The 2026 Mississippi State Football Schedule opens quietly, then packs Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas into a five-week window that will decide the season long before the Egg Bowl arrives.
2026 Mississippi State Bulldogs Football Schedule
2026 Mississippi State Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | vs ULM WarhawksDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 7:30pm ET ETESPNU | Win 62-13 | |
| Saturday | at Minnesota Golden GophersHuntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 3:30pm ET ETCBS/Paramount+ | Win 38-13 | |
| Saturday | at South Carolina GamecocksWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 4:15pm ET ETSECN | Win 41-34 | |
| Saturday | vs Missouri TigersDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 7:45pm ET ETSECN | Win 31-24 | |
| Saturday | vs Alabama Crimson TideDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 12:00pm ET ETABC | Loss 56-23 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at LSU TigersTiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA | 12:00-1:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma SoonersDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 3:30-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Texas LonghornsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 6:00-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Vanderbilt CommodoresDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 3:30-8:00pm ET ETTV TBA | Homecoming | |
| Saturday | vs Auburn TigersDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 12:00-1:00pm ET ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 1:00pm ET ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | at Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 12:00pm ET ETABC | Egg Bowl | |
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ET ETABC |
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September Builds, Then Hits
The opening stretch mixes opportunity with early tests:
- ULM at home
- Minnesota on the road
- South Carolina on the road
- Missouri at home
- Alabama at home in Week 5
Two true road games before Alabama arrives ranked. How Mississippi State football responds after that home date will set the tone.
The Five-Week Stretch That Matters
This is the part of the Mississippi State SEC schedule that decides everything:
- Alabama at home
- Bye week
- LSU on the road
- Oklahoma at home
- Texas in Austin
Three ranked opponents in four games once the bye is removed. Split them and the season stays alive. Lose most of them and November becomes damage control.
November Closes With the Egg Bowl
The final stretch includes:
- Vanderbilt for Homecoming
- Auburn at home
- Tennessee Tech at home
- Ole Miss in Oxford to close the regular season
The Egg Bowl on a Friday night still carries more weight than any other late-season game for Mississippi State Bulldogs football, regardless of the standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mississippi State play its first game in 2026?
Saturday, September 5, at home against ULM.
When is the Egg Bowl?
Friday, November 27, on the road at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
How many home games does Mississippi State have?
Seven at Davis Wade Stadium.
What is the toughest stretch on the schedule?
October 3 through October 31 — Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma and Texas.
Where can I see the full Mississippi State Football Schedule?
The complete 2026 Mississippi State Football Schedule is listed above.
