The Jeff Lebby era began at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, and one thing is for sure: the new Mississippi State Bulldogs coach has his quarterback.
The Mississippi State Bulldogs defeated the Southern Miss Eagles 41-20 on Saturday, behind a dominant defensive performance from start to finish. MSU linebacker Nathaniel "Bookie" Watson recorded 21 tackles (including 1.5 for loss), and a strip sack that gave the Bulldogs the ball in plus territory.
With an impressive 41-20 win on Saturday, Mississippi State is one win away from bowl eligibility. The Bulldogs have one final chance to get to where they want to be, and a loss will end the season. One excellent contributor to the team's performance has been Jett Johnson.
The position of linebacker is one that requires a hybrid level of skills. They have to be a pass rusher, through the line and the edge. Plus, they need the skills of a defensive back as well.
Mississippi State football (2-0) keeps a perfect record moving into Week 3 after securing a gritty, 31-24 overtime victory over the visiting Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium.
Mississippi State linebacker and the second-best tackler in the SEC a year ago Nathaniel Watson was arrested over the weekend for suspicion of driving under the influence, according to records at the Oktibbeha Co.
Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson will be returning for one last season in the Maroon and White in 2023. Johnson announced his decision to come back via his social media accounts on Friday.
Mississippi State's defense has stood out multiple times on the gridiron, and much of that is due to a pair of standout athletes that are leading the charge. Linebackers Jett Johnson and Nathaniel Watson rank within the top three of all SEC defenders for total tackles, according to JWP Sports.
Mississippi State will look to pick up its first win against Alabama since 2007 as it travels to Tuscaloosa on Saturday night. Both teams are heading into the matchup off of a loss.
Mississippi State football linebacker Jett Johnson has been impressive both on special teams and on defense and is garnering a light amount of preseason attention with fall just around the corner.
Mississippi State's 31-21 loss to the Ole Miss Rebels in the Egg Bowl on Thursday night was tough for Bulldogs fans to witness. Although the team struggled in big moments, there were some plays to be proud of.
It was a suboptimal outing for MSU against the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday, as the Bulldogs fell to the School Up North via a final score of 31-21, giving Ole Miss their 10th win on the season while locking themselves into a 7-5 record.
Bellsmith, LLC announced on Sunday evening that the company had added two Mississippi State football players to its lineup of special "jersey" edition cowbells. The players are defensive linebacker Jett Johnson and wide receiver Austin Williams.
Mississippi State had several standouts in its 24-10 win over the NC State Wolfpack, including redshirt junior linebacker Jett Johnson. Johnson finished the night with 9 combined tackles (5 solo, 0.5 for loss) -- the second-most on the team and the equivalent of his 2020 production -- with one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
Mississippi State linebacker Jett Johnson is heading into the fourth season of his college football career as a redshirt junior in 2021. He's had an impressive camp with more than just a few notable plays this offseason, and brings a high level of versatility to the team.
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