sentences:  Overall, Mississippi State has produced 38 All-Americans, 171 All-SEC selections, and 124 NFL players, including 11 first-round draft picks.Mississippi State competes in the annual Battle for the Golden Egg against in-state archrival Ole Miss, while also maintaining rivalries with Alabama and Kentucky.The team was previously coached by Dan Mullen, former Florida offensive coordinator, who led the 2006 and 2008 Gators to national championships.