2011 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 2011 Mississippi State Bulldogs football Mississippi State Bulldogs logo.svg 150px Southeastern Conference SEC Western Division 7–6 2–6 Dan Mullen 3rd Les Koenning 3rd Multiple spread Chris Wilson 2nd Geoff Collins 1st 4–3 Davis Wade Stadium Music City Bowl champion Music City Bowl W Won 23–17 vs. Wake Forest The 2011 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team represented Mississippi State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Dan Mullen, who was in his third season with Mississippi State. The Bulldogs played their home games at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field in Starkville, Mississippi and compete in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They finished the 2011 season with a 7–6 overall play, 2–6 in SEC play, placing fifth in West Division, and were invited for Music City Bowl, where they defeated Wake Forest. Personnel Coaching staff In the week following the Gator Bowl victory, several changes were made to the Mississippi State coaching staff. Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Manny Diaz resigned his position to serve in the same position for Texas as the replacement for Will Muschamp.Manny Diaz takes job at Texas https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5992859 Associated Press ESPN.com January 5, 2011 February 12, 2011 Co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Chris Wilson was promoted to defensive coordinator to replace Diaz on January 10.Wilson Promoted to Defensive Coordinator; Mirando named WRs Coach http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90889&SPID=10997&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=205072662 Mississippi State University Athletics MStateathletics.com January 10, 2011 February 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110714125656/http://www.mstateathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=90889&SPID=10997&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=16800&ATCLID=205072662 July 14, 2011 dead mdy-all At that time, Angelo Mirando was promoted from graduate assistant to wide receivers coach to replace Mark Hudspeth who had resigned earlier to accept the head coaching position at UL Lafayette.Mark Hudspeth hired at La.-Lafayette https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5912732 Associated Press ESPN.com December 12, 2010 February 12, 2011 Geoff Collins was hired on January 12 to serve as co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach to fill the vacant position made when Wilson was promoted.Collins Hired As MSU Linebackers Coach, Co-defensive Coordinator Brandon Marcello http://blogs.clarionledger.com/msu/2011/01/12/collins-hired-as-msu-linebackers-coach-co-defensive-coordinator/ The Clarion-Ledger Jackson January 12, 2011 February 12, 2011 Name Position Seasons atMississippi State Alma mater Dan Mullen Head coach 3 Ursinus (1994) Geoff Collins Defensive coordinator, Linebackers 1 Western Carolina (1992) John Hevesy Offensive line, Running Game Coordinator 3 Maine (1994) Tony Hughes Safeties, Recruiting Coordinator 3 Southern Miss (1980) Greg Knox Running Backs 3 Northeastern State (1986) Les Koenning Offensive coordinator, Quarterbacks 2 Texas (1981) Angelo Mirando Wide Receivers 1 Case Western Reserve (2008) Scott Sallach Tight Ends 3 Ursinus (1994) Melvin Smith Cornerbacks, Nickelbacks 1 Millsaps College (Unknown) Chris Wilson Defensive line 1 University of Oklahoma (1985) Mark Ouimet Coordinator of Recruiting Operations 2 Siena Heights University (1995) Will Windham Graduate assistant 1 Mississippi State University (2007)Reference:http://www.mstateathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=90894&SPID=10997&DB_OEM_ID=16800&Q_SEASON=2010 Football Coaching Staff Mississippi State University Athletics February 12, 2011 Recruiting class yes yes 2011 Dee Arrington S Wiggins, Mississippi Stone High School 6 2 200 4.62 July 24, 2010 4 – 78 Taveze Calhoun S Morton, Mississippi Morton High School 6 1 180 – January 30, 2011 2 – 45 Justin Cox CB West Point, Mississippi West Point High School 6 1 174 4.41 July 24, 2010 3 – 74 Devin Fosselman WR Woodville, Mississippi Wilkinson County High School 5 9 192 – June 20, 2010 3 – 75 John Harris DE Boynton Beach, Florida Boynton Beach Community High School 6 6 220 – November 5, 2010 3 – 77 Zachary Jackson S Heidelberg, Mississippi Heidelberg High School 6 1 203 4.53 February 16, 2010 3 – 76 P.J. Jones DT Tupelo, Mississippi Tupelo High School 6 3.5 265 – January 21, 2011 3 – 77 Daniel Knox TE Collinsville, Mississippi West Lauderdale High School 6 5 251 – July 23, 2010 3 – 77 James Maiden OT Woodville, Mississippi Wilkinson County High School 6 4 265 – July 23, 2010 3 – 77 Justin Malone OT Madison, Mississippi Madison-Ridgeland Academy 6 6 306 – November 3, 2010 2 – 76 Kendrick Market S Batesville, Mississippi South Panola High School 5 9 179 – October 17, 2010 2 – 72 Benardrick McKinney OLB Tunica, Mississippi Rosa Fort High School 6 4 200 – September 16, 2010 2 – 73 Derek Milton RB Chatham, Virginia Hargrave Military Academy 5 11 205 – January 24, 2011 3 – 75 Joe Morrow WR Ocean Springs, Mississippi Ocean Springs High School 6 4 195 4.60 July 23, 2010 4 – 79 Shaquille Perry RB Walnut, Mississippi Walnut Attendance Center 6 2 210 – January 19, 2011 2 – 72 Dak Prescott QB Haughton, Louisiana Haughton High School 6 3 225 4.70 July 23, 2010 3 – 77 Nick Redmond OT Gulfport, Mississippi Harrison Central High School 6 5 292 – September 26, 2009 3 – 77 Josh Robinson RB Franklinton, Louisiana Franklinton High School 5 9 205 4.50 July 23, 2010 3 – 68 Darius Slay CB Fulton, Mississippi Itawamba Community College 6 0 190 – July 29, 2010 3 – – Preston Smith DE Stone Mountain, Georgia Stephenson High School 6 5 215 – September 29, 2010 2 – 75 Joey Trapp OT Wilmington, California Los Angeles Harbor College 6 5 285 4.89 December 12, 2010 2 – – Rufus Warren TE Indianola, Mississippi Gentry High School 6 5 238 – June 15, 2010 3 – 76 yes 2011 Mississippi State Signee List 2011 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Mississippi State 2011 Player Signees- Mississippi State 73 344 44 44 NR February 12, 2011 yes Schedule 2011 AP Central September 1 7:00 pm w y y 20 Memphis Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN SECRN 59–14 33,990https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312440235 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Memphis Tigers Box Score ESPN.com September 1, 2011 September 10 11:21 am l y 16 Auburn Jordan–Hare Stadium Auburn, AL SECN 34–41 87,451https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312530002 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers Box Score ESPN.com September 10, 2011 September 15 7:00 pm l 25 LSU 3 rivalry Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS ESPN 6–19 56,924https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312580344 LSU Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com September 15, 2011 September 24 6:00 pm w y Louisiana Tech Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS ESPNU 26–20 OT 55,116https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312670344 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com September 24, 2011 October 1 11:00 am l y Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA SECRN 10–24 92,746https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312740061&confId=8 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Georgia Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com October 1, 2011 October 8 11:00 am w y y UAB Legion Field Birmingham, AL SECRN 21–3 28,351https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312810005 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. UAB Blazers Box Score ESPN.com October 8, 2011 October 15 11:21 am l South Carolina 15 Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS SECN 12–14 55,418https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=312880344 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com October 15, 2011 October 29 6:00 pm w y Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY SECRN 28–16 57,891https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313020096 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Kentucky Wildcats Box Score ESPN.com October 31, 2011 November 5 6:30 pm w y y Tennessee–Martin Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS CSS 55–17 55,096https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313090344 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com November 5, 2011 November 12 6:45 pm l Alabama 4 rivalry Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS ESPN 7–24 57,871https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313160344 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com November 12, 2011 November 19 2:30 pm l y Arkansas 6 War Memorial Stadium Little Rock, AR CBS 17–44 55,761https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313230008 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Box Score ESPN.com November 19, 2011 November 26 6:00 pm w Ole Miss Egg Bowl Davis Wade Stadium Starkville, MS ESPNU 31–3 55,270https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313300344 Ole Miss Rebels vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Box Score ESPN.com November 26, 2011 December 30 5:40 pm w y y Wake Forest Music City Bowl LP Field Nashville, TN ESPN 23–17 55,208https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=313640154 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Box Score ESPN.com December 30, 2011 Schedule source:http://www.mstateathletics.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=16800&KEY=&SPID=10997&SPSID=90890 2011 Football Schedule Mississippi State University Athletics February 12, 2011 Rankings 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 6 7 20 20 16 17 25 25 NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR Game summaries 2011 Egg Bowl Ole Miss 0 0 3 0 Mississippi State 14 7 7 3 November 26 Davis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS 7:00 p.m. EST ESPNU yes 1 9:35 MSU Vick Ballard 18 yard pass from Chris Relf (Derek Depasquale kick) MSU 7-0 1 1:22 MSU LaDarius Perkins 36 yard run (Derek Depasquale kick) MSU 14-0 2 6:51 MSU LaDarius Perkins 20 yard pass from Chris Relf (Derek Depasquale kick) MSU 21-0 3 13:38 MSU Vick Ballard 25 yard run (Derek Depasquale kick) MSU 28-0 3 4:59 MISS Byron Rose 28 yard field goal MSU 28-3 4 12:03 MSU Derek Depasquale 35 yard field goal MSU 31-3 yes Mississippi State wore new uniforms for the game that featured gold numbers, gold shoes and "Hail State" replacing each of the player's last names on the back of the jersey.November 26, 2011 Vick Ballard, Mississippi State romp in Egg Bowl http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313300344 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111128195520/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=313300344 November 28, 2011 ESPN.com Associated Press References Mississippi State Category:Mississippi State Bulldogs football seasons Category:Music City Bowl champion seasons Mississippi State Bulldogs football