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Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen, left, watches quarterback Tyler Russell (17) while he takes a snap in the first half of their spring NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, April 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Russell was 24-of-43 passing. He is expected to be the Bulldogs starter in the fall after splitting time with senior Chris Relf last season.
Russell's favorite target was sophomore Jameon Lewis, who caught 10 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown.
LaDarius Perkins led the Maroon team in rushing with 55 yards.
Mississippi State finished 7-6 (2-6 Southeastern Conference) last season in coach Dan Mullen's third year and won the Music City Bowl. They return 13 starters, including seven on defense.
Mississippi State opens their season at home versus Jackson State on Sept. 1.
Click here for more at Inside Mississippi State Sports Blog with Brad Locke.
Read more in Sunday's NEMS Daily Journal newspaper.