Mississippi State football is bowl-bound. Despite a 5-7 record, the Bulldogs received a bowl invite thanks to their APR score, as opt-outs by multiple bowl-eligible teams created openings that needed to be filled. It's State's first trip to the postseason since the 2022 season when they played in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
State will head to Charlotte, NC on January 2 for the Duke's Mayo Bowl played at Bank of America Stadium. There, they'll take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of the ACC.
The Demon Deacons have put together a strong 2025 season, reaching a bowl game for the first time since 2022.