Mississippi State football didn't have the season it wanted to in 2025, going 5-7. But while the overall team results were undesirable, there were some individuals on the roster who put together outstanding seasons. Two Bulldogs were recognized on CBS Sports' list of the Top 150 players in college football for 2025.
CBS Sports names wide receiver Brenen Thompson nation's 101st-best player
Few transfer portal additions, if any, proved to be more impactful to Mississippi State than Brenen Thompson. The Oklahoma transfer brought with him system experience, having played for Jeff Lebby while in Norman, and, more importantly, truly elite speed to the wide receiver room.