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Why Blake Shapen blamed himself for Mississippi State football's slow start vs Northern Illinois Blake Shapen blamed himself for part of Mississippi State football's slow start against Northern Illinois in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 21 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Mississippi State improves to 4-0 ahead of upcoming showdown with No. 15 Tennessee

Mississippi State moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2014 with a 38-10 win over Northern Illinois

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Totals 3 scores in win Shapen was 10-for-14 passing for 173 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 63-0 win versus Alcorn State. He also had three rushes for 12 yards with one touch...

Impact The senior quarterback spread the ball effectively, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown strike to Jordan Mosley in the first quarter and another toss to Anthony Evans III. Shapen added a rushing score on a six-yard keeper, extending a big lead in the opening quarter of the game. He will now prepare for the next challenge against Northern Illinois next week.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State scores early, often in rout of Alcorn State Mississippi State is 3-0 for the first time since 2018 after beating Alcorn State 63-0 on Saturday at Starkville, Miss., behind Blake Shapen...

SEPTEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.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 • Associated Press

Tosses three scores in upset Shapen completed 19 of 33 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 24-20 win versus Arizona State. He also had 12 rushes for six yards.

Impact Shapen showcased his arm talent, connecting with Anthony Evans on a 48-yard touchdown in the first quarter and adding a 58-yard scoring strike to Brenen Thompson in the fourth. The senior quarterback spread the ball well across six receivers and will try to maintain efficiency when Mississippi State faces Alcorn State next week.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Winning catch leads to fans storming field, $500K fine for Mississippi State Brenen Thompson's game-winning touchdown catch may become known as the Half Million Dollar Grab in Mississippi State lore.The 58-yard connec...

SEPTEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

How Mississippi State football, Blake Shapen reacted to Brenen Thompson's game-winning TD Here's how Mississippi State football reacted after Brenen Thompson's game-winning touchdown catch that upset No. 10 Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 7 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Top Dawg: Blake Shapen Blake Shapen has thrown for many yards and several touchdowns during his college career.When he threw the game-winning 58-yard touchdown to...

SEPTEMBER 7 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

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 • Associated Press

No. 12 Arizona State squares off against Mississippi State in Week 2

The No. 12 Arizona State Sun Devils go on the road to square off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Goes over 250 in win Shapen completed 26 of 34 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 34-17 victory versus Southern Miss. He also had six rushes for five yards.

Impact Shapen completed 76.4 percent of his passes during the season-opener en route to a victory. The senior quarterback was limited to just four games after going down with a shoulder injury during the 2024 season and will aim to bounce back in a major way. His next game will be against Arizona State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Blake Shapen guides Mississippi State past Southern Miss Deadspin | Blake Shapen guides Mississippi State past Southern Miss

AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mississippi State gets it going in second half, defeats Southern Miss 34-17

Blake Shapen threw for 270 yards and a touchdown to spearhead Mississippi State’s 34-17 season-opening win over Southern Mississippi

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Mississippi State working to bounce back from rough first season under Jeff Lebby

Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby enters his second season still looking for his first victory with the Bulldogs in Southeastern Conference play

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Mississippi State's quarterback room blends experience, youth for new season Bulldogs quarterbacks, led by Blake Shapen, blends talent and leadership but still uncertainty

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Bulldogs add depth to quarterback room The Bulldogs knew they had to strengthen the quarterback room with the uncertainty whether Blake Shapen was going to be back after suffering...

JULY 25 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen says he can throw football farther after shoulder injury Blake Shapen said he can throw father despite injuring his shoulder last season as the Mississippi State football QB. Here's why.

JULY 16 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Everything QB Blake Shapen said at SEC Media Days The Bulldogs' quarterback made a second consecutive appearance at SEC Media Days after last season was cut short with an injury.

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Bulldog lineup set for SEC Football Media Days Second-year head coach Jeff Lebby will be making another appearance at the event and will be flanked by three of his biggest leaders. Quarte...

JULY 9 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Mississippi State's Blake Shapen Breaks Silence on Shoulder Injury After a season-ending injury sidelined Mississippi State’s QB1, Blake Shapen opens up about the long road back, and the changes he’s making...

JUNE 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Running it back with Miss State Shapen will run it back with Mississippi State for the team's 2025 season, according to his X account.

Impact It appears Shapen earned a medical redshirt for his 2024 season, giving him a second chance to log his senior year of collegiate eligibility. Now, Shapen's next objective is to recover from the shoulder injury that prematurely ended his 2024 campaign.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What Jeff Lebby said of Blake Shapen's injury recovery, facing Arch Manning at Texas Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby spoke for the first time since announcing Blake Shapen's season-ending injury.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • STATESMAN.COM

Mississippi St quarterback Blake Shapen out for the season with shoulder injury

Mississippi State senior starting quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen (shoulder) to miss rest of season Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will need season-ending shoulder surgery after getting injured in Saturday’s 45-28 loss to Florid...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • THESTATE.COM