Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Football · FBS | Southeastern Conference | Sources & References |
| Men’s Basketball · Division I | Southeastern Conference | Sources & References |
| Women’s Basketball · Division I | Southeastern Conference | Sources & References |
The Bigger Picture · Football
Where Mississippi State Finished
Final AP rankings after the postseason. Coverage: 1989 through 2025.
Football · Conference Titles
1 SEC Championship
- 1941
Sources & References
National titles follow the school’s recognized championship list, including historical selectors where applicable. Conference totals include shared league titles; division titles are excluded.
- Top 25 Finishes
- 8 / 37 seasons
- Top 10 Finishes
- 0 / 37 seasons
- Best Final Ranking
- #11
- Last Ranked Finish
- #20 in 2022
Summary covers 1989 through 2025.
Higher bars mean a higher finish. NR = Not Ranked in the final Top 25, including teams receiving votes. Gold marks a school-recognized FBS / major-college national championship; an AP No. 1 finish alone is not treated as a championship.
- NR
- #19
- NR
- NR
- NR
- NR
- #20
- NR
- NR
- NR
View Every Final Ranking (1989–2025)
| Year | Final AP Result | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2024 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2023 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2022 | #20 | Source ↗ |
| 2021 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2020 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2019 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2018 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2017 | #19 | Source ↗ |
| 2016 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2015 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2014 | #11 | Source ↗ |
| 2013 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2012 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2011 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2010 | #15 | Source ↗ |
| 2009 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2008 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2007 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2006 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2005 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2004 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2003 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2002 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2001 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 2000 | #24 | Source ↗ |
| 1999 | #13 | Source ↗ |
| 1998 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1997 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1996 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1995 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1994 | #24 | Source ↗ |
| 1993 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1992 | #23 | Source ↗ |
| 1991 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1990 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
| 1989 | Not Ranked (NR) | Source ↗ |
Sources & References
- College Poll Archive · Final 1989 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1990 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1991 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1992 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1993 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1994 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1995 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1996 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1997 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1998 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 1999 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2000 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2001 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2002 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2003 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2004 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2005 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2006 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2007 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2008 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2009 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2010 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2011 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2012 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2013 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2014 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2015 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2016 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2017 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2018 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2019 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2020 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2021 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2022 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2023 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2024 AP poll ↗
- College Poll Archive · Final 2025 AP poll ↗
Beyond the Ballot
Meet Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University is a public land-grant institution next to Starkville. Established as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of the State of Mississippi in 1878, it welcomed its first students in 1880.
- Location
- Starkville, Mississippi
- University Type
- Public · Land-grant
- Founded
- 1878First students enrolled in 1880
- Total Enrollment
- 23,563Fall 2025 · University total
- Nickname
- Mississippi State Bulldogs
- Football Conference
- Southeastern Conference (SEC)Reviewed affiliation · 2026
- Football SEC Championships
- 11941
Men’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Women’s Basketball Titles
Championship history has not been added for this program. No title total is inferred from the current membership record.
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
- Football · 2026 Ranking History
- Men’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
Saved on this device. No account needed. - Women’s Basketball · 2025–26 Final Poll Analysis
Named ballot coverage is unavailable in the available editions.
Saved on this device. No account needed.
Football AP Poll Analysis
Existing Football ranking history and individual voter analysis.
2026 AP Football Poll
Mississippi State · Week 5
Ranked in 3 of 6 published polls this season. Season high: #16.
Latest poll:
Coverage: –
AP Result
#17Down 1 spot
Compared with Week 4
Voter Support
Of the 70 available ballots, 61 ranked Mississippi State and 9 left the team unranked.
- Ranked Mississippi State
- 61
- Left unranked
- 9
- Highest Vote
- #10
- Lowest Ranked Vote
- #25
Among ranked votes
Among ranked votes
2026 Games & Scores
Full Schedule & Results →Upcoming matchups and recent results, with game statistics and AP voter context.
2026 Season at a Glance
AP rank and voter agreement across available polls.
| Poll | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Preseason | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 1 | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 2 | NR | 17 | 9%6/68 Voters | 0.37 |
| 2026 · Week 3 | #24 | 179 | 58%40/69 Voters | 2.77 |
| 2026 · Week 4 | #16 | 715 | 100%70/70 Voters | 2.01 |
| 2026 · Week 5 | #17 | 487 | 87%61/70 Voters | 3.43 |
A Look at the Individual Votes
Week 5 · First 10 of 70 voters, sorted by highest vote. Open the weekly view for the complete list.
| Voter | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Luca | #10 | +7 |
| Dylan Sinn | #11 | +6 |
| David Jablonski | #11 | +6 |
| Sarah Hughes | #11 | +6 |
| Javon Edmonds | #12 | +5 |
| Jerry Humphrey | #14 | +3 |
| Chelsie Brown | #14 | +3 |
| Kevin Carter | #14 | +3 |
| Ralph Russo | #14 | +3 |
| Rece Davis | #14 | +3 |
Ballot Distribution
Every complete ballot for Mississippi State.
87% · 61 of 70 Voters
Average When Ranked: #18.02 · 9 Unranked
View Exact Distribution
| Rank | Voters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 |
| 18 | 8 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| NR | 9 |
