We now have our first report on MSU's bowl selection, as Brandon Marcello tweets that a source confirms that the Gator bowl intends to invite Mississippi State. This comes after the Northwestern Wildcats accepted an invitation earlier in the day to play in the bowl.
The Gator Bowl intends to invite Mississippi State, according to a source. Official announcement expected soon.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) December 2, 2025
All we lack now is the official word.