Anthony Evans III News, Rumors, Updates - Mississippi State Bulldogs

Goes over 100 in loss Evans caught all 11 targets for 107 yards during Saturday's 23-21 loss to Florida.

Impact The sophomore wideout led all targets, delivering a high-volume game and eclipsing 100 yards. With two 100-yard receiving outings now in his season, Evans is establishing himself as a trusted option in the passing game. Next week against Texas, expect him to maintain a healthy target volume.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Modest output in loss Evans posted five receptions (on six targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 31-9 defeat versus Texas A&M.

Impact The junior wideout worked as a reliable possession target, picking up multiple intermediate catches to help sustain drives. Evans has finished with at least four receptions in each of his outings this season, making him a consistently involved option as Mississippi State gears up for Florida on Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Evans had five receptions (on 10 targets) for 33 yards during Saturday's 41-34 overtime defeat versus Tennessee.

Impact The sophomore receiver made key catches to sustain drives and provide balance in the aerial attack but finished with his lowest receiving total of the season. Evans will aim to earn more opportunities and bounce back for the upcoming game against Texas A&M.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong production in win Evans accrued four receptions (on five targets) for 80 yards during Saturday's 38-10 win against Northern Illinois.

Impact The junior wideout emerged as a reliable intermediate target, delivering multiple catches of 20+ yards that sustained drives and kept defenses honest. Evans' ability to gain separation should make him a key part of Mississippi State's plan when Tennessee visits Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win Evans hauled in all four targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-0 win against Alcorn State.

Impact The junior wideout consistently found separation, highlighted by a red-zone touchdown reception from Shapen that extended the lead in the first half. Evans' reliable route running should keep him involved as Mississippi State prepares for Northern Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Top Dawg: Anthony Evans III Evans is beginning to show the Bulldogs that he can be explosive in more than just one area on the field.During Saturday's 63-0 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Shapen, Mississippi State take control from the outset and dominate Alcorn State 56-0

Mississippi State scored on its first four possessions and never let up and went on to roll Alcorn State 56-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong performance in win Evans recorded nine receptions (on 14 targets) for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 win over Arizona State.

Impact The junior receiver thrived as a high-volume option, highlighted by a 48-yard touchdown reception as he connected with quarterback Blake Shapen in the first quarter. Evans will aim to build on this performance heading into next week's matchup against Alcorn State.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State slips past No. 12 Arizona State 24-20 on late TD pass

Blake Shapen threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds left to lift Mississippi State past No. 12 Arizona State, 24-20 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as starter Evans is listed as a starting wide receiver Mississippi State's first depth chart of the season, per Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Evans joined Mississippi State from Georgia back in January, and he's now earned himself a starting role ahead of the team's season opener against Southern Mississippi. The 5-foot-11 wide receiver will finally get a chance to prove himself after totaling just 13 grabs for 123 yards and a touchdown in two seasons with the previous Bulldogs.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia transfer WR commits to SEC school Georgia Bulldogs sophomore WR commits to Mississippi State

JANUARY 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Transfers to Mississippi State Evans will transfer to Mississippi State, On3.com reports.

Impact Evans was quiet in two seasons at Georgia, totaling 13 catches for 123 yards and a score. He'll have two seasons of eligibility remaining in Starkville, where he'll look to crack the starting receiver rotation sooner than he was able to in Athens.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Oklahoma Sooners commit, four-star WR enters transfer portal Former Oklahoma Sooners four-star wide receiver commit enters the transfer portal after two seasons with Georgia.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Plays limited role vs. GT Evans (undisclosed) played against Georgia Tech, not logging any offensive stats but collecting three punt return yards.

Impact Edwards missed the Bulldogs' last game against UMass, but returned to action against Georgia Tech. He wasn't involved on offense, but saw action on special teams. Evans will look to get involved in Georgia's passing game in whatever postseason action the Bulldogs get.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured but making progress Evans (undisclosed) is making some progress towards his recovery, Jordan D. Hill of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Some form of injury has affected Evers between Georgia's latest and upcoming games. However, UGA's head coach is optimistic the wideout will be fine, making his injury status probable for Saturday against Georgia Tech.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Evans (hamstring) isn't listed on Georgia's injury report ahead of its clash with Tennessee.

Impact Evans missed the Bulldogs' past two games, but he's available for Georgia against Tennessee. The receiver has nine grabs for 88 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Evans (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Evans has been working his way back into practice, and the questionable tag suggests he might have a shot at playing against the Vols. Evans hasn't played since the Week 8 matchup against Texas.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slowly being re-incorporated Evans (hamstring) is slowly being worked back into practice, Jordan D. Hill of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Evans hasn't played since Week 8 against Texas. Georgia is reportedly being cautious with working him back slowly, but the wideout should be back sooner rather than later as he's "hitting good speeds" in practice. Evans has nine grabs for 88 yards this year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Rebels Evans (hamstring) will remain out against Ole Miss on Saturday.

Impact Evans will miss his first game of the 2024 campaign. The wideout has logged nine catches for 88 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timetable to return Evans (hamstring) is still working his way back from injury and has no timetable for a return, Jordan D. Hill of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Evans hasn't played since Week 8. The wideout, who's posted nine catches for 88 yards this fall, has no timeframe for a possible return. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart simply offered that he hoped Evans, along with several other injured Bulldogs such as Roderick Robinson, would be back "soon."

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring injury Head coach Kirby Smart indicated Saturday that Evans (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury, Anthony Dasher of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Evans was ruled out prior to the matchup against Florida but the details of the injury had not been disclosed. The sophomore wide receiver will aim to get back on the field for next week's meeting with Ole Miss.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Saturday Evans is listed as out for Saturday's game against Florida, per the SEC availability report.

Impact It's unclear what's keeping Evans from playing, as he's yet to miss a game all year. The sophomore wideout has totaled 101 yards from scrimmage over his last two games after having just 39 yards in the previous five weeks combined. Evans has also been the Bulldogs' main punt and kickoff returner, so they will need to fill that void with someone else.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Shapen, Mississippi State take control from the outset and dominate Alcorn State 56-0

Mississippi State slips past No. 12 Arizona State 24-20 on late TD pass