Here's how much Mississippi State football owes for 2026 nonconference games
Mississippi State football will be paying money for two of its three nonconference games. Here's how much it owes and what it will get from Minnesota.
In 2026, Mississippi State football will have a mix of receiving and paying for their nonconference games, according to contracts obtained by the Clarion Ledger. The total cost for the Bulldogs will be $1.65 million. As part of the SEC's new format, Mississippi State will host Louisiana-Monroe and play home games against Minnesota and Tennessee Tech.
The Bulldogs will pay ULM $1.45 million for the season opener on September 5 at Davis Wade Stadium. This is the largest nonconference payment for Mississippi State this season. The contract with ULM, signed in 2021 by former athletic director John Cohen, is for just one game.
Mississippi State will owe Tennessee Tech $550,000 for their first-ever matchup. The contract, signed in 2019 by former athletic director Scott Stricklin, is also for a single game. It will be the first time Mississippi State and Tennessee Tech have faced each other since 2019.
On the positive side, Mississippi State will receive $350,000 from Minnesota for playing a home-and-home series. The home team pays the visiting team $350,000 after each game. So, Mississippi State will get that money this season, but will give it back next season.
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