19-24: The Rumblings Always Beat the Heat

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the thermometer continues to rise, and the days to football keep passing by, Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk are here once again to answer your questi...

6-18-24: Can Blake Shapen Duplicate the Numbers of Previous Lebby Quarterbacks?

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every quarterback Jeff Lebby has ever coached has put up elite numbers. Every team he's ever called plays for has had a receiver that put up video ga...

6-17-24: Mississippi State Enjoys a Wild Recruiting Weekend

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State is normally a school that picks up the recruiting pace in the summer, and the Bulldogs have finally gotten things going for the clas...

T&L Talking Football with 247's Josh Pate

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Class is in session at Pate State University, and we hope you have been taking notes. We stay on the college football trail with Josh Pate, host of L...

T&L Extra: Matt Brown Tells Us What's In The Game for EA College Football 25

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been over a decade since college football fans were able to start their dynasty on EA's College Football video game, but after years of waiting a...

The T&L Catfish Tour Presented by Superior Catfish: Oby's

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's another trip around the Magnolia State for Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk, as the Summer Catfish is off and running. The guys get to stay home for...

6-13-24: Its Never Too Early to Talk About the Egg Bowl

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

365 days a year, you can feel free to talk about the Egg Bowl. Since we are 12 weeks away from kickoff, the time is now to dive into college football...

T&L Opponent Preview: STM's Richard Cross on The Egg Bowl

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's no more intense rivalry in college football than the season finale between Mississippi State and Ole Miss, the Battle for the Golden Egg. Thi...

T&L Talking Football with 247's John Talty

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every day brings us closer to kickoff, but until then, we'll keep hitting the hot topics in college football. Today John Talty, national college foot...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-12

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

6-12-24: There Ain't No Cure For the Summertime Rumblings

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year, where the itch of the upcoming college football season becomes almost unbearable. Until we get to kickoff, we'll have to sett...

6-11-24: Mississippi State Pushes Facilities Upgrades Through an NIL World

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pictures hit social media on Monday detailing what appears to be renderings for a new indoor practice facility at Mississippi State. In a time where ...

6-10-24: Mississippi State Baseball Gets its First Transfer of 2024

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's 2025 starting lineup is a big mystery, but the first clue was provided this weekend, as Chris Lemonis dipped into the portal to sn...

T&L Talking Football 247's Brandon Marcello

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's not going to be a lull in this offseason, we will talk college football all the way up until kickoff. Today Brian Hadad welcomes Brandon Marc...

6-7-24: Mississippi State is Changing Its Recruiting Approach

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years, Mississippi State's recruiting approach has always been to dominate the summer then hang on through Signing Day. Jeff Lebby has taken a di...

T&L Talking Football With T-Bob Hebert

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to turn our attention to college football, so Thunder & Lightning will be bringing you interviews all summer long talking with the biggest n...

6-6-24: What Tier of SEC Football is Mississippi State in This Season?

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are some clear divisions among the teams in the SEC when it comes to expectations for the 2024 season. Where should Mississippi State be ranked...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-06-05

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

6-5-24: I Proclaim This The Summer of Rumblings!

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is officially the offseason for Mississippi State sports, but that doesn't mean that Thunder & Lightning will be taking any days off. Brian Hadad ...

6-4-24: Can Chris Lemonis Rebuild Mississippi State's Roster?

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick look at the scorecard from Mississippi State's last game shows you a lineup that will be playing baseball somewhere other than Starkville in 2...

6-3-24: Two Things Can Be True About Mississippi State's Season

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As Mississippi State's season came to an end Sunday night in Charlottesville, Virginia, two truths about the team and the program were very evident. ...

5-31-24: Mississippi State's Road to Omaha Begins Today

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State is back in the postseason, and the Bulldogs want to make it a sixth straight regional that they leave a winner. What does the path ...

5-30-24: Can Mississippi State's Stars Break Out of Their Slumps?

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State knows its season can only extend past this weekend if Dakota Jordan and Hunter Hines return to their accustomed form. Can the Bull...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-05-29

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-29-24: Plenty of Regional Rumblings

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State is back in postseason baseball for the first time since they won a national championship, but Bulldog fans aren't feeling the joy af...

5-28-24: Mississippi State Heads to Virginia to Begin the Road to Omaha

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got the full field of 64 on Monday for the NCAA Tournament, and Mississippi State got to learn its first stop on the road back to the College World...

5-27-24: Mississippi State Finds Itself Outside the Hosting Picture

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State's battle with the RPI and another metrics came to an end Sunday night with the announcement of the 16 host sites for the NCAA Tourna...

5-24-24: Mississippi State's Stars Must Break Their Slumps

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State finally tasted defeat in the SEC Tournament, and when you look at how poorly the offense has been in Hoover, it might be more surpri...

Introducing True American Heroes

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

True American Heroes from SuperTalk Mississippi is a podcast that features interviews with Mississippi veterans. Many of these in-depth interviews wer...

5-23-24: Has Mississippi State Locked Up a Hosting Spot?

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two wins in two days in Hoover have Mississippi State's hopes of hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament higher than ever. Have the Bulldogs done e...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-05-22

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...

5-23-24: Mississippi State Walks Off Ole Miss in Hoover

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Connor. Husjak. That's it. That's the description. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk talk about an incredible moment at the SEC Tournament. Brian Hada...

5-21-24: Mississippi State Faces an Uphill Climb to a Host Spot

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mississippi State heads to Hoover knowing that wins aren't the only thing they need to secure a host spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs need r...

5-20-24: Mississippi State Prepares To Fight For a Host Spot

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been the story of Mississippi State's season, as the Bulldogs yet again missed a chance to lock up a host spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Diamo...

5-17-24: Mississippi State Wins To Keep Hosting Hopes Alive

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it win and get in for Mississippi State baseball's hosting chances? The Bulldogs know they can't leave any doubt, and started off the weekend with...

5-16-24: Mississippi State's Final Statement About Hosting Starts Today

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You never know what the committee is going to do, but it seems pretty evident that if Mississippi State gets all three games against Missouri, then tw...

SuperTalk Media Thunder & Lightning Live 2024-05-15

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Hadad of SportsTalk Mississippi and Robbie Faulk of On3 give you the best insight into Mississippi State athletics. We cover the Bulldogs like n...