# Mississippi State University

> Official brand assets and guidelines from Sportsmarks.com

## Quick Facts

- **Name:** Mississippi State University
- **Conference:** SEC
- **League:** NCAA
- **Location:** Starkville, MS
- **Established:** 1878
- **Mascot:** Bulldogs
- **Sportsmarks URL:** https://sportsmarks.com/mississippi-state-university

## Description

Mississippi State University (MSU), based in Starkville, Mississippi, is a major public land-grant research institution known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering, veterinary medicine, and the sciences. As a founding member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), MSU’s athletic teams — the Bulldogs — compete at the highest level of collegiate sports. The university embraces its deep traditions, including the famed “cowbells” at football games and its live mascot “Bully”. Over time, MSU has expanded research capacity and academic breadth, becoming one of Mississippi’s leading engines of innovation and community impact.

## Brand Colors

### Primary Colors

- **Maroon**
  - Hex: #702E3E
  - Pantone: 505 C
  - RGB: 112, 46, 62
  - CMYK: 19, 82, 44, 54

### Secondary Colors

- **Black**
  - Hex: #000000
  - Pantone: Process Black C
  - RGB: 0, 0, 0
  - CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 100
- **Gray**
  - Hex: #C2C5C8
  - Pantone: 428 C
  - RGB: 194, 197, 200
  - CMYK: 10, 4, 4, 14
- **Pink**
  - Hex: #E82176
  - Pantone: 213 C
  - RGB: 232, 33, 118
  - CMYK: 0, 92, 18, 0
- **White**
  - Hex: #FFFFFF
  - Pantone: White
  - RGB: 255, 255, 255
  - CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 0

## Logos

Total logo assets: 27

### General

- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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- Mississippi State
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### Primary Marks

- Mississippi State
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## Trademarked Phrases & Verbiage

- Bulldogs™™ (Trademarked)
- Bulldog™™ (Trademarked)
- Bully™™ (Trademarked)
- Davis Wad Stadium™™ (Trademarked)
- Dawgs™™ (Trademarked)
- Dudy Noble Field™™ (Trademarked)
- Hail State®® (Registered)
- Left Field Lounge™™ (Trademarked)
- Maroon Friday™™ (Trademarked)
- Mississippi State®® (Registered)
- Mississippi State University®® (Registered)
- More Cowbell™™ (Trademarked)
- MSU™™ (Trademarked)
- Starkvegas™™ (Trademarked)
- State™™ (Trademarked)
- The Dude®® (Registered)
- The Hump™™ (Trademarked)
- This is Our State™™ (Trademarked)
- True Maroon™™ (Trademarked)

## Brand Usage Restrictions

The following restrictions apply when using Mississippi State University brand assets:

- Do not change the color (except for approved one-color versions), alter the proportions, rotate, stretch, or squeeze any official university logo.
- Do not attempt to redraw or recreate the logo. All logos must be reproduced from official university artwork files downloaded from the brand portal.
- You cannot combine MSU logo elements with any other symbol, shape, or graphic. The logo must stand separate from other text and design elements.
- Do not use secondary or accent colors (gray, black) as the primary brand identifier. They are reserved for supporting roles only.
- Any use of an official MSU logo or spirit mark must include the appropriate trademark identifier (® or ™).
- The "M-State" and other athletic symbols are primarily for athletics and spirit-related materials. They should not replace the official University Logo on academic or administrative documents.

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Last Updated: 2026-02-25