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.

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.

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.

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

The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night in Lexington. Game time is set for 8:30 PM ET on the SEC Network. Kentucky is a 10.5-point favorite.

The NFL playoffs kickoff Saturday afternoon and Mississippi State fans will see plenty of ex-Bulldogs in games this weekend.