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Washington State coach Mike Leach, left, and Air Force coach Troy Calhoun talk before the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football bowl game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Mike Leach leaves Washington State for Mississippi State

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Washington State coach Mike Leach, left, and Air Force coach Troy Calhoun talk before the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football bowl game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) ** FILE **

Mississippi State hires Mike Leach away from Washington St

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead, right, talks with Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield before the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Injury forces Mississippi State to change QBs for Music City

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Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) passes against Abilene Christian during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State’s bowl streak in jeopardy against Ole Miss

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams of at least 8-0 on the same day, according to ESPN Facts and Info. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, LSU and the Crimson Tide will play the first regular-season game matching AP Nos. 1 and 2 since 2011 _ when No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in overtime. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

No. 4 Alabama aims to rebound against Mississippi State

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Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens heads off the field after a touchdown against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Mississippi State offense gearing up for major challenge

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) celebrates with teammate Darryl Williams (73) after scoring a touchdown against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Mississippi State feeling better after blowout of Arkansas

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) tries to fight off a tackle by Texas A&amp;M defensive back Clifford Chattman (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Slumping Mississippi State trying to keep bowl streak alive

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) is sacked by Auburn defensive back Jeremiah Dinson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State staying coy about QB plans for Tennessee

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead watches the game against Southern Miss. from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Ex-FCS coaches Moorhead, Klieman meet in K-State vs Miss St

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Mississippi State running back Nick Gibson (21) rushes for a touchdown as Southern Mississippi linebacker Terry Whittington (47) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Hill Leads Mississippi State Past Southern Miss 38-15

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Joe Moorhead before their NCAA football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Cook)

Draft losses, suspensions hinder Mississippi State defense

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens answers a reporter's question during media day in Starkville, Miss. Stevens and coach Joe Moorhead previously worked together at Penn State, where Stevens was a backup quarterback and Moorhead was offensive coordinator. They’re counting on that shared background to benefit them as Stevens prepares to make his first career start this week as a graduate transfer Saturday when Mississippi State faces Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Mississippi State coach, QB counting on fruitful reunion

By PAUL JONES - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, then-Penn State quarterback Tommy Stevens (2) runs against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson (10) sprints to the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana-Lafayette during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. The main story of Mississippi State’s preseason camp isn’t hard to find. It’s a two-man quarterback competition between last year’s backup Keytaon Thompson and Penn State transfer Tommy Stevens. The winner will be expected to improve the Bulldogs’ passing offense, which was inconsistent on good days and downright awful on the bad ones last season. (AP Photo/File)

Hot topic: Mississippi State QB battle story of preseason

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead chews on a sharpie while watching the video board during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&amp;M, in Starkville, Miss. Moorhead has received a contract extension through the 2022 season that will pay an average base salary of $3.2 million. The school announced the extension on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle, File)

Mississippi State extends Moorhead’s contract through 2022

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi State quarterback Keytaon Thompson (10) throws a pass during the team's spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Coach Moorhead puts focus on Mississippi State’s offense

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead talks with players in a timeout during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mississippi State faces ‘reality’ of disappointing season

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi State players including front row from left, Mark McLaurin (41), Nick Fitzgerald (7) and Cameron Dantzler (3), pose for a group photo after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

Mississippi State’s defense set to take on for No. 1 Alabama

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead chews on a sharpie while watching the video board during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&amp;M on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)

No. 21 Mississippi State trending upward as November arrives

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press