It was a month ago, when they had just lost 45-28 to Florida, but also lost starting quarterback Blake Shapen to a season-ending injury. Coach Jeff Lebby’s first season was spiraling out of ...

product has replaced Blake Shapen, who suffered a season-ending shoulder injury against Florida on Sept. 21 and will seek a second redshirt. Van Buren, a 6-foot-1, 200-pounder, has responded with ...

Plus, Lebby is a key reason why true freshman QB Michael Van Buren Jr. has played so well since Blake Shapen suffered a season-ending injury. Lebby is buiding a culture and laying the groundwork ...

STARKVILLE — Blake Shapen was on the Mississippi State football sideline Saturday and appeared to be in good spirits. The starting quarterback observed warmups and went through an elaborate ...