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Mississippi State Safety Mitchell to Transfer

Mississippi State football faces roster changes as backup wide receiver Markus Allen and safety Tony Mitchell enter the transfer portal. Allens departure is less impactful, while Mitchells move, after a winding college journey, is a significant blow to the Bulldogs defense, particularly the safety position, which was already identified as a need.

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