The Junction

The Junction

The Junction is the heart of Bulldog tailgating and one of the oldest tailgating traditions in the entire SEC. On game days, thousands of Bulldogs gather between the buildings of the MSU campus to share food, music, and that unmistakable Bulldog spirit. There's no better place to feel what it means to be part of this community.

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Cowbell

The cowbell is the ultimate symbol of Mississippi State pride and one of the most recognizable traditions in all of college sports. MSU fans are known across the country for their cowbells, and on game day, the sound is something you simply have to experience. Once you pick one up, you'll never put it down.

Hail State Fight Song

Hail State was penned as the Mississippi State fight song in the 1930s.

Maroon Fridays

Every Friday is a chance to show your Bulldog pride. Maroon Fridays is the simple but powerful tradition of wearing maroon across campus — connecting every student, faculty member, and staff into one community united by color. It's a small act that carries a lot of meaning.

Cowbell Yell

The Cowbell Yell pep rally kicks off football season with a clang — and sets the tone for everything that follows. It's loud, it's electric, and it's one of the first traditions new Bulldogs get to experience as part of the MSU family. Once you've been, you'll be counting down to next year's.

Dawg Days

Dawg Days is the official welcome experience for new MSU freshmen and transfer students — an exciting collection of activities and events designed to help you find your people, learn your campus, and start building the friendships that will define your time here. It's where your Bulldog story begins.

The Junction

The Junction is the heart of Bulldog tailgating and one of the oldest tailgating traditions in the entire SEC. On game days, thousands of Bulldogs gather between the buildings of the MSU campus to share food, music, and that unmistakable Bulldog spirit. There's no better place to feel what it means to be part of this community.

Maroon & White

The Maroon and White tradition dates back over a century to the very first football game ever played by MSU student-athletes on November 15, 1895. For more than 125 years, these colors have represented Bulldog pride, loyalty, and a community that never stops cheering for each other.

Dak - Bully XXII

The official mascot of Mississippi State University is an English Bulldog.

Super Bulldog Weekend

Super Bulldog Weekend is an MSU sports fan's paradise — a spring celebration that brings together multiple Bulldog athletic events across one action-packed weekend. It's one of the best weekends of the year to be on campus and a fan favorite for students and families alike.

The Drill Field

Located at the center of the MSU Campus, the Drill Field is a popular gathering place for students.

Bulldog Bash

Bulldog Bash: the largest free outdoor concert event in the State of Mississippi

Homecoming

Homecoming is a Southern family reunion wrapped in maroon and white!

Bully Mascot

Bully is the official mascot of MSU. He can be found cheering on the Bulldogs all across campus!

MSU Cheese

MSU Cheese is one of our tastiest traditions — and one that surprises just about every new student. Mississippi State's own Creamery has been producing award-winning cheese on campus for decades, making it a uniquely MSU experience you won't find anywhere else in the SEC.