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Matt Mitchell's latest YouTube video puts the different "southern" states in an argument about the best bbq sauce (and cole slaw) that's a great distraction while waiting for more transfer portal news.

What to do while waiting for transfer portal news? Argue about the best BBQ sauce

Mississippi State fans got its first batch of new from the transfer portal, but more is expected. Until then, let's argue about bbq sauces.

Taylor Hodges
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Matt Mitchell's latest YouTube video puts the different "southern" states in an argument about the best bbq sauce (and cole slaw) that's a great distraction while waiting for more transfer portal news.
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What to do while waiting for transfer portal news? Argue about the best BBQ sauce

Mississippi State fans got its first batch of new from the transfer portal, but more is expected. Until then, let's argue about bbq sauces.

Taylor Hodges
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