A year ago, it was a listless Mississippi State, decimated by opt-outs and COVID absences, that limped into a bowl game and left embarrassed by a Texas Tech team that desperately wanted to win. Now, it’s the Bulldogs’ opponents who are missing key pieces, and the maroon and white are as motivated as any team could be to get the victory in Tampa. Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk discuss that and more on today’s pod.
Brian Hadad
Covering Mississippi State since 2013, Brian Hadad brings his always original perspective to SportsTalk Mississippi and the Thunder & Lightning podcast five days a week. Brian has been the host of over 2,000 podcast episodes in his career, providing a unique mix of stat-driven analysis with irreverent humor. Brian lives in Starkville with his wife Jennifer, and their two daughters Aislinn and Emily.