The Mississippi State student association announced it will again partner with Mississippi State athletics to host the sixth annual “Cowbell Yell” at Davis Wade Stadium on Thursday, September 1 at 9 p.m. CT.

The “Cowbell Yell” kick-off pep rally will feature the Famous Maroon Band, MSU spirit groups, the football coaching staff, the Bully mascot Jak and guest appearances by former Mississippi State football players John Bond and Cameron Lawrence.

The event will also include the debut of the Bulldogs’ team intro video, a new crowd-focused element to the football pre-game show and a look into the history and tradition of how the cowbell became an integral part of Mississippi State history.