AL.com Beat Writers Host Live Chat Amidst End of 76-Year Alabama-Mississippi State Football Rivalry
AL.com beat writers are hosting a live chat about a Mississippi State game, coinciding with the end of the 76-year Alabama-Mississippi State football rivalry after 2023.

Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 3, 2026 — AL.com beat writers are scheduled to host a live chat discussing an upcoming Mississippi State game. The event’s timing is notable as it coincides with the conclusion of the long-standing Alabama-Mississippi State football rivalry, which will officially end after the 2023 season.
The live chat, hosted by AL.com’s team of beat writers, is set to delve into discussions surrounding a specific Mississippi State football game. Details regarding the exact game being discussed, the names of the participating beat writers, and the specific date and time of the live chat were not immediately available.
This discussion takes place against the backdrop of a significant shift in the collegiate football landscape for the region. The rivalry between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs, a tradition spanning 76 years, is slated to conclude following the 2023 football season. The specific reasons or agreements leading to the cessation of this 76-year-old series have not been detailed.
The Alabama-Mississippi State football matchup has been a fixture for decades, representing a significant intersection of conference play and regional sporting tradition. The end of this series marks the conclusion of an era for fans and players involved with both programs.
As AL.com’s beat writers engage with fans and offer insights into the Mississippi State game, the broader context of the rivalry’s impending end is expected to be a prominent point of discussion. Further information about the live chat and the details surrounding the rivalry’s conclusion is anticipated.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Casagrande, Nick Kelly on www.al.com, see more information here.
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