Mississippi State, ranked No. 10, will face off against No. 17 Ole Miss for the annual Governor's Cup on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Trustmark Park. The Bulldogs, who recently swept LSU, hold an 8-game win streak and a 5-game winning streak against the Rebels this season. Mississippi State has an overall record of 34-10 and leads the all-time series against Ole Miss 271-213-5, including an 11-6 advantage in the Governor's Cup since 2007. This non-conference game is critical for State to enhance its RPI before facing No. 4 Texas this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State is 34-10 overall and 13-8 in SEC play.
  • MSU swept Ole Miss earlier this season, winning by scores of 5-4, 6-1, and 7-1.
State of Play
  • Mississippi State is riding an 8-game winning streak, recently sweeping LSU.
  • Ole Miss holds a 31-14 record but has dropped two of three to No. 5 Georgia.
What's Next

After the Governor's Cup, Mississippi State will look to continue its momentum in a critical road series against No. 4 Texas, which could further impact their postseason prospects.

Bottom Line

This game is crucial for Mississippi State to maintain its winning momentum and enhance their RPI as they head into the latter part of the season, especially with a challenging matchup against a top-ranked opponent on the horizon.