Mississippi State adds Arkansas State to 2031 football schedule

Oct 3, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs mascot Bully rides onto the field prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Photo: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Mississippi State Bulldogs have added the Arkansas State Red Wolves to their 2031 football schedule, according to an official announcement Wednesday.

Mississippi State will host Arkansas State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on August 30, 2031. The game will be the season-opener for both schools.

Mississippi State and Arkansas State first met in 1950 and have played 16 times total. The Bulldogs defeated the Red Wolves 48-3 in their most recent contest in 1994 and currently lead the all-time series 15-1.

Arkansas State becomes the second scheduled non-conference opponent for Mississippi State in 2031, joining a home game against Oklahoma State on Sept. 6.

The Bulldogs are the first announced non-conference opponent for Arkansas State’s 2031 schedule.

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