The Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss matchup - dubbed the Egg Bowl - is a game in which the injury report plays a crucial factor. Both teams have dealt with injuries throughout the year, which remains the case in the season finale.
No. 14-ranked Ole Miss (8-3) is looking to secure a playoff spot after falling 17-24 to Florida last Saturday. Conversely, Mississippi State (2-9) is looking to pick up a win after losing 39-21 to No. 21-ranked Missouri.
Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss injury report
In the upcoming Mississippi State vs Ole Miss matchup on Friday, both teams will have players out of the lineup. They both have several players on their injury reports.
Mississippi State injury report
Mississippi State has several players out with injuries. Although it is confirmed that every player on the report is out, that allows the coaching staff to better plan for the game rather than factor in players that might or might not play.
#1 Blake Shapen
Starting quarterback Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 Florida loss on Sept. 21. He underwent surgery to repair his shoulder and was later ruled out for the rest of the year. Thus, he is listed as out against Ole Miss.
#2 Trent Hudson
Wide receiver Trent Hudson steadily improved in 2023, breaking out with a 112-yard performance in the final game of the season. He was expected to be a big part of the Bulldogs this season, but he has been unable to play. An undisclosed injury from before the season has kept him out all year. He is out again on Friday against the Rebels.
#3 Kalvin Dinkins
Defensive lineman Kalvin Dinkins could only appear in the Cowboys's first game of the season before he went down with an undisclosed injury. He has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Ole Miss injury report
Ole Miss also has several players on its injury report.
#1 Tre Harris
Wide receiver Tre Harris has been in and out of the lineup with injuries throughout the year. He re-injured his groin against Florida and is doubtful for Friday's matchup.
#2 Henry Parrish
Running back Henry Parrish suffered a left leg injury in a 63-31 win over Arkansas in early November. He is listed as out against Mississippi State.
#3 Jordan Watkins
Wide receiver Jordan Watkins has not missed any time but appeared on the report with an undisclosed injury. He is listed as probable to play.
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