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The Southeastern Conference unveiled its full slate for the 2026‑27 season, confirming that Mississippi State and Ole Miss will meet twice during conference play and outlining each team’s home‑and‑home opponents, non‑conference games, and returning talent.
The Bulldogs have locked in 18 conference matchups, including home‑and‑home series with Alabama and Ole Miss, while season ticket renewals are now open for fans eager to secure seats.
Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
Troy University welcomes Franklin Miskelly as an assistant coach, bringing SEC-level analytics experience and a track record of player development to the program.
Troy University announced the hiring of Franklin Miskelly as an assistant coach for its men's basketball team, highlighting his extensive coaching background and potential impact on the program.
Marquette University will host Mississippi State at Fiserv Forum in 2026‑27, travel to Starkville the following year, and embark on a Vancouver trip that includes three games, extra practice and the return of guard Josh Hubbard.
After a disappointing season that ended without an NCAA Tournament berth, Mississippi State plans to rebuild around transfer portal talent, a strategy that has defined coach Chris Jans's tenure.