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Pete Fiutak

Pete Fiutak

Joined: Sep 6, 2024

Notre Dame, Kansas, Illinois, and Mississippi State On SI. Publisher of CollegeFootballNews.com since 1998, writing more words about college football than any human ever. Worked for FOX Sports, USA TODAY, The Sporting News, and CBS Sports. America’s radio guest on ESPN, FOX, VSiN and several major market stations. Co-hosted shows on NFL Network, Big Ten Network, FOX Sports Radio, and for eight years was a talking head for Campus Insiders - now Stadium - including as an in-stadium co-host for the first four CFP National Championships. Heisman voter, FWAA Award winner, Doak Walker Award advisory board. Ordered by Keith Jackson to “call me Keith.” BlueSky @petefiutak.bsky.social and X @PeteFiutak

Jan 23, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Wichita State Shockers center Quincy Ballard (15) dunks the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Basketball

Mississippi State Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Who Left, Who’s Coming In?

Who's leaving the Mississippi State basketball program, who's coming in, and how will it all shake out?

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Mar 1, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) drives to the basket against LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Basketball

Josh Hubbard’s NBA Chances: Will He Leave or Return for Next Season?

Mississippi State star Josh Hubbard is entering the NBA Draft, but he has the option to return. Will he go or will he come back for the 2025-2026 season?

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Oct 19, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
Football

Mississippi State Football Schedule Breakdown: Ranking Games From Easiest To Hardest

Just how difficult will the 2025 Mississippi State football slate be? It's the spring version the Bulldog schedule breakdown.

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Mar 3, 2024; North Port, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Jake Mangum (72) heads for third base in the third inning of the spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Baseball

Former Mississippi State Bulldog Star Called Up By the Tampa Bay Rays

The Mayor is moving up - Jake Mangum will be on the Tampa Bay Ray big league roster this week.

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Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Cameron Matthews (4) reacts during the second half against the Baylor Bears in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Basketball

Mississippi State Fell Short vs Baylor: 5 Thoughts on the NCAA Tournament Loss

The chances were there late, but Mississippi State had to battle too hard vs Baylor, never got control, and now the disappointing season is over.

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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs bench reacts after a made three point basket against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Basketball

NCAA Tournament: Mississippi State's Best Case Scenario - How Far Can It Go?

How far can Mississippi State go in March Madness? Breaking down its best-case NCAA Tournament path - at least for the first few rounds.

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Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans talks with guard Josh Hubbard (12) against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Basketball

Mississippi State Crumbles Late In SEC Tournament Loss To Missouri: 5 Key Thoughts

Mississippi State played well against Missouri until collapsing late. Here are 5 Key Thoughts on the SEC Tournament showdown.

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Feb 1, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) drives to the basket against Missouri Tigers guard Annor Boateng (6) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Basketball

Missouri vs Mississippi State Prediction & Preview: SEC Tournament Second Round

Missouri walloped Mississippi State in the regular season meeting. Now it really does mean more in the SEC Tournament Second Round

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Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (2) against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
News

Darius Slay Finds His NFL Free Agent Home: Where's He's Headed Next

Darius Slay signs a free agent deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. It might be the perfect team for the former Mississippi State star.

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Mississippi State guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) dunks the ball against LSU during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Basketball

Mississippi State Blows Past LSU: 5 Thoughts On the Desperately Needed Bulldog Performance

Mississippi State really, really, REALLY needed a get-right game, and it came at the right time in the SEC Tournament against LSU.

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Mar 1, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) drives to the basket against LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images
Basketball

Mississippi State vs LSU SEC Tournament Preview & Prediction: Can the Bulldogs Flip the Switch?

Mississippi State has to start playing well, and LSU has to stay alive. Here's our preview and prediction for the SEC First Round matchup.

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Mar 8, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) is fouled while driving between Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) and forward KeShawn Murphy (3) as guard Claudell Harris Jr (0) looks on during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Mississippi State’s Defense Collapses Again: 5 Thoughts on the Bulldogs’ Loss to Arkansas

Once again the Mississippi State defense sputtered in yet another tough SEC loss.

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