Quarterback Chris Parson announced he'll enter the transfer portal after two seasons with Mississippi State football. Here's how it affects MSU.

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football's roster reconstruction is underway for coach Jeff Lebby's second season. The Bulldogs went 2-10 in 2024 without achieving a win in SEC play. They'll look to the transfer portal to fill holes on the roster.

Mississippi State football had a rough season this year, and freshman quarterback Chris Parson ran out of patience.

The early signing period begins Wednesday, then the transfer portal opens on Dec. 9. MSU already has one transfer commit from Kennesaw State cornerback Jayven Williams and two wide receiver departures . Lebby said MSU is looking to upgrade everywhere, but here are three positions that must be of focus.

After one of the worst seasons of Mississippi State football in the last 20 years, Jeff Lebby and the Bulldogs are now focused on figuring out how to fix it. State will be tasked with retooling a roster that finished the season 2-10 and without an SEC win for the first time since 2002.

Creed Whittemore and JJ Harrell announced they are entering the transfer portal. Here's how it affects Mississippi State football.

Mississippi State football is set to lose a key player to the transfer portal after a tough first season under head coach Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs beat the spread against No. 14 Ole Miss but lost the Egg Bowl to finish off a 2-10 season.