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SEC Football: Mississippi State Freshman Leads League in October TD Passes
When a team loses six straight games, it’s important to locate those silver linings that keep the locker room and the fan base engaged and optimistic.
In Starkville, that silver lining has been true freshman QB Michael Van Buren Jr., whose play has given the Bulldogs a glimpse of what’s possible with Jeff Lebby at the helm.
Since starter Blake Shapen was lost to an injury in the Week 4 Florida game, Van Buren has looked nothing like a rookie just a year removed from high school.
In fact, despite being off on Oct. 5 and then facing two outstanding defenses, Georgia and Texas A&M, MVB has thrown more TD passes than any other SEC quarterback.
More than one-time Heisman candidates Carson Beck, Jalen Milroe, and Quinn Ewers, and more than risers like Garrett Nussmeier and Diego Pavia.
Passing TDs in October by SEC QBs:
6 – Michael Van Buren, @HailStateFB — Brandon Langlois (@LangloisMSU) October 20, 2024
5 – Carson Beck, Georgia
5 – Diego Pavia, Vandy
3 – Garrett Nussmeier, LSU
3 – Jalen Milroe, Alabama
3 – Quinn Ewers, Texas
3 – Brady Cook, Mizzou
3 – LaNorris Sellers, S Carolina
2 – 2 others
1 – 7 others pic.twitter.com/MpxWaJLINC
Van Buren has thrown three touchdown passes in each of the last two games, earning SEC Freshman of the Week for his perfromance against the Dawgs two weeks ago.
And, yes, a chunk of his production has come late in games that were out of reach, but that can’t erase how poised he’s looked running the offense and rallying the more experienced troops.
Mississippi State true freshman QB Michael Van Buren in his first three collegiate career starts (at No. 1 Texas, at No. 5 Georgia and vs. No. 14 Texas A&M):
🔥 692 yards through the air
🙌 7 total TDs (6 passing to just two INTs)We have our guy 🎯 pic.twitter.com/gLm6Deqzgi
— Tru Maroon Nation (@TruMaroonNation) October 20, 2024
Playing for a 1-6 team can often demoralize young players, many of whom were accustomed to winning in high school.
Van Buren, on the other hand, is working harder than ever, and every reps he gets today will benefit both he and the program in 2025 and beyond.
The Bulldogs host Arkansas Saturday, as MVB looks to remain the SEC’s most prolific touchdown distributor in the month of October.
Mississippi State Football Depth Chart vs. Arkansas
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Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for April 19, 2026
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
01-07-11-30-34
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 7-4-6, FB: 5
Evening: 3-3-0, FB: 8
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 3-4-8-9, FB: 5
Evening: 6-2-0-4, FB: 8
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 19 drawing
Midday: 10
Evening: 08
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Mississippi College Baseball Wins Series vs. West Florida for First Time
Mississippi College baseball has won the series against West Florida for the first time ever
The Choctaws have been playing UWF since 2015
MC won the first two games and put on a bit of a comeback in game 3
Next: GSC at Delta St., then Conference Tournament
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George County High School senior killed in Highway 26 crash, MHP says
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — A George County High School senior is dead after an SUV hit him while bicycling on Highway 26 Friday night.
Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) officials said at 8:15 p.m. the MHP responded to a fatal crash on Highway 26 in George County.
Those officials said a Ford SUV traveling west on Highway 26 collided with 18-year-old Tyree Bradley of McLain, Mississippi, who was bicycling.
Bradley was fatally injured and died at the scene, MHP officials said.
The crash remains under investigation by the MHP.
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