JONESBORO, Ark. (10/14/26) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Pezman announced Wednesday the addition of Mississippi State to the 2031 non-conference football slate. The Red Wolves will travel to Starkville, Miss., to take on the Bulldogs on Aug. 30, 2031.

A-State and Mississippi State have met 17 times on the gridiron with the last meeting occurring in 1994. The Bulldogs are the first announced non-conference opponent to the 2031 schedule.