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Mississippi State is coming off a tough couple of games, but the fight continues with the Dawgs still solidly in the March Madness mix. On Dear Ol' State, MSU head coach Sam Purcell discusses the state of his team and his love for his seniors as the regular season winds down.

Ahead of a trip down Highway 82, head men's basketball coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to look back at Josh Hubbard's historic performance against Auburn and look ahead to Wednesday's game at Alabama.

One of the best hurlers to ever wear Maroon and White, Ethan Small, joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. Small recounts his journey to Starkville, how he turned himself into a national and SEC Pitcher of the Year, what's next in his professional baseball career and more.

The reigning SEC Freshman of the Week, Kinley Keller, stops by to talk about her recruiting journey and take listeners inside a day of outfield practice with associate head coach Tyler Bratton.

Mississippi State women's basketball has won two straight games, and the Bulldogs are looking for a third in a row on Thursday night against Florida. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss his team and its mentality as the squad looks to strengthen its resume with March nearing.

It was a huge weekend for Mississippi State men's basketball. The Bulldogs went to Oxford and earned a double-digit win over rival Ole Miss, led by Josh Hubbard who broke MSU's career record for 3-pointers. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to talk about the victory over the Rebels and look ahead to Wednesday night's home tilt against Auburn.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are a pair of first-year Bulldog pitchers – junior college transfer Chris Billingsley Jr. and promising freshman Jack Bauer.

Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia.

After coming just one out away from a no-hitter in her MSU debut, Bulldog pitcher Peja Goold joins the show to talk about her road to Starkville and her first weekend in Maroon and White. 

It's been a difficult stretch for Mississippi State men's basketball, but the Dawgs keep grinding. Ahead of a matchup with Tennessee, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's mindset, the leadership of Josh Hubbard and more.

Mississippi State softball opened up its season with a 4-0 start over the weekend. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Samantha Ricketts discusses that and much more with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery.

Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery keep on chatting with the Diamond Dawg roster on Dear Ol' State. The latest guests are infielder Nick Frontino and catcher Jackson Owen.

It was an up-and-down week for Mississippi State men's basketball last week with a huge road win at LSU and a setback at Missouri. Now, the Bulldogs fight on as they eye a home game against Arkansas on Saturday. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman to give an update on his team.

One of the original co-hosts of Rounding Third, Mia Davidson, returns to preview the upcoming season and reflect on the growth of professional softball alongside her future pro teammate and 2026 show host Sierra Sacco.

Last week, Mississippi State women's basketball earned a huge road win at Tennessee. The Bulldogs now get to try and pull off another big road victory Thursday at South Carolina. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's opportunity coming up and more.

Chris Hooshyar has started his third year as head coach of Mississippi State women's tennis and things are looking up for the Bulldogs. On Dear Ol' State, Hooshyar and assistant coach Taylor Russo join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss the program's progress.

Dear Ol' State goes both behind the plate and to the mound. Diamond Dawg catcher Kevin Milewski and pitcher Maddox Miller sit down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery as Opening Day nears.

Mississippi State women's basketball has another big challenge ahead as the Bulldogs prepare for a road game at No. 17 Tennessee. Head coach Sam Purcell talks about it with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State.

After a huge win over No. 7 Kentucky, Mississippi State women's basketball is feeling good and looking to take momentum to Tuscaloosa as the Bulldogs face Alabama on Sunday. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about it on Dear Ol' State.

On Dear Ol' State, Roberto Ferrer Guimaraes and Marshall Landry drop by to visit with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery and discuss men's tennis' hot start to the season, plus what has led to the program's sustained success.

Back on campus to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Mississippi State's run to the 1996 Final Four, Bulldog hoops great Darryl Wilson joined Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to reminisce on Dear Ol' State.

One of the greatest Mississippi State basketball stars of all time, Erick Dampier, was back on campus this past weekend. He took a few minutes to reflect on his tremendous career with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State.

Richard Williams oversaw one of the most memorable eras in Mississippi State men's basketball history. On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, the former head coach of the Bulldogs sits down with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to look back on his tremendous career – from how he was hired at MSU to the Dawgs' run to the 1996 Final Four.

Mississippi State women's hoops has had a couple of recent setbacks, but head coach Sam Purcell believes there is still plenty of fight left in the Dawgs. On Dear Ol' State, Purcell sits with Joel Coleman and talks about perspective and why he believes his team can bounce back.

Mississippi State men's basketball heads into a big week looking to bounce back. On Dear Ol' State, Joel Coleman visits with head coach Chris Jans who discusses his team with matchups against Alabama and Ole Miss on the horizon.