Andy Hodges

Joined: Apr 18, 2025

Sports columnist, writer, former radio host and television host who has been expressing an opinion on sports in the media for over four decades. He has been at numerous media stops in Arkansas, Texas and Mississippi.

Mississippi State coach Brian O'Connor talks with umpires and Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco before a game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Miss.

Baseball

One lost run at A&M shouldn't cost the Bulldogs a home regional, but winning one in SEC Tournament would help.

Mississippi State pitcher Alyssa Faircloth celebrates an out a series-opening one win against Ole Miss in Oxford.

All Things State

Mississippi State swept the Eugene Regional behind Alyssa Faircloth's record-setting pitching to reach the Super Regionals.

Mississippi State pitcher Brendan Sweeney threw three scoreless innings in the 2026 Governor's Cup at Turstmark Park.

Baseball

Bulldogs won every regular-season meeting but Rebels could still flip the script in Hoover if Missouri falls.

Mississippi State coach Brian O'Connor against Ole Miss in Governor's Cup.

Baseball

Brian O'Connor's first Bulldogs team has power and promise but self-inflicted wounds keep costing Dawgs when it matters most.

Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

Football

Analysts say seven wins saves Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State. But program history shows the Bulldogs don't always wait for a number to act.

Mississippi State's Tomas Valincius against Arkansas

Baseball

Bulldogs split a doubleheader at Arkansas as Tomas Valincius shined in a win before late mistakes cost the Bulldogs the series.

Mississippi State runner heads to first after connecting.

Baseball

Bulldogs tied the game in the ninth, but Arkansas answered with a walk-off homer in a dramatic SEC opener.

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson (QB16) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson still remembers what he learned from former Bulldogs coach Mike Leach as he pursues an NFL future.

Mississippi State's Noah Sullivan against Lipscomb

Baseball

Noah Sullivan drove in four runs as Bulldogs used a big second inning to secure series win.

Mississippi State pitcher Ryan McPherson coming off the mound against Lipscomb.

Baseball

Drew Wyers homers twice, Ryan McPherson has steady start, then late rally breaks game open in 8-3 win.

Mississippi State after winning first game against Hofstra.

Baseball

Mississippi State sweeps Hofstra behind strong pitching, timely doubles, and a late rally to improve to 3-0.

Mississippi State pitcher Ryan McPherson in opener against Hofstra

Baseball

Ben Davis and steady pitching lift Mississippi State past Hofstra to open Brian O’Connor’s first game at Dudy Noble Field.

Andy Hodges

Joined: Apr 18, 2025

Why Mississippi State Starting Its Ace Sends a Message in Hoover

From Reese to Freshmen: Mississippi State Claims Seven All-SEC Spots

Game 1: Bulldogs Open 2026 vs. ULM and It Has to Be Statement Win

Mississippi State Baseball Ranked No. 16, Still Hosting a Regional

Baseball

Mississippi State's RPI Makes Hosting Case, Hoover's Just Gravy

All Things State

Faircloth, Bulldogs Punch Ticket to Norman With Perfect Eugene Run

Baseball

State Swept Ole Miss 4 Times But History Says SEC Tourney Might Not Care

Baseball

Mississippi State Baseball Is Talented, Troubled and Out of Time

Football

Does Mississippi State Have a Win Number for Lebby?

Baseball

Mississippi State Splits Doubleheader but Drops SEC Series at Arkansas

Baseball

Arkansas' Walk-Off Homer Hands Mississippi State SEC Opening Loss

Robertson Carries Lessons Learned from Legendary Mississippi State Coach

Six-run Inning Sends Mississippi State to 9-4 Win Over Lipscomb

Bulldogs Finally Get Bats Cranked Up Getting Big Win Over Lipscomb

Mississippi State Sweeps Hofstra with Rally and Dominant Arms

Mississippi State Starts O’Connor Era with Hofstra Opening Day Win