The Florida State Seminoles have been hit hard by the NCAA Transfer Portal as players seek either better-paying or playing opportunities. While the 'Noles have landed athletes at key positions, the two-week transfer window ending on January 16 has allowed multiple schools to poach promising talent in Tallahassee.

Alabama football has added a veteran piece to its defensive line. Former Mississippi State and North Carolina defensive lineman Kedrick Bingley-Jones is transferring to the Crimson Tide for his final season of eligibility, per On3.

Mississippi State football quarterback Kamario Taylor underwent an ankle procedure after sustaining an injury in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

New for 2026 is a nine-game conference schedule with three annual opponents. Mississippi State's annual opponents for the next four seasons are Ole Miss, Alabama and Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide will play at Davis Wade Stadium on Oct. 3.

Mississippi State transfer safety Cyrus Reyes has committed to play for Kentucky in 2026, On3 has learned. He played the past two seasons with the Bulldogs and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Mississippi State football's season ended with a loss in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, marked by quarterback Kamario Taylor getting carted off the field.

Kentucky fell behind by double digits in the opening minutes before storming back to score a blowout victory over Mississippi State.

Mississippi State strengthens its receiving room as ex-Oklahoma WR Zion Ragins joins the Bulldogs through the transfer portal.