They're usually two to three feet long with a base color that's tan or beige. Darker, hourglass-shaped bands are sometimes compared to the shape of a Hershey's Kiss. Juveniles have a yellow tail.

According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, the Southern Copperhead is common across the Magnolia State. They're everywhere except the Gulf Coast and barrier islands.

Mississippi State lost to Florida State 10-3 in the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA tournament, forcing it into an elimination game. Florida State controlled all aspects of the game.

Previewing Mississippi State’s Defense for 2025 State ranked last in the SEC and 125th in the country in total defense last season, allowing an average of 456.4 yards per game.

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football lost and gained commitments at offensive linemen for its 2026 recruiting class on June 23. First, three-star Jakobe Green decomitted from the Bulldogs ...

Former Mississippi State coach Zach Arnett joined the Florida State coaching staff as an analyst, according to 247Sports. Last season, Arnett served as an analyst under Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss ...

O’Connor was able to bring Chone James to Starkville from Virginia, but Mississippi State could use another. But it’s unlikely James and an-unnamed-portal-player will be around beyond 2027.

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football lost and gained commitments at offensive linemen for its 2026 recruiting class on June 23. First, three-star Jakobe Green decomitted from the Bulldogs ...

This story was updated to add new information. The matchups for Ole Miss and Mississippi State men's and women's basketball in the ACC/SEC Challenge for the 2025-26 season have been announced. The ...