Mississippi State News and Headlines Aug 27, 2025

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Elevating The Experience: What’s New At Davis Wade Stadium In 2025

Mississippi State is debuting a number of new features to Davis Wade Stadium, including an LED light show, an improved sound system, and new camera angles.1 The athletic department has invested $9 million in these upgrades.2

Source: Hailstate.com

Link: https://hailstate.com/news/2025/8/27/football-elevating-the-experience-whats-new-at-davis-wade-stadium-in-2025

“Dawg Talk” Returns For 2025 Season

Mississippi State football’s radio show, “Dawg Talk,” is returning for the 2025 season.3 The show will feature head coach Jeff Lebby, student-athletes, and other special guests.4

Source: Hailstate.com

Link: https://hailstate.com/news/2025/8/27/football-dawg-talk-returns-for-2025-season

Jeff Lebby looks to opening day against Southern Miss5

Head coach Jeff Lebby is ready for the Bulldogs’ season opener against Southern Mississippi this Saturday.6

Source: 247sports.com

Link: https://247sports.com/college/mississippi-state/news/its-truly-time-to-go-play-jeff-lebby-looks-to-opening-day-against-southern-miss-on-sec-teleconference-251296564/

SEC Sports Headlines

SEC implements climate-controlled benches for 2025 football season7

The Southeastern Conference announced that Dragon Seats, a climate-controlled sideline bench system, will be installed in all 16 SEC football stadiums for the 2025 season to enhance player safety and performance.8

Source: SECsports.com

Link: https://www.secsports.com/news/2025/08/sec-implements-climate-controlled-benches-for-2025-football-season

Southwest Airlines Touches Down as the Official Airline of the SEC

Southwest Airlines is partnering with the SEC as the official airline, adding flights for game days and providing access to the SEC Network inflight.

Source: Southwest Airlines Newsroom (via PR Newswire)

Link: https://www.southwestairlinesinvestorrelations.com/news-and-events/news-releases/2025/08-27-2025-142936448

SEC dominates 2025 Team Talent Composite

A new talent composite ranking shows that SEC schools are increasing their number of “blue chip” players, with Alabama ranked No. 1 for the fifth consecutive year.9

Source: Louisiana Sports

Link: https://www.louisianasports.net/2025/08/27/20499/latest-stories/


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